William Means Real Estate agents receive prestigious awards
February 25, 2021
William Means Real Estate announced that 11 of its agents have received acknowledgement from the Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS® for outstanding sales production for the year 2020. The REALTORS® of Distinction award recognizes the top 10 percent of producing Charleston REALTORS® who meet stringent requirements including sales production, completing additional education requirements, and adhering to the REALTOR® Code of Ethics.
“Year after year, our team of agents are recognized as top producers in Charleston’s luxury real estate market,” said Lyles Geer, president and broker-in-charge for William Means Real Estate. “I am continually reminded of their lasting commitment to their clients’ best interests and true dedication to real estate and our community.”
Three William Means Real Estate Agents qualified for the Platinum category, which represents the top two percent. This category requires agents to have sold more than $18,700,000 in volume and/or more than 44.5 sides. Jane Dowd, Michelle McQuillan, and Kalyn Smythe received this honor. President and Broker-in-Charge, Lyles Geer ranked in the top two percent of REALTORS® with more than $37 million in sales.
The Gold category (top 5 percent) requires agents to have sold $12,000,000-$18,699,999 in volume and/or 30.5-44 sides. William Means Real Estate had three agents receive awards in this category: Martha Freshley, Harrison Gilchrist and Jane Milner.
The Silver category (top 10 percent) requires an agent to have sold $7,900,000 – $11,999,999 in volume and/or 22-30 sides. Georgia Bell, Alex Brener, Beverly Burris, Will Dammeyer and Leize Gaillard qualified for this category.
As one of the oldest real estate firms in the area and an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, William Means continues to remain at the forefront of the local luxury market. In 2020, William Means Real Estate sold more than $308 million in Charleston real estate, making it the number one year in the company’s history.
The annual REALTORS® of Distinction ceremony brings the REALTOR® community together to recognize the top agents in the Charleston area. All 2020 REALTORS® of Distinction recipients will be treated to an exclusive virtual keynote address from DC REALTOR® and top producer, Koki Adasi with Compass Real Estate Group. Award recipients will be honored either virtually or in-person later this year depending on COVID-19 pandemic conditions.
About William Means Real Estate
Founded in 1933, William Means Real Estate is one of Charleston’s oldest real estate companies and an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate. Established in 1995, Christie’s International Real Estate is the world’s leading expert on high-end real estate with a network of 1,000 offices in 50 countries worldwide. Lyles Geer was named President and Broker-in-Charge in 2021 after his mother, Helen Geer, spent more than 20 years leading the company. The firm has continued to evolve with the latest innovations to remain at the forefront of the area’s real estate market. William Means Real Estate has an office on Broad Street in downtown Charleston and another in Mount Pleasant to assist clients in the East Cooper area. For more information, visit charlestonrealestate.com.
