William Means Real Estate breaks records in 2024 with $431M in sales and kicks off 2025 with sale of $5.3M Southern Living Idea House
January 10, 2025
William Means Real Estate announced that 2024 was the best in the company’s 91-year history with $431M in overall sales, a 32% increase over 2023. With an average sales price of $1.4M, William Means continues to distinguish itself as one of Charleston’s premier boutique real estate firms. The company also kicked off the new year with the $5.3M sale of the Southern Living Idea House on Johns Island.
The company’s success in 2024 is underscored by its rankings across the Charleston area. William Means was the number one boutique firm in several key areas, including downtown Charleston with 60.5 transactions and South Mount Pleasant, where the firm achieved $177 million in sales. The company also earned the top spot in I’On, Belle Hall, Hibben, Old Village, Old Mount Pleasant and James Island.
“The growth and success we’ve achieved in 2024 reflect our dedication to integrity and exceptional service,” said Lyles Geer, President and Broker-in-Charge of William Means Real Estate. “In a competitive market, our agents bring unmatched expertise, making William Means the top choice for clients buying or selling in Charleston. We’re proud of our legacy and look forward to continuing to lead the industry in 2025.”
The achievements of William Means agents further illustrate the firm’s leadership in the local market. Among its top-performing agents, Kalyn Smythe was ranked as the number one agent in Mount Pleasant. LeGrand Elebash ranked fifth in South Mount Pleasant, second in I’On, seventh South of Broad, and tenth in downtown Charleston inside the Crosstown. Michelle McQuillan secured the number three spot in South Mount Pleasant and was also recognized as the top agent in I’On.
William Means agents also excelled in specific neighborhoods. Will Dammeyer was named the top agent in Belle Hall, while Paula Yorke was recognized as the leading agent in the Old Village. Kalyn Smythe earned the top spot in Old Mount Pleasant, and Marisa Cromey and Farrah Follmann secured the number four spot in I’On, demonstrating the firm’s depth of expertise.
Several agents achieved exceptional individual sales milestones in 2024, with many surpassing $10 million in sales, including Mary deS. Cutler, Jane Dowd, Farrah Follmann, Harrison Gilchrist and Paula Yorke. Three of the firm’s agents achieved more than $15M in sales, including Martha Freshley, Leize Gaillard, and Kaelin Hall. Two agents achieved more than $20M in sales: Will Dammeyer and Bonnie Geer. In addition, Michelle McQuillan achieved more than $25M in sales, Lyles Geer achieved more than $35M in sales and LeGrand Elebash exceeded $45 million. Kalyn Smythe led the firm with more than $80 million in total sales for 2024.
William Means also represented some of Charleston’s most significant luxury real estate transactions in 2024. Highlights include the sale of 18 Murray Boulevard for $6.5 million in South of Broad, 1469 Simmons Street for $6 million in Old Mount Pleasant, and 2524 Atlantic Avenue for $4.98 million on Sullivan’s Island. At the beginning of 2025, the company closed on the $5.3M sale of the Southern Living Idea House at 3008 Eventide Drive on Johns Island. This exceptional waterfront property, showcasing a perfect blend of elegance and nature, captured the imagination of buyers and offered an idyllic lifestyle in the heart of Kiawah River. Bonnie Geer represented the buyer in this highly anticipated sale.
For more than 90 years, William Means has provided outstanding service and exceptional results for clients throughout the Lowcountry. With offices in Downtown Charleston and the I’On community of Mount Pleasant, the firm remains dedicated to upholding its legacy as one of Charleston’s oldest and most respected real estate companies. To learn more about buying or selling a home with William Means, visit charlestonrealestate.com or call 843-577-6651.
About William Means Real Estate
Founded in 1933, William Means Real Estate is one of Charleston’s most established and successful real estate companies. Lyles Geer was named President and Broker-in-Charge in 2021, continuing the firm’s legacy of excellence. The company has remained at the forefront of the local real estate market by embracing the latest innovations. William Means Real Estate operates offices on Broad Street in downtown Charleston and in Mount Pleasant to serve clients throughout the East Cooper area. For more information, visit charlestonrealestate.com.
