Business Details
21 Years
experience
Charleston Real Estate Experts
At Reside Real Estate, we combine decades of real estate expertise with a client-first approach to deliver exceptional service in Charleston's dynamic market. Founded in 2005 by Susan Aviles, a certified public accountant and seasoned real estate professional, our team excels in representing buyers and sellers across residential, commercial, and investment properties. Our deep local market knowledge, innovative marketing strategies, and personalized guidance ensure clients receive tailored solutions that meet their unique needs.We pride ourselves on transparent communication, ethical practices, and leveraging cutting-edge tools to streamline transactions. Whether you're seeking a historic downtown Charleston property or a luxury beachfront home on Sullivan's Island, our commitment to excellence has earned us consistent recognition among the top 1% of real estate agents nationally.
Services
Residential Homes
Investment Properties
Commercial Real Estate
Land Sales
Short Sales
Property Management
Rental Services
Note Sales
Luxury Homes
Community Sales
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined real estate experience with a focus on Charleston market dynamics
- Our team provides personalized property valuations using advanced market analysis tools
- We deliver customized marketing strategies for sellers and for buyers
- Our CPA-backed financial expertise ensures transparent transaction guidance
- We operate with 24/7 client communication and post-transaction support
Services
Residential Homes
We specialize in connecting buyers and sellers in the Charleston residential market. Our expertise covers property valuation, marketing strategy, and negotiation for single-family homes, condos, and townhomes. With deep knowledge of local neighborhoods like Downtown Charleston and Isle of Palms, we ensure clients receive competitive pricing and optimal exposure across multiple listing platforms.
Investment Properties
Our investment property services cater to clients seeking rental properties, vacation homes, or commercial conversions. We provide market trend analysis, cash flow projections, and portfolio diversification strategies. Our team facilitates transactions for properties in high-yield areas like Daniel Island and Wild Dunes while ensuring compliance with local investment regulations.
Luxury Homes
We handle premium property transactions featuring waterfront estates, historic Charleston homes, and custom-built luxury residences. Our exclusive marketing network and concierge-level service cater to discerning clients seeking properties priced above $1M. We offer virtual tours, private showings, and confidential negotiations for upscale properties in Sullivan's Island and James Island.
Short Sales
Our specialists navigate complex short sale transactions for sellers facing financial hardship. We coordinate with lenders, prepare documentation, and negotiate terms for properties in Charleston and surrounding areas. With proven expertise in foreclosure prevention, we maintain a 90% success rate in securing approved short sales since 2008.
Commercial Real Estate
We facilitate commercial property transactions including retail spaces, office buildings, and mixed-use developments. Our brokers provide lease analysis, market comparables, and zoning guidance for locations across the Charleston Metro. We represent both tenants and landlords in securing optimal terms for commercial transactions.
People
Susan Aviles
Broker-In-Charge
Susan Aviles combines 30 years of Fortune 500 corporate experience with CPA credentials to lead Charleston real estate transactions. After rebuilding post-Hurricane Katrina, she developed a client-centric team known for market expertise and ethical practices. Her leadership has earned consistent top 1% agent rankings nationally since 2005.
Questions
What areas does Reside Real Estate serve?
We serve all major Charleston area communities including Downtown Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, Daniel Island, James Island, Johns Island, Summerville, and Wild Dunes.
What property types do you handle?
Our expertise covers residential homes, investment properties, commercial real estate, land sales, short sales, luxury homes, and property management services across the Charleston market.
How does Reside Real Estate determine home values?
We use comparative market analysis, recent sales data, and local market trends to provide accurate property valuations. Our approach combines advanced analytics with our team's deep Charleston area expertise.
What makes Reside Real Estate different?
Our combination of CPA-backed financial insight, cutting-edge marketing technology, and personalized client service delivers superior transaction outcomes. We maintain top 1% agent production rankings through our market knowledge and negotiation skills.
How experienced is the Reside Real Estate team?
Our team collectively brings over 50 years of Charleston real estate experience. Broker-In-Charge Susan Aviles has specialized in local market transactions since 2005, maintaining top agent rankings nationally.
Can you help with both buying and selling?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services for both buyers and sellers. Our team handles property valuation, marketing, negotiations, and transaction coordination for all stages of Charleston real estate transactions.
Reviews (5)
Carrie Powell
Feb 19, 2021
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Susan with Reside Real Estate did a phenomenal job selling our house for over asking on the first day of the listing going live. This was the third time my husband and I have worked with her. She is extremely responsive, professional, and has a sharp attention to detail. She understands the importance of top notch photos for your MLS listing and hires the best photographers in the industry. As well as stages each room during the shoot for optimal results. We highly recommend her!
Justin French
Dec 04, 2020
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Susan is extremely knowledgeable, professional, intelligent, and hard working. Her consistently positive energy is contagious, and it's clear that everyone in the buying/selling process genuinely respects and enjoys working with her. Probably most important, Susan is incredibly honest and trustworthy, and I never doubted that she always had my family's best interests in mind as she worked tirelessly to meet our needs. I would urge anyone thinking about buying or selling real estate in the area to meet with Susan and judge for yourself. You'll learn very quickly why I recommend Susan so strongly
Derek Dowling
Dec 01, 2020
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Susan is a dream to work with! She truly makes the transition seamless and stress-free, whether you're buying or selling. Her and her team are extremely knowledgeable and they literally handle everything. She is a true professional and will get you the best deals anywhere. I highly recommend Susan to anyone looking for the best in the business!
John Milton
Oct 18, 2020
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It is with complete satisfaction that we are able to review Susan Aviles and the experience we have had with her in selling our home. She is professional beyond ones expectations, driven, reliable, and offers total commitment to her clients. She does not leave any detail to chance. We recommend Susan to people who expect100% results. She was a blessing to our family and without a doubt she is the best there is. We thank Susan for the guidance, knowledge, and the support she gave us.
Carrie Long
Oct 13, 2020
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Susan is a sharp, warm, and highly experienced real estate agent. My husband and I felt completely at ease in her hands. We followed her advise and guidance from start to finish and were under contract on the sale of our house in under 90 days (in a down market and during the winter slow selling season). Not bad at all! We will definitely use her again. She also represented us on the purchase of our new house and negotiated expertly on our behalf, achieving an additional 10% in instant equity. Now, a year later our home (purchased directly from the builder) is worth as much as 20% more than our
