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Meet Kristie Potts

Kristie Potts

Kristie Potts

REALTORĀ®

Kristie has built a reputation of exceeding client expectations & offering the highest level of customer service. Her commitment to her clients is evident as the majority are repeat customers or referrals from other clients. She has continually earned the REALTOR® of Distinction award and is in the top 2% of agents in Charleston.

Having lived in the Charleston area for over 30 years, Kristie has a detailed knowledge of the market and has developed strong relationships with other agents and built a network of service providers. Kristie works diligently on behalf of both Buyers and Sellers to ensure their success in their real estate goals. For Sellers, she offers advice on preparing the home for market, expert staging, and targeted marketing with the goal of obtaining top dollar for their home.

While Kristie loves working with clients ranging from first-time home buyers to investors, she has developed a niche in the Luxury Home Market. She has earned the Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation and was awarded Million Dollar Guild member based on sales. She served as the exclusive listing agent for a custom luxury home community in Mt. Pleasant, where she gained valuable experience in design and construction working alongside the builder, developer, and architects.

Accolades and certifications include Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Top Teams in the Carolinas Region, Moultrie News Best of the Best Real Estate Agents for 2020 & 2021, Real Trends America’s Best Agents 2020, Best of Zillow (top 10% based on Customer Experience Scores), and Rookie of the Year her first year in real estate.

Prior to her career in Real Estate, Kristie spent over 15 years in the health care industry, initially as an administrator at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) and then as a Vice President of a national clinical research company. During that time, she was awarded the 40 Under 40 Award from the Charleston Regional Business Journal. Kristie received her undergraduate degree from the UNC Chapel Hill and her Masters in Health Administration from MUSC. She currently lives in Mount Pleasant with her husband, Derick, a graduate of The Citadel and The University of Charleston Masters in Accountancy program. Her two children currently attend Clemson University. They enjoy boating, traveling, game days in Death Valley, and exploring all the Lowcountry has to offer.

 

Contact Details

Email address [email protected]
Address 701 East Bay St Ste 513 Charleston SC, 29403
License #81029

Testimonials

"Cynthia Wheeler of Smith and Spencer Real Estate is top notch! Cynthia provides incredible guidance and assistance with the selling of a home and also purchasing a home. No matter the price she gives her undivided attention to her client and is so helpful in every aspect of selling and purchasing. Her attention to detail is amazing and her knowledge is outstanding! I value her expertise, and I am so appreciative of everything she has done for me and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to sell their home or to purchase a home. Thank you for everything Cynthia, I truly appreciate you."
"Cynthia Wheeler of Smith and Spencer Real Estate is top notch! Cynthia provides incredible guidance and assistance with the selling of a home and also purchasing a home. No matter the price she gives her undivided attention to her client and is so helpful in every aspect of selling and purchasing. Her attention to detail is amazing and her knowledge is outstanding! I value her expertise, and I am so appreciative of everything she has done for me and I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to sell their home or to purchase a home. Thank you for everything Cynthia, I truly appreciate you."
Wynette D.
"Smith Spencer Real Estate is an incredible company to work with when buying or selling. Erin Spencer has helped my husband and I buy and sell many homes all over the Charleston area. She is incredibly knowledgable, efficient, lovely and kind.They give you the utmost personalized attention beyond what most realtors do. I cannot say enough good things about their company and will never use another realtor in Charleston but Smith Spencer."
"Smith Spencer Real Estate is an incredible company to work with when buying or selling. Erin Spencer has helped my husband and I buy and sell many homes all over the Charleston area. She is incredibly knowledgable, efficient, lovely and kind.They give you the utmost personalized attention beyond what most realtors do. I cannot say enough good things about their company and will never use another realtor in Charleston but Smith Spencer."
Karen B.
"Giovanna Richard is hands down the best real estate broker I've ever worked with! (If i could give her a million star review, i would!) When I began my hunt for a unicorn property in Charleston, I wondered if it was impossible, however, Giovanna proved me wrong by locating what I can only describe as a true "unicorn property." But her exceptional service went far beyond just finding the right place. What sets Giovanna apart is her comprehensive, full-service approach. She connected me with her trusted local network, including an outstanding mortgage broker and general contractor, making the entire process seamless. Her negotiation skills are top-notch, and she even offered her content marketing team to create custom content that beautifully showcased the property post the sale. (The property is a Short Term Rental.) Throughout the entire experience, Giovanna was incredibly empathetic and her attention to detail was bar none. We managed to close on this amazing property in just 60 days, which speaks to her efficiency and expertise in managing complex transactions. But here's what really impressed me most: Giovanna has stayed active and engaged with us for 4 months after the sale completed. This level of ongoing support and genuine care for her clients is truly exceptional in the real estate industry. (She truthfully became a friend!) If you're looking for a broker who combines professional excellence with personal dedication, look no further than Giovanna Richard. She doesn't just help you buy or sell property - she becomes your trusted partner throughout the entire journey and beyond. I also love the fact that she's willing to walk from a deal, if it is not in your best interests. Work with her and don't look back - highly recommended without reservation!"
"Giovanna Richard is hands down the best real estate broker I've ever worked with! (If i could give her a million star review, i would!) When I began my hunt for a unicorn property in Charleston, I wondered if it was impossible, however, Giovanna proved me wrong by locating what I can only describe as a true "unicorn property." But her exceptional service went far beyond just finding the right place. What sets Giovanna apart is her comprehensive, full-service approach. She connected me with her trusted local network, including an outstanding mortgage broker and general contractor, making the entire process seamless. Her negotiation skills are top-notch, and she even offered her content marketing team to create custom content that beautifully showcased the property post the sale. (The property is a Short Term Rental.) Throughout the entire experience, Giovanna was incredibly empathetic and her attention to detail was bar none. We managed to close on this amazing property in just 60 days, which speaks to her efficiency and expertise in managing complex transactions. But here's what really impressed me most: Giovanna has stayed active and engaged with us for 4 months after the sale completed. This level of ongoing support and genuine care for her clients is truly exceptional in the real estate industry. (She truthfully became a friend!) If you're looking for a broker who combines professional excellence with personal dedication, look no further than Giovanna Richard. She doesn't just help you buy or sell property - she becomes your trusted partner throughout the entire journey and beyond. I also love the fact that she's willing to walk from a deal, if it is not in your best interests. Work with her and don't look back - highly recommended without reservation!"
Dana P.
"Erin and her team at SmithSpencer are simply the best in the business. Knowledgeable, personable, professional and trustworthy. We had such a smooth and enjoyable experience, despite some challenging market dynamics, and couldn't recommend them highly enough."
"Erin and her team at SmithSpencer are simply the best in the business. Knowledgeable, personable, professional and trustworthy. We had such a smooth and enjoyable experience, despite some challenging market dynamics, and couldn't recommend them highly enough."
Travis R.
"5 stars all around! We had the pleasure of working with Giovanna as our realtor, and we cannot recommend her enough! Giovanna was warm, professional, and completely in tune with what we were looking for. She was always punctual and came prepared, always making us feel like a priority. She was wonderful in understanding exactly what we wanted, even as our preferences evolved. Her responsiveness and adaptability made the entire experience feel smooth and stress-free. Along the way, we met a few of other women in the office, both of which were just as wonderful - Haley and Kaylynn. We are thrilled Giovanna was able to find us our dream cottage in Wagener Terrace and couldn't be happier with her and this group."
"5 stars all around! We had the pleasure of working with Giovanna as our realtor, and we cannot recommend her enough! Giovanna was warm, professional, and completely in tune with what we were looking for. She was always punctual and came prepared, always making us feel like a priority. She was wonderful in understanding exactly what we wanted, even as our preferences evolved. Her responsiveness and adaptability made the entire experience feel smooth and stress-free. Along the way, we met a few of other women in the office, both of which were just as wonderful - Haley and Kaylynn. We are thrilled Giovanna was able to find us our dream cottage in Wagener Terrace and couldn't be happier with her and this group."
Claire S.
"I wouldn't use another realtor in the Charleston area. Erin Spencer has represented me in 6 real estate deals. Her professionalism, knowledge of the market, thoughtfulness and the team supporting her are reasons for me to return and to endorse Smith Spencer Real Estate."
"I wouldn't use another realtor in the Charleston area. Erin Spencer has represented me in 6 real estate deals. Her professionalism, knowledge of the market, thoughtfulness and the team supporting her are reasons for me to return and to endorse Smith Spencer Real Estate."
James M.
"We have sold two houses through Stacy Smith, and the experience each time was outstanding. She consistently went above and beyond the duties of a typical agent. Stacy's dedication was especially evident in her willingness to coordinate complicated logistics. For both sales, she coordinated repairs and contractors, which made the entire process dramatically easier for us. We greatly appreciated her direct and professional approach: there was no drama or sugar coating. Stacy offered great, insightful advice that was essential for making smart decisions in a fast-moving market. She was always available to answer our questions and address concerns, making us feel supported throughout. Her commitment to selling our homes was clear; Stacy or her agents hosted multiple open houses for both properties. Finally, her office and closing team was great to work with, ensuring a smooth and efficient close every time."
"We have sold two houses through Stacy Smith, and the experience each time was outstanding. She consistently went above and beyond the duties of a typical agent. Stacy's dedication was especially evident in her willingness to coordinate complicated logistics. For both sales, she coordinated repairs and contractors, which made the entire process dramatically easier for us. We greatly appreciated her direct and professional approach: there was no drama or sugar coating. Stacy offered great, insightful advice that was essential for making smart decisions in a fast-moving market. She was always available to answer our questions and address concerns, making us feel supported throughout. Her commitment to selling our homes was clear; Stacy or her agents hosted multiple open houses for both properties. Finally, her office and closing team was great to work with, ensuring a smooth and efficient close every time."
Michael Y.
"Giovanna is the Best realtor in the business! My husband and I are so glad we found Giovanna when starting to explore a move this past Spring - she helped us find the perfect home in Mount Pleasant, from educating us on the area and neighborhoods to narrowing down preferences, getting mountains of information about listings we were interested in, and connecting us with service providers before, during, and after the buying process. We are moving from Colorado and had a short period of time to look at houses before making an offer. Giovanna was incredible at scheduling home visits around our busy schedules, she was totally available throughout the entire process from our first meeting through closing and even AFTER closing when she continued to go way out of her way to help us plan and have a successful move-in. She was patient through swings in our decisions and her easy-going presence made it so easy to focus on our goals while also hemming and hawing, as the home-buying process sometimes goes. She is extremely responsive and fast to act on getting information, scheduling showings, drafting documents, and engaging providers when opinions/assessments are needed. All in all, working with Giovanna gave us peace of mind and made the high-stakes decision of choosing a home for a cross-country move comfortable and pleasant. We’re so thankful that our move to Charleston started on that foot and are excited to connect her with my parents to start their own home buying journey in Charleston next year!"
"Giovanna is the Best realtor in the business! My husband and I are so glad we found Giovanna when starting to explore a move this past Spring - she helped us find the perfect home in Mount Pleasant, from educating us on the area and neighborhoods to narrowing down preferences, getting mountains of information about listings we were interested in, and connecting us with service providers before, during, and after the buying process. We are moving from Colorado and had a short period of time to look at houses before making an offer. Giovanna was incredible at scheduling home visits around our busy schedules, she was totally available throughout the entire process from our first meeting through closing and even AFTER closing when she continued to go way out of her way to help us plan and have a successful move-in. She was patient through swings in our decisions and her easy-going presence made it so easy to focus on our goals while also hemming and hawing, as the home-buying process sometimes goes. She is extremely responsive and fast to act on getting information, scheduling showings, drafting documents, and engaging providers when opinions/assessments are needed. All in all, working with Giovanna gave us peace of mind and made the high-stakes decision of choosing a home for a cross-country move comfortable and pleasant. We’re so thankful that our move to Charleston started on that foot and are excited to connect her with my parents to start their own home buying journey in Charleston next year!"
Lauren K.
"Erin Spencer and the whole team at Smith Spencer Real Estate were absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. Erin made the entire process incredibly smooth and straightforward. From our first conversation we felt taken cared of! We are first time homebuyers and were searching for a home while out of state. Erin was so accommodating with our travel schedules, patient with all of our questions and concerns, advocated for us, gave us honest and knowledgeable advice and made us feel comfortable with the whole house buying process. She anticipated any issues before they could arise and has an attention to detail that is unmatched. We cannot recommend Erin and Smith Spencer Real Estate enough and would definitely use them again in the future."
"Erin Spencer and the whole team at Smith Spencer Real Estate were absolutely amazing to work with from start to finish. Erin made the entire process incredibly smooth and straightforward. From our first conversation we felt taken cared of! We are first time homebuyers and were searching for a home while out of state. Erin was so accommodating with our travel schedules, patient with all of our questions and concerns, advocated for us, gave us honest and knowledgeable advice and made us feel comfortable with the whole house buying process. She anticipated any issues before they could arise and has an attention to detail that is unmatched. We cannot recommend Erin and Smith Spencer Real Estate enough and would definitely use them again in the future."
Annie B.
"Stacy is an exceptional real estate agent with a deep understanding of the Charleston and Mt. Pleasant markets. While still living in California, she helped us purchase a wonderful second home sight unseen South of Broad—and when we decided to make Charleston our full-time home shortly after, she helped guide us through buying a stunning property in Old Village. When it came time to sell that home during a challenging market, Stacy encouraged us to stay the course, remain firm on price, and ultimately found the perfect buyer, resulting in a smooth, successful transaction. Most recently, she helped us find an off-market gem in I’On at a time when inventory felt nonexistent. Every step of the way, Stacy has made the process seamless, stress-free, and fun. She’s an expert negotiator, a trusted advisor, and someone we’ll continue to rely on for all our real estate needs. We couldn’t recommend her more highly."
"Stacy is an exceptional real estate agent with a deep understanding of the Charleston and Mt. Pleasant markets. While still living in California, she helped us purchase a wonderful second home sight unseen South of Broad—and when we decided to make Charleston our full-time home shortly after, she helped guide us through buying a stunning property in Old Village. When it came time to sell that home during a challenging market, Stacy encouraged us to stay the course, remain firm on price, and ultimately found the perfect buyer, resulting in a smooth, successful transaction. Most recently, she helped us find an off-market gem in I’On at a time when inventory felt nonexistent. Every step of the way, Stacy has made the process seamless, stress-free, and fun. She’s an expert negotiator, a trusted advisor, and someone we’ll continue to rely on for all our real estate needs. We couldn’t recommend her more highly."
Peter

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