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 […]

CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in? “A friend called me and said there was a loan officer I must meet. I was a banker with Wells Fargo at the time and was looking for a way out. I met Kelly at Fairway Independent Mortgage for lunch and knew […]

After graduating from Clemson University, Kimberly Lease accepted a position in the corporate world. Knowing she was not overly excited about her choice, her dad suggested real estate. Lease moved to Charleston and joined Century 21 Properties Plus, which she chose because of the outstanding tools and support the company provides. Lease has earned several […]

For Maggie LeBlanc, becoming a real estate broker was not exactly a childhood dream. While she has earned a sterling reputation and solid and loyal customer base in the greater Mount Pleasant area, she admitted that she came upon her career somewhat by happenstance. “Really, I fell into it,” she said of her start in […]

A Lowcountry resident for more than 33 years, Peggy Leete knows the local real estate market thoroughly and uses that knowledge to give clients an enjoyable experience, whether they are selling or buying a home. After 15 successful years as a teacher in Charleston County, Peggy joined the Carolina One team in 2003 and found […]

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 […]

Catherine Marshall is an award-winning real estate agent with over 15 years of experience in her field who has always been dedicated to doing an excellent job for her clients. In recognition of her achievements, she was honored as a Charleston Trident Association of Realtors’ Realtor of Distinction in 2014. She helps her clients, who […]

CW: When did you decide to go into the business you are in?  “Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved visiting historic properties, decorator show homes and open houses. I was an on-air guest host for QVC (the home shopping network) for 13 years. Becoming a Realtor allowed me to combine my professional sales […]

Before starting The McKenzie Agency in 2017, Jenny McKenzie worked for nearly twenty years as a consultant, guiding business owners through the ins and outs of accounting, processes and how each impacts a bottom line. Her extensive business, management and financial knowledge allowed her to transition into helping individuals and families protect their homes, valuables […]

As far back as she can remember, Sarah Miller Smith has been an overachiever. She finished school projects weeks in advance and stressed out about grades, even in elementary school. Smith credited her strong work ethic as the key to her professional success as an attorney with Butler & College, LLC, where she focuses on […]