What began with a single agent in 1990, evolved into a mother/daughter team in 2004, and is now a team of 5 running a small business with annual revenues of $1 million.
It all started with Dede getting her real estate license after moving to Charleston in 1990. When daughter B.V. left the corporate world to partner with her, they spent eight years strengthening their system before branching outside the family. Lauren fit right in when she joined the duo in 2012. Once Vanessa Beechem came aboard in 2015 and Sarah Yandle transitioned from her previous father/daughter partnership in 2021, the team dynamic was complete. Their synergy is propelled by a commitment to excellence and diligent work ethic.
Dede and her family moved to Charleston from Savannah after Hurricane Hugo. After building two spec homes, she decided to get her real estate license. It’s been a perfect fit for her love of hospitality and mission to help others. Daughter B.V. moved back to Charleston after college to work at Blackbaud. She and Dede collaborated on her wedding planning and were pleasantly surprised by how well they worked together. Dede’s business had gained enough momentum to warrant expansion, so B.V. joined her in 2004.
After 2 years in the corporate marketing world, Lauren Newman decided to pursue a career shift into real estate. She joined the team as a buyers agent in 2012. She has an in-depth knowledge of the Mt. Pleasant market which she calls home. Lauren's eye for home design and passion for the Charleston community make her a great fit for sellers and newcomers alike.
B.V. met Vanessa Nichols Beechem doing charity work together for the Junior League of Charleston. Vanessa was looking to transition from a 7-year banking career into real estate when B.V. asked her to join the team. Her knack for numbers and command of the commercial sector make her a fierce negotiator.
In 2021, Sarah Gipe Yandle joined the team bringing 15 years of her own real estate experience, which began in Atlanta. She has a deep understanding of the market from growing up here and working with her father, Timm Gipe. Her commitment to client care rounds out the team's talents.
Why Work With Us:
We are expert problem solvers. We get paid to anticipate snags and deliver solutions before they become your problem.
The synergy among our team members creates a fun and fulfilling work environment that extends to our clients.
Other agents want to work with us. We have developed a reputation for our professionalism, work ethic and experience.
Our team based approach provides comprehensive service, personalized attention, and area-based representation.
The intentional demonstration of our sincere client appreciation: you won’t see us on a billboard or hear us on the radio. We spend our marketing dollars showing our existing clients how much we care.
Our communication style is incredibly direct and focused on honest feedback.
Our Full Service Real Estate Approach
The current high-demand, low supply market has brought new challenges to Charleston real estate. Our team’s “full service” approach is benefitting clients now more than ever. What does that mean?
Sourcing off-market properties to create more options for our buyers
Leaning on our reputation to get buyers into listings before they hit the market
Expert negotiation skills built on more than 80 years of combined experience in the business
Over-the-top property preparation to fetch our sellers top dollar
A team think tank to assess ever-changing market trends
Network of top-notch vendors who put our clients first
Social media platforms built for maximum listing exposure
Our team is always adapting to an ever-changing sales environment, but no matter what, the lifeblood of our business will remain our full-service approach! Whether you’re buying or selling, we’re here to help navigate complex real estate transactions.