Client Reviews for Brian Walsh | Top-Rated Charleston Realtor

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2025

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"I had the sheer luck of meeting Brian when I was looking to buy property in downtown Charleston back in 2015. He was exceptional. ..." "I had the sheer luck of meeting Brian when I was looking to buy property in downtown Charleston back in 2015. He was exceptional. I knew very little about Charleston, except that I thought it was a charming town. He helped me find the perfect place for my price point. A few years later, I sold the condo on West Street and once again Brian was there to help me. Not only did he guide me through the process but I also bought another property with him on Ashley Avenue. Alas, I just sold that one too but the good news is that Brian was back in my life. He literally took care of everything since I was 300 miles away. You will be in the best of hands with Brian. Don't even think of calling anyone else. He is the best!"

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"After we dropped our youngest son off at college, my wife and I visited three cities - Charleston, Savannah, and Wilmington to dec..." "After we dropped our youngest son off at college, my wife and I visited three cities - Charleston, Savannah, and Wilmington to decide where to relocate. We met real estate agents in each city and they took us into a few homes. This was our first visit, and our goal was modest: to eliminate one or two of the cities from consideration. We would then look more closely at neighborhoods and homes on subsequent visits. Brian Walsh spent a day-and-a-half with us and showed us several appealing neighborhoods. We only went inside one home and here's the weird part - we bought it! Our day-and-a-half, plus our visits to the other two cities, sold us on Charleston and on the south-of-Broad neighborhood. Brian arranged for the builder to meet us, and he sold us on the house. What we expected would be a six-to-eight month process took less than a month from the day we drove into Charleston until we closed on the house. We had real estate contacts in the other two cities, but we chose Brian based solely on the recommendations (like this one) on Zillow. It was a fortuitous choice. Of the three agents, he was the best fit for our needs. He stood out because he asked pointed questions and he listened to our answers. He took the time to understand our background, our needs, and our goals. He did this while showing us real estate listings and neighborhoods. He helped us to focus on our own priorities and to use them to show us a house which met them better than we could have expected. He acted as a buyer's agent, and I never had the sense that he was selling us anything - we sold ourselves. He was the catalyst in the transaction, giving us the market information and perspective that we didn't have. Ours was a unique situation, and the home we bought was a singular opportunity. But, every home buyer's situation is unique - just in different ways - and all homes are singular in their own fashion. In our case, Brian was very skillful in bringing together the unique with the singular."

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"I actually contacted Brian to show me a place I saw online and liked his reviews. He was the perfect realtor for me. He immediatel..." "I actually contacted Brian to show me a place I saw online and liked his reviews. He was the perfect realtor for me. He immediately picks up on what works for you and what doesn't, and never wastes your time. I highly recommend Brian if you are looking in the Charleston area."

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"Brian Walsh is the only realtor we trust in Downtown Charleston. Over the years, he's represented us in both buying and selling ho..." "Brian Walsh is the only realtor we trust in Downtown Charleston. Over the years, he's represented us in both buying and selling homes in 29401 and every experience has been seamless. Brian's knowledge of historic properties, preservation rules, and neighborhood nuances is unmatched. He doesn't just know the market, he lives it, which gave us confidence in every decision. When we sold our home, his marketing highlighted the details that matter in Charleston and it drew the right buyers quickly. When we bought our next home, he found an off market option that was perfect for our needs"

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"Working with Brian Walsh was the best decision we made when buying our home South of Broad. We were looking for something truly sp..." "Working with Brian Walsh was the best decision we made when buying our home South of Broad. We were looking for something truly special a downtown waterfront property that captured Charleston's history and lifestyle - and Brian delivered. His knowledge of 29401's South of Broad neighborhood is unmatched. He walked us through each block, potential flooding scenarios, explained preservation guidelines, and gave us the inside story you can only get from someone who actually lives here. What impressed us most was how he balanced the emotional side of buying a dream home with the financial and market realities. He knew how to evaluate value on the Battery, how to position us competitively, and when to move fast. Without him, we wouldn't have landed our waterfront home."

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"We recently bought a home South of Broad with Brian's help, and I honestly can't say enough good things. From the start, he really..." "We recently bought a home South of Broad with Brian's help, and I honestly can't say enough good things. From the start, he really knew downtown Charleston inside and out every street, every home, even the history behind certain properties. Whenever we had a question, he already had the answer or sent over floor plans, history, or renovation info within minutes. What really stood out was how connected he is locally. He brought in great builders to help us get quotes right away, which made a big difference when making our offer. Brian is professional, straightforward, and just really good at what he does. We always felt like we were in great hands. If you're buying downtown, especially South of Broad, you'll want Brian on your side."

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"Brian has been incredibly impressive throughout the entire purchase of my new home. From the search, to handing over the keys to m..." "Brian has been incredibly impressive throughout the entire purchase of my new home. From the search, to handing over the keys to my new home, he was always responsive and went the extra mile to answer all my inquiries. His personality was easy, calm and honest in all situations, which made the entire process painless. Finally, I can't say enough about how well he has surrounded himself with good, knowledgeable people in the housing industry, which were always available and gave me confidence."

2024

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"Brian is quite the professional in his industry. He helped us find our place downtown overlooking Colonial Lake which had not been..." "Brian is quite the professional in his industry. He helped us find our place downtown overlooking Colonial Lake which had not been listed on the market so we were able to come to terms on the purchase. I have worked in the Commercial banking industry for 30 years and have met many RE agents - Brian is at the top of the list. He gets stuff done and works hard to meet his client needs. He is the real deal, just saying."

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"Brian was a pleasure to work with. Most of my searching and eventual closing was done from out-of-state, and Brian was very quick ..." "Brian was a pleasure to work with. Most of my searching and eventual closing was done from out-of-state, and Brian was very quick with his communication. His local knowledge was helpful since I was relatively unfamiliar with the area. I would recommend Brian to others."

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"Brian Walsh is responsive, reliable, and in a world of people who don't seem to care, he is dedicated to making a house your home...." "Brian Walsh is responsive, reliable, and in a world of people who don't seem to care, he is dedicated to making a house your home. If there's something that might add to a delay or pause, he's forthcoming and tells you exactly why it's happening and helps navigate a solution. I recently sold a home and encountered multiple nuances, but Brian offered steadfast guidance and was infinitely proactive while we moved forward through an ultimately successful process. I am thankful for his help and expertise - Brian's the best!"

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"As an 'out of state' realtor myself, I researched many agents to find the best match for us in our Charleston home search. Any inf..." "As an 'out of state' realtor myself, I researched many agents to find the best match for us in our Charleston home search. Any information requested was immediately given - we found ourselves with seller informational lists, floor plans, history, rental info etc within minutes of asking."

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"We met Brian when the house we were living in was being sold and really liked his low key and practical approach, so we worked wit..." "We met Brian when the house we were living in was being sold and really liked his low key and practical approach, so we worked with him to find our own home! We couldn't have been more grateful for Brian's expertise, knowledge of the market, and genuine interest in getting to know us and understanding what we were looking for. In just over a month we found a perfect fit in a perfect location! If we decide to sell in the future, we'll definitely hope to work with him again."

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"I was referred to Brian Walsh from a business colleague who knew I was researching properties in downtown Charleston in the South ..." "I was referred to Brian Walsh from a business colleague who knew I was researching properties in downtown Charleston in the South of Broad area. I was advised that Brian would work with me despite how long the process might take. I contacted Brian who answered the phone immediately and continued to be prompt throughout the entire process. If you are looking to purchase a home downtown or anywhere in the Charleston area I would highly recommend Brian Walsh to anybody who is in the market. Thank you again for all your help and dealing with the late conference calls that were necessary during our busy schedules."

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"We can't say enough good things about Brian! He truly went above and beyond to help us find our dream home. His dedication, positi..." "We can't say enough good things about Brian! He truly went above and beyond to help us find our dream home. His dedication, positivity, patience, and genuine care made the entire process enjoyable. We felt heard and understood every step of the way. Thank you, Brian for making our home-buying experience truly amazing!"

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"We can't say enough good things about Brian. We were looking for a realtor with knowledge and integrity who would maintain a high ..." "We can't say enough good things about Brian. We were looking for a realtor with knowledge and integrity who would maintain a high level of communication with us. Brian was all of that and more, his professionalism made our experience with him awesome. We highly recommend Brian if you're looking for a realtor!"

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"Brian has been absolutely wonderful throughout the long process of finding the perfect Charleston house. He worked with me for 3 y..." "Brian has been absolutely wonderful throughout the long process of finding the perfect Charleston house. He worked with me for 3 years until we finally found the perfect 'forever' home. Professional, quick to respond and made closing and transition totally painless. Thank you Brian."

2023

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"Brian Walsh helped me both purchase and sell property in lovely downtown Charleston. South of Broad is an idyllic part of the worl..." "Brian Walsh helped me both purchase and sell property in lovely downtown Charleston. South of Broad is an idyllic part of the world, but it can be tricky to find the right property for your particular needs. Brian took the time to understand us and explain all the subtle intricacies of the area (flood zones, historic homes, nearby amenities, golf carting, parking). He personally chauffeured us to countless homes and was never pushy and helped us make an offer on a home that we loved."

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"Brian is amazing at his job! He is so easy to work with, and he made the process of buying our second home very smooth and even en..." "Brian is amazing at his job! He is so easy to work with, and he made the process of buying our second home very smooth and even enjoyable! We never once felt pressured by him, but he was always available and willing to answer questions and help us every step of the way. We also feel like we made a good friend. He is just that kind of guy- very personable, yet very professional as well!"

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"We could not have asked for a better, more responsive realtor. Brian is so quick to answer emails/texts/phone calls. He anticipate..." "We could not have asked for a better, more responsive realtor. Brian is so quick to answer emails/texts/phone calls. He anticipated our needs before we even were aware of them. We were deciding whether we wanted to buy a house right as we left to go out of the country for two weeks. Knowing we were strongly considering the house, Brian had already drawn up a contract in case we decided to make an offer. We placed the offer from the airport and he helped us negotiate from halfway across the world. He was present for our inspection when we could not be there. Brian made the process so smooth and we completely trusted him to take care of everything."

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"I can't imagine working with anyone other than Brian. He was amazing!! We are new to Charleston so it was so nice working with som..." "I can't imagine working with anyone other than Brian. He was amazing!! We are new to Charleston so it was so nice working with someone who was so knowledgeable of the area and things to look out for (flood zones!). Brian was patient and not pushy - which we really appreciated. He truly had our best interest in mind and wanted us to be happy with our purchase - which we 110% are!!"

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"Brian was the best realtor we have worked with! We were very picky choosing a historical house in downtown Charleston as a family ..." "Brian was the best realtor we have worked with! We were very picky choosing a historical house in downtown Charleston as a family with a little baby but Brian helped us every step of the way. He was also incredibly honest giving us the truth on flooding and even recommended against some houses. We also really appreciated that he never pressured us to put in higher offers and we ended up with the house of our dreams at a great price. I can't recommend Brian enough!"

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"Brian was super knowledgeable about the area, the neighborhoods and the individual homes that we were looking at. He provided me w..." "Brian was super knowledgeable about the area, the neighborhoods and the individual homes that we were looking at. He provided me with timely and thoughtful insights and information throughout the process, from our initial search through the closing. I highly recommend working with Brian."

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"We met Brian when we looked at a property through Zillow. Although we ultimately were not interested in that property, we liked Br..." "We met Brian when we looked at a property through Zillow. Although we ultimately were not interested in that property, we liked Brian immediately. He was more than a guy just hustling for a sale. As we were from out of town, he took the time to explain to two strangers a lot of the nuances of the housing market in Charleston. Negotiating with the seller went quickly as he gave us good counsel as to where we should offer and we got the unit at a price point that we were very happy about. As we were from out of town, and post contract, Brian was THE MAN. I could not imagine anyone who could guide us and then be our point person any better than Brian was. And even though it has only been a short time since closing, he is not one of those agents who gets their commission and forgets about us."

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"100% recommend working with Brian Walsh. This is my second time working with him and it was even better than the first. Hours afte..." "100% recommend working with Brian Walsh. This is my second time working with him and it was even better than the first. Hours after we spoke on the phone, I was receiving emails about local listings. The system he provided me with was so easy to navigate. He checked in every day and was very knowledgeable regarding the properties. Additionally, I went on a trip out of the country at a very inconvenient time. Brian stepped up while I was gone to make sure everything was progressing accordingly. Brian recently helped me sell my house in Charleston. Just two days after putting it on the market, we received an offer. The entire process was so easy and stress free thanks to Brian."

Featured Reviews

In their own words

He literally took care of everything since I was 300 miles away. You will be in the best of hands with Brian. Don't even think of calling anyone else.

Jamie Roper Downtown Charleston - 2025

Brian knows Downtown Charleston the way a neighbor knows it — not the way an agent knows a market. That difference is everything when you're making a decision this size.

Michael & Sarah T. South of Broad - 2024

He told us things about the property — flood history, neighbors, street character — that no other agent would have known to mention. That's the difference with Brian.

Patricia L. Harleston Village - 2024

129+ Clients Trusted Me With Their Highest Asset

In their own words

129+ Clients Trusted Me With
Their Highest Asset