Stuart, a 16th generation Charleston native, is a true southern gentleman. He grew up exploring Seabrook and Kiawah Islands as a child and knows the area intimately. He graduated from Belmont Abbey College with a BS in Business Administration and is a licensed Captain in the US Coast Guard. He was a yacht captain for six years which allowed him to enjoy extensive international travel. However, his feeling remains that, " of all the islands I have visited in my travels, none can compare with the natural beauty of Seabrook."
Stuart's professional philosophy and work ethic helped make him the number three listing realtor in the office in his first year. "There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional; integrity, in-depth community and marketing knowledge, effective negotiation skills and a high professional network, all of which hallmarks of how I work. In my experience as a Seabrook Island real estate professional, I've also found that in order to provide the very best service, I have to put my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator and responding quickly to my clients' needs."
Stuart specializes in waterfront and resort properties on Seabrook, Johns Island and Kiawah. He utilizes his widespread local knowledge and boating skills to show his clients the wonderful views of the low country islands both by land and by water. A recent client wrote home shopping with Stuart is truly a day at the beach. He is the ultimate professional, and with his energy, dedication and determination he gets the job done. As a full time agent, Stuart is available to show houses when it is convenient for the client, which includes after hours and weekends. When he is not busy helping his clients, Stuart enjoys spending time with his three beautiful children Caroline, Campbell, and Katherine.
Along with Patsy and Stuart, the Team also includes Chip Olsen as well as Lynn Gerard, full time administrative assistant. Lynn assists Patsy and Stuart by coordinating all the details of the transaction, including inspection, financing and title reports. She ensures the sale or purchase of a property is facilitated into a smooth and enjoyable real estate experience. Carol manages the vacant listings, including weekly inspections and tracks showings. She is also available to assist our clients with staging their property for maximum value. Their efforts allow Patsy and Stuart to dedicate more time to communicating with their clients, strengthening their broad based, national marketing programs and continue to offer their clients the highest standard of excellence possible. The Team's attention to detail is evident at every stage, from the first meeting, to the successful closing of a sale.
Accomplishments...
Patsy Zanetti and Stuart Rumph have been the top listing and selling agents at Seabrook Island Real Estate for the past five years. Patsy has been a South Carolina Real Estate Broker since 1986 and has twenty-five years of experience in resort Real Estate. She has been successful in Real Estate management and was the Broker-in-Charge from 1989 to 1991 for Seabrook Island Real Estate and Sales Associate with Caroline McCloud from 1997-2000. Also, Patsy is involved with Charleston Collegiate as a Tour of Homes volunteer, a member of the Auction committee and a volunteer in the Golf tournament.
Areas of Specialization...
Patsy and Stuart have built their business on going the extra mile. Their success is based on their attention to details from the listings to the purchases. Being service oriented is very important to them.They have a valued list of vendors that are available to their clients as they try to meet their needs on the island. They are always just a phone call away.
