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Christie’s International Real Estate Widens Footprint in South Carolina with Launch of Charleston Brokerage IndigoOak Christie’s International Real Estate
The new brokerage is a joint venture between current affiliates Blackstream International and The Litchfield Company.
CHICAGO (Jan. 29, 2026) – Christie’s International Real Estate has expanded into Charleston, S.C. with the launch of IndigoOak Christie’s International Estate. The new brokerage is a joint venture between two of the brand’s leading affiliates in South Carolina – The Litchfield Company, based in Pawleys Island, and Greenville-based Blackstream International. Combined, the two companies achieved more than $1 billion in sales in 2024.
IndigoOak Christie’s International Real Estate will be led by Michael Mumma, CEO of Blackstream International, and Will Davis, CEO/president of The Litchfield Company. The two will serve as co-presidents, while Davis will also serve as broker-in-charge.
As an affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate, IndigoOak and its clients will benefit from international exposure and referral opportunities through the brand’s global luxury network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories. Clients will also benefit from exclusive marketing partnerships with Christie’s, the world-leading art and luxury business.
Charleston has boomed over the past two decades, growing from a historic coastal town known more for tourism to a city attracting major corporations and high-end homebuyers from across the United States, including the Northeast, Midwest, Florida and even the West Coast. But while Charleston is now squarely in the sights of national home buyers, Davis says there are few nationally recognized real estate brands in the market, which gives IndigoOak a competitive edge under the Christie’s International Real Estate flag.
“With so much movement in the Charleston luxury market, buyers and sellers are looking for a name they can trust, and Christie’s International Real Estate provides that,” he explained. “Having been affiliated with the brand for several years, Michael and I can confidently say that IndigoOak will set a new bar for real estate in the region.”
Mumma adds, “As the market has evolved, so have the expectations of buyers and sellers, making this the right time to bring our combined resources and expertise to Charleston. We look forward to bringing the white-glove service, industry-leading global network, and the prestige of the world’s leading luxury real estate brand to the region.”
“Will, Michael and their team bring deep local knowledge, proven operational excellence, and a shared commitment to client service to our new Charleston affiliate,” said Gavin Swartzman, president of Christie’s International Real Estate. “Their collaboration reflects the entrepreneurial spirit that defines our affiliates and continues to fuel Christie’s International Real Estate’s growth worldwide.”
Charleston has been named “America’s Favorite City” for 12 consecutive years by Travel & Leisure magazine, and its luxury real estate market reflects that appeal. Luxury homes in the metro range from $750,000 to over $10 million, with coastal or renovated historic properties earning exceptional returns.
Charleston’s most affluent enclaves, including Sullivan’s Island, Mount Pleasant and Isle of Palms, have emerged as some of the most desirable markets in the state, with Sullivan’s Island commanding the highest price per square foot in South Carolina. Notably, the city has seen a generational shift that’s reshaping the luxury market, with a new wave of affluent buyers entering the market.
The addition of IndigoOak Christie’s International Real Estate builds on the luxury network’s presence in South Carolina, which includes Hilton Head Island/Bluffton, Pawleys Island, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown County, Orangeburg, Manning and Greenville.
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About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its invitation-only Affiliate network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. Christie’s International Real Estate operates as a distinct luxury brand under the ownership of Compass (NYSE: COMP), the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States by sales volume.
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