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Trusted Real Estate Agents in Columbia SC
Melinda Hunt-Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has been serving Columbia, SC and surrounding areas for over two decades, building upon a multi-generation family legacy in real estate sales and development. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, land, and new construction properties across a 35-mile radius, including Blythewood, Irmo, and Lake Murray. We leverage professional photography, drone imaging, and strategic marketing to maximize property visibility while maintaining deep local market knowledge.Our full-service approach includes contractor coordination, staging partnerships, and access to Coldwell Banker Realty's proprietary programs like RealVitalize and RealSure. With dedicated buyer and seller representation, we prioritize ethical standards, personalized service, and technological innovation to meet evolving market demands.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Real Estate
Land Transactions
New Construction
Foreclosed Properties
Buyer Representation
Seller Representation
Property Marketing
Home Valuations
Relocation Services
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of Columbia SC real estate expertise
- Professional photography and drone imaging services
- Access to Coldwell Banker's RealVitalize renovation program
- Dedicated buyer and seller representation specialists
- Comprehensive marketing strategies for property sales
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales specialists handle single-family homes, condos, and townhouses throughout Columbia's Midlands region. We provide comparative market analyses, staging guidance, and negotiation expertise to maximize client returns. Our team coordinates professional photography and virtual tours to enhance property exposure while leveraging Coldwell Banker's marketing networks for optimal visibility.
Commercial Real Estate
We facilitate commercial property transactions including office spaces, retail centers, and industrial facilities. Our brokers understand complex commercial contracts and zoning regulations, offering tailored marketing strategies to attract qualified investors. We maintain relationships with local business owners and developers to identify emerging market opportunities in Columbia's growing economy.
Land Transactions
Specializing in rural acreage, hunting land, and development parcels, we guide clients through South Carolina's unique land purchase requirements. Our team identifies proper utilities access, zoning restrictions, and environmental considerations while connecting buyers with surveyors and land-use attorneys. We market properties through niche platforms targeting recreational and investment buyers.
New Construction
We represent premier builders across Columbia's top communities, offering pre-construction consultations and custom home development guidance. Our team explains builder contracts, upgrade options, and timeline expectations while coordinating inspections throughout the construction process. We maintain relationships with mortgage lenders specializing in new construction financing.
Foreclosed Properties
Our certified REO specialists navigate bank-owned property transactions with proven strategies for offer acceptance. We understand asset management company procedures and maintain communication through extended closing timelines. We inspect properties for needed repairs and coordinate with Coldwell Banker's RealVitalize program for post-purchase renovations.
People
Brian Hunt
Real Estate Sales Broker
With over 20 years of Columbia real estate experience, Brian specializes in residential sales and new construction. He leverages generational market knowledge to guide clients through complex transactions while maintaining a 35-mile service radius across Midlands communities.
Melinda Hunt
Real Estate Sales Broker
Melinda focuses on buyer representation and relocation services, holding advanced certifications in residential transactions. She manages property staging partnerships and coordinates marketing campaigns to maximize client property exposure in competitive markets.
Peggy Metze
Real Estate Agent
Peggy specializes in historic Columbia neighborhoods and downtown properties. With 15+ years of local expertise, she advises clients on preservation requirements and renovation opportunities while maintaining strong connections with area contractors and inspectors.
Stephany Ferguson
Real Estate Agent
Stephany focuses on first-time homebuyers and investment properties. She provides detailed market trend analyses and mortgage program comparisons to help clients achieve financial goals through strategic real estate purchases.
Julie Sweet
Real Estate Agent
Julie specializes in luxury home sales and equestrian properties across Lexington and Richland counties. She coordinates professional photography and virtual staging to showcase high-end listings while maintaining relationships with affluent buyer networks.
Questions
What areas do The Hunt Team serve?
We serve Columbia, Blythewood, Irmo, Lexington, Camden, Elgin, Lake Murray, and surrounding Midlands communities within a 35-mile radius.
Do you work with first-time homebuyers?
Yes, we offer specialized guidance for first-time buyers including mortgage program comparisons and down payment assistance options.
Can you help sell my home quickly?
Our Coldwell Banker RealSure program offers cash offers within 24 hours, while traditional marketing maximizes market value through strategic exposure.
What property types do you handle?
We specialize in residential homes, commercial properties, land/acreage, new construction, and REO/foreclosed properties across Midlands South Carolina.
Do you offer virtual showings?
Yes, we provide virtual tours with 3D imaging and drone photography for remote property evaluations and marketing presentations.
How are you different from other agents?
Our family-owned team combines 20+ years of local expertise with Coldwell Banker's national resources, offering personalized service and innovative marketing solutions.
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Reviews (6)
Linda Townsend
Dec 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Melinda Hunt was awesome to work with, both in the search to find our new home and more recently in the sale of our old home. I highly recommend The Hunt Team for all of your real estate needs!
Melinda Hunt was awesome to work with, both in the search to find our new home and more recently in the sale of our old home. I highly recommend The Hunt Team for all of your real estate needs!
Mary Hoffman
Dec 14, 2021
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The Hunt team (Brian and Melinda) is perfect and just what I needed. Brian Hunt helped me get multiple offers on my home in less than 24 hours of being on the market. He gave me great advice on how to set my home for phots and my yard. He was amazing! He was also extremely patient with my many questions. He never made me feel rushed or like I was keeping him from other things.
Melinda Hunt and Peggy were were so patient with me. I had a hard time finding a new home that had everything I wanted and needed for my next home. I wanted to buy using my VA loan which many realtors dont know much about
Melinda Hunt and Peggy were were so patient with me. I had a hard time finding a new home that had everything I wanted and needed for my next home. I wanted to buy using my VA loan which many realtors dont know much about
Angela Lutz
Oct 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Brian went above and beyond to assist our family with the sale of our mom's home. This out of state sale was an emotional time for our family and Brian represented a professional and supportive role for us. I would highly recommend Brian for your real estate needs.
Brian went above and beyond to assist our family with the sale of our mom's home. This out of state sale was an emotional time for our family and Brian represented a professional and supportive role for us. I would highly recommend Brian for your real estate needs.
Christopher Cochran
Oct 18, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
We live out of town. Brian arranged repairs and improvements on our home prior to sale. He bird dogged the contractors to get the work done and negotiated good prices for us.
We live out of town. Brian arranged repairs and improvements on our home prior to sale. He bird dogged the contractors to get the work done and negotiated good prices for us.
Taylor Wuerfel
Aug 04, 2021
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The dream team! I worked most closely with Julie, and she was amazing! In this market, realtors are putting in so much time and she booked and did showings with me for every home I wanted to see. We probably saw around 20 houses - so she definitely put in a lot of time to help me. Home shopping from out of town, I was able to trust her to do showings for me via Facetime, and she was always detailed and gave her honest opinion. Julie was extremely professional, personable, responsive, and reliable. Around closing time, she made sure all of the loose ends were tied up and was so incredibly helpful
Michaela Toohey
Jun 30, 2021
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I was so impressed with Brian's professionalism and integrity. I referred a client to Brian Hunt to sell a property the client owned in South Carolina (I am a Realtor in Minnesota). Brian did a great job communicating with me and sold the property at a fantastic price, definitely exceeding area comparable sales. I highly recommend the Hunt Team!
