Write Your Next Story

“Every home, especially in Charleston, has a story,” says Mary Lou Wertz, co-founder of Maison Real Estate. “I help my clients write the next chapter.”

Mary Lou has been selling homes in the Lowcountry for 15 years, and she co founded Maison Real Estate seven years ago.

Helping clients do that is no easy feat, as anyone following the Charleston real estate market knows. With South of Broad homes ranging from around $2 million to $40 million, downtown transactions are high-stakes and can be nerve-racking. But not in the hands of Mary Lou and her team.

Since its founding, Maison Real Estate, a female-led firm built on ethics, innovation and exceptional client service, has earned a reputation for finding opportunities that leave its clients delighted. One of the biggest reasons? Access.

“I have access to homes that aren’t officially for sale yet, and relationships with owners who’d sell for the right offer,” says Wertz. “That’s often the main reason luxury buyers choose an agent. Luxury clients want a concierge, not just a transaction, so a black book of reliable people is real value.”

Mary Lou recently learned that longtime clients were ready to buy their dream home. The only problem was that it wasn’t for sale. But Wertz knew the owners, and she knew what price would bring them to the table. Before long, the home changed hands.

“Everyone in the transaction was thrilled with the outcome,” Mary Lou says. “Now they’re all friends.”

It’s this knack for knowing what’s near the market, if not on it, and keeping that knowledge quiet until the moment is right, that sets Wertz and her team apart. Discretion and access drive big deals, especially for high-net-worth clients who value their privacy. Mary Lou knows how to hold her cards close and when to play them.

But don’t let the firm’s high-end reputation intimidate you if your home falls below that $2 million mark.

“Our mission is to offer exceptional service to every client, regardless of price point,” says Wertz.

Whatever your next move, Mary Lou is ready to help you write your next chapter.

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