Jim Allison

Jim Allison

(SC): 1401
  •   5   (61 reviews)

Jim's sales performance at a glance

See how Jim has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

7
Reviews
31
Properties for sale
12
Sold properties
$353k
Average sale price
$5.8m
Total sales value

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    Consistently meets client expectations for property purchase price.

About Jim

For more than 25 years, Jim Allison has helped buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the South Strand real estate market with confidence. With more than three decades of living and working along the coast, Jim offers clients something that can’t be learned from market reports alone—deep firsthand knowledge of the communities, neighborhoods, and coastal factors that influence property values and long-term ownership. Over the past five years, Jim has closed more than $130 million in real estate transactions and has been recognized as the 2024 Best of the Beach Realtor and a 2025 and 2026 Best of South Carolina winner. His success has been built on honest advice, thorough preparation, strong negotiation skills, and a commitment to putting his clients’ interests first. Whether helping a family sell their home, purchase a beachfront property, secure an investment, or evaluate development opportunities, Jim is known for identifying details that others often overlook—from flood zones and insurance considerations to community trends and the local factors that can impact future value. Beyond real estate, Jim has served as Chairman of the Garden City Community Association for the past decade after joining its board in 2001. He and his wife, Larissa, also led the Waccamaw High School sailing team and are active in their church and local community. Clients appreciate Jim’s straightforward approach, responsive communication, and genuine commitment to helping them make informed decisions. His goal is simple: to provide trusted guidance, local expertise, and exceptional service from the first conversation through closing—and long after.

Jim's reviews

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Jim has 61 reviewsacross 7 different locations, showing 6.
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Jim's qualities as told by our client reviews: dedicated, friendly, supportive, honest, clear communication, responsive, local expert.
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Seller review
Very knowledgable and understanding.
6 months ago
Very knowledgable and understanding.

Even though we did not get to meet Mr. Allison, we felt that he was taking care of our interest, and that he was getting the most for our condo.. He understood that we had emotional ties to our condo, as we had owned it for over 30 years. He was a gentleman and a friend.

Seller review
Excellent
6 months ago
Excellent

Jim took the time to understand our needs and was in constant contact throughout the entire process. He was compassionate and professional at the same time and got a sale in record time.

Buyer review
Excellent Service
8 months ago
Excellent Service

Jim was amazing to work with. Very knowledgeable, professional, responsive and he made the process go very smoothly. We will use Jim again.

Buyer review
Professional, Support, Friendly & Genuine
9 months ago
Professional, Support, Friendly & Genuine

Jim was very professional, helpful, and easy to work with. He communicated clearly throughout the process and made the experience smooth from start to finish. He had my back when navigating key decisions and handled tough conversations with the seller’s agent confidently and respectfully, which was key to keeping everything on track. He was a dependable and reassuring presence throughout the entire process.

Seller review
Jim was very helpful and knowledgeable
9 months ago
Jim was very helpful and knowledgeable

Jim knew the market and was very knowledgeable and he responded to my texts and phone calls in timely manner.

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Jim's properties

Jim has 31 properties for sale and sold 12 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$150,000
128 Atlantic Ave/869 Hilander Drive
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
2
1
3
Other
Listing courtesy of Dunes Realty Sales
SoldJul 23, 2026
$1,485,000
Oceanfront Garden City/899 South Waccamaw Drive
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
4
3
6
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Beach Realty South, LLC and Dunes Realty Sales
Pending
$325,000
812/1210 N Waccamaw Dr
Garden City SC 29576
2
2
Condo
Listing courtesy of Dunes Realty Sales
For Sale
$190,500
964 Winston Trail
Garden City SC 29576
2
2
5
Other
Listing courtesy of Dunes Realty Sales
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Jim's sold properties

Jim has sold 12 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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Oceanfront Garden City/899 South Waccamaw Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
Oceanfront Garden City/899 South Waccamaw Drive
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
4
3
6
Single-Family$1,485,000Jul 23, 2026
Unit 103/4999 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
Unit 103/4999 Highway 17 Business
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
2
2
Condo$421,000Jun 16, 2026
402/1581 South Waccamaw Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC, 29576
402/1581 South Waccamaw Drive
Murrells Inlet SC 29576
2
2
Condo$396,000May 26, 2026
402/1210 North Waccamaw Drive, Garden City, SC, 29576
402/1210 North Waccamaw Drive
Garden City SC 29576
1
2
Condo$265,000May 22, 2026

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