William Means Real Estate closes successful 2022 with highest average sales price and celebrates 90 years of business
Founded in 1933, William Means Real Estate will celebrate 90 years of serving clients in Charleston in 2023. The firm closed 2022 with $360M in overall sales with an average sales price of $1.38M. This was the highest average sales price of any other top producing firm in Charleston.
“The longevity of William Means is a testimony to our core fundamentals of integrity and service,” said Lyles Geer, President and Broker-in-Charge of William Means Real Estate. “We saw a shift in the market at the end of 2022 into the beginning of 2023, making it key to have an experienced agent guiding you in the sale or purchase of your home. Year after year, William Means agents show our clients why they are the top agents in Charleston to represent them.”
William Means accolades for 2022 include: Number one boutique firm in south Mount Pleasant with an average sales price of $1.597M. The firm was also the number one boutique firm in the I’On community of Mount Pleasant and in downtown Charleston’s upper peninsula. William Means also ranked among the top companies South of Broad, Sullivan’s Island, and James Island while achieving the highest sales price on Johns Island and in West Ashley inside I-526. The firm represented a total of 266 transactions in 2022 and nine of them were greater than $5M.
The boutique firm includes 38 agents and two office locations—one in historic downtown Charleston and the other in the I’On community of Mount Pleasant—which enables agents to represent clients all over the Lowcountry. The firm’s agent designations for specific area sales include: Michelle McQuillan as the number one agent in I’On. Kalyn Smythe was ranked as the second highest agent in north and south Mount Pleasant. Jane Dowd ranked as the number one agent in the luxury West Ashley neighborhood, The Crescent. Harrison Gilchrist ranked as the top agent for sales in the historic James Island neighborhood, Riverland Terrace.
William Means significant real estate transactions in 2022 include:
- 0 Hoopstick Island Road on Johns Island for $7,500,000.
- 25 E. Battery Street, South of Broad for $7,100,000.
- 2728 Goldbug Avenue on Sullivan’s Island for $6,750,000.
- Lot 20 Atlantic Avenue on Sullivan’s Island for $5,775,000.
- 345 Coinbow Drive in Mount Pleasant for $5,750,000.
- 46 Indigo Point Drive in West Ashley $5,300,000.
- 1773 Atlantic Avenue on Sullivan’s Island for $5,100,000.
- 24 Church Street, South of Broad for $5,015,000.
- 750 3rd Street in Mount Pleasant for $5,000,000.
- 20 Old Summer House Road on James Island for $4,816,800.
- As one of the oldest real estate companies in the area, the boutique firm is Charleston’s exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. Learn more about William Means Real Estate or call 843-577-6651.
The Cassina Group closes over $1 billion in sales over past two years
The Cassina Group, Charleston’s #1 boutique real estate firm, has closed over $1 billion in sales over the past two years. The company’s combined sales volume for 2021 and 2022 totals $1,070,975,059, representing a record-breaking two years for the company. This is an especially impressive feat given that the powerhouse firm has just 43 REALTORS®.
“We could not be more proud of our REALTORS®,” said Owen Tyler, managing broker and partner at The Cassina Group. “They are highly educated and knowledgeable about the ever-changing market, working tirelessly day in and day out to provide the finest service to our wonderful clients. We are so grateful to all 419 clients who entrusted us in the home buying or selling process this year and look forward to continued success in 2023.”
The Cassina Group also recorded its highest average sales price in 2022 of $1,156,460. The company works with clients throughout the Lowcountry, using cutting-edge marketing techniques and high-touch service to deliver stronger results. The Cassina Group also closed the year as the leading boutique firm in Charleston for properties $500,000+, $1,000,000+, and $2,000,000+. Notable sales for the firm in 2022 include:
- 2529 Atlantic Avenue, Sullivan’s Island (an oceanfront home that sold for $9,075,000 with Robertson Allen representing the sellers)
- 3003 Middle Street, Sullivan’s Island (which sold for $5,550,000 with Charles McIntosh representing the buyers)
- 2250 Atlantic Avenue, Sullivan’s Island (which sold for $3,650,000 with Scott Liipfert representing the buyers)
- 116 Ocean Boulevard, Isle of Palms (an off-market transaction that sold for $6,800,000 with Robertson Allen representing both the buyers and sellers)
- 116 Charleston Boulevard, Isle of Palms (which sold for $5,300,000 with Chris Eller representing the buyers)
- 27 Lamboll Street, South of Broad (which sold for $7,360,000 with Robertson Allen representing the buyers)
- 45 Meeting Street, South of Broad (an impeccably renovated historic home that sold for $6,250,000 with Charles McIntosh representing both the buyers and sellers)
- 112 Freeman Street, Old Village (a contemporary masterpiece that sold for $4,400,000 with Jimmy Dye representing the sellers)
- 110 Freeman Street, Old Village (a stunning custom home filled with character and charm which sold for $3,900,000 with Jimmy Dye representing the sellers and Jackie Kelly representing the buyers)
- Duany Road, I’On (which sold for $4,000,000 with Ashley Graham representing the buyers)
For more information on The Cassina Group, please visit CassinaGroup.com.
Six New Realtor(R) Associates Join Carolina One in Summerville
Carolina One’s Cane Bay/Nexton office in Summerville is proud to announce that six new real estate associates have signed on to represent the rapidly expanding brokerage.
Jessica Ancrum is a native of Columbus, OH and a resident of the Lowcountry for the past thirteen years. Ancrum is a graduate of the College of Charleston with Bachelor of Science Degrees in both Business Administration and Hospitality Management. A Realtor since 2016, Ancrum is a licensed auctioneer and a Certified Seniors Relocation and Transition Specialist. The current owner of Caring Transitions of Charleston, Ancrum has formed the Caring Transitions Team at Carolina One Real Estate. The goal of the team is to assist seniors with buying, selling, relocation, estate liquidation, and downsizing residential or investment properties. Married and the mother of two children, Jessica enjoys golf, tennis and outdoor grilling, Email her at jessica.ancrum@carolinaone.com or welcome Jessica by calling her at (843) 343-7410.
In addition to being a member of The Caring Transition Team at Carolina One’s Cane Bay/Nexton office, Heidi Houze is also a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) and a Lowcountry resident since 2017. A native of Butler, PA, Heidi is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Marketing and Communications. Prior to embarking on a career in real estate, Heidi Houze was a Golf Course Manager for seventeen years at Aubrey’s Dubbs Dred Golf Course in Butler, PA. In her spare time Heidi enjoys playing golf, volunteering with The Charleston Junior Women’s Club, and playing with her dog Merritt, a Catahoula Leopard, named after Catahoula Parish, Louisiana. Telephone Heidi at (843) 300-7679 or email her at heidi.houze@carolinaone.com.
New to real estate, Angela Gooden moved to Charleston in 2017 after an illustrious twenty-two-year career in the US Air Force. Gooden was born in Hawaii, but she was raised in the Marine environs of Jacksonville, NC. Sergeant Gooden retired here as the Joint Base Charleston Fitness Superintendent. Her military background in Lodging Operations and Event Planning helped to prepare her for a second career in real estate. Currently a member of the Palmetto Elite Group at Carolina One’s Cane Bay/Nexton office in Summerville, Angela is a Military Relocation Specialist and active in the Air Force Sergeants Association. Angela Gooden is also very involved in Kyla, her oldest daughter’s cheering competition and with her youngest daughter Jalyssa’s soccer team. Welcome Angela by emailing her at angela.gooden@carolinaone.com or call her at (843) 576-9551.
Born in Stoughton, WI, Sherry Eknes relocated to Charleston from Washington State in 2021. A Realtor since 2015, Sherry Eknes was previously associated in Washington State with John L. Scott Real Estate, Keller Williams Realty and Home Realty. On a recent vacation to Folly Beach, Sherry, and her husband Knute Eknes decided to relocate here where she joined her daughter Dixie O’Toole to form the Dixie Group at Carolina One’s Cane Bay/Nexton office. The Eknes have four grown children and live in Summerville, SC. Email Sherry at sherryl.eknes@carolinaone.com or call her at (206) 641-1828.
A Summerville native and a proud “stay-at-home mom,” Evelyn Cheney has held her real estate license since 2019. New to Carolina One’s Cane Bay/Nexton office, Evelyn and her husband Matthew own a five-acre farm in Summerville where they raise chickens and hogs. The mother of two girls Paislee (11) and Preslee (5), Evelyn Cheney enjoys gardening, riding her tractor, hunting and horseback riding with her girls. Welcome Evelyn to real estate by calling her at (843) 499-1827.
Although she was born at the former Naval Hospital in North Charleston, Nicole Singleton grew up in a military family traveling all over the world. Most of her childhood was spent in Las Cruces, NM, but she returned to Charleston and ultimately graduated from North Charleston High School. Following in her father’s footsteps Nicole joined the US Army as a vehicle mechanic and was later deployed to Bosnia with a Military Police Brigade followed by two combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. Singleton retired after ten years in the Army and studied Project Management and Business Process Management through Villanova University which led to a career at a local aircraft company. A Realtor since 2018 and a Top Producing Agent with the Cane Bay/Nexton office of Carolina One, Nicole Singleton is a Military Relocation Professional (MRP) and an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR). Nicole loves mentoring her fellow agents and spending time with her daughter Amari, who loves to draw, dance and design houses. Nicole continues to serve her community as she did her country. Congratulate Nicole by calling her at (843) 405-3380 or email her at nicole.singleton@carolinaone.com.
Carolina One Real Estate Services is the Metro Charleston area’s real estate market leader. In addition to a full-service Mortgage Division, the 59-year-old 13 office company features departments specializing in Insurance, New Homes, Relocation, Commercial Real Estate, Property Management, Vacation Rentals, Title Services and Property Maintenance. Visit our website at www.carolinaone.com.