We have some truly exciting news to share and it comes straight from the Lowcountry families we pour our hearts into serving every single day.

The Lowcountry Moms Have Spoken

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Palmetto has officially been named the WINNER of Best Real Estate Company in the 2026 Lowcountry Parent Mom’s Choice Awards and we couldn’t be more grateful, more proud, or more humbled.

The Mom’s Choice Awards are among the most coveted recognitions a local business can receive. Published annually in Lowcountry Parent magazine, an Evening Post Publishing newspaper that reaches more than 30,000 readers throughout Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties. The awards are determined by the community itself: the parents, families, and neighbors who live and breathe life in the Lowcountry. The highly coveted May Mom’s Choice issue hit shelves on May 11th, 2026, honoring one winner and one top finalist per category.

This isn’t an award handed down by industry panels or judged by critics. It is a vote of confidence from the very people we wake up every morning to serve. That makes it all the more meaningful.

More Than a Trophy…It’s a Trust

Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions a family will ever make. When Lowcountry parents, people making enormous choices about where to raise their children, build their lives, and plant their roots vote for us as the best, it tells us something profound: they trust us.

That trust isn’t built in a transaction. It’s built over years of showing up with honesty, local expertise, and genuine Southern care. It’s built through the late-night phone calls when a deal gets complicated, the celebration texts when keys are handed over, and the long-term relationships that extend well beyond closing day.

Founded and led by Aimee Peterson and Terry Peterson, BHGRE Palmetto was built around one philosophy: real estate in the Lowcountry is not one-size-fits-all. From the historic homes of downtown Charleston to new construction in Summerville, luxury properties in Mount Pleasant, and waterfront retreats along the coast, this market demands local expertise, flexibility, and a team that truly knows the community. We’ve worked hard to be exactly that.

Built Here. For Here.

This award belongs to every single agent on our team who answered a question at 8 p.m., who drove a client to see one more house, who negotiated fiercely on behalf of a growing family, and who made a complicated process feel a little more manageable. It belongs to the families who invited us into one of life’s biggest moments and chose to share it with us.

We are deeply committed to the Lowcountry, not just as a marketplace, but as a community. We support local initiatives, empower women in real estate, and serve on MLS and Broker Advisory Boards to help shape the future of the industry here at home. Winning this award reaffirms why all of that matters.

To every family who cast a vote, left a review, or simply referred a friend, Thank You. You are the reason we do this work, and you are the reason this recognition means so much.

We’re Just Getting Started

Receiving recognition like this doesn’t make us sit back, it makes us lean in even further. We’re continuing to expand our team, sharpen our technology, and deepen our roots in the Charleston-area communities we love. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, a growing family searching for more space, or a seller ready for your next chapter, we’d be honored to earn your trust the same way we’ve earned this award: one family at a time.

Pick up a copy of the May 2026 issue of Lowcountry Parent to see the full list of Mom’s Choice Award winners, or stop by any of our offices across the Charleston area. We’d love to celebrate with you.