Selling in homes in Mount Pleasant starts with a clear reason: downsizing, relocating, or unlocking equity, and practical steps that turn purpose into a closed sale. You’ll want an advisor who focuses on the local details that matter: elevation and flood paperwork, HOA packets, and which streets feed US-17 or I-526 during rush hour.
Buyers here prize access to water, schools, and neighborhood character. Listings in Rivertowne, the Old Village, and newer North Mount Pleasant sections draw buyer attention for marsh views, screened porches, and quick routes to the Isle of Palms Connector; that mix shapes which buyers appear and what they’ll pay.
What’s Your Home Worth?
I’ll prepare a tailored valuation using recent sales in your exact pocket and current on-market comps.
Listing Strategy That Wins
To sell a home in Mount Pleasant, you need a well crafted listing strategy that encompasses:
Local Expertise
I start by gathering the documents buyers and lenders request—elevation certificates, past flood claims, HOA budgets, and recent inspection reports for properties near Shem Creek or marsh fronts. That prevents last-minute surprises and keeps underwriting moving.
Property Presentation
Showcase outdoor living: screened porches, decks, and yard flow matter more than ever for coastal buyers. Inside, highlight open floorplans and modern finishes (fresh paint, staged rooms, clear sight lines) so listing photos convert into showings.
Pricing & Exposure
Price to attract week-one showings, buyers judge by recent, on-market comps in the same neighborhood and elevation band. MLS listings plus targeted local ads reach mainland buyers and second-home shoppers who often cross the Ravenel Bridge.
Offer Management
I look past the headline number to see how solid an offer really is. That means checking the buyer’s pre-approval, how long they want for inspections, and any contingencies so you can weigh trade-offs clearly. If several offers come in, I lay them out side-by-side so you can compare terms, timing, and net value without confusion.
Closing
In South Carolina, an attorney handles the closing details. I’ll make sure title work and -insurance as well as deed recording are started early and keep a simple checklist for repairs, and lender paperwork. That way we avoid last-minute surprises and can set a firm closing date.
What Does It Cost to Sell a Home in Mt Pleasant?
Selling in Mt Pleasant comes with a fairly predictable stack of line items. On a typical Mt Pleasant sale around $900,000, expect 5–6% in agent commission, or roughly $45,000–$54,000, plus another ±3.1% in seller closing costs, about $28,000, for things like title work and settlement services. South Carolina’s deed recording fee (transfer tax) is currently $1.85 per $500 of value, so a $900,000 sale translates to about $3,330 at closing, and a $1.2M sale would be about $4,440.
Beyond those big-ticket items, most Mt Pleasant sellers also see owner’s title insurance, attorney/settlement fees, prorated county and municipal property taxes, and any HOA or regime payoff. Statewide estimates put seller-side non-commission closing costs around 3.1% of the sale price, which is roughly $28,000 on a $900,000 home, before any repairs or concessions you agree to during inspections.
In practice, the truly variable line is your prep budget. Many South Carolina sellers spend in the $2,000–$4,000 range on light preparation, such as pressure washing, fresh mulch and trimming, paint touch-ups, and a professional deep clean, rather than full remodels. Mt Pleasant buyers tend to reward clean, well-maintained homes more than heavy pre-sale renovations, so targeted updates that improve first impressions usually deliver better return than sinking tens of thousands into projects you may not fully recoup at resale.
Mt Pleasant Market Snapshot
Mt Pleasant’s market is moving, but not at last year’s pace. Prices have pulled back and buyers are taking more time to decide, which puts a premium on smart pricing and a home that shows well from day one. Sellers who understand the rhythm of this slower cycle—clean presentation, strategic prep, and realistic expectations—tend to stay ahead of the curve.
Ready to List in Mt Pleasant?
I’m Ashley Graham. I’ve completed over 100 transactions totaling $122.6 million, including $35M+ in 2024, and I work across Mount Pleasant, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island, Daniel Island, Johns Island, and Charleston. I focus on the checklist buyers expect here—elevation and flood documents, HOA packets, and professional photography that shows outdoor living and water access.
