Testimonials
“Having bought & sold several times, I was most impressed by how having a team of professionals all focus on selling your property makes such a HUGE difference. Usually, you may have 1 great agent, and they are on a team of realtors that all “support” each other — but with River Landing Realty, you truly get 4 people who are single mindedly focused on selling your house! The difference is incredible, and their follow-up and continues feedback is tremendous. We felt constant comfort in knowing that this team was doing everything possible to market & sell our house. That’s how we were able to sell for 90% of asking price in 7 weeks!”
Dave & Virginia Mandell
Daniel Island, SC
“The team at River Landing Realty honed in on exactly what would work for our family of 5 — while keeping in mind our budget and long list of wants/needs. They found us our PERFECT house at the most amazing price — on a very tight time frame of 30 days! We were amazed at the range of properties they showed us and how quickly they were able to streamline our search — as well as their valuable guidance through the inspection and closing process. I can honestly say that without the team at River Landing Realty, we would not have been able to close within our tight time frame — and may have lost our dream home! Thank you all!”
Dave & Virginia Mandell
Daniel Island, SC
“We had a wonderful experience working with the team at River Landing Realty to both sell our townhome and purchase a new home. They provided excellent ideas for making improvements and staging our townhome as we prepared it for sale. Their expert advice in the buying process helped us to refine the characteristics we were looking for in a house and led us to quickly find the perfect home for our family in a great location. As we worked through inspections and closings, they worked diligently and efficiently to resolve any issues that arose and kept things on track. Throughout the entire process, they provided exceptional service and were always available for phone calls or meetings, no matter the time of day or day of the week. We would highly recommend the knowledgeable and personable team of Tim, Terry, Jim, and Julie at River Landing Realty for either buying or selling a home!”
Stephen & Kelly Moose
Mt. Pleasant, SC
“Please let my experience with Jim ans Julie stand testament to their outstanding skills in selling real estate. As a team they each offer different strengths that will ensure results. Our home recently sold under tough financial times in less than 2 months with a profit as well. They also helped us buy our new home with ease. I have every confidence in their abilities to help anyone entering in the real estate market. Lastly, an added bonus for us we gained 2 friends as well. They made the process a whole lot of fun.”
Tim and Sue Ann Bobola
Summerville, SC
“The process from the moment we decided to list our home with Terry Haas to closing on our dream home a month later was a life changing event for my children and me. Terry and her team made me feel like I was their only client. They walked me through every step of the buying and selling process, taking the time to explain contracts, insurance policies, bank forms, and inspection reports.
Not only did I get Terry’s expertise at staging my home, but I also got Tim’s brilliance with negotiations and contracts, Jim’s never ending patience explaining the two offers on my home, and Julie’s awesome organizational skills.
I couldn’t be happier with Riverlanding Realty. Not only did I get four expert realtors for the price of one, but I sold my home in three days for more than the asking price! I am now living in the house of my dreams thanks to the hard work and passion of these four amazing people who I now consider dear friends.”
Robin Berlinsky
Charleston, SC
“Working with River Landing Realty was a great experience. From start to finish they are truly a team that works well together to make sure the customer is satisfied. The entire team from Terry and Tim to Jim and Julie were all professional and customer focused. There were many times during the searching/buying process where we were sure our indecisiveness would drive them away yet they never missed a beat. Whether it was looking at houses during our lunch breaks or signing offers after 10:00 p.m. in our kitchen they were there when we needed them the most. We encountered many bumps along the road and each time we were assured everything would work out…and it did. We ended up with a great house in a great location! I believe it is the passion of this team that makes them so great to work with. Could not be more satisfied with Terry, Tim, Jim, Julie and River Landing Realty!!!”
Stiles and Alisa Bee
Daniel Island, SC
“Initially, we had our home listed with another company. During this time Terry visited our home of 11 years and suggested ways we could change things so that our home would show better. We added tile, granite, mirrors in bathrooms, removed personal pictures, and reduced clutter in closets. Terry’s experience on the show Designed to Sell (although I never watch HGTV) encouraged me that she knew what she was talking about. Then after hearing rave reviews about Julie from our back door neighbor and realizing Julie and Terry were a team, we decided to move our listing to River Landing Realty. Julie and Terry met with my husband and I and wowed us with their agressive strategy to sell our home. After our meeting, we listened to their tips once more and felt empowered to prepare our home for a new owner. River Landing Realty eventually helped us with 3 transactions: the sale of our home, a lot in Smythe Park, and the purchase of our new home.
Julie provided us with the marketing tools to sell our home and Terry frequently gave us pep talks to help us through the showing and negotiating process. We were pleasantly surprised when several offers came in at once. Terry helped us manuveur through the contract process and along with Tim and Jim, we found our new home. Terry’s honesty and positivity are refreshing and exciting. She didn’t just wait for a desirable listing to appear that might be desirable to us as we looked to purchase, she beat the pavement and utilized her contacts on Daniel Island to broaden our search. As an added bonus, Terry makes my children laugh which was so beneficial when there were three little ones joining us on showing appointments. Even after moving into our new home, I can call upon Terry to tell me what she thinks about my furniture layout or fabric choices. She has a great eye for color and design.
During the inspection and closing process on both our previous home and our new home, Tim proved to be knowledgable and level-headed. He had our back!
Jim frequently followed-up with our buyers and their agent to ensure that our previous home closed despite delays with a co-op company in NY. Any concerns that we encountered during the buying and selling process were addressed.
I can’t say enough about River Landing Realty. They were a wonderful team of agents with which to work, and I am thankful that God led us through this process with the help of these 4 hard-working people.”
Nathan & Angie Holleman
Daniel Island, SC
“We were fortunate to meet Julie and Jim at an Open House when we were considering relocating to Daniel Island from West Ashley. They were very patient in showing us many existing Daniel Island homes. Ultimately, they helped us through the process of building a new home on the island. Once we signed the contract to build, Julie was a great help in selecting the features to include in our home. The next step was to prep our former home for the market. Jim took us to many comparables in our neighborhood to help us settle on pricing, while Julie advised on staging the house. The result was that we had three offers and sold the house in just nineteen days. We were greatly relieved to be able to close on both houses within days of each other. Julie and Jim make a fantastic team working together to give personal attention in all the areas involved in buying and selling a home. They more than met our expectations of a professional realtor, going above and beyond the usual service. In the process, we have acquired two new friends! We recommend them highly to anyone needing to buy or sell a home.”
Linda and Hugh Haynsworth
Daniel Island, SC
“We looked at over 50 homes with another realtor over a period of 4 months. For some reason she could not understand what we where looking for and we could not find anything. After six months we met Jim and he showed us close to 15 homes in two weeks and found the perfect home for us. He knew what we where looking for and where. He knows the market better than any other realtor we have heard of, and goes above and beyond to help out his clients. If it where not for Jim being our realtor, we know we would have never had a chance at getting the home we are living in today.”
Franco & Mandy Pigoni
Daniel Island, SC
“It was my pleasure to work with Tim Haas with River Landing Realty in a recent purchase of a condo. Tim was very pleasant and enjoyable to be with, and he made the buying experience of this home very easy and fun. He was very professional, efficient, courteous and friendly. He responded quickly to my phone calls, emails and text messages. I would certainly recommend Tim as a realtor who can get the job done and make the experience of buying a home a memorable one.”
Dianne Smith
Daniel Island, SC
“Great customer service is something you can’t describe in words, its something you feel. Customer service is a verb to us, not a noun. Our experience with River Landing Realty is the epitome of great customer service. Olivia and I were not sure what we were capable of as far as selling our old home and purchasing a new one, but as we speak we are less than two months away from moving into our dream home on Daniel Island. Terry told us EXACTLY what needed to be done to sell our house and how much we should list it for. Our home was under contract in 24 hours. Julie and Jim were wonderful in getting the sale closed so we could focus on a place to live in between homes. In fact, Julie found our rental home for us. The whole team has made it as seamless a transition as possible. River Landing realty isn’t for everyone, they’re only for those serious about buying or selling a home. Listen to their expertise and the process can awesome. We are glad to be not only their clients, but their friends as well.”
Reese & Olivia Daniel
Daniel Island, SC
“The team at Riverlanding Realty gave us a wonderfully unexpected experience during this turbulent real estate market. While we were thrilled that Terry helped us find the perfect home at the right price, we never imagined that the home we were selling would have two solid offers in the first 36 hours it was on the market! Terry’s home staging advice was truly priceless, and judging by the speed with which our home sold, absolutely correct! The assistance we received from all three agents was such a comfort during both the buying and selling process, literally always just a phone call away. I already have and will definitely continue to recommend the Riverlanding team to my friends, no one can believe how quickly we got results!”
Cullan and Randy Pagenkopf
Daniel Island, SC
“Jim and Julie are the most down-to-earth, helpful, intelligent, and understanding real estate agents I have ever met. Not only did they show us over 50+ houses over about 2-3 months, they helped us close one heck of a deal on a foreclosed property that was so far out of our price range that when the bank accepted our offer, our jaws hit the ground. They are hands down, one of the nicest couple I have had the pleasure to know, and despite being 6-8 months pregnant, they got the job done on time. They know exactly what moves to play, and when. They have contacts for everything you could ever need to get your house up and running; from handymen, to carpet cleaning, to pest control and termite inspections… they know the people that will make your life easier. Long and short of it, we have recommended Jim and Julie to every single person that I know is looking to purchase a house, and will continue to do so. If you aren’t going with them, you are making looking for a house harder than it needs to be. I cannot express how much I enjoyed the home buying process because they were on our team. There is a reason that when you drive around with them, they stop and wave at 20+ people out for a walk. It is because they sold them their homes and are still friends to this day. They are not just our agents, they are our friends. Thank you Jim and Julie!”
David & Angela Falatok
Daniel Island, SC
“Terry, CONGRATULATIONS!! What a job you and your staff have done for Cullan and Randy regarding getting the Daniel Island home and selling Hobcaw Creek home. Mary and I thank you for your good work. You are a pro!!”
Jim Qualls
Seabrook, SC
“Terry Haas helps me with professional home stating advice for EVERY listing I take. I will not list a home unless the sellers are willing to meet with Terry and take her recommendations to get their home to show for all it’s worth. Since I started teaming up with Terry, my seller’s homes have sold significantly faster. Last week I had two listings go under contract in less than 7 days after Terry’s staging advice. She has an electric personality and she really connects with home sellers. For years, I’ve been trying to convince my sellers to de-clutter and upgrade their homes to no avail. For some reason, when Terry Haas asks them to make the same changes, home sellers LISTEN! Terry is a vital addition to my home selling team. Simply put, she is the best in the country at what she does – staging home to sell.”
Matt O’Neill
Mt. Pleasant, SC
“We really enjoyed working with Jim and Julie and are lucky to have them as our realtors! Although buying a home can be a complex experience, they were able to simplify the process, making it both educational and fun. Their knowledge of the real estate market as well as their honest advice and input makes them a great team. We would highly recommend utilizing their services to buy and/or sell your next home.”
Jason and Katie Prechter
Mt. Pleasant, SC
“Real estate used to be just like anything else. 20% of the agents created 80% of the business. In the current sluggish marketplace, we believe it’s more like 5% and 95%. That’s because cream always rises to the top. Those 5% are truly real estate professionals. It’s only a handful and Julie, Jim and Terry are definitely among them. The old ways of getting a listing and selling a home are gone. It’s the pro’s like Julie, Jim and Terry who think outside the box to come up with aggressive and innovative ways to market, negotiate, and bring in the right buyers. They are fearless and creative real estate experts. Thank you for everything and being an absolute delight to know! River Landing Realty rocks!”
Steve & Marcie Jacobs
Charleston, SC
“With the current market in housing, we went into the process of selling our house and buying a larger one with the idea that it would all take a long time. Jim and Julie did a fantastic job finding us not only our dream home, but also selling our current home in record time and for a great price! Because of the efforts of Jim and Julie, the house sold so quickly that we did not have any place to go. They even offered to us that we could move in with them until we were able to buy a place. That was quite an offer considering that our family consists of two adults, two toddlers, and two large dogs. There was no way we could put them through that so we had to get a rental until we found a place that we wanted. Once the house sold, Jim and Julie became even more diligent in finding us a place. They spent an incredible amount of time doing research on homes and showing us what seemed to be hundreds of houses. They were always available to us and willing to do anything we wanted to do. Throughout our home search process, Jim and Julie went above and beyond to keep us informed, answer our questions, and provide us with a great deal of encouragement and support. We would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Charleston area.”
Layne and Susan West
Daniel Island, SC
‘We planned to move to the Charleston area with very little knowledge of the lowcountry. Therefore, we knew we would need an excellent realtor to help us find a place to live. Jim and Julie came highly recommended to us by word of mouth – more than 500 miles away. We figured they must be good. In fact, they were outstanding – the very best you will find in South Carolina. Jim and Julie spent a lot of time working with us so we could figure out exactly what we wanted in a house and where we wanted to live. They found us a wonderful place to call home in a neighborhood that couldn’t be more perfect for us. They have a wealth of professional knowledge, expert negotiation skills, and bring a valuable perspective to the real estate business as a husband/wife team. We highly recommend them to everyone we meet looking to buy or sell a home. They are our realtors for life!”
Prat & Noelle Itharat
Daniel Island, South Carolina
“I can’t thank you both enough for a spectacular job. I’ll sing your praises forever and I’m sure I’ll need you in the future as well. I’ll make every effort to refer my contacts to you both. Thank you again, for all your help and professionalism in closing this deal.”
Margo Walden
Daniel Island, SC
“From ‘forcing’ me to consider the house and its potential, and helping to pick the paint colors and suggesting other decorating options (the knobs) to recommending Charles, George, and Lu…and, of course, for navigating me through the home-buying process…I can honestly say I could not be more happy with the experience I had with Julie and Jim.”
Lauren Waller
Daniel Island, SC
“After working with Jim and Julie on the sale of another home just one year prior, we knew without question who our listing agents would be. Our second home was under contract in a difficult market just 30 days after we found out that we would be leaving the area. Once again, they highest priority was our goals, and we had a trouble-free sale and closing! And even though we now live in another state, we continue to ask their advice about real estate and the market in general.”
Rob and Megan Faircloth
Cincinnati, OH
“Needless to say, as first time home buyers, my fiancé and I had no idea what we were doing. However, Jim and Julie patiently explained to us the market and answered endless questions. We love our home and are thrilled to have qualified for the $8,000 first time home buyers’ tax credit!! When it comes time to move out of our starter home, Jim and Julie will definitely be the agents we turn to! Thank you so much guys!”
Sydney Seidel
James Island, SC
“My husband and I were first time home buyers and had a lot of questions and concerns. We needed to find a house fast, but wanted to find something perfect. Jim and Julie were there for us at all times of the day, 7 days-a-week to take us house hunting or to answer phone calls and emails. Jim and Julie were the perfect match for us. Jim helped my husband by answering any building or construction type questions, as well as any concerns about finances. Julie was there to help me envision how to make it “our” house, to give little decorating tips, and was there to pick up on the details that most new home-buyers overlook….they were like our own personal shoppers!! It was a great experience all around. We will most definitely use them again when it is time to sell our home, and we would recommend them to anyone!”
Kerin and Brad Totherow
Goose Creek, SC
“Thank you so much for handling the sale of my home. Although I was living in another state you always kept me up to date on the process and activity. I especially appreciated how hard you were willing to work to sell my home in a challenging market. Your creativity, optimism honest feedback and hard work really made me believe that we were going to get this done…and we did! If I ever return to Charelston, you are MY realtors!”
Thad Ray
Savannah, GA
“In a tough economic climate, Jim and Julie were dedicated finding the best fit for us. They were patient, well-informed and honest. Jim and Julie offer more than information – they share valuable insight on the market, individual properties and the specific needs of their clients.”
Jon and Melissa Yarian
Mt. Pleasant, SC
“As a first time seller in a very trying housing market…Jim and Julie had the perfect plan to sell my home in record speed. They managed to squeeze every possible dime in to my pocket despite this economy…even selling my appliances FOR ME on Craigslist! Being in another state and having lots of questions and concerns, I did not hesitate to reach out to them as they were never more than a reassuring phone call away. My husband and I have never seen a TEAM of such compatible personalities whose success in working well together is a direct reflection of the success they have in selling homes. We would recommend Jim and Julie to any friend or stranger trying to buy or sell a home! And we are glad to call them our friends!”
Nicole and Thomas McLaughlin
Birmingham, AL
It is obvious to us that Jim and Julie truly put their clients’ best interests as their first priority. We have always had difficulties in real estate, and selling in a buyers’ market didn’t make our home sale any easier. They were the first agents who handled every bump in the road professionally. Not only do they work as a team with each other but with their clients as well.”
Megan and Rob Faircloth
Daniel Island, SC
“As a real estate professional, I was thoroughly pleased with Jim and Julie Chalupsky’s efforts on the purchase of our home; from helping us understand our wants and needs in a home to their ability to aggressively negotiate on our behalf. The experience made me reflect upon my services and how to improve them. We will definitely continue to use Jim and Julie for all of our personal real estate needs.”
Chris and Stephanie Yeagle
Daniel Island, SC
“Jim & Julie have the matchless ability to maintain both a personal and professional genre in their business. They are not in the least bit faint hearted when it comes to decision making, which allows clientele to stay grounded to their original aspirations. Jim & Julie maintain the ideal equilibrium between efficiency and organization, which insured that my closing lasted under an hour! I value their opinion and will consult them on my next real estate undertaking.”
Chris Falatok
Mount Pleasant, SC
“Jim and Julie did a remarkable job helping us purchase our new home. Buying a home can be very stressful, but their teamwork, patience, and diligence throughout the process made it a great experience. Knowing firsthand how dedicated they are to their clients, I would highly recommend them to anyone looking a purchasing their dream home!”
Rob and Erin Stephenson
Daniel Island, SC
“Above and beyond! That’s how I would describe the services provided by Jim and Julie Chalupsky. I recently had to sell my home on Daniel Island quickly due to a job relocation. Jim and Julie worked with me to innovatively market my house and get it sold in the timeframe I needed, even in this difficult market. As with any home sale, there were some issues, but they took care of everything, letting me focus on what I needed to do to move. The whole process was relatively stress-free. I would full recommend the Chalupsky’s if you want to buy or sell property. They started as my realtors but now consider them my friends.”
Chris Horgan
Seattle, Washington
“I wanted to send this note thanking you for all of your help in the purchase of our new Daniel Island home. Buying a new home can be an especially daunting and confusing process, and your guidance and advice helped immeasurably in navigating through the contract negotiations and building process. Your knowledge and understanding of the many Charleston neighborhoods and their nuances helped us find the perfect neighborhood for us. We could not have done it without you. Thank you also for your extreme patience while we explored each of the areas.”
Phil and Terri Espy
Daniel Island, South Carolina
“Moving to a new area can be intimidating to say the least. To lessen the intimidation, it’s important to find professionals that you can trust and better yet, confide in. Julie and Jim Chalupsky quickly became the first professionals we sought out that satisfied our confidence and trust expectations. Julie and Jim realized that even though we were buying one house, our individual needs and desires were different. More importantly, they were focused on helping both of us meet those needs and accomplish our individual desires. Neither of us felt like we were expected to sacrifice anything that was important to us. It was Julie and Jim’s objective to see us both get what we wanted. Julie and Jim quickly became a very important part of our relocation to “The Low Country.” Since then, we hold them in the highest professional and personal regards.”
Rich and Vicki Billings
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
“Angela and I just wanted to thank you for your help throughout the relocation process. We saw no difference in you between the 3rd house we looked at and the 54th house, and truly appreciate your help. In fact, most of the time Jim was trying to talk us out of buying houses, that’s when you truly know that your realtor is on your side.”
Dan and Angela Konwent
Summerville, South Carolina
“Jim made the daunting task of searching for the perfect home fun and easy. We were able to find a brand new home in a top school district – on an enlisted military income, no less! And no pressure here- you feel like you have a realtor that is actually on your side. We will definitely be referring our friends and associates to 843 homes. Thanks again.”
Rodney, Donna and Ethan Ellis
Summerville, SC
“Thank you so much for all of your help in buying our first house! We could not imagine going through the process with anyone else and we are so lucky to have had you there to answer our thousands of questions and help us along. We instantly felt a camaraderie with you that made looking for our house such a pleasure, and we were thrilled with your knowledge and expertise that made the time up to and including our closing so simple and stress-free.”
Marianne and Marty Rogers
Charleston, SC
“First class attention! Julie and Jim “staged” our house beautifully. The first people who looked at it bought it. This was in a tough market to boot! Their advice was very good and both stayed on top of all the details to make the closing go smoothly.”
Ken and Christine Schaub
Daniel Island, South Carolina
“We really liked Jim and Julie’s style! They were honest, low key, well informed and had good communication with us throughout. Jim and Julie Chalupsky took the time to really listen to what we were looking for as well as what our requirements were. Jim and Julie never made us feel rushed or pressured and when we finally decided on what we wanted to buy, they were right there with us throughout the whole process. At times it seemed like they were as excited that we had found what we were looking for as we were ourselves. We can’t say enough good things about Jim and Julie. They are more than just our realtors, they are our friends.”
Chris and Wendy Durbin
North Charleston, South Carolina
“I can’t thank you both enough for your professionalism, expertise, and hard work in helping me find my first home in Charleston. I love my town home, the neighborhood, and the community!
As I started to look for a place to live, from out-of-state, the mailings you sent, along with your website and listings, were extremely helpful when I was going through my initial decision process. After I finally decided to move to Charleston, your years of experience in this market really came into play. Your knowledge of the neighborhoods, home construction, and attention to our other needs (inspectors, insurance providers, and mortgage companies), was so valuable and helped guide me in making the right decisions. In fact, I have already recommended you both to friends who have mentioned purchasing or selling a home!”
Alexandra Haynes
Charleston, South Carolina
“For a first-time home buyer searching for a home in a new city is daunting. Jim and Julie quickly eliminated any fear I had and guided me through the process of getting out of my own way! They inherently knew how to narrow down the focus of a search without being aggressive. From seeing the first house to the contract signing, Jim and Julie exhibited professionalism and knowledge that made my experience stress-free. I am happy to say that we became close friends and I wouldn’t hesitate to use them again or recommend them to close friends and family. Thanks.”
Matt Gould
James Island, SC
