Our Columbia, SC & Upstate Area Experience

In 2016 and 2017, Brent and The Downing Group sold more homes on and around Lake Murray that any other agent or team. To put it simply, Brent’s area of expertise is the lake home market. As a multi-million-dollar producer and Top Premier Agent for the past four years, Brent has more experience working in this niche of the market than other agents. His keen negotiation skills, dedication to his client’s best interest and thorough marketing strategies have helped him achieve great success selling Lake Murray homes.

“Brent and his team did an excellent job listing and marketing my father’s home on Lake Murray. The key word here is marketing…Brent and his team developed a marketing plan to get my property sold… not simply listing the property and hoping it would sell. Brent made suggestions / advised me through the entire process from listing to the final closing date. I would highly recommend Brent to anyone looking for a partner to get their property sold.” – Jim, Lake Murray, SC

This area of the Midlands is where Brent Downing calls home. As a multi-million-dollar producer and a top agent in the Chapin area, Brent uses his personal expertise to showcase this amazing community. As the self-proclaimed capital of Lake Murray, Chapin offers so much for buyers! From the award-winning schools to the many festivals and family-activities, Chapin is a wonderful place to live and raise a family.

The Downing Group always puts the best interest of our clients and their families FIRST. If you are interested in selling your Chapin home, call Brent today at 803.381.8950 to get started!



“7 days from listing to contract! Brent worked with me setting a price for my house that met my needs and allowed the house to sell in a timely manner. His staff worked with me every step of the way, answering my questions and assisting me when I requested help with issues that came up during the selling process.” – Dcombs, Chapin, SC

As one of the fastest growing areas in the Midlands, Lexington has so much going for it! Our buyers are finding all they ever wanted living here. Close to Lake Murray, great shopping and trendy restaurants make this southern town a thriving community for all kinds of great people. Selling homes here is such a positive experience because the community is such an attractive place for families. Award winning schools and preschools are also pluses for buyers and help tip the scales to decide Lexington, SC is where they’d like to live.

If you have a Lexington home that you are thinking of selling, call Brent on his personal cell at 803.381.8950 to get started!

“I wish there were more than 5 stars to give Brent Downing and his amazing team!! I’ve never dealt with a group who us more dedicated. When you call, text, or email, they answer immediately! Professional, knowledgeable, experienced do not adequately describe this awesome team. Other Realtors tried to sell our house, but only BRENT DOWNING sold it. Thank you!” – Mabe, Lexington, SC

Our consistently phenomenal success in Irmo is one of our group’s greatest achievements. The Downing Group’s extensive knowledge of the area, sharp focus on the market, and an intense, proven marketing campaign for this area have helped us achieve selling success in this beautiful town year after year. Irmo boasts award-winning schools from kindergarten to senior year. Lexington-Richland District 5 schools are among the highest ranked schools in the state. Buyers choose homes in the Irmo area for the top-notch schools as well as the easy access to shopping, dining and nightlife, while they enjoy a quick 20-minute commute to downtown Columbia and all of its cultural opportunities.

If you would like to sell your Irmo home, give Brent a call at 803.381.8950 or contact us now and let’s get started!

“Brent did a great job of marketing our house. Email updates of views, etc. from the various places he had advertised the home. When we received an offer, he was really helpful in guiding us in what to counter and negotiating the price. His team did a great job of keeping us informed from listing to closing. Very glad we used them.” – Reggie, Irmo, SC

Brent Downing’s experience with luxury homes has won him many awards in the past few years. At his previous brokerage he was designated their Luxury/Fine Homes Specialist and was ranked 4th in the nation. Sellers of luxury homes need an expert as a partner and collaborator. Brent has a passionate commitment to keeping his client’s best interests in the forefront during the entire selling process and beyond. He takes the time to understand his clients so that he can advocate for them.

Selling a luxury home is sometimes more time-consuming than other home sales. If you are looking for someone with experience and expertise in this special niche of our market, Brent is the right choice for you. Call him on his personal cell today at 803.381.8950 to begin the process with Columbia’s most qualified real estate professional.

“Brent is a genuine real estate professional. Knowledgeable in all areas, and extremely efficient and professional. He marketed our home so that it was presented in its best light on all platforms. Great photos and included drone shots. This resulted in a multiple offer situation and a very quick closing. His team from start to finish was very responsive and successful. They got it done for us, highly recommend.” – Adrian, Chapin, SC

Brent and his team are experts in marketing homes in this area for faster than average sales. This affordable area of our market currently has especially low inventory and market-ready homes are selling VERY quickly. Because this area of the midlands is nestled between Irmo and downtown Columbia, the commute into Columbia is less than 15 minutes. Shopping, theaters, pharmacies and restaurants are very convenient in this area, too! Another factor for buyers looking in this area are the hospitals and many licensed assisted living and adult care centers. Buyers who have both children at home and older parents that need care will find both highly-rated schools and great adult care options in the St. Andrews/Seven Oaks area.

Brent’s personal cell is 803.381.8950 and he would love to talk with you if are thinking of selling your St. Andrews area home.

“We sought out an experienced agent because we have sold homes before and been disappointed in the process. Brent renewed our confidence in the real estate profession. From the first time he came into our home until the closing he and his team have been first class. He gave us well thought out advice about preparing the house for sale and what to expect along the way. Even though our home was certainly not the most expensive home he has sold, we never felt like we were anything but his most important client.” – BethCohen5, Columbia, SC

Our Columbia Northeast experience has taught us that our marketing plan consistently provides our clients in this area optimum results. Selling homes in the northeast is not a difficult challenge for The Downing Group because Northeast Columbia has so many unique conveniences (like The Village at Sandhill) PLUS great school options. Richland County School District 2, which is the largest and fastest-growing district in Columbia, offers public schools as well as several magnet and charter school options not available anywhere else in the Midlands. We understand that parents looking for education options for their children will love living in this area and help them find a home they love. Coupled with the easy access to I-77, I-26 and Hwy 277 and a 20-minute commute to downtown Columbia, make this a highly sought-after area of the Midlands.

If you’re thinking of selling your home in the northeast area, Brent would love to talk with you. Call 803.381.8950 or fill out our online contact form to discuss what The Downing Group can do to help you sell your Northeast Columbia home!

“Brent listed my home on a Friday called on Monday with contract. I was very pleased with his expertise, knowledge, responsiveness and getting the fine details taken care of in record time. Great agent and staff to work with and would contact him for any further Real Estate needs.” – RNCates, Columbia, SC