About James Schiller Realtor

About James Schiller Realtor

James Schiller | Charleston & South Carolina Luxury Real Estate Broker A Different Approach to Real Estate I’m James Schiller, a South Carolina real estate broker based in Mount Pleasant and specializing in higher-value residential real estate throughout Charleston and across South Carolina. I’ve been a licensed real estate broker since 2005, but real estate…

Why Sellers Should Always Pay The Buyer’s Commission

Why Sellers Should Always Pay The Buyer’s Commission

Real Estate Sellers Should Most Definitely Pay A Buyer’s Agent’s Commission, If they’re smart. Much of the confusion surrounding buyer representation in real estate today can be traced back to how agency relationships historically evolved. For many decades, the real estate brokerage model in the United States was built around seller representation. The listing broker…

The Golden Mile Myrtle Beach SC Homes For Sale

The Golden Mile Myrtle Beach SC Homes For Sale

The Golden Mile refers to a roughly one-mile stretch of beachfront along North Ocean Boulevard in Myrtle Beach, nestled roughly between 31st Avenue North and 52nd Avenue North. What sets this area apart is its absence of high-rise hotels and commercial development. Instead, the shoreline is lined with multi – million-dollar beachfront homes, many of which…

Coastal SC Condo Ownership Problems, Renovations, & Special Assessments Hurting Sales

Coastal SC Condo Ownership Problems, Renovations, & Special Assessments Hurting Sales

Being a condo expert in South Carolina I know all too well what’s happening across our state. South Carolina’s beloved coastal condo communities—once magnets for retirees, snowbirds, and second-home seekers—are starting to feel pressure from the same structural and financial cracks that have sent shockwaves through Florida’s condo market.  What’s happening in Florida isn’t staying…

Seabrook Island SC Costs Regime Fees HOA Dues

Seabrook Island SC Costs Regime Fees HOA Dues

Regime Fees and HOA Dues associated with owning or buying property on Seabrook Island. What isn’t there to love about living in a gated resort community? With all the amenities, manicured landscapes, and luxurious setting it’s like living on a constant vacation.  That’s why so many people come to vacation here in South Carolina on…

Sullivan’s Island SC Real Estate Market Last Two Yrs Summary

Sullivan’s Island SC (29482) Housing Market Trends Ultra-thin, luxury-skewed market. Over the last 12 months, just ~35 closings registered in your monthly file—characteristic of Sullivan’s Island’s tiny, supply-constrained market. In the latest month (Jul 2025) the snapshot shows ~29 active listings and 3 closed, with a reported absorption ≈ 9 months—a level that reads as…

Charleston SC Accolades Awards Best Of Cities in USA

Charleston SC Accolades Awards Best Of Cities in USA

Nestled along the scenic coastline of South Carolina, Charleston stands as a beacon of Southern hospitality, historical richness, and culinary excellence. Renowned for its cobblestone streets, pastel antebellum houses, and vibrant culture, Charleston has captured the hearts of travelers and locals alike. Let’s explore why Charleston is hailed as one of the greatest cities in the…

Del Webb Nexton or Del Webb Cane Bay? How To Choose?

Del Webb Nexton or Del Webb Cane Bay? How To Choose?

As a 55+ Realtor in the Charleston SC region specializing in this market when considering a 55+ active adult community in the Charleston, South Carolina area and more specifically Summerville SC, two prominent options emerge: Del Webb Nexton and Del Webb at Cane Bay as one would guess. Both communities, developed by Pulte Homes under…