About Us

dunes properties of Charleston is a real estate, vacation rental and property management company. Below is a little “about us” to help you discover what sets us apart.

We began with a single office and three employees in 1989. Today, we represent the Lowcountry with over 100 exclusive beach vacation rental properties, more than 95 real estate agents and employees, five full-service offices and many plans for the future.

We are still locally owned and operated. Our offices have the entire Charleston Coast covered – from our original office on the Isle of Palms to our office at Bohicket Marina, offering Kiawah, Seabrook, Johns Island and Wadmalaw. Our Folly Beach location covers not only the beach but all areas West of the Peninsula including James Island and West Ashley. We have an office on Coleman Boulevard to serve fast-growing Mount Pleasant, and we recently moved to a new location in the heart of downtown Charleston‘s historic shopping district at 11 Fulton Street, which serves all areas of the Charleston Coast.

Our licensed, experienced real estate agents make buying and selling on the Charleston Coast a priority. As permanent residents, our real estate agents realize clients are more than out-of-town customers or rental owners. They are our future neighbors.

We know and love Charleston and the Lowcountry. Whether it’s a vacation home, an investment or a primary residence, real estate is always an important purchase, and it deserves the attention of a dedicated professional. How can we serve you? Let us know today.

Our History

2020

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, dunes properties experienced a record year, having closed over $415 Million in sales – a 31 year company record and over 30% above our previous best year, 2017 at $320 Million.

2019

In January, the company celebrated 30 years in business on the Charleston Coast!

In December, dunes properties moved to a new downtown Charleston location at 11 Fulton Street.

2018

In April, dunes properties opens a new Mount Pleasant office on Coleman Boulevard to to serve the fastest-growing town in the Charleston area.

2017

The company exceeds $300 million in real estate sales for the first time, and acquires Dewees Rentals to further expand the vacation rental program.

2016

In September, dunes properties further expands the Mount Pleasant office by bringing on the agents of Places, LLC, a leading Mount Pleasant boutique agency for over 11 years.

2015

In November, dunes properties integrated a previously-owned boutique real estate agency on North Highway 17 into our family of offices. We have since temporarily incorporated those agents into our Isle of Palms office while our new office at 835 Coleman Boulevard is under construction.2013

2013

In March, the company launched a new and improved website, featuring a powerful real estate search as well as a new platform for searching and booking vacation rentals.

2011

In January, dunes properties opened an office at Bohicket Marina to better serve the Kiawah, Seabrook, and Johns Island areas.
The company re-introduces an exclusive Vacation Rental Program on Isle of Palms and Wild Dunes.
2007

In June, dunes properties opened The Real Estate Studio at 214 King Street, in the heart of the historic shopping district, adjacent to Charleston Place and just south of Market Street.

2006

Opened sales office on Seabrook Island.

2004

The company exceeds $200 million in real estate sales, a good portion coming from the traditionally residential Mt. Pleasant market.

2000

dunes properties continues its representation of upscale developments with The Renaissance condominium project in Mt. Pleasant overlooking Charleston Harbor.
The company breaks the news of a 24-unit project at 1140 Ocean Boulevard on Isle of Palms … and sells the entire inventory in three hours!

1998

Our Folly Beach office opens at 31 Center Street.

1997

dunes properties opens office serving Johns Island and the resorts on Kiawah and Seabrook with the acquisition of Benchmark Rental of Kiawah Island.
The company expands its portfolio with a major new development: Charleston Oceanfront Villas on Folly Beach, a 96-unit condominium community.

1996

Early adoption of the internet as an information and marketing tool for real estate results in dunesproperties.com, the company’s website.

1995

dunes properties acquires Century 21 – The Atlantic Group increasing market share in both real estate and vacation rentals on the Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island.

1993

The company closes $24 million in real estate sales, marking the largest single year-over-year growth in its brief history.
Gross rental sales exceed $1 million for the first time, signaling the growing importance and value of that part of the business.

1991

dunes properties moves its offices to 1400 Palm Boulevard, where the Isle of Palms office remains today.

1989

On January 9, dunes properties of Charleston opens its doors.
dunes properties wins contract to represent Ocean Club at Wild Dunes, an upscale condominium community.
On September 22, Hurricane Hugo crashes into the Charleston Coast.

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Read What Our Clients Are Saying

Bob is the most thorough REALTOR® we have ever worked with. We are from another state and knew we wanted to look for a home in the Seabrook Island area “in a few years.” We decided to stop by dunes properties at Bohicket Marina Village to see what was available in the area. Our contact info was forwarded to Bob and two hours later we were looking at properties! Bob makes it happen! We ended up putting an offer on a villa and went back to Illinois. Bob was there for the home inspection and other contractor consults and kept us informed every step of the way. We decided to not pursue our first offer and gave Bob another property to give us a virtual tour of. His thoroughness prevailed and an offer was submitted and closed in 30 days – this was without us even seeing the property in person because we had such trust not only in our REALTOR® but in our new friend. I’ve worked at the National Association of REALTORS® for over 30 years and have worked with lots of REALTORS® across the country both professionally and personally. Bob is the consummate REALTOR® that anyone looking to sell or purchase a home would be lucky to work with.

~ Working with Bob Nitkewicz

When my husband and I decided to purchase a second home in Charleston, we turned to Kristin because she was an expert in the area… or so it seemed from the Charleston blog she writes. And you know what… she is an EXPERT. We could not have been happier having Kristin on our side, helping/coaching us through this process, especially while we were 1000 miles away for most of it. She is honest and forthright, fun, witty and really knowledgeable.

~ Working with Kristin Walker

My wife and I were new to Seabrook Island when we first met Sharon a few months ago. Since then we have come to trust Sharon as not only an exceptional agent but as a friend as well. I’m a numbers crunching engineer and businessman and my wife is a free spirited Pilate’s instructor. Sharon was able to speak both of our languages and make us feel comfortable while selecting and purchasing our first property on the island. She went above and beyond every step of the way to make sure our questions were answered and we couldn’t be happier with our new vacation property. – Sincerely, Scott and Ronda W.

~ Working with Sharon Welch