Blake Gruel, Realtor in Beaufort - The Gruel Real Estate Group Team - eXp Realty

Fantastic experience: Ours was a unique buying experience. Blake was able to get us our home for less than we’d originally offered. What we expected to be a lengthy and difficult situation was done in less than a month. Buying and selling a home can become all consuming. It’s not easy, and most people only do it once or twice in a lifetime. We’re happy ours was quick, and well under what we’d expected to spend.

Fantastic experience: Blake Gruel and Cori Talbert were fantastic to work with. They were communicative, professional, and collaborative throughout, making the process smooth and efficient from start to finish. I’d gladly work with them again.

Fantastic experience: Blake is very knowledgeable about the market, Beaufort area, and the things needed in order to get your house sold for the best value. Communication is top tier and you never felt like a burden asking questions. Thank you Blake for all your time, effort, and commitment to getting our home sold.

Fantastic experience: Blake has been the best to work with! Quick replies, reliable and extremely hard working

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Blake and his team. He is a local expert who understands the market, knows the schools and can recommend the perfect neighborhood. He is also quick to reply which is crucial when the deal is present or information is needed.

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Blake to anyone looking for a home in Beaufort.

Fantastic experience: if you wantexcellent care and incredible results, call this guy!

Fantastic experience: Working with Blake Gruel was an outstanding experience from start to finish. He truly went above and beyond at every step of the process. Blake was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive—always anticipating needs before they even came up. What really set him apart was his commitment to making everything smooth and stress-free. Whether it was answering questions late in the evening, coordinating details behind the scenes, or offering honest, thoughtful advice, he consistently exceeded expectations. His attention to detail and genuine care made a huge difference. Blake doesn’t just do his job—he elevates the entire experience. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for a real estate agent who is professional, dedicated, and truly invested in his clients’ success.

Fantastic experience: Blake and his team are a great part of the community of Beaufort! They are A+!

Fantastic experience: Gruel Group have been great hosts for local events. Excellent group for house hunting, easy to work with and understanding.

Fantastic experience: Blake and his team are amazing. Highly recommend. They are professional, communicate well, and are willing to do what is needed to close the transaction. If you need a Realtor in Beaufort, give them a call.

Fantastic experience: Blake has helped us on multiple real estate transactions now! We've had a great & consistent experience each time! Highly recommend

Fantastic experience: Gruel Group hosted a fantastic community event yesterday an Easter egg hunt in Beaufort SC!!

Fantastic experience: Great Easter egg hunt in Beaufort, SC! Quick and fast to respond to questions or needs

Fantastic experience: Blake presented to our office today! Great info that he shared! Highly recommend if you’re in Beaufort SC area!!

Fantastic experience: Blake was an excellent buyer’s agent to work with. He was proactive, responsive, and consistently on top of communication, which made coordination easy throughout the transaction. He represented his clients well and handled everything with professionalism from start to finish. I’d absolutely work with him again!

Fantastic experience: First time buying a home and this was the best experience I could’ve asked for, everything was fast and smooth.

Fantastic experience: Blake was an amazing Realtor! Very informative and quick to answer all the questions we had! Had 3 different offers we wanted to do, he was very quick to reach out to the sellers and give us the insights! Highly recommend for new buyers and anyone wanting to get a home in the lowcountry!!

Fantastic experience: Working with Blake and his team was an outstanding experience from start to finish. They guided us through both selling our home and purchasing a new one in Bluffton, and their expertise made all the difference. Blake has an exceptional understanding of the local market and was spot‑on in gauging timing, pricing, and strategy. His negotiation skills were equally impressive, ensuring we felt confident and well‑represented every step of the way. If you’re looking for a reliable, knowledgeable, and genuinely dedicated realtor in the Bluffton–Beaufort area, you will not be disappointed. Blake and his team go above and beyond.

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a Realtor in the Beaufort and Bluffton SC area- look no further! Blake and his team made the typically stressful process of both buying and selling a home so simple. Blake is responsive, listens to your goals/needs, and is adept at navigating the market even when it may not be in your favor. He did such a great job selling our home, we returned a year later when we were ready to buy. Give Blake a call, I’m sure he can help!

Fantastic experience: Blake Gruel is the best at what he does around the clock!! Had a great experience with Gruel group and highly recommend anyone that’s looking to buy or sell their home with them. Communication was ideal and was prompt on all returned answered questions. Very knowledgeable of the surrounding areas.

Fantastic experience: Blake was great. He went out of his way to make sure everything was good throughout. Strongly recommend Blake and his group!

Fantastic experience: "The level of personal attention from The Gruel Group is unmatched. They handled every step with total professionalism, yet managed to make the experience feel deeply personal. I never felt like 'just another transaction'; they focused on me as their top priority, even remembering small details like remembering my kids' names and what schools we were looking at. They were eager to help with every request, no matter how small.

Fantastic experience: Blake was very helpful with advice on the recent selling of my house. He’s very knowledgeable and quick to respond!

Fantastic experience: Blake was the best. Followed up with me and over delivered on value. Will be using him again.

Fantastic experience: Blake Gruel is amazing. Highly recommend using Blake when looking to purchase in the area.

Fantastic experience: Blake’s crew his first class absolutely just top-notch real real estate agent

Fantastic experience: Very knowledgeable and helpful through any questions or details of the process. Highly recommend for any of your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Always a great experience working with this team. They’re professional, responsive, and truly care about their clients. As a home inspector, I appreciate how well they communicate and how smoothly their transactions run. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Blake is a true professional and a hard working, dedicated local resource & Realtor. He is both very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with! I admire his work and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a local resource and expert.

Fantastic experience: The Gruel Group has been great to work with. I've worked hand in hand w/ Blake ro see one of my properties and he has been consistent in communication and answered any questions I may have. Plus he was persistent in ideas. I will always use him for the rest of my properties. Thanks!!

Fantastic experience: Blake was extremely kind, helpful, and patient during the entire process. He is knowledgeable and resourceful and was able to answer any and every question that came up, always making us feel like a priority. I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Gruel Group for anyone looking to buy a home now or preparing themselves for the future. They have helped many of my clients secure their dream homes, and for those who weren’t quite ready yet, they guided them step-by-step to get financially prepared and in the right position to purchase. Their team is professional, proactive, and truly committed to their clients’ success. Gruel Group understands the market, communicates clearly, and always goes above and beyond to make sure people feel confident throughout the process. If you want a group that doesn’t just talk about results but truly delivers — Gruel Group is the team you want on your side.

Fantastic experience: Blake is an incredible realtor! Professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about his clients. Made the entire process so easy. Highly recommend to anyone buying or selling!

Fantastic experience: I haven’t personally worked with Blake (yet), but I’ve known him for years. His professionalism, work ethic, marketing and communication skills are outstanding. His dedication to his clients and his industry knowledge are unmatched. When the time comes; he is my first call.

Fantastic experience: I haven’t had the chance to work with him personally yet, but I’ve been following his marketing for a while and I am so impressed. His listings are always beautifully presented, professional, and really stand out. The way he showcases homes—photos, videos, descriptions—makes it clear he puts a lot of thought and effort into giving every property the attention it deserves. Even just from watching his work, you can tell he’s dedicated, knowledgeable, and truly passionate about real estate. If his client experience is anything like the quality of his marketing, I know anyone would be in great hands with him!

Fantastic experience: I have worked with Blake on a business to business level for 2 years now. He is a consummate professional as a listing agent. When I have worked opposite him as a buyer’s agent, he communicated well, was understanding of my client needs as well as his own.

Fantastic experience: Blake is honest, hardworking and dedicated to his business and will be dedicated to finding your perfect place!

Fantastic experience: Blake is the man!! Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I've known Blake for over 10 years. He is a true professional. He is so easy and pleasant to deal with. He is honest, and transparent. I can't recommend Blake and his team more highly.

Fantastic experience: Working with Blake Gruel, I have never come across a more dedicated person with my transaction. As a native to the area, he is knowledgeable and experienced in the community he serves. This is a huge plus when negotiating such a life changing event of buying a new home.

Fantastic experience: I'm a Realtor in Upstate SC. I sold one of Blake's listings in Port Royal. He was extremely professional and helpful. We made the transaction not only successful but enjoyable. He's the go-to guy in the low country!

Fantastic experience: From the jump, Blake has been very helpful and has made the sale process seamless. Not only have I had a great experience, but everyone I talk to or who sees his sign out front has nothing but great things to say. Communication is outstanding! True professional.

Fantastic experience: Blake is one of the hardest-working realtors in town. He cares deeply about his clients and treats each sale like it’s his own.

Fantastic experience: Blake was incredible to work with - responsive, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond. He made the process seamless and got us a great result. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I haven’t personally worked with Blake (yet), but I’ve seen the level of effort he puts into every listing. His marketing, communication, and work ethic are unmatched.

Fantastic experience: There is nobody who knows the lowcountry realestate market better than Blake! My wife and I used Blake’s homegrown knowledge to help find our dream home in Bluffton. Being born and raised in Beaufort Blake was able to pinpoint exactly where we wanted to look for our new home and was able to expedite the home buying process which helped relieve a lot of stress in our move from New Jersey. Thanks again Blake!!!!

Fantastic experience: I haven’t had the chance to work directly with Blake but I can tell you from knowing him no one is going to work harder. I consistently see the marketing an effort in all of his listings. It’s unmatched!

Fantastic experience: Blake goes above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and understand your situation at hand. He is one of the hardest-working realtors in town. You can tell he cares deeply about his clients and treats each sale like it’s his own.

Fantastic experience: Blake and his team are a pleasure to work with. Always accessible and available to answer questions.

Fantastic experience: We were so lucky to have found Blake when we bought our first home back in 2022! As first-time homebuyers, we had so many questions, but he made the process simple, stress-free, and guided us through every step with so much patience and knowledge. Just recently, we got to work with him again—this time as sellers—and we honestly can’t recommend him enough. Selling a house can be stressful on its own, but selling one from 1,500 miles away adds a whole new layer of challenges. Blake handled absolutely everything for us—coordinating showings with our tenants, hiring trusted professionals to take care of inspection items, and negotiating to make sure we got the best possible outcome. He went far above and beyond what we ever expected from a realtor. Blake’s deep knowledge of the Lowcountry, his incredible network of local experts, and his calm, steady approach under pressure are truly unmatched. Whether you’re buying or selling, Blake will always be our first call.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Blake Gruel as the top real estate agent in Beaufort , SC. Top producer and local expert.

Fantastic experience: Blake was very professional and helped sell my house quickly. He is knowledgeable and a joy to work with. 5 stars, would highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: We purchased our first home with Blake. He is very professional and was dedicated to find the perfect home for our family! Blake was recommended to us from a family friend. We absolutely enjoyed working with Blake and would also recommend him to anyone looking for a home in the lowcountry.

Fantastic experience: Blake is awesome to work with! Looking forward to working with him in the future because of his professionalism and eagerness to help.

Fantastic experience: Blake is hands down the best realtor we’ve ever worked with! He helped us sell our home and purchase our next one, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. His communication is excellent—always quick to respond and proactive in keeping us updated. He’s extremely knowledgeable about the market and guided us with confidence every step of the way. We highly recommend Blake and his team, and we’ll definitely be using them for all of our future real estate needs!

Fantastic experience: I’ve seen firsthand how Blake leads his team in the Beaufort market, and it’s clear why clients trust him. He’s knowledgeable, responsive, and creates a smooth experience from start to finish. If you’re looking for someone who knows the area inside and out and genuinely cares about the people he serves, Blake is an excellent choice.

Fantastic experience: Really helpful through out the whole process

Fantastic experience: If you are needing to list your home. call this man right here! He has been the best from the start to finish and being out of state it was all great. Call Blake!

Fantastic experience: It was a great experience working with Blake! He was incredibly professional, patient, and attentive throughout the entire process. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Blake and his team are amazing to work with! Their dedication to getting the job done is top notch! Great experience, we will certainly work with them again!

Fantastic experience: Bought my first house with Blake’s help! From finding time with my busy work schedule to look at houses and to the trials of negotiation and paperwork, he was incredibly helpful. As a local to Beaufort myself, it was great that he knew the local housing and community development trends to find the best first home for my needs.

Fantastic experience: Blake worked diligently for months as my wife and I were relocating back to Beaufort with a tough inventory. Our needs were met and I look forward to using him again in the future.

Fantastic experience: We had a lengthy and at sometimes frustrating sales process. Blake was helpful every step of the way. He stayed positive and engaged and was particularly helpful by Making sure everything was taken care of once we were under contract and ready to close.

Fantastic experience: We’ve used Blake twice now for both purchasing and selling a home in the Beaufort area. The Gruel team are awesome and provide outstanding service throughout the buy/sale process. Highly recommend them for all your real estate needs.

Fantastic experience: Blake helped my wife and I on the purchase of our home a few years ago, then turned around and helped us sell it. At closing of the sale he helped us out when the buyers were being extremely annoying. If you’re looking for someone who isn’t pushy and is willing to take his take with you. He’s the guy. Thanks Blake for everything.

Fantastic experience: Had a great experience buying a house with the help of Blake and Annie!! They went above and beyond to help us find a home and welcome us to the area! Highly recommend Blake and Annie!

Fantastic experience: The Gruel Group helped my family find the perfect home! We are beyond grateful as first time homebuyers my husband and I didn’t know where to start, but with this teams guidance we are now celebrating and making memories in our new home!!

Fantastic experience: Had an outstanding experience with Blake and Darrell. Scheduling showings was quick and flexible throughout the whole process. Highly recommend The Gruel Group!

Fantastic experience: Blake and Annie literally stepped in and took over the sale and staging of my home! They saved my life and at the same time gave me hope! We had a few hitches and Blake calmly braved every obstacle. From the first day I met them I just knew they were the ones I could trust! If anyone can sell or find you a home it’s this strong and powerful team. Annie came and told me what furniture to remove and then brought in items to use for the staging. I thank God for their expertise! K. Jo Araujo

Fantastic experience: I bought four houses over my lifetime and I want to just say. GRUEL GROUP TEAM Is one of the best groups I've ever worked with thank you Darrell & Blake for finding me my Southern home (Forever Home) you guys are awesome. Thanks Stephen...

Fantastic experience: Great team of realtors! They work great together to be available any time you need them. Helped get me my dream house for a great deal. All wonderful and kind people as well. Very trustworthy. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: We have used The Gruel Group to purchase and sell multiple properties over the last several years. They are always tentative to our needs and utilize their local knowledge and connections to make the process run smoothly. We would highly recommend them to anyone.

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience working with The Gruel Group. They went above and beyond to help us find the perfect first home. They are very knowledgeable and experienced. We love how they still reach out and ask how we’re doing in our home, even 2 years later! I would not recommend anyone else other than The Gruel Group.