We listed our home in Ft Mill SC with one of his agents. His agent recommended a listing price. I…read moredisagreed with the price and raised it by $30k. The home sold in less than 30 days for about $25k more than their recommended listing price. I am accustomed to a 3% listing commission and 3% selling commission. Stephen Cooley wanted 3.5% and 2.5% to the selling broker. I told him that this did not work for me, and in my opinion, the selling broker does the majority of the work in the transaction. Their communication was awful during the process. The fact that the home sold so quickly had nothing to do with Stephen Cooley Real Estate. There are much better companies in Ft Mill, Rock Hill and Charlotte. All that can say is that I will never use this company again.

I purchased a home that was being sold by Stephen Cooley Real Estate. While they didn't work for…read moreme, someone made a commission for what I paid for the home. In my humble opinion they didn't deserve it. From my experience as a Buyer of a home they represented this wasn't a good experience. Communication is key and this firm is lacking in basic skills. My agent did not have her calls returned and we felt in the dark the entire time. With this guy's face plastered all over the place you would think he'd follow up with his team to make sure they provided good service. Seems more like a "mill" than a company looking out for their clients.

April Crigger-Hudson is a gem! She is very responsive. If she does not know the answer to something…read moreright when you ask, she works quickly to get you the information you need. BTW there is not a lot you could ask that she would not know the answer to. When hiccups arise with sellers or buyers she finds a solution without causing delays. When we had a list of homes we wanted to go look at, she had no problem getting them scheduled same day. In fact the day that we found the house we purchased, we looked at 8 houses in one day. April was a champ and stuck it out with us all day!!! Buying a home can be overwhelming especially when you keep getting out bid, but April made this as smooth as possible. I would not want to buy or sell a home with any other agent. If you are looking to buy or sell a home give April a call. You will be so happy that you did. April feels like family to us at this point. We love you April and cannot wait to celebrate with you and the rest of our friends and family!!!

Edwin at 5 Points Realty was recommended to me by a friend and I couldn't be happier that she…read morerecommended me to Edwin. In 2012 Edwin helped me as a buyer to find my perfect first house. Most people would describe house hunting as overwhelming, but when you have an agent like Edwin it makes it a million times better. Edwin went over and beyond what I would expect from an agent and was completely honest with me through the entire process and spent countless hours helping me find the perfect place. You could really tell he cared about my wants/needs and not about making money on the sale! Six years after living in my house, my employer decided to move me out of the state and Edwin came back and made my house sale happen in literally a couple of hours. Edwin acting as a selling agent was just as honest and helpful as when he was my buying agent. I'm not sure there are many other agents in Charlotte that will dedicate as much time and passion into helping you through your real estate needs as Edwin or anyone at 5 points will!! TLDR - Edwin and 5 Points Realty is literally the best real estate agent; I will probably fly him to the next place I live to help be buy or sell.

We recently had need of a realtor's expertise and contacted Kathy…read more She was very quick to respond to our inquiry in great detail, related very knowledgeably to our situation and gave us realistic expectations for what came next. It is always comforting to know you're talking to an experienced expert who won't sugar coat information, and will give you a lot of data to make an informed decision. She was also very personable and made us feel like more than just another client. We highly recommend! Thank you so much for your help, Kathy.

Best realtor! Working with Kathy was an absolute pleasure, and we can't recommend her highly…read moreenough. As first-time and remote real estate investors, we had a lot of questions, and she was incredibly patient and responsive throughout the entire process. Kathy showed us every potential home we were interested in, providing valuable insights and helping us narrow down our options. She truly knows her business and always had an answer for us, no matter the question. Her dedication was especially apparent when she was on vacation out of the country, yet still managed to be super responsive, ensuring everything moved forward smoothly. She was also a fantastic conduit to the sellers and went the extra mile by referring us to an excellent property management company and several local home insurance agents specific to the state. Kathy's guidance and unwavering support were invaluable. We're so grateful for her help in finding the perfect investment property, and we'll definitely be working with her on all our future real estate needs.

If you're looking for a Realtor who just "opens doors," keep scrolling. If you want someone who…read moreoperates like a one-woman real estate Avengers team... call Julie Van Slambrook. This woman is the bomb.com. Boom goes the dynamite. Before we even moved in: Cleaners? Already lined up. Handyman for inspection fixes? DONE. Turf installed? WHO EVEN DOES THAT?! At one point I'm pretty sure Julie was coordinating more moving parts than NASA. Her level of service is basically: "Need anything else?" "Oh you wanted world peace and lower interest rates too? Let me make a few calls." Honestly, buying a house with Julie felt less like a transaction and more like being adopted by the most organized human alive. If Realtors had power rankings, she's #1 with a huge gap between her and #2. 10/10. Would trust Julie with my next house, my vacation plans, and probably emergency disaster response coordination.

Julie Van Slambrook, one of the owners, was my initial contact with this property management…read morecompany, and she set the bar high. I had searched extensively across the Carolinas for a property manager who was professional, truly listened, and had the drive to get our property rented despite the challenges of its location. Julie took the time to explain the services thoroughly, the pricing was fair with no hidden fees, and the entire introductory experience felt genuine and professional. My only concern after signing on was the onboarding process. There were multiple handoffs from one person to another, which sometimes made it unclear who my main point of contact was. When you discuss decisions with one person, those details don't always seem to flow seamlessly to the next person, so some information can get lost along the way. It would feel smoother if the onboarding was more seamless and consistent. That said, they communicate well, remain professional, and so far I've been very happy with their services. I would definitely recommend them to others looking for a reliable property management company.

Your main takeaway from this review should be: I HAD A STELLAR EXPERIENCE AT STEPHEN COOLEY REAL…read moreESTATE WITH THE FABULOUS AND INCOMPARABLE SARAH LOFTIS!!! Read on for details. I am a first-time homeowner who started my home search on Zillow in the Summer of 2024. When I was ready to view properties, Zillow matched me with Sarah Loftis, the most outstanding real estate agent I could've asked for. When I was initially browsing, my schedule was slammed. She waited patiently for things to calm down and was sure to check on me periodically, not as an agent who was trying to get a sale from a client but as a human who cared about another human. Words cannot express how much that meant to me. When things calmed down, we started looking together. We saw probably eight to twelve properties together in total. Sarah was knowledgeable about each of the listings, the market, HOAs, etc. When she didn't know the answer, she would reach out to a colleague or partner to find the answer. When I finally found the property that I thought was THE ONE, we had a big snafu with the lender from which I obtained my preapproval, which made us return to the drawing board and find another property. I WAS DEVASTATED and honestly wanted to give up. Sarah demonstrated empathy during this challenging time and allowed me a few days to grieve before making recommendations that ultimately changed my home-buying journey trajectory. Sarah connected me with a new lender and stellar lending officer, and we continued our search. Initially, we couldn't find a home that was a perfect fit like the one we had to leave behind. When I thought all was lost, Sarah called me with the specs on a new build that met ALL of my specifications and was better even on paper than the initial property I picked out. We went to see the home, and I fell in love immediately. Sarah helped me to navigate every aspect of the process. She was always available to answer every text or phone call and never left me feeling undervalued. Additionally, she was a wealth of knowledge and took the time to make sure I understood everything I signed or was asked to do throughout the process until the day of closing. We closed at the beginning of December 2024, and she still checks in weekly to ensure I'm okay. I highly recommend Sarah Loftis for helping you find your next home. She will prioritize your desires and empower you to find the right home for you. You will not be disappointed.

We listed our home in Ft Mill SC with one of his agents. His agent recommended a listing price. I…read moredisagreed with the price and raised it by $30k. The home sold in less than 30 days for about $25k more than their recommended listing price. I am accustomed to a 3% listing commission and 3% selling commission. Stephen Cooley wanted 3.5% and 2.5% to the selling broker. I told him that this did not work for me, and in my opinion, the selling broker does the majority of the work in the transaction. Their communication was awful during the process. The fact that the home sold so quickly had nothing to do with Stephen Cooley Real Estate. There are much better companies in Ft Mill, Rock Hill and Charlotte. All that can say is that I will never use this company again.