“Selling Sunset” and other reality TV shows are entertaining, but the team at The Matthews Group knows sellers and buyers don’t want drama in real life. “Luxury isn’t a price point; it is an experience we deliver,” Susan Matthews said. “There are no divas on my team. We work incredibly hard and are committed to […]
Women in Real Estate
Roslyn “Roz” Parker of Luxe Properties Charleston
If you ever have the pleasure of meeting Roslyn Parker, affectionately known as just “Roz,” then get ready for a relationship that goes beyond business. Get ready to meet someone who will send you shower gifts, introduce you to friends and send you birthday cards—she even sends gifts for your pets! Roz Parker, a broker […]
Katherine Cox + Co
Katherine Cox 843-568-3193 ka*******@***************es.com Born and raised in Charleston, Katherine Cox is well-versed on every nook and cranny of this unique town. From schools to subdivisions, she has a wealth of knowledge, having personally watched the area grow and change over the years. Katherine’s roots are grounded in the Lowcountry, and she is committed to […]
Rebekah Grubbs with Rebekah Grubbs Real Estate
When did you decide to go into the business? I decided to go into real estate in April of 2020. I was a case manager at the Housing authority, and I saw how the tenants were treated by real estate agents. They were ignored and talked down to. I decided to be the change I […]
Giulia Longatti Smith with The Paul Smith Team
Giulia, you came from Italy not speaking English. How did you get to this point? I was on the Italian national rowing team and competed in the world championships three years in a row. My best friend and I were offered full scholarships to Clemson University. I managed to learn English over a semester and […]
Cynthia Williams of Lifestyle Real Estate
More Than a Home What is your lifestyle and what does that mean to you? This is the question Cynthia Williams, owner of Lifestyle Real Estate, asked when she was thinking about what to name her company. She wanted it to have a meaning, something people could relate to. She asked herself, “What is my […]
Ruthie Ravenel with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty
On Ruthie Ravenel’s first day as a Realtor in the family firm at Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty, she knew the uphill battle she faced from just her name. Her family had long been associated with Lowcountry politics and real estate, and her venture into the industry came with raised eyebrows and assumptions that the […]
Michelle Austin with Carolina One
What habits do you implement in day-to-day life that you attribute to success? I always start with gratitude! Routine keeps me rolling, and blocking my time keeps me focused. How have the past year’s challenges changed you? COVID-19 taught me to not get too bogged down in things I cannot control. I just have to […]
Susan Matthews at The Matthews Group
Susan Matthews credits her success as a luxury Realtor to her unique background. Prior to her real estate career, Matthews worked in journalism, marketing and on television. “In those jobs, I had to research, think creatively, communicate and strategize. These are the same skills home sellers and buyers need and deserve,” she said. Matthews has […]
Sarah Ellen H. Lacke of Smith Spencer Real Estate
CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “I got my North Carolina real estate license in 2004 and went back into real estate in Charleston in 2013.” CW: How do you find your passion? “I wanted to be my own boss, have flexibility and help people. Real estate checked […]