21 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen As a local who grew up in Mount Pleasant, Katherine Cox, founder of the real estate boutique Katherine Cox Homes, is a wealth of knowledge, wellversed on every nook and cranny of the Lowcountry unique community. Having watched the area grow and alter over the last 30 years, Cox said that she is passionate about serving her buyers and sellers by making their transactions as smooth as possible. Because her roots are grounded in the Lowcountry, Cox is also committed to educating future buyers on every aspect of life here in Charleston, from schools to subdivisions. Cox backs that promise by offering a wealth of information on her website, including neighborhood guides that highlight points of interest such as restaurants, shopping and nightlife. She even highlights specific Mount Pleasant areas like the Old Village, I’On, Hamlin Plantation, Snee Farm, Belle Hall, The Groves and Watermark. Further, her blog features such topics as the best scenic walks in Charleston, everything you need to know about moving to Charleston and the best restaurants in Charleston. Cox has the ultimate goal of guiding clients to first familiarize themselves with the Charleston market by inviting them to explore. Once familiarized, clients should outline their financial considerations and identify their needs and preferences for size, style, features and location. Whether assisting clients with the sale or purchase of residences East of the Cooper, including Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms, Downtown, James Island, West Ashley or Park Circle, Cox and her all-women team of agents and staff, are known for matching sellers with buyers across the Tri-County area. With access to a vast network of support in the real estate industry such as appraisers, home inspectors and mortgage loan officers, Cox coordinates all aspects of the buying process to ensure smooth and successful transactions for her clients. Going above and beyond expectations to make sure that the process is seamless throughout its entirety, Cox advocates for her clients in the roles of salesperson, buyer’s liaison, analyst, consultant, negotiator, marketer and more. Further, Cox is applauded for her diligence, her attention to detail, trustworthiness and hyper-responsiveness across time zones — while also keeping it fun. Highly organized and on top of new listings, Cox is praised by her clients for communicating well and paying attention to their individual needs, whether they are looking to purchase a first-time family home or a larger estate into the $15-million-dollar range. When asked about the current market and her predictions going forward, Cox said that although many buyers suffered from sticker-shock when fixed loan rates jumped from a low 3.2 to 8 percent in December 2023, historically we are still on the low side of interest rates. She added that more pre-approvals are coming through lately as a result of buyers having acclimated to what she called “the new norm.” For more information, please visit KatherineCoxHomes. com, or call 843-568-3193. Go Straight to the Experts Katherine Cox + Co BY SARAH ROSE Charleston Women in Business
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