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Kathy Rukat Smith, REALTORⓇ

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Client Reviews

I have proudly helped many clients over the years. Don't take my word for it, read what they have to say.

Garden City Beach
Reviews on Zillow
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"We bought a house through Kathy a few months ago, and we had a wonderful experience. Kathy did an excellent job of finding houses that matched our ... more "
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by user15570975
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"I found Kathy by accident but she has been the only realtor I would use. She is knowledgeable, friendly and has done everything to help us find the ... more "
5.0/5.0
by bcteal59

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Richard and Jan Minogue

Thank you Kathy! This is our second home we have purchased through Kathy. Her hard work and dedication to her clients make going through the home buying process easygoing and even fun. Kathy listens, she hears what you say and shows you what YOU want to see which is something very unusual in the real estate business. Thanks to you Kathy, we’re happy for the second time around! We’ll be contacting you again this Spring to SELL our first home…. See you then!

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Kevin and Trish Jackson

You far exceeded all expectations we had. Our experience with you was fantastic – we have and will continue to recommend you and will look forward to working with you for future purchases!

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Gene and Gail S.

You couldn’t have been more accommodating to our needs. You took time to understand us and where we wanted to go and helped us get there. You took an active interest in our lives and that was very much appreciated. You took what could have been a very trying experience and made it enjoyable.

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Bob and Karen Brown

From the sale of our home, to locating a rental house and from beginning to end in purchasing our new home, you were there for us every step of the way. You’re an organized and efficient Realtor and a wonderful person! We wouldn’t consider anyone else for our future real estate needs.

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Terry Todd

Kathy was very dependable and listened better than any agent I’ve dealt with in the past.

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Tim and Ruth Ellen Coffey

Kathy was helpful and kept our needs in mind as we searched for our new home. Her patience and attention to detail was much appreciated.

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Tim F.

Kathy is always available when I need her, and she is always trying to figure out the best ways to help her clients find good deals. Kathy did such a great job the first time, I used her to buy a second condo.

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Trenia C.

Working with Kathy was like working with family.  She delivered what she promised every time and did so with extreme professionalism.  I could not have asked for a better agent.  She truly cares about your happiness and satisfaction.

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Fred and Lauren Davis

Kathy made buying a home in Myrtle Beach very easy for us. Since this was a second home and we did not live in the area, we had to depend on Kathy to take care a lot of issues for us. She was always available to us when we needed her and answered all of our questions and requests professionally.  I would highly recommend Kathy for all your real estate needs.  Thanks for everything Kathy.

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Garry and Jen C.

Kathy was amazingly helpful and always responsive to our needs!

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Doug and Cathy

We are from out of town. Kathy was able to arrange for us to see several properties during a short visit to Myrtle Beach. After we decided to purchase, she was instrumental in allowing us to coordinate our purchase without having to return to Myrtle Beach. She is a professional Realtor that we would highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase real estate in Myrtle Beach.

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Brian B.

You made a difficult and sometimes nervous situation seem painless.I trusted you throughout the whole process. I am extremely pleased with the job you did.Again I can’t thank you enough!

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Richard and Jan Minogue

Kathy has been there for us TWICE now! She’s on her game. Kathy is aggressive without being pushy. You tell her what you’re looking for and she finds it! My husband and I love her exceptional work ethic which is a blessing in this day and age! Thank you Kathy for finding both of our homes and for selling our 1st home so quickly! 

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Kim P.

Appreciate your work in answering questions and obtaining information for us. We are so excited about our new place. Thank you so much!

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Rossana Haro

Kathy,You were friendly, approachable, and efficient and made the home buying process very easy to do. Thanks for answering my load of questions and requests! I think you executed the task beautifully and professionally.

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Jennifer and Daniel Todd

We were first time home buyers and Kathy helped us find the home of our dreams and made the whole process fun/easy while she did it! We looked at SEVERAL houses – to the point where we felt bad for asking to see another one! However, Kathy took us out each and every time with a smile on her face. She was always available to answer any questions we had by text/email/phone call and the individual attention she gave us made it seem like we were the only clients she had. We really appreciated the positive attitude Kathy brought to the table every time a house let us down in one way or another. We eventually ended up in a house Kathy showed us but we had never looked at because we didn’t think we could afford it! Now we’re a few weeks away from moving in and we are still absolutely amazed that Kathy got us our dream home, in our dream neighborhood, at a dream price. We have already recommended two of our friends to her and we will continue to refer people because there really is no better, nicer or more knowledgeable Realtor out there! Thank you so much Kathy for everything you have done for us!

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Shivon and Jeanne Dosky

Kathy did an outstanding job for my wife and I. While we were looking for a property for my wife who loves the beach, we were trying to justify it by making sure it had at least a decent return. Kathy was a pleasure to work with and was always willing to write up multiple contracts to ensure we got the best possible deal. I recommend using her to anyone looking for property in the Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle areas. Our trust and degree of comfort with Kathy was so high that, when the property we had under contract was held up, we asked her to go look at another one for us and she ended up being the only one that actually saw the final property we purchased. Kathy has outstanding integrity, is very capable, and is an absolute pleasure to work with.

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Chris and Hannah S.

Kathy makes herself available at your convenience. She is exceptional about staying in contact with her clients and making sure they have all they need for their real estate transactions!

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Mary Beth G.

You were great!! You were always available no matter what day or time and you showed great patience!! I have told everyone I know about you, would recommend you and would definitely use your services in the future if looking for another property. Thank you AGAIN for all of your hard work and encouragement!!! It was a LONG road but we finally made it!!

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John Stanley

Kathy had strong follow up and was an active listener. I would strongly recommend Kathy. She was a good agent and very thorough.

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Andrew and Michelle M.

We searched for the right home for about a year. Kathy was incredibly patient with us as we looked at house after house. When we finally found THE house, the purchase went perfectly. We could not have asked for a better experience.

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Cathy and Jim Hurt

Kathy was so friendly and outgoing. Working with her was an absolute pleasure. She was prepared and knowledgable. She even prepared us for the transition to life in South Carolina, including how and when to go to the DMV. Our previous home was 500 miles away and she took the time to create a virtual tour of our new house so that we could watch the progress. Thank you Kathy for all of your hard work!

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Hunter and Mandy Edge

You were awesome. We were so appreciative that u stayed at the low end if our budget and didn’t try to sell a something at the top or over it. We knew we were in the right hands.

 

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Justin C.

Mrs. Kathy Rukat went above and beyond in helping me find a home. I was in my home sooner than expected. She is one awesome person! I cannot thank her enough.

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Barbara Watson

Kathy worked harder for us than I could have dreamed of! She was always a phone call away.

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Cory Stewart

Kathy, this testimonial has been a year in the making! It’s taken a year, only because it’s taken that long for me to sit down and document your efforts on my behalf!! It’s been just over a year since I knocked on your door and relayed my need to find a home with no time to spare! You cleared your schedule, took the specs I was looking for and took me on a whirlwind trip around many of Myrtle Beach’s residential communities so that I could look over the available inventory of homes. At the end of my time with you, we found a great place that met my needs, and I was able to close on the property within the timeframe I needed. I certainly appreciate all you did while we searched and all you did as the closing date approached. For any friends or family looking to secure property in the Myrtle Beach area, I would highly recommend your services, and would take it personally were they to choose someone else to manage their search.

Sincerely,

Cory Stewart

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Connie N.

l strictly bought through the internet…..while living overseas, l managed to purchase two properties. Kathy helped me in all ways possible….l didn’t even need to be present….

About

Kathy Rukat Smith with Palmetto Coastal Homes serves all the areas of the Grand Strand.

  • North Myrtle Beach
  • Myrtle Beach
  • Surfside Beach
  • Garden City Beach
  • Murrells Inlet
  • Litchfield Beach
  • Pawleys Island
  • Carolina Forest
  • Conway

 

Kathy Rukat Smith is a resident of Murrells Inlet and loves everything living at the beach has to offer. She has been selling real estate since 2004.

Kathy uses her local real estate knowledge, technical skills, local connections and strong internet presence to exceed your exceptions and help you succeed in the fast-paced Myrtle Beach real estate market.

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Palmetto Coastal Homes

4214 Mayfair Street, Suite F, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

(843) 267-2710
Kathy@TeamRukat.com
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