Handsome Properties

Handsome Properties

Charleston real estate offers an exceptional range of opportunities, from luxury estates and historic homes to waterfront condos and beachside residences. With its timeless architecture, vibrant neighborhoods, and coastal beauty, Charleston provides something for every lifestyle.

A full spectrum of real estate services is offered, guiding buyers and sellers through every stage of the process. From identifying ideal neighborhoods to preparing homes for market or navigating financing options, each strategy is thoughtfully tailored to individual goals.

Clients benefit from deep local knowledge, strong market insight, and proven marketing capabilities. With a commitment to personalized service and smooth transactions, every detail is handled with care to ensure confident decisions and successful outcomes.

Success Stories

I don't think there are enough positive things to say about John. If you've begun looking for a home (especially if it's your first home), you know how daunting the task can be. In our case, we were first-time home buyers, had a unique list of "musts", and were overwhelmed to say the least. I stumbled into Lois Lane because they had a house listed that we were interested in. From the moment we sat down a...

— Emily M.

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Denise has been terrific to work with. She has represented us well as our rental listing agent as well as most recently our agent in the sale of our house. Denise is always professional, patient and responsive. We appreciate her warmth and kindness in every interaction with us.

— Ann & Chris

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John Payne was the very first person that I met when I made the decision to move to Charleston from Brooklyn, NY. My introduction to John was my first impression of Charleston and Charlestonians. What a wonderful impression he made. John is courteous, friendly, sincere, diligent and hard working. He helped me find the home I currently have, even when I had to walk away at first because the seller was not...

— Hadassah R.

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Denise, a heartfelt note to you from Aurea and me just to thank you for all of your hard work and diligence. Your ability to quickly figure out what might work for us here in Charleston made all the difference. Having to move across the country is difficult, but knowing you had our backs gave us true peace of mind. Taking the lead with the new builder was critical in getting us to close as fast as possib...

— Jim & Aurea

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John was very knowledgeable and made the home-buying process easy. As a first time buying I had several questions and he was prompt in a response. I would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell their home.

— John H.

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We had been acquainted with Denise Piper for a number of years through a family connection when we were ready to sell my mother’s house in West Ashley. Because Denise was in management rather than sales at that time, she suggested an excellent agent with Handsome Properties. Our experience with Handsome was extraordinary. Eight years later, as we anticipated purchasing a home in Charleston, we called Den...

— Gayle & George S.

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John Payne has helped us to sell two homes and to buy two homes in Charleston. His knowledge of the Charleston market is unparalleled, and he has vast experience in negotiating on behalf of his clients.

— Jason C.

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Denise was really helpful and insightful from start to finish in our real estate search. She proactively moved the ball forward and issue-spotted. I would definitely recommend working with her.

— Caroline W.

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My husband and I had a fantastic experience working with Denise to find our home! We were new to Charleston and were not exactly sure what we wanted when we began looking. Denise's knowledge of the Charleston area was a huge benefit to us. She helped us narrow down our search by understanding what we wanted in a home and listening to our feedback about each property we saw. And any time we contacted her ...

— Bob & Emily R.

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Debbie, I appreciate, and so does my buyer, your knowledge and how professional you were. Very refreshing, as our experience with realtors here in this town has been very disappointing.

— Buyer | Seller

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As a first-time home buyer, I didn’t know much about the home-buying process. Riley made everything easier (and less stressful) than I had expected it to be. She was very knowledgeable and explained each step of the process in a way that really helped me to understand. I will definitely be using Riley and Handsome Properties again for any future real estate transactions.

— Matthew T.

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If you are looking to be represented by one of the best real estate agents in the Charleston area, look no further. Denise Piper is exactly that. It comes as no surprise that she works with Handsome Properties, the premier luxury boutique real estate firm in Charleston, South Carolina. My fiancé and I were struggling to find a real estate agent with whom we felt a true connection during our home search. ...

— Chase B.

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We knew finding a house in the Charleston area was going to be a challenge. Finding a realtor who understands our growing family’s needs and the hurdles that come with out-of-town buyers in an extremely competitive market is paramount. We found all that and more in Denise Piper. Having worked with her in the past, I knew her attention to detail and strong, yet approachable demeanor would help us land the...

— Bailey & Matt S.

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John Payne is a fantastic agent with a wealth of knowledge of the real estate market. He helped my wife and I find out first house in Charleston and then three years later helped us sell our house in just three days. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking in the Charleston and surrounding areas.

— Matthew V.

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Denise did a great job helping my mother sell her home in Mount Pleasant. She priced the house appropriately, and we received an offer that was more than our asking price. Denise also took care of all correspondence in a timely manner and executed all of the paperwork accurately and responsibly. Even after we closed, Denise supported us and helped get answers to the questions we needed answered. We appre...

— Peter F.

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Denise Piper made selling our mother’s estate home a smooth and pleasant experience. She knew exactly what to do at every step of the process and gave us excellent guidance along the way. Specifically, our Realtor Denise Piper was extremely helpful and responsive. We could not have been happier working with her! Since I lived hundreds of miles away from the house, Denise helped with contractors and the d...

— Denise P.

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We had a very small window to find a very specific type of home in historic Charleston, SC. Because of the breadth of his local knowledge and seemingly endless list of contacts, John Payne was able to provide us several options (most of which would never have come to our attention without him) that were directly on point with our needs. John remained keenly aware of our timeline and always drove the sear...

— Jen & Dave

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Hayley Murphy was our realtor during our most recent home purchase. This was our first time buying a home, and I must say that before the whole journey began, we were a bit overwhelmed. Hayley was absolutely excellent! She made the whole daunting process of buying a home so seamless and relaxed. She did a great job of not only speaking on our behalf, but also educating us throughout the whole process. Ha...

— Chase

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Downtown Charleston native, super knowledgeable on the city and the market. John was always available and very patient with my year-plus-long saga of showings and offers to finally arrive at the house we closed on a week ago, and I'm glowing on the purchase with 0 Buyer's Remorse. I recommend John Payne to anyone interested in real estate on the peninsula.

— James R.

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Riley was always calm, intelligent, and helpful during difficult situations. She maintained open communication with me during the entire process: providing me with listings, touring properties, and negotiating closing conditions. I will absolutely be contacting Riley again for future home purchases.

— Nick E.

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John brings four crucial skills as a broker. He has his pulse on the Charleston high-end market, he is an expert negotiator, he is blunt and gives his honest opinion, and he knows everyone!

— Elizabeth H.

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John Payne is honest, hard-working, and easy to get along with. He streamlined a complicated process in an aggressive real estate market. I highly recommend his services.

— Robert H.

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