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people who need to gather on a certain date and time, including buyers, sellers, lenders, home inspectors and homeowners’ associations, just to name a few. Pearce understands that with work and family commitments demanding most of their client’s time, arranging meetings can be difficult. “Our goal is to try and make it as easy as possible so that everyone gets what they want in the (sale) contract,” he stated. It is no secret that an influx of people are relocating to the area. Pearce said that they are seeing an abundance of buyers from the Northeast, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, who are seeking refuge here from the wintry weather and higher taxes. “There really is a major migration to our area,” noted Pearce.

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The firm also handles a lot of high-profile properties (e.g. multi-million-dollar homes). In 2010, they did the biggest residential deal ever closed in South Carolina when they closed on a $14 million house on Kiawah, which the client later sold for $20 million, setting another new residential record. “We do less volume and focus on higher value properties,” said Pearce. This emphasis on quality over quantity affords them more time to serve the needs of each individual client.

Pearce offers custom fee quotes as well, whereas some firms may charge a set fee for every property regardless of value. Their firm examines how complex each property is and what is involved, and charges differently for a multi-million-dollar home as opposed to a $200,000 home. “I think that is fairer to the client,” commented Pearce. They can also help set up limited liability companies for people who want to hold properties in an LLC. Additionally, they can assist with construction loans, writing title insurance and with 1031 tax deferred exchanges. Pearce does pre-ratification contract reviews as well, since a lot of real estate agents refer them business. If an individual is going to use them as a closing attorney, then as a courtesy the firm helps buyers, or sellers, review their real estate contracts and addresses any questions they might have throughout the process. Pearce Law Firm is located at 1476 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Suite 1. Visit pearce-law.com to learn more or contact them at 843-972-0860.

F ocusing its practice on real estate closings, Pearce Law Firm, which has been covering all parts of the Charleston metro area since May 2007, has a wealth of experience in handling real estate transactions in a professional, trustworthy and responsive manner. Attorney Dixon Pearce, who has practiced in the area since 1992, was formerly a partner in Buist, Byars, Pearce & Taylor, LLC, practicing there for seven years prior to opening Pearce Law Firm. His firm focuses primarily on residential closings and buying, selling and financing, as well as commercial stand- alone properties. Pearce is the only lawyer in the practice, and he works with a dedicated team of four closers who serve as legal assistants. Typically, a closing can involve anywhere from 10-15

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