Summerville-based Realtor Jana Bantz doesn’t need to tell you that Charleston’s historic real estate market is off-the-charts hot. Open your email, glance at your phone, turn on the TV. The headlines are everywhere.

Choosing a Realtor involves evaluating their local experience, knowledge of the market and professional approach as the top reasons why you should choose them to represent your interests when you buy or sell a home. Possibly a more important aspect of a Realtor is the relationships full-time professional Realtors nurture with their clients.