John Bell

Southern Bell Living

9 Years of Experience

(162)

$355M

Total Sales Last Year

Years of Experience

160

Recent TransactionsTransactions from the last 3 years

$742.4K

Average Price Point

Service Areas

Awendaw, SC Charleston, SC Edisto Island, SC Folly Beach, SC Hollywood, SC Isle Of Palms, SC Johns Island, SC Mount Pleasant, SC North Charleston, SC Ravenel, SC Sullivans Island, SC Summerville, SC Wadmalaw Island, SC

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About John Bell

Best of Mount Pleasant 2025 (Best Real Estate Team) -- Mount Pleasant Magazine. Southern Bell Living is a Top Mount Pleasant, SC real estate team serving Charleston and the Lowcountry. We represent buyers and sellers for first-time, move-up, and relocating clients. Condos, historic homes, luxury, waterfront, and new construction. Out-of-state support with Zoom/FaceTime showings and walkthroughs. Sellers get pricing strategy, prep guidance, pro photography, drone, and 3D tours. Work directly with John Bell and Erica Zepp. Serving Mount Pleasant, Charleston, Daniel Island, James Island, West Ashley, and Kiawah River. Appears first on Expertise.com's "Compare our Top Real Estate Agents" lists for Mount Pleasant and Charleston. Google Verified (Local Services Ads). Call or text (843) 287-9888.

OTHER LANGUAGES

English

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

Credentials

LICENSE

Real Estate - South Carolina - # 101536

Designation

REALTOR(R)

Specialties

Buyers
Sellers
Residential Property
Commercial Property

Awards

2026
TOP AGENT
Mount Pleasant, SC
2026
TOP AGENT
Charleston, SC
2026
TOP AGENT
Johns Island, SC

Other Awards

"Best of Mount Pleasant 2025", Top 250 Agents Charleston, 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

162 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

Jason A.

Review for Member: John Bell

February 13, 2026

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John & Erica with Southern Bell Living team helped us with multiple transactions in the past & most recently helped us sell our home on James Island and find the perfect upgrade on James Island with a huge yard for the kids. They were so efficient, neighbors never knew I was selling, leaving other agents selling properties across the street and in the neighborhood thinking, aEURoeWhat just happened?!aEUR? Theyre just that good, frankly. Worth the value to reach out to them first. Save yourself the headache of a aEURoemeh,aEUR? half invested agent with no hustle. He negotiated great deals on both sides and made the whole buying and selling process smooth. Theyre also rad.

Thowe46

Review for Member: John Bell

February 2, 2026

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Tony was incredible throughout our entire home buying process. He was incredibly patient with us, helped us navigate our difficult timeline, and gave us amazing advice that eventually led us to get our dream home! Tony has great connections, insights, and expertise in the Charleston area, not to mention hes a great guy to talk to and is fun to be around. Hes always willing to hop on the phone at any time of the day and works hard for his clients. I couldnt reccomend Tony more.

Jaimie K.

Review for Member: John Bell

December 16, 2025

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I truly cannot thank Erica enough! The process from beginning to end (and still now!), she has been nothing but professional yet a friend, honest, clear, guiding, and so kind. She answered every question I had with such patience and understanding. She made everything from touring homes, to placing offers, to negotiation and every part of the process so much easier. I am so thankful to have been with Erica through the process of finding a new home and couldn't imagine being with anyone else! Still to this day I know I can reach out to her with any questions or needs and she would answer in a heartbeat! Grateful is an understatement!

An K.

Review for Member: John Bell

October 24, 2025

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Words cannot express how thankful my wife and I are to have been able to work with John Bell and the Southern Bell Living team. We recently closed on a property in Charleston, SC that required negotiations with multiple parties and took months and months to complete. John was with us every step of the way. His commitment, dedication and depth of knowledge were so far beyond our expectations. Realtors are so hard to compare, and John stands out from the rest by a wide margin. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for a realtor.

Samantha W.

Review for Member: John Bell

August 14, 2025

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ZillowVERIFIED

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!