Released on: September 4, 2008, 8:55 pm

Press Release Author: William Means Real Estate

Industry: Real Estate

Press Release Summary: Charleston real estate market leader and exclusive affiliate
of Christie’s Great Estates, William Means Real Estate, celebrates 75 years of
buying and selling premier property in Charleston, South Carolina, and surrounding
areas.

Press Release Body: Charleston, SC, September 4, 2008 – William Means Real Estate, a
specialist in the buying and selling of high-end homes throughout the historic
Charleston peninsula and surrounding areas, celebrates 75 years of service to the
Lowcountry.

One of the oldest and most established Charleston real estate firms, William Means
was originally founded in 1933. Initially the firm offered real estate and insurance
services and specialized in the sale of plantations. In 1957, Mr. Means’ son-in-law,
W. Elliot Hutson, acquired the real estate division, which was purchased in 1993 by
current broker-in-charge Helen Lyles Geer.

Despite the changes in ownership, William Means Real Estate has maintained its main
office on Broad Street for 75 years–first at the Confederate Home at 60 Broad and
today at 41 Broad near the corner of Church Street.

To meet the growing demand in the Charleston SC real estate market, in 2007, the
firm opened an additional office east of the Cooper on Coleman Boulevard in Mount
Pleasant.

“Historically, Charleston has been a self-contained city with its luxury property
concentrated downtown,” says Ms. Geer. “But the last ten years have shown the growth
of fine properties from the peninsula to outlying areas. We’ve been doing business
outside of downtown for a number of years, and it was time to open a second office.”


While Charleston real estate has fared far better than other areas of the country,
William Means is committed to reacting to the changes in the market and adjusting
accordingly in order to serve their clients. As the Charleston SC real estate market
changes, the firm and its team of experienced real estate agents plan to stay ahead
of the curve.

“A big focus for us over the past year has been to increase our online marketing,
but it’s our affiliation with Christie’s Great Estates that has been critical.
Christie’s advertising, marketing, and promotional tools provide our firm access to
an audience of affluent, prospective homebuyers from around the world,” says Ms.
Geer.

William Means Real Estate agents are dedicated to making the buying or selling of a
fine property a pleasure for their clients. The firm stands by their promise to
ensure the process is easy for each client, offering exceptional service right up to
the closing.

“To know we’ve made the experience as enjoyable and convenient as possible and built
a long-standing business relationship is very important to us. Our high level of
referral business attests to this approach, and it’s a principle we will carry on
for the next 75 years,” comments Ms. Geer.

About William Means Real Estate:

William Means Real Estate is the preeminent broker of luxury real estate in
Charleston, South Carolina, and the area’s exclusive affiliate of Christie\'s Great
Estates®, the largest international network of real estate companies committed to
the marketing and sales of premier property. Since 1933, the firm has specialized in
the buying and selling of fine residential property and real estate on Charleston,
South Carolina’s historic peninsula, surrounding communities, and islands. For more
information, visit www.charlestonrealestate.com or contact our Charleston office at
(843) 577-6651 or our East Cooper office at (843) 375-4800.

Contact:
Heidi Stroup, Marketing Director
(843) 577-6651
www.charlestonrealestate.com
heidistroup@williammeans.com



Web Site: http://www.charlestonrealestate.com

Contact Details: Address: 41 Broad Street
Charleston South Carolina, 29401
843-577-6651