The mere mention of the name, The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC, conjures the image of private seaside residential communities around beaches, marshes and other natural features in the Waccamaw Neck, representing some of the finest in the South and beyond. Since its beginnings in 1956, The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC (TLC) has persevered four decades through strong management, wise investment, and strategic refocusing on what made the company one of the nation’s most progressive real estate developers—offering residents and newcomers a wide selection of seaside, riverside and golfside communities in the understated elegance that has earned Pawleys Island and Litchfield its international reputation.
At its core, TLC provided owners ‘dream homes’ with world- class golf, tennis, and oceanside amenities. Through master plans based on forward-thinking research, wagering that less (less density, less hype, less development) could be more, TLC made the dream life and dream home in the Waccamaw Neck accessible to thousands, shaping much of the grander sections of the Grand Strand in the process. It is in this tradition of excellence that The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC of S.C. LP announced the recent purchase of its real estate sales and marketing division by a group of local business people led by Royce King and Bill Miller. This new entity will operate as The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC Real Estate LLC.
Known primarily as the leading developer in the Litchfield Beach/Pawleys Island area for nearly 40 years, The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC of S.C. LP sold the real state brokerage arm of their business due to their decision to liquidate all assets held by the company as they continue to wind down their development-related activities. What better way to do so than to put it into the hands of men responsible for managing much of its sales success in its best years, King, who will serve as the organization’s president, and Miller, whose father helped found the company decades ago.
“What everyone should know is that The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC Real Estate LLC will stand upon the same concepts which brought TLC success, a dedication to selling dream homes to those wishing to make the Waccamaw Neck their home, for a few weeks a year or for the rest of their lives,” shared King. “We’ll be building on that foundation of strong management and marketing which has made us one of the nation’s most successful real estate operations. It is a privilege to make the understated elegance and unparalleled lifestyle in the Waccamaw Neck accessible to those who appreciate our seaside, riverside and golfside living.”
The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC Real Estate LLC is coming off its most successful year ever in 2005, with more than $253 million in sales. During 2005, the company exceeded all sales expectations to finish the year by surpassing their previous sales record of $152 million set in 2004.
“We are extremely enthusiastic about the growth and future of our company and we are looking forward to using our proven real estate sales formula to help expand our horizons to other areas here along the coast,” said King. “As we move forward, we pledge to continue to provide the high level of superior service that is expected from The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC Real Estate LLC and continue to work to make our company the most trusted and recognizable name in real estate in our area and throughout the Southeast.”
They are already well on their way to doing so.
With a track record as one of the best in the business in selling the “less is more” concept that led to the success of areas like Hilton Head Island, The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC Real Estate LLC is widely recognized as one of the largest resort real estate sales and marketing companies in the Southeastern U.S. In addition to King and Miller, it is some of the same seasoned, knowledgeable Pawleys Island business people dedicated to selling real estate and residential communities along the South Carolina coast that will lead the new company. Powered by a team of more than 30 seasoned real estate veterans who boast an average of 12 years in the industry, Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC will specialize in the sale of oceanfront and riverfront properties. “The company’s every decision is based on preserving the rich history, natural beaches, marshland ecology and Southern hospitality of the Waccamaw Neck. This is our home, too,” King said.
As King puts it, “We look forward to building on The Litchfield Company Real Estate, LLC traditions to meet the needs of thousands for their dream home in the Waccamaw Neck. We’re confident that our best days are ahead of us.” All initial indications are that King is right.
For more information about Litchfield Company Real Estate LLC, call (800) 476-2861 or visit www.thelitchfieldcompany.com.
