Our Founder Story: Why We Started CHS Revival Homes
Charleston Revival Homes started with a friendship, a shared love for Charleston, and a simple idea: older homes deserve better than demolition or neglect, and the people who own them deserve a real option when life gets complicated.
Why This Business Exists
The Charleston housing market moves fast, but not every homeowner is in a position to list with an agent, make repairs, stage the home, and wait months for a buyer. Some people need certainty. Some need speed. Some just need someone who will actually show up and do what they say.
Our focus areas:
Single-family homes in any condition
Multifamily properties (duplexes, triplexes, small apartments)
Land development opportunities
Distressed or inherited properties across the Charleston metro
What Happens to Homes After Purchase
After a purchase, the process looks like this:
Full assessment of what's needed to bring the property back to livable, quality condition.
Responsible renovation, addressing structural issues, outdated systems, and years of deferred maintenance.
Neighborhood reinvestment, turning eyesores and vacant houses into homes families are proud to live in.
How Sellers Benefit
Considering a direct sale? Here's what that looks like:
Certainty
Our offers are backed by our own funds. No financing contingency, no appraisal to pass, no scrambling to find another buyer. A yes is a yes.
Speed
Offers typically come within 24 hours of a home visit. Most closings happen in 7 to 21 days, though the timeline is always flexible.
No Repairs Required
Sell as-is. Roof leaking? Foundation cracking? Hoarding situation? Doesn't matter. All of that gets accounted for in the offer, so you don't spend a dime.
No Fees, No Commissions
Zero real estate agent commissions (typically 5-6%), zero closing costs on your end, zero surprise deductions at the table.
Your Timeline
Need to close next week? Done. Need 60 days to find your next place? Also fine. The closing date is yours to choose.
Who This Works Best For
Our approach tends to be the best fit for homeowners who:
Have owned their property a long time and built up equity
Inherited a home or are managing an estate/probate situation
Own a vacant or under-maintained rental
Are tired landlords ready to exit
Need to relocate quickly
Have a property with code violations, major repairs, or issues that make listing impractical
Frequently Asked Questions
How does selling to Charleston Revival Homes work?
Direct sale. One of us visits the property, assesses condition and market value, then makes a cash offer, usually within 24 hours. You accept, pick a closing date, and the rest gets handled. No showings, no open houses, no waiting.
Do I need to clean or make repairs first?
Nope. Properties in any condition are fair game: cluttered, damaged, outdated, vacant, anything in between.
How fast can I sell?
Most homes close in 7 to 21 days. Faster is often possible. Slower is always fine.
Will I get a fair price?
Every offer is clear and honest, reflecting current condition, real repair costs, and the value of a guaranteed cash sale with no contingencies. There's no inflating the number to win the deal, then renegotiating later (a common tactic among contract assigners).
Is there any cost or obligation?
None. Requesting an offer is free, no-pressure, and requires only an initial visit. No contracts, no fees, no follow-ups chasing you down.
Are you actually local?
Both of us are CofC alums who live in the Charleston area, raise our families here, and have been investing locally since 2018. Not remote investors. Not a franchise.
What areas do you cover?
The entire Charleston metro: Charleston County, Berkeley County, and Dorchester County.
What makes Charleston Revival Homes different?
Own capital. Own name. No assigning contracts, no shopping deals to other investors. When the answer is yes, it stays yes. That level of certainty is rare in this space.
Ready to Talk?
Got a property in the Charleston metro? Let's have a straightforward conversation about it.
📞 Call: 843-983-6610
🌐 Submit a form: chsrevivalhomes.com
No pressure. No obligation. Just a real conversation with real buyers who live right here in Charleston.
Charleston Revival Homes is a locally owned real estate investment company founded by Sean McMullen and Matt Gaylord. Based in Charleston, SC, operating since 2018.
