Press release

The Gruel Group at eXp Realty has expanded its residential real estate services across South Carolina’s Lowcountry following sustained business growth and increased client demand. Led by founder and lead agent Blake Gruel, the team now provides enhanced support for buyers, sellers, and investors in Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Port Royal, Ridgeland, St. Helena Island, and surrounding communities.

The expansion strengthens transaction coordination, client communication, regional market coverage, localized pricing analysis, negotiation strategies, and transaction management. Since entering real estate in 2020, The Gruel Group has completed 300+ residential transactions totaling $50M+ in career sales volume. A lifelong Beaufort resident, Blake Gruel was named an eXp Realty ICON Agent in 2025 and 2026, bringing deep local expertise to Lowcountry real estate clients.