NAI Avant announces Charleston partnership and office opening

July 12, 2010

NAI Avant has joined operations with Vanguard Development Group in Charleston, SC to form a new NAI Avant office in the Charleston market.

CHARLESTON, SC – July 12, 2010 – NAI Avant announced in April of this year that it had been selected by NAI Global to take over the Charleston market. NAI Global is the world’s premier managed network of commercial real estate firms and one of the largest real estate providers worldwide. E. David Grubbs, Jr. will serve as the Charleston office’s Managing Principal and Broker-In-Charge. Thomas M. Boulware, VI, CCIM and Dexter C. Rumsey, IV will continue with the new firm as Senior Brokers and are vital members of the team.

Todd Avant, President of NAI Avant, commented: “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to expand our geographic footprint into the dynamic Charleston market. We could not be more pleased with our new partners as they bring impeccable reputations and a history of successful experience to the company. In concert with our headquarters office in Columbia, we will be able to immediately offer a full array of commercial real estate services to both existing and new clients in the market.”

“Joining NAI Avant offers the best opportunity to provide innovative, collaborative real estate solutions for our clients, expanded service offerings and enhanced company infrastructure. We will bring our unified experience and commitment to better service our clients with local market knowledge and world-class expertise.” according to David Grubbs.

NAI Global manages a network of 325 offices and 5,000 professionals in 55 countries across the globe.


NAI Avant’s commercial real estate business is one of the largest in the Southeast. With over 60 employees and agents, the firm provides comprehensive brokerage, leasing, development, and property management services. For the past 27 years, the group has had more of its brokerage professionals recognized as top producers or recipients of the top awards than any other firm in South Carolina. NAI Avant’s Property and Construction Management Group currently manages properties encompassing approximately 3.0 million square feet across South Carolina. Through its Avant Healthcare division the firm provides comprehensive services to hospitals, clinics and physician groups. Find out more about NAI Avant and its services at www.naiavant.com.  To learn more about our expanded geographic footprint and the broadened scope of services we provide contact: