John Bell Top real estate agent in Charleston

John Bell

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Southern Bell Living
8 Years of Experience
(157)
$74M
Total Sales Last Year
8
Years of Experience
162
Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years
$776.2K
Average Price Point

    About John Bell

    John Bell & Erica Zepp - Southern Bell Living | Charleston & Lowcountry Real Estate Advisors With over a decade of real estate experience and a prior career as a Vice President in Financial Services, John Bell brings strategic precision and financial expertise to every transaction. Together with Erica Zepp, we lead Southern Bell Living, a results-driven real-estate team serving Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Daniel Island, Kiawah River, and the Lowcountry. Our team has completed 446 total sales, totaling over $330 million in volume, with an average price of $744,000. In the past 12 months alone, we've helped 41 families buy or sell while maintaining a 101.3% list-to-sale ratio and a 14-day average on market--ranking among the Top 1% of Realtors® nationwide for performance and client satisfaction. We specialize in relocation, luxury and waterfront properties, new construction, and investment homes. Our concierge-level marketing includes 3D tours, drone videography, staging, digital ads, and targeted social media campaigns that make listings stand out. Clients describe us as responsive, knowledgeable, and dedicated: "They turned what felt complex into a smooth, stress-free deal." "Even as first-time buyers, we felt like their most important clients." Community is central to who we are. We proudly support WakeUp Carolina, ECCO (East Cooper Community Outreach), and volunteer at SeaCoast Church of Mount Pleasant. Whether you're selling, buying, or relocating to Charleston, you'll work directly with John and Erica--backed by proven results and genuine Southern service. Call or text 843-287-9888 or visit SouthernBellLiving.com to start your move.
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    Community Involvement
    WakeUp Carolina Board Member & Treasurer, Volunteer for ECCO (East Cooper Community Outreach)
    HOBBIES/INTEREST
    Fishing, Golf & Riding Harley Davidson
    FAMILY
    2 Dogs- Jack & Henry
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    Credentials

    LICENSE
    Real Estate - South Carolina - # 101536
    Designation

    REALTOR(R)

    Specialties

    • Sellers
    • Buyers
    • Residential Property
    • Commercial Property

    Awards

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Mount Pleasant, SC

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Charleston, SC

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      2025

      TOP AGENT

      Johns Island, SC

    Other Awards

    Top 1% Agent Globally, Charleston 40 Under 40, Best of Mount Pleasant 2021/2022/2023/2024,2025 Top Agent Magazine

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    John Bell's Reviews & Ratings

    157 Reviews
    (5/5)
    Note: Reviews may include other agents on their team
    What clients say about this agent....
    • Responsive
    • Knowledgeable
    • Professional
    • Communicative
    • Outstanding
    • Available Remotely
    • Great for new buyers
    • Hard working
    • Trustworthy
    • Attentive

    Sam Wolfe

    Review for Member: John Bell
    August 14, 2025
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    We had a wonderful experience working with Erica! From the very beginning, she took the time to truly understand our needsaEUR"especially the importance of space for our growing family and finding the right location. She was patient, never made us feel rushed or pressured, and offered helpful guidance every step of the way. Her professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine care made the entire process much less stressful than we expected. Were so grateful for her support in helping us find our home. Highly recommend!

    Dan Meehan

    Review for Member: John Bell
    August 7, 2025
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    Erica was absolutely fantastic in my home buying journey. As a first time homebuyer, I needed guidance throughout the entire process and she went above and beyond in providing that. Erica was a wealth of knowledge in home buying in Mount Pleasant AND was always available, reliable, upbeat & had a positive attitude, and excellent communicator & negotiator. Erica exceeded all of my expectations from the beginning through past closing. I highly recommend working with Erica for any and all of your real estate needs!

    Joseph Capin

    Review for Member: John Bell
    August 1, 2025
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    John Bell and Erica Zepp are exactly what anyone should be looking for in a realtor! They handled both the sale of my existing home and simultaneous purchase of my new construction home and turned what seemed like a complex/stressful situation into a simple and smooth deal. They referred us to their lender (Ethan Lane) who was also great to work with and ultimately created a team that could get even the most complex real estate transactions closed on time and stress free. I wouldn't hesitate to work with John and Erica again as they are both exactly what a professional real estate agent should be and more. We are so grateful that they made this experience a positive one and got us into our new home!

    Ryan

    Review for Member: John Bell
    January 3, 2025
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    I don't want to bury the lead, so here's the most important thing to know from our experience with John as first-time home buyers. I know John represents buyers & sellers of homes that are much more expensive (and will make him a bigger commission) than the one he helped us buy. That said - we felt like his most important client from start to finish, which speaks VOLUMES to his character and how he treats people. John was incredible from the initial conversation we had with him, during the buying process, and even after closing. He and his team helped us understand each step of the buying process, answering every question we had along the way. He's a straight-shooter and will give you honest opinions on any potential issues with a home, which was important to us. He and his team were professional and worked quickly to help us get in the house we wanted. Would recommend John to my closest friends and family.

    Bonnie Ivester

    Review for Member: John Bell
    August 18, 2024
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    Our home search experience with Rich was very pleasant. He is very personable, knowledgeable, and honest. We brought our 4 children along with us during our search, and he was incredibly patient and understanding having young children of his own. He was able to set up appts with short notice and had everything mapped out for us as we considered everywhere from Johns Island to West Ashley and Summerville. I would not hesitate to recommend him to family and friends!

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    806 Johnnie Dodds Blvd #100 Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

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