Welcome to Akers Ellis Real Estate, the premier real estate company on Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Johns Island, and the greater Charleston area. We were founded in 2007 with the goal of providing highly personalized service to our clients. Our team is comprised of local real estate experts who pride themselves on offering transparency and authenticity.
UNPARALLELED SERVICE
When you list your home with us, you'll have the area's leading team of real estate professionals working for you. 2025 marked one of our best years ever, with over $406 million in total sales. Even more impressively, we achieved over $200 million in sales on Kiawah Island. Take a look at our numbers from 2025:
- $406,301,065 total sales volume
- 325 buyers and sellers represented
- $207,326,666 Kiawah Island sales volume
- $66,531,500 Seabrook Island sales volume
- Once again, the #1 MLS company on Kiawah Island
- Once again, the #2 MLS company on Seabrook Island
- Once again, the #1 boutique firm and luxury leader on Johns Island
- Our number of transactions were up 14% compared to 2024
- Our number of listings were up 11% compared to 2024
Our work goes beyond real estate. Through the years, we have proudly contributed nearly half a million dollars to local and national charities, supporting causes that strengthen our community and those in need.
Notable Sales From 2025:
- 26 Cormorant Island Lane, Kiawah Island sold for $7,100,000
- 43 Surfsong Road, Kiawah Island sold for $6,400,000
- 1030 Old Wharf Road, Seabrook Island sold for $4,925,000
- 4 Falcon Point Road, Kiawah Island sold for $4,675,000
- 14 Royal Beach Drive, Kiawah Island sold for $4,500,000
MARKETING STRATEGIES
- Responsive Website — Our website is fast, SEO-optimized, constantly updated, and mobile-responsive. Our listings are highlighted on the site and can support special features like 3D virtual tours and videos.
- Listing Distribution — In addition to our website, we distribute our listings across the MLS and on marketplaces like Realtor.com, Trulia, and Zillow.
- Paid Media — We buy digital media across search engines and social media, including Google, Bing, Facebook, and Instagram. We also invest in print media, such as Luxury Home Magazine and premier local publications.
- Social Media — We are active on social media and regularly post content on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.
- Email Marketing — Sign up for our newsletter to experience our robust email marketing. We regularly send out real estate newsletters, which reach an email database of nearly 100,000 recipients.
- Direct Mail — We customize direct mail campaigns to carefully selected lists of potential buyers and property owners.