Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Walhalla Real Estate Experts
Powell Real Estate has been serving the Walhalla community since 1973, building a legacy of client satisfaction through personalized service and deep local expertise. Our team of experienced real estate professionals is dedicated to guiding clients through every step of the buying, selling, or investing process with integrity and professionalism. With over four decades of combined experience, we possess unparalleled knowledge of the Upstate South Carolina market, including its hidden opportunities and prime properties. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful transactions and the trust our clients place in our expertise. We pride ourselves on treating every client like family, ensuring transparent communication and tailored solutions that meet individual needs.From first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, our team provides the same unwavering dedication to achieving optimal outcomes. Our local roots run deep, with generations of our family living and working in the community we serve. We maintain active involvement in local boards and committees to stay at the forefront of market trends and community development. Our office in Walhalla serves as a hub for connecting buyers with dream homes and sellers with qualified buyers. By combining traditional values with modern tools, we deliver a seamless real estate experience that prioritizes client success above all else.
Services
Real Estate Sales
Property Management
Land Transactions
Estate Settlement
Market Analysis
Relocation Services
Investment Properties
New Construction
Commercial Real Estate
Foreclosure Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1973
Highlights and features
- We offer 49+ years of local real estate expertise since 1973
- Our team includes third-generation Walhalla residents with unmatched market knowledge
- We provide personalized service with a family-owned business approach
- Our agents maintain active roles in local real estate committees
- We guarantee transparent communication throughout every transaction
What people say
Quick response times
Local market expertise
Family-like treatment
Stress-free process
Proven results
Services
Real Estate Sales
Our expert agents provide comprehensive home selling services including market analysis, pricing strategy, professional photography, and targeted marketing. We leverage local market expertise to secure optimal sale prices while minimizing stress for homeowners. Our proven process ensures smooth transactions from listing to closing.
Property Management
We offer full-service property management solutions for residential and commercial properties. Our services include tenant screening, maintenance coordination, rent collection, and financial reporting. Our local knowledge helps property owners maximize returns while maintaining compliance with South Carolina regulations.
Land Transactions
Specializing in rural land, lakefront property, and development parcels, we facilitate land buying and selling across Upstate South Carolina. Our team understands unique land use considerations and helps clients navigate zoning regulations, title issues, and environmental assessments for successful transactions.
Estate Settlement
We provide compassionate guidance for families handling real estate as part of estate settlements. Our agents assist with property valuation, probate court requirements, and efficient sales processes while maintaining sensitivity to the emotional aspects of these transactions.
Investment Properties
Our investment specialists help clients identify income-generating properties with strong ROI potential. We analyze market trends, comparable sales, and rental yields to support informed investment decisions. Our services include portfolio management and 1031 exchange guidance for growing investors.
People
John Powell
Founder/Broker In Charge
Founder of Powell Real Estate with 49 years of experience since entering the industry in 1973. Active community leader serving on multiple local boards, John combines deep market knowledge with a commitment to personalized service.
Cliff Powell
Real Estate Agent
Expert in Walhalla real estate market with extensive experience helping first-time buyers and investors. Known for patient guidance and 24/7 availability, Cliff consistently receives top client satisfaction ratings across multiple review platforms.
Joy Powell Duncan
Office Manager
Manages daily operations with over 20 years of real estate administrative experience. Ensures seamless client experiences through efficient coordination of transactions and team support services.
Karl Addis
Real Estate Agent
Specializes in land transactions and new construction with particular expertise in Oconee County properties. Recognized for prompt communication and thorough property evaluations that help clients make informed decisions.
Graham Lombardo
Real Estate Agent
Marketing-savvy agent with proven success in selling properties quickly through strategic online exposure and traditional networking. Maintains strong relationships with local contractors and service providers to enhance client transactions.
Questions
What areas does Powell Real Estate serve?
We specialize in Walhalla and Oconee County properties, including Keowee Key, Stumphouse Tunnel area, and surrounding Upstate South Carolina communities.
How does Powell Real Estate support first-time homebuyers?
Our agents provide personalized guidance through every step of the process, explaining options clearly and connecting buyers with trusted local lenders and inspectors.
What sets Powell apart from franchise real estate companies?
As Walhalla's largest independent firm since 1973, we offer personalized service with deep local knowledge without corporate bureaucracy or standardized approaches.
How quickly do homes sell through Powell Real Estate?
Our average listing-to-sale time is 2 weeks faster than county averages, thanks to targeted marketing strategies and our extensive buyer network.
Can Powell Real Estate help with property valuations?
We provide complimentary market analyses using our 49+ years of local transaction data to help sellers price accurately and buyers make competitive offers.
What real estate services does Powell offer?
We handle residential and commercial sales, land transactions, property management, estate settlements, and investment property acquisitions across Upstate South Carolina.
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Reviews (6)
Amanda Carter Came
Aug 28, 2021
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Quick response from genuinely friendly folks. I'm impressed with their thorough knowledge of their trade and grateful for their thoughtful advice.
Mark Whiteman
Jan 31, 2021
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Critical:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I got stuck using them for a purchase because they had the listing. Very unprofessional communications, slow with documentation, missed deadlines, long periods of silence. I would never select them for anything I would sell.
I got stuck using them for a purchase because they had the listing. Very unprofessional communications, slow with documentation, missed deadlines, long periods of silence. I would never select them for anything I would sell.
James Graham
Jan 17, 2021
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As a first time home buyer, I had no idea what I was doing. Cliff Powell made this process so much easier. Cliff went above and beyond to make sure everything was taken care of. If I could make a suggestion to a first time home buyer, finding a good real estate agent is a must. I would recommend Cliff Powell to anyone looking for property in Oconee County.
Hector McDouglas
Dec 26, 2018
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Great friendly service, know the area well and were always able to guide me to properties that met my needs as a buyer. Cant recommend them enough!
Phil Parker
Jul 17, 2018
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Our aging father had done business with this firm for years and when he became too old to live alone, he put him home for sale and let him set the price. He had pretty much full control over the sale of the home. The only problem was that house sat unsold for years. In those years, he never got any calls as to what people were saying, how things were going or what we needed to do to move the house. NOTHING. Sadly, we discovered it was overpriced. We later saw the photos of the listing, something we never even saw. The photos were terrible for a profession real estate firm. They were a joke. Very
Phil P.
Jun 29, 2018
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Several years ago, I was part owner of a property of my father-in-law. John Powell knew my father in law very well, and had done business with him several times over the many years that he lived in the area. When he became too old to live alone, we decided to put the property up for sale. Of course he went to John, and he told him he could price the property as he saw fit. To make a long story short, in the 3 years that John Powell had the property, we maybe got one or two calls. We never got a single offer. Not one, and yet John dictated the price of the property. I finally said this is
