Business Details
18 Years
experience
Your Trusted Real Estate Partner in Greenville, SC
Flagship Properties was founded in 2008 in Greenville, South Carolina, during the Great Recession, by local real estate businessman Benji Smith. Our company has grown through strategic acquisitions, including Riverside Property Management in 2010 and Rent The Upstate in 2012, establishing ourselves as a full-service real estate company. We specialize in residential and commercial real estate, property management, and investment property services, serving the Greater Greenville and Spartanburg areas. Our mission focuses on maximizing long-term returns for property owners while maintaining quality housing for residents. With a team of experienced brokers, agents, and managers, we provide tailored marketing plans, comprehensive market analyses, and expert guidance from contract to closing.Our commercial brokerage division excels in healthcare, office, retail, industrial, and land transactions, supported by dedicated property management services. We prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication, professional staging consultations, and post-sale follow-up care. Our REO services offer banks and servicing companies property management, pricing recommendations, and contract negotiation expertise. Flagship Properties combines organic growth with decades of collective industry experience to deliver reliable, client-centric real estate solutions. We remain committed to innovation, community engagement, and maintaining our position as a leading real estate authority in Upstate South Carolina.
Services
Residential Sales
Commercial Services
Property Management
Investment Property Services
REO Properties
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We are a full-service real estate company serving residential, commercial, and property management needs.
- Our team has over 15 years of combined experience in Upstate South Carolina's real estate market.
- We provide tailored marketing plans and comprehensive market analyses for every property.
- Our property management services maximize returns while maintaining quality housing standards.
- We offer specialized REO services with contract negotiation and pricing expertise.
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales team provides tailored marketing strategies, comprehensive market analyses, and expert guidance from listing to closing. We help homeowners maximize property value through professional staging consultations and data-driven pricing recommendations. Clients benefit from weekly communication updates and post-sale follow-up care to ensure long-term satisfaction.
Commercial Services
Flagship's commercial division specializes in healthcare, office, retail, industrial, and land transactions. Our brokers leverage deep market knowledge to deliver strategic leasing and sales solutions. We support clients with financial analysis, contract negotiation, and due diligence services to optimize business property investments across Upstate South Carolina.
Property Management
Our property management services maximize owner returns while maintaining quality housing standards. We handle tenant screening, maintenance coordination, rent collection, and financial reporting. With 24/7 emergency support and regular property inspections, we ensure hassle-free ownership for residential and multi-family property investors.
Investment Property Services
We assist investors with market analysis, cash flow projections, and contract negotiation for income-generating properties. Our team provides comprehensive due diligence support and property management integration to optimize investment returns. Clients receive customized financial analysis to align purchases with long-term wealth-building goals.
REO Properties
Our REO specialists offer banks and servicers property management, marketing, and disposition services for foreclosed assets. We conduct market analyses to determine optimal pricing strategies and manage the entire sales process from contract negotiation to closing coordination, ensuring maximum asset recovery for institutional clients.
People
H. Benjamin Smith III
President / Broker in Charge
Founder of Flagship Properties in 2008, Benji Smith leads with over 15 years of Greenville real estate expertise. He has driven strategic acquisitions and built a full-service company through industry partnerships and organic growth.
Jonathan Pickhardt
Executive Vice-President
As Executive Vice-President, Jonathan Pickhardt oversees property management and residential sales operations. He joined Flagship in 2011 and has expanded service offerings through acquisitions like Rent The Upstate and Convergent Property Group.
Questions
What real estate services does Flagship Properties offer?
We provide residential and commercial sales, leasing, property management, investment property consulting, and REO services across Upstate South Carolina.
How does Flagship help homeowners sell their properties?
We offer market analysis, tailored marketing plans, staging consultations, buyer feedback, and weekly communication throughout the sales process.
What areas does Flagship Properties serve?
We specialize in Greater Greenville and Spartanburg, South Carolina, with expertise in residential, commercial, and multi-family properties.
Can investors get specialized support for income properties?
Yes, our investment services include market analysis, cash flow projections, contract negotiation, and integrated property management for income-generating assets.
How does Flagship handle REO property sales?
We provide banks and servicers with property management, pricing analysis, and full sales cycle support to maximize recovery on foreclosed assets.
What makes Flagship different from other real estate companies?
We combine full-service capabilities with local market expertise, offering seamless integration between sales, leasing, and property management under one trusted brand.
