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About Us

Two people who made the move themselves.

John & Deb Murphy — The Reserve Team at Homesfinder Realty Group.

John's Story

From Upstate New York to the marsh.

John Murphy spent most of his life in Upstate New York, building a career rooted in customer service — the kind where you show up, follow through, and treat people the way you'd want to be treated. It's a simple philosophy, but it's rare, and it followed him south.

When John and his wife Deb relocated to the South Carolina Lowcountry, they didn't just find a new home — they found a new purpose. Having navigated the emotional and logistical weight of a long-distance move themselves, John understood something most agents only guess at: relocating isn't really about square footage. It's about starting over, somewhere unfamiliar, and needing someone in your corner who's already walked that road.

That understanding became the foundation of his real estate career. Today, John is known throughout Beaufort County as a retirement specialist, listing specialist, and relocation specialist — three disciplines that, in his hands, are really one: helping people land somewhere new and feel, almost immediately, like they belong.

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The Reserve Team

Why a husband-and-wife team serves you better.

John Murphy, REALTOR®, The Reserve Team

John Murphy

REALTOR® · Team Lead

Market knowledge, pricing strategy, negotiation, and contracts — the technical backbone of every transaction.

Deb Murphy, REALTOR®, The Reserve Team

Deb Murphy

REALTOR®

Warm, unhurried Southern hospitality that turns a nervous first phone call into a real relationship.

Real estate transactions rarely happen on a 9-to-5 schedule. Offers come in on Saturday mornings. Inspection questions come up at dinner. Having two licensed REALTORS® under one roof means The Reserve Team is never one missed call away from losing momentum on your behalf.

Together, clients describe them as a "winning real estate duo" — sincere, thorough, and genuinely invested in getting it right, not just getting it closed. If John is at a closing, Deb is available. If Deb is showing a property, John is reachable. You are never passed to a stranger.

Retirement Specialist Listing Specialist Relocation Specialist
How We Work

Three pillars. Every client, every time.

— 01

Trust

We tell you what you need to hear, not just what's easy to say — about pricing, timelines, and whether a property is really right for you.

— 02

Transparency

No surprises at closing. We walk you through every contingency, cost, and step before it becomes a problem, not after.

— 03

Results

Homes priced right, marketed well, and negotiated hard — because a "nice experience" still needs to end with the outcome you came for.

What Clients Say

A 5.0-star reputation, built one family at a time.

Reviews on Zillow and Experience.com span years of transactions — and the same words keep showing up.

Trustworthy
Knowledgeable
Patient
Responsive
No Pressure
Relocation Experts
Treats You Like Family
Excellent Communication
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Ready When You Are

Let's write your Lowcountry story.

Whether you're six months out or six weeks out from your move, John and Deb will meet you exactly where you are in the process.

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Prefer to keep it simple? Call or text (518) 496-0703.