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Agents have joined us from
- Keller Williams
- Coldwell Banker
- RE/MAX
- EXP Realty
- Compass
- Berkshire Hathaway Home Services
- Century 21
Agents from the largest brokerages in the country have made the switch. Find out why.
About us
Built by agents, for agents
Doris Armstrong
Managing Broker, South Carolina
Doris brings more than 25 years of real estate experience, successfully navigating the ups, downs, and constant changes of the industry. With a background in finance and marketing, real estate was a natural career choice that grew into a passion for helping others build successful careers of their own. Solution oriented and approachable, Doris believes there is always a way forward and is a strong advocate of the WIN WIN approach in business and in life. She combines hands on experience, practical problem solving, and a healthy sense of humor to help agents work through challenges and confidently grow their businesses. And, of course, she believes a good glass of wine occasionally helps too! At LoKation Real Estate, Doris is committed to being an approachable resource, helping agents build on a foundation of experienced broker support, innovative technology, and practical tools to create a real estate career built for long term success.
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South Carolina Agents (And Growing)
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Serving Since
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Growth in 2026
Areas we serve
- Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- Myrtle Beach
- Greenville
- Columbia
- Hilton Head
- Bluffton
- Summerville
- Spartanburg
Included with every plan
Everything you need, One LoKation
Listing packages, social content, print and more, all built for you in the LoKation Marketing Center. No more staring at a blank Canva page at 10pm. That’s real estate, simplified.
Support isn’t a portal or a ticket queue. It’s a broker who’s written the contract you’re stuck on, answering when you call. First deal or hundredth, solo or leading a real estate team, someone here has been exactly where you are.
Live classes every week: contracts, new tech, marketing that actually generates business, and AI before your competition figures it out. New agents get the foundation. Veterans get the edge. The industry moves fast. Our agents move first.
Your commission is yours the moment the deal closes, so your LoKation Wallet treats it that way. Choose how you get paid and where it goes: your bank, your savings or split how you want it. Faster access to your money and fewer days waiting on a check. Getting paid shouldn’t be the complicated part of the deal.
Jefe drafts your contracts, schedules your showings, and builds your listing flyer while you drive to the next one.
LoKation doesn’t tell you where your business is. We support where it’s going. Residential and Commercial, all under the same roof, so your license never outgrows your brokerage.
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South Carolina • Compliance charge $240/year
Estimate uses fees effective October 15, 2026.
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Locations
Areas We Serve
Charleston & Lowcountry
One of the most desired addresses in America. Charleston keeps topping best-city lists while Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and the sea islands absorb wave after wave of new arrivals, and our agents cover the historic peninsula, the suburbs, and the coast in between.
- Charleston
- Mount Pleasant
- Summerville
- North Charleston
- Goose Creek
- Daniel Island
- Johns Island
- Moncks Corner
Myrtle Beach & Grand Strand
Sixty miles of coastline and one of the hottest relocation and investment markets in the country. Myrtle Beach consistently ranks among America’s fastest-growing metros, with retirees, remote workers, and short-term rental investors all competing for the same sand.
- Myrtle Beach
- North Myrtle Beach
- Conway
- Surfside Beach
- Murrells Inlet
- Pawleys Island
- Little River
Greenville & Upstate
The Upstate is South Carolina’s manufacturing and innovation engine, and Greenville’s downtown is the envy of cities twice its size. From Spartanburg to Anderson along the I-85 corridor, this is steady growth with mountain views.
- Greenville
- Spartanburg
- Anderson
- Simpsonville
- Greer
- Easley
- Mauldin
Columbia & Midlands
The capital city sits at the center of everything, anchored by state government, the University of South Carolina, and Fort Jackson. Lexington and Irmo give families lake access and strong schools at Midlands prices.
- Columbia
- Lexington
- Irmo
- Chapin
- West Columbia
- Blythewood
Hilton Head & Beaufort
Resort living at the southern tip of the state. Hilton Head Island remains one of the Southeast’s premier golf and beach markets, while Bluffton has become one of the fastest-growing towns in the state and Beaufort holds onto its historic waterfront charm.
- Hilton Head Island
- Bluffton
- Beaufort
- Okatie
- Hardeeville
Plans and tools
Fees and what’s included
Silver Plan
Pay as you close
$199 one-time startup fee
Ideal for: Agents closing 1-2 transaction sides per year, or those just getting started
- 100% Commission
- $499 per closed transaction side
- $99 per year
- $99 per rental transaction
- $60 quarterly compliance fee (effective October 15, 2026).
Blue Plan
Monthly plan fee
$199 one-time startup fee
Ideal for: Agents closing 3+ transaction sides per year – the more you close, the more you save
- 100% Commission
- $99 per closed transaction side
- $99 per month
- $99 per rental transaction
- $60 quarterly compliance fee (effective October 15, 2026).
Steps
Getting Started
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License Transfer
Typical license transfer time is under 24-hours
1×1 Onboarding
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FAQ
Common questions
Every agent signs an Independent Contractor Agreement, which is standard at any brokerage, but there is no term commitment: no annual contract, no lock-in, and an open-door policy if you leave.
No hidden fees. The only required cost is your plan fee. Anything beyond that is optional, including add-on tools and outside vendor services at rates negotiated specifically for LoKation agents.
Fast. LoKation’s online join process lets you select your state and join in minutes. After registering, log into your AREC Online Services account, use the Transfer to New Company option, e-signs acknowledging a mutual understanding with the new qualifying broker, and pays the $25 fee, at which point the license transfers.
Support is a pillar of LoKation. Your broker is available however you’d like to connect: call, email, Zoom, or a scheduled appointment. It’s the responsive, personal support of a boutique brokerage, with the resources of a national one.
Yes. You can switch between Blue and Silver once every 6 months. If you switch from Blue to Silver and change your mind before your next billing date, there is no restriction to switch. Transactions executed before the switch stay under the original plan.
Yes. You are required to join a Realtor board in South Carolina.
Absolutely. If you’ve been licensed under a year or have closed fewer than 4 Alabama transactions, your first 3 transactions with LoKation carry a 20% split to the Broker while you get extra hands-on support. After that, you’re on your full plan. Join a LoKation team or pair with a LoKation Mentor and the split is waived entirely.
BoldTrail is the core platform, covering the front-end website, CRM, AI and drip campaigns, and automated follow-ups. It is available discounted to LoKation agents for a $99 setup fee and $50 per month with no contract.
LoKation partners with third-party referral sources such as OpCity, each with their own referral fee at closing (typically between 25%-40%).
Absolutely. Nothing requires office attendance. LoKation is built virtual-first.
Yes! Teams are encouraged and supported.
You have multiple options when it comes to your online presence. LoKation provides all of its agents with branded, indexed bio pages that provide dual function as lead capture. In addition, BoldTrail is discounted for LoKation agents for an IDX website option.
Yes, where you are licensed. LoKation operates in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, Texas, and Colorado, so agents licensed in more than one of those states can hang all of those licenses under the LoKation brand.
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