Extremely rude. This business treated us very unprofessionally and talked down to me and my wife. I…read moredo not mind being spoken to disrespectfully, I have thick skin, but never disrespect a man's wife.

I wish I could give more than five stars for this team because we had an amazing experience. We…read moremoved quickly with looking at a new home and with needing to sell our current house. We used ChuckTown Homes to do both! We met with our buyer's agent, Andrea, to discuss all of our wants/needs in regards to a new house. She promptly got us set up on a portal to begin mapping out where we wanted to be and for houses to be tagged for us within our budget. She was prompt in getting back to us with any questions and with setting up viewings. When it came to negotiations with the sellers of the home we wanted, so was very proactive! Our buyer's agent, Matt, was just as great! We set up an appointment for him to view our house to discuss what we think we can sell for (as well as why, including other homes in the area that were comparable). He advised us on how to have the home set up for photos and how to have things done for showings. He was able to help us navigate toward good offers and ones that seemed like they wouldn't be a good fit. He was prompt in getting back to us via text, email or even by phone when needed. We really appreciate all of the hard work they put into making the transition of selling and buying our homes easier on our family. We would highly recommend them for your buying or selling needs.

Finding Lois when we were new arrivals in Charleston was a stroke of luck. She has helped us in all…read moresort of ways through multiple transactions for a quarter century! Lois has a deep knowledge of Charleston Downtown and is a gentle but firm negotiator; she has also helped greatly with challenges like finding good contractors for last-minute repairs. Her confidence and positivity got us through home buying and selling with little drama and good humor. It could not be better. Thank you Lois and your Team!

As a first time home buyer Keelin Love made this exciting time in our life educational and stress…read morefree! We loved Keelin because she was prompt to answer all our questions throughout the home buying process to even sending us reassuring text messages that everything is going well. She is very down to earth which makes you instantly feel comfortable but also creates trust by acknowledging things we might not have thought about like flood zones, school zones, and house quality. Her passion to look out for what is best for you and her determination to get the job done will lead to not only the perfect house, but a friend that you will have forever!

Corporate Landlord Under Fire--Avoid at All Costs…read more Greystar is everything that's wrong with corporate property management. This billion-dollar company is currently facing multiple lawsuits, including a federal class action filed in the Southern District of California for deceptive rental practices and hidden fees. That's in addition to scrutiny from the FTC, multiple state attorneys general, and tenant coalitions across the country. Greystar doesn't just raise rents--they gouge tenants during crises using algorithmic pricing tools like RealPage (also under federal investigation). Their properties are often managed by unlicensed individuals who retaliate against tenants, ignore habitability complaints, and refuse to enforce basic health and safety standards. When tenants speak up, Greystar doesn't listen--they lawyer up. They employ Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP (KTS), a legal hit squad known for threatening tenants into silence with aggressive, one-sided letters. These aren't fair legal professionals--they're collection agents in suits who protect corporate profits, not people. From toxic smoke-filled units to mold, pests, and illegal retaliation, Greystar has earned its reputation--and it's not a good one. If you value your rights, your health, or your peace of mind, avoid Greystar properties at all costs. Document everything and know that you're not alone--they've hurt a lot of people, and now they're finally being held accountable.

Horrible company! Whatever you do don't rent from them or even try applying to their complexes!…read moreThey took a $500 deposit from me and it's been 4 months and I have yet to receive it back, mind you I never even rented from they only applied! The receptionist are fucking rude and unprofessional and can't do their damn jobs ever! Corporate headquarters never answers the fucking phone or emails! Fucking ridiculous I will be taking them to small claims court now I'm done playing these fucking games!

Beware of American Homes 4 Rent. Our move-out experience has been frustrating and unfair, and we…read moreare still battling them over our security deposit because of charges we believe are false and unsupported. Their maintenance inspector reported items as missing that were clearly shown in our photos, and he also tried to take credit for work we completed ourselves, including spackling repairs we documented. We strongly recommend never relying on phone calls alone with this company. Keep everything in writing and maintain a paper trail for every conversation, request, and dispute. If you do not have it documented, it may be denied or ignored later. We have photo evidence that contradicts several of their claims, yet the dispute is still ongoing. The process has felt dishonest and one-sided from the start. If anyone else has experienced similar issues with American Homes 4 Rent, please contact me.

Where to get started on this sh*t show! HVAC went out in the hottest time of the summer with temps…read moreinside reaching over 90 degrees. Reach out to get it fixed and wait three days to find out the contractor they scheduled had no availability and had to do that myself, Amber or no one from AMH knew this apparently. So after getting to the bottom of that, finally get another technician out that Friday. He needs to order a coil which AMH wouldn't approve and I kept getting the run around about that until Tuesday when they "Want to get other bids" so we have to wait until the next Friday for another contractor to come out and say we just need a frion recharge. Now we are getting the run around and the contractor can't get approval. Can I sue?

I have been involved in real estate investment for several years, and have successfully managed…read moreconstruction projects in many locations. Kelly kostecki has assisted me on purchases in the Charleston area, which have significantly contributed to my bottom line results. She is the one I immediately turn to for accurate market analysis, and buying strategies, and I know that I can trust her to provide honest dependable assessments. Kelly is a consummate real estate professional who knows the Charleston market extremely well, and is a tireless, honest partner to her clients. GC

This team is extremely hard working! Their knowledgable of the Charleston and the surrounding…read moremarketplace will help you accomplish your needs as a buyer (or seller) timely. They use all their resources to produce quick and successful results. They were direct and honest on how to price and how to sell competitively. I was very impressed with the professionalism and teamwork they provided to clients. Working with Smith Spencer is a WIN WIN!

3 years ago, we were looking for a property management firm to handle our rental property. After an…read moreextensive research and some phone calls we hired Family Owned Property Management. Having this outstanding company taking care of our property, as well as, our tenants gives us peace of mind. This awesome team handles everything for us and keep us posted of any repair in order to keep our investment in good shape. FOPM just handled the roof replacement of our property and they did a great job for a great price. Thank you FOPM. We highly appreciate all your hard work and dedication!!!

Family Owned is outstanding! Promote and professional when responding to requests. Great level of…read morecommunication and cares about their tenants. Provides a more personal experience than the big corporate management companies. Highly recommend!

I stayed at the aloha cottage. It was nice. Sad the lights didn't work. It was ok. 4 stars.read more

* Property: VRBO 1273492, On Historic Broad Street! | Honeydew, 21 Broad Street, 2nd floor…read more* Great location * Total cost for 5 nights was $3,181 for 5 nights or $636.20 per night. At this price, our expectations were high. * This unit was so bad (an absolute dump), we left after one night. * Access to unit is a block from parking * No street access for unloading * Narrow access alley has construction scaffolding in it * Challenging for seniors * Exiting narrow parking space requires backing out onto street * Lots of stairs to 2nd story unit * Beverage cooler vs. refrigerator (no refrigerator) * No stove top/cook surface. * Insufficient receptacles for appliances, choose the appliance you need, unplug everything else * No dishwasher. * Tiny bar sink had only cold-water requires washing dishes in the bathroom sink. * Cabinets broken, misaligned doors, contained no shelves * Mismatched dishes were sitting on the floor of the cabinets (i.e.: no shelves) * Saucers provided instead of plates * No bowls, no wine glasses * Old mismatched spoons and forks, no butter knives! * One roll of toilet paper * No closet or space for hanging clothes except alcove with washer and dryer which was filled with garbage - broken blinds, boxes, etc. * HVAC unit was louder than a Boeing 737. * Tiny TVs installed close to ceiling height * Five separate TV remotes * Bedroom TV had no audio * TV remotes without batteries * Stains all over carpets. * Worn out, dated furniture. * Beautifully tiled shower enclosure covered in black mold * Understandably. allowances need to be made for historic restructures; however, we encountered none of these issues staying in similar VRBOs in historic Key West, Fl

We used Schwacke for a site survey prior to building a pool. They called to let us know it was…read moreready. It would have taken 40 minutes each way to go pick it up. Tracy was kind enough to meet me on my side of town on her way home from work. So thoughtful and kind! I would highly recommend them.

The absolute best! We have used Schwacke for 3 different types of surveys and each and every time…read morethey deliver top notch service. I recommend them to anyone needing the types of surveys they perform. The prices are good, the communication is great, and the length of time to complete is less than anyone else in town we have heard of. Thank you for always taking care of us Schwacke team!

From a landlords side I have to agree with the claims that these people are unscrupulous…read more A Ravenal agent leased my meticulously furnished home to a couple that they obviously did not even do a background check for. Then gave them the keys without even meeting them in person even to check them in at the property. The irresponsible tenants decided to take all the furnishings, art and accessories and carelessly dump them into one room, damaging drywall and all items in the process. Then they rigged the satellite to get a free signal and broke the washing machine. We were in the guest house when the tenants decided to move out within the first few days because their dogs did not like my sweet golden retriever. We did not see all the damages until they were gone. The Ravenal's made the determination that THEY could go to court if charges were pressed by the tenants so fully reimbursed them for the deposit! Avoid this company at all cost.

With the time to search for apartments in Charleston nearing, I have to warn young adults and…read morestudents to stay far away from this (as previously mentioned in another review) joke of a property management company. If you are lucky enough to have a staff member pick up the phone, they are rude and are constantly blaming the issue on the person "above" them- and that person always happens to be on a business trip and is impossible to reach. I knew it was going to be a long year when I went to go pick up my street parking pass at the DMV. After getting to the DMV, I found out that the property I was in, was just outside of the street parking zone. I had confirmed with the property manager over three times that this unit had street parking- a huge factor for me. When I brought it to his attention, asking what my other options were, he responded with, "I might have said you would be able to get a parking pass, but honestly you don't have that in writing. So what can you do?" The property that I lived in, was above a family owned shop- the shop owner owned the entire building. The owner obviously cared far more about the property than Daniel Ravenel, and had fixed every problem I had before getting a response, if any, from Daniel Ravenel. Right before my lease was up, my roommates and I cleaned the place spotless. We have all lived in Charleston for 4+ years and are well aware of the move out expectations. We are also well aware of sleazy property management companies such as this one and decided to take a video moments before we left the property for the last time- documenting the condition of the entire property before leaving. We were shocked when each of us were only given a small portion of our security deposits back. After calling and e-mailing for weeks, I finally heard back from Daniel Ravenel. They charged us to repaint the entirety of the apartment. When I asked for an invoice of the painting services, I noticed they charged us for paint colors that were not even in the house. I was ensured that was a mistake and they would refund me- that's when they stopped fully responding. We were also charged an absurd cleaning fee. They argued that we left the place a wreck- claiming we left furniture that didn't belong to the property owner, left bags of trash, appliances, etc. They sent me photos old photos of the property as "proof"- they didn't think to remove the two year old time stamp from the photos. I pointed out to them that they were using old photos and I have *recent* video footage of the property right before I walked out. I then received an e-mail from Daniel Ravenel's attorney and was told I would have to go to court if I wanted to get the rest of my deposit back. I had recently taken a position outside of the state and didn't want to go through the hassle or costs, just for a few hundred dollars. Daniel Ravenel is completely aware that as young adults, we won't take it as far (or don't have the means to) as going to court over a few hundred dollars. It truly is a shame that this team takes advantage of that and is continuing to rip off and deceit its tenants. Please do your research and find another property management team! Avoid at all costs!

It was a pleasure working with Eve Sokol on a recent purchase in Ravenel, SC. She was availabe…read morewhenever I needed her, answered all questions, and was willing to meet me out at the property several times to make sure we completed all needed due diligence issues before closing. The closing process went smoothly and I couldn't be happier. Edward Berlin

Susan Garfinkel sold our house quickly and kept us informed every step of the way. She made a…read morecomplicated process seem simple. Would recommend her to anyone in the Charleston area. Wade and Susan Williams