Susan Basile
REALTOR®, SRES, MRP, REP
- License #: SC 88486
- (843) 304-7122
- susan@theplannergroup.com
Why Work With Susan Basile?
Most agents can unlock a door. Susan Basile unlocks what really matters — timing, equity, negotiation power, and a plan that supports your bigger life goals.
With more than two decades of full-time Real Estate experience, Susan is known not just for getting great results, but for how she gets them. She brings a steady hand, clear communication, and genuine care to every step of the process. Clients often say she’s the calm in the chaos — the person they didn’t know they needed until they couldn’t imagine going through it without her.
After earning her degree in Interior Design from Miami University in Ohio, Susan followed her love of homes and design straight into real estate in the 1990s (thriving in the tough markets of Boulder, CO and Chicago, IL) — and she’s been passionate about helping people reach their real estate goals ever since.
As a Certified Staging Professional, she knows how to make a home shine and attract top dollar. And as a KW Certified Real Estate Planner and S.R.E.S (Seniors Real Estate Specialist), she looks beyond the sale — helping her clients see the big picture, from tax considerations and market timing to long-term financial goals.
Susan’s approach is part strategist and part storyteller. She sees value where others don’t, and she knows how to position your home — or your offer — for the best possible outcome. Her goal is simple: help you make smart, confident decisions that protect both your equity and your peace of mind.
More Than a REALTOR
Originally from Cincinnati, Susan grew up vacationing on Hilton Head Island and knew she’d one day call the Lowcountry home. For the past 15 years, she’s done exactly that — building her life here with her husband, John, and their daughter, Harper.
She’s an early riser who loves starting her day with coffee, reading, prayer, and exercise. Outside of work, you’ll find attending her daughter’s numerous activities, live music events, in the kitchen cooking or entertaining, or out connecting with others at local networking activities.
Her heart for the aging-adult community led her to co-found the Senior Resource Directory and rebrand the now-thriving Senior Industry Professionals of the Lowcountry network. Through these efforts, she’s built trusted relationships with many of the area’s top professionals and resources — all to better serve her clients and community.
Whether you’re approaching retirement, looking to simplify your home maintenance responsibilities, or helping an aging parent transition into a new home, these changing lifestyles come with a unique set of emotions and logistical challenges.
In addition to personalized real estate guidance, Susan offers access to valuable resources that make every step of the transition easier, such as:
- Customized Planning for Life’s Next Chapter
- Independent and Care Community Tours
- Connections to a robust network of trusted professionals
- Help with sorting, organizing and letting go
- Navigating the Financial Side of Senior Moves
- The use of pensions, 401K accounts and IRAs in real estate transactions
- How Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security impact your real estate decisions
Not the Loudest. Just the Most Trusted.
Susan isn’t looking to be the biggest name in real estate — just the one people trust most.
The one you’d confidently recommend to your best friend, your neighbor, or your co-worker.
When it really counts.