We are proud to announce that 2021 was the best in our company’s 88-year history with nearly $420M in overall sales, a 35% increase over 2020. We recorded a $1.1M average sales price, out-ranking 18 other Charleston companies for this first-place title for any company with $325M or more in sales. Our firm also kicked off the new year with the $7.5M sale of Hoopstick Island on Johns Island. The 55-acre private island offers the opportunity for ten luxury homes on deep-water estate lots and is situated just 25 minutes from downtown Charleston.
“The real estate market in the Charleston area flourished in 2021 and William Means certainly experienced a tremendous rate of growth,” said Lyles Geer, President and Broker-in-Charge of William Means Real Estate. “We worked with sellers and buyers from all over the area as well as those that were located out-of-state. Our work over the past two years highlights our firm’s knowledge of the Lowcountry and our ability to work with integrity and creativity. I am proud to work alongside the best REALTORS® in the business.”
Some of the William Means 2021 accolades include: Number one firm in the I’On community of Mount Pleasant with $47.7M in sales. Number one boutique firm in sales and sides for Belle Hall in Mount Pleasant. Number one boutique firm downtown, outside the Crosstown with $17.5M in sales. Our firm recorded more than $128M in south Mount Pleasant, $37M in West Ashley and $22M on Sullivan’s Island. We also achieved $125M in sales downtown inside of the Crosstown, $66M of which was South of Broad.
In addition to these record sales numbers, our firm proudly represented buyers and sellers all around the Charleston area from South of Broad, Sullivan’s Island, Kiawah Island, Mount Pleasant and more. As a small boutique firm, we’ve managed to achieve top rankings among all Charleston area real estate companies: Fourth ranked company in south Mount Pleasant and downtown outside of the Crosstown, fifth ranked company in West Ashley inside I-526 and downtown inside of the Crosstown, sixth for Sullivan’s Island and seventh for James Island.
William Means agent designations for specific area sales include: Michelle McQuillan as the top agent in I’On with $22.7 million in sales and 17 sides, additionally ranking as the third highest agent in south Mount Pleasant. Helen Geer was ranked as the third top agent for South of Broad sales in downtown Charleston and achieved the highest average sales price of $2.9M. Jane Dowd and Harrison Gilchrist were ranked as the second and third top agents for sales in the luxury West Ashley neighborhood, The Crescent.
In addition, nine of our firm’s agents achieved more than $10M in sales, including: Helen Butler, Etta Connolly, Mary des. Cutler, Will Dammeyer, Martha Freshley, Leize Gaillard, Bonnie Geer, Grace Perry Huddleston and Brian Walsh. Five of our firm’s agents achieved more than $20M in sales, including: Alex Brener, Beverly Burris, Jane Dowd, Harrison Gilchrist and Michelle McQuillan. Three agents achieved more than $30M in sales: Helen Geer, Lyles Geer and Kalyn Smythe.
We recently moved into our new Mount Pleasant headquarters and will be opening a second office at 25 Broad Street when construction is completed in early 2022.
Congratulations!!👏👏👏 Such an incredible and so well deserved distinction. I know all of the hard work that all of you have put into making 2021 your best year ever! William Means philosophy of always putting the client first, just as you do in the Charleston community is a standard we all should learn from. By giving back to the community with your time, donations and thoughtful involvement, you make Charleston a better place for all.