James Island Waterfront Home Sale: 1395 Harbor View Road

My work began with a detailed walk-through and pre-listing property assessment covering decluttering, cleaning, paint touch-ups, landscaping, and presentation. I sourced select furniture pieces, bedding and sofa textiles, porch planters and live plants, directed Charleston NEST Real Estate’s in-house landscaper, and oversaw installation. Over approximately three weeks, I spent multiple full days on site coordinating the details—from landscaping and staging to final styling and fresh flowers for photography day—to make sure the property was ready to compete at its best.

Because 1395 Harbor View Road was a unique custom waterfront property, I coordinated pre-listing appraisal outreach, connected the owner with the appraiser, met on-site, and prepared a detailed property specification sheet documenting the home’s custom construction, waterfront features, and other property-specific details. I developed the marketing plan and coordinated professional photography, videography, drone, and twilight shoots, including voice-over scripts and lifestyle-shot concepts designed around the home’s Lowcountry setting. Once listed, I personally attended showings to help agents and buyers understand the property’s construction, waterfront features, private dock, and other details that set it apart. 

The home received a full-price offer within 24 hours. When that contract later terminated due to buyer financing, I advocated for the sellers to retain the negotiated termination fee, relaunched the marketing and secured another buyer. During the dock due-diligence period, I coordinated the required as-built survey and work to bring the gangway and float into conformance with the approved dimensions. When the as-built conditions showed there was not sufficient room for the permitted boat lift in its approved location, I coordinated and submitted a permit amendment to address the lift location. The amendment progressed from application to being ready for the required public-notice process in approximately 2½ weeks, and the property closed once the buyer’s dock contingency was satisfied.