Cindy Creamer

Cindy Creamer, the 2022 past president of South Carolina REALTORS® (SCR) and REALTOR® with Dunes Real Estate, has helped families in the Lowcountry buy and sell real estate as a top agent for close to 20 years, specializing in the purchase and sale of primary and second homes along with vacation and investment property. With a reputation for professionalism, understanding clients’ needs, and outstanding service, she offers attention to detail every step of the way.

While Cindy’s tenure as SCR president may be over, she remains on the leadership team, whose job it is to recruit future leaders and serve as she has done.

“We just completed a 2,000mile state tour, meeting members in their territories looking for the next generation to replace us,” she said. “With 15 local associations in South Carolina, if I can connect with one person at each association who has the outstanding qualities required to serve, then I have connected with 15 potential future industry leaders. Last year I traveled more than 10,000 miles, with the goal of not only educating Realtors, but inspiring them to be of service.”

The attributes Cindy looks for in future leaders are those with a passion for the industry, those willing to raise their hand to make a difference, those who can engage with others, those with integrity, and those who can keep it positive.

“Real impact in real estate comes from seeing the glass half full,” she said. “Because the real estate market can change on a dime, a great Realtor and a great leader must be able to see through the intermittent fog that can cloud their vision from time to time.”

Cindy also has a goal to expand the role of women in leadership positions in real estate. In 79 years, she was only the eighth woman in South Carolina’s history to hold the office of president of the state association.

“Women in real estate make up 66 percent of the industry, but only eight percent are in leadership positions,” she said. “I want to change that.”

Cindy offers this advice to women who aspire to success:

1. Real estate is a great business for women because of the profound impact you have on people’s lives with no ceiling to your business growth potential.

2. Above all else, believe in yourself.

3. Continue learning; this is an ever-changing business where you must be ready to pivot at any given moment.

4. Build relationships with your local legislators.

5. Surround yourself with likeminded people who believe in themselves and in you.

To connect with Cindy for a smooth and successful real estate transaction, email her at Cindy@ cindycreamer.com.