Become an Agent with

William Means

Why Work at William Means?

Our firm was founded on the principles of integrity, professionalism and giving the best service to our clients. Our agents are the best in the industry and understand that the client is the #1 priority in the transaction. The relationship with our clients does not end when we leave the closing table – we are always here to help and make sure our connection with our clients continue to grow.

We invite you to explore what it means to be an agent with William Means Real Estate.


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William Means Agents are
More than a Number

Lowcountry families have placed their trust in William Means agents for generations, as we understand the client is the number one priority. Our agents are never just a number among hundreds—we truly interact as a team in a family-like environment.

Two Office Locations to Serve the Charleston Area

Today, we have office locations in downtown Charleston and Mount Pleasant. Our headquarters is situated in the popular and highly sought-after I'On neighborhood. It is a stunning space that is inviting to both clients and agents with access to private offices, conference rooms and state-of-the-art technology.

William Means History

Founded in 1933, William Means Real Estate is one of the oldest and most established real estate companies in Charleston and continues to grow as the industry expands.

We believe that agent success is company success, and it shows.

On average, each William Means agent Achieves more than
$10 Million in sales each year.

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Agent Resources

Our agents benefit from the support of a dedicated Marketing Department, Sales Director, Financial Manager and Lead & Client Management Software.

Marketing Department

Our expert marketing team handles everything from scheduling photography, inputting listings, creating print and digital media campaigns, to advertising agents' properties for sale. We handle the details so our agents can focus on their clients and listings.

Whether it’s old-fashioned word-of-mouth, traditional, or online media, our marketing initiatives are constantly evolving, just like our company. The marketing team ensures that our agents’ listings are highly visible and beautifully presented with marketing materials that are expertly produced in-house and feature forward-thinking designs.

Sales Department

Our Sales Director has more than 19 years of experience in real estate and provides guidance and direction to our agents on a continual and individualized basis. He is available to quickly answer general questions, review contracts, and provide strategy and procedural advice for many different situations that may arise during the home buying and selling process.

Financial Manager

Our dedicated Financial Manager reviews all documents and handles the collection and deposit of earnest money. She actively communicates with our agents, ensuring that all aspects and documentation are secured and ready for closings.

Lead & Client Management Software

The William Means website is consistently ranked as one of the top sites for real estate searches in the Charleston area. Our website is enhanced with SEO and a lead capture system to fully engage our online visitors.

Utilizing the built-in CRM system, agents can manage their existing clients’ pipeline, activity and closing their deals. Agents are provided advanced training with proven strategies and protocols to achieve the highest production.

How We Invest

In our agents



  • State-of-the-art office spaces centrally located to service the Charleston area
  • One-on-one training with dedicated staff members with decades of expertise
  • Long-standing partnership with a top Charleston web design and marketing agency
  • Full-scale public relations program including local and national outlets

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