Meet our team

Every agent on our team lives in the Lowcountry and knows this market inside out. We don't do part-time. We don't do generic. We do results.

The Faris Group real estate team on a Lowcountry farmhouse porch in Beaufort, South Carolina
Hamza Faris, Team Leader, The Faris Group

Hamza Faris

Team Leader

Team Leader at eXp Realty. Hamza built The Faris Group one relationship at a time and leads a full-time team across the Beaufort Lowcountry.

Team LeadershipLuxury HomesInvestment PropertiesRelocation
Beaufort · Bluffton · Hilton Head Island · Port Royal
Stephen Hunt, Realtor, The Faris Group

Stephen Hunt

Realtor

A Georgia native turned Lowcountry local and former Beaufort County deputy. Today a top-producing agent and investor — one of Beaufort's top 100 agents in 2025 — who advises clients strategically.

Buyer RepresentationRelocationResidential
Beaufort · Port Royal · Lady's Island
Mikaela Allen, Realtor, The Faris Group

Mikaela Allen

Realtor

An active-duty military spouse who knows PCS moves firsthand. Mikaela helps the military community, and every client, buy and sell with less stress.

First-Time BuyersResidentialNew Construction
Bluffton · Hilton Head Island · Beaufort
Carlos & Cinthia Villaneda, Realtors | Se Habla Español, The Faris Group

Carlos & Cinthia Villaneda

Realtors | Se Habla Español

A Marine Corps family who fell for Beaufort. Carlos brings military discipline; Cinthia a caregiver's eye for detail — together they specialize in PCS and residential moves across the Lowcountry.

Military / PCSBilingual (Spanish)Residential
Beaufort · Bluffton · Jasper County
Karen McLendon, Realtor, The Faris Group

Karen McLendon

Realtor

A Lowcountry resident of 10+ years and daughter of a retired Army Lt. Colonel, Karen brings 33+ years of customer service to helping clients find a place that truly feels like home.

SellersLuxury HomesDownsizing
Beaufort · Bluffton · Hilton Head Island
Michael Rice, Realtor, The Faris Group

Michael Rice

Realtor

A calm closer who keeps complicated deals on track — inspections, appraisals, and tough negotiations. Michael serves buyers, sellers, and investors across Beaufort, Port Royal, and Jasper County.

NegotiationsInvestment PropertiesResidential
Beaufort · Port Royal · Jasper County
Amanda Woolsey, Realtor, The Faris Group

Amanda Woolsey

Realtor

Pairs real market knowledge with genuine care and steady communication. Amanda represents buyers across Beaufort, Port Royal, and Lady's Island, with a focus on military relocation.

Buyer RepresentationResidentialMilitary Relocation
Beaufort · Port Royal · Lady's Island
Dr. Deborah R. Moore, Realtor, The Faris Group

Dr. Deborah R. Moore

Realtor

Brings a background in leadership, education, and service to real estate. A Yemassee resident, Dr. Deborah R. Moore serves Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and the surrounding Lowcountry.

First-Time BuyersRelocationInvestment Properties
Beaufort · Bluffton · Hilton Head Island
David Brainard, Realtor, The Faris Group

David Brainard

Realtor

A no-nonsense agent who cuts through the noise to find the right home at the right price. David serves Beaufort, Bluffton, and Jasper County and knows new construction inside out.

Buyer RepresentationNew ConstructionResidential
Beaufort · Bluffton · Jasper County
Miranda Schavrien, Marketing Director, The Faris Group

Miranda Schavrien

Marketing Director

Marketing Director at The Faris Group — a decade-plus in strategic communications and go-to-market strategy across government, trade associations, and B2B, driving brand, events, and listing results.

MarketingBrand StrategyCommunity Events
Lisa Abdelqader, Virtual Tour Photographer, The Faris Group

Lisa Abdelqader

Virtual Tour Photographer

Creates Matterport 3D virtual tours for The Faris Group — helping buyers experience a home before they ever step inside.

Virtual ToursMatterport 3DPhotography

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