Kirsten Dinkins is a dedicated and hardworking real estate professional who has built an impressive career since receiving her real estate license in 2020. Working with eXp Realty and her investment company, Southern Legacy Investments, LLC, Kirsten brings a unique blend of creativity, problem-solving skills, and a strong work ethic to the luxury home and commercial real estate markets. As a fifth-generation real estate agent, her passion for the industry runs deep, and she thrives on finding innovative solutions for her clients. After a personal transformation following her divorce, Kirsten embraced the opportunity to support her family and turn her love for real estate into a fulfilling career.

Specializing in luxury homes primarily around Lake Keowee and downtown Greenville, Kirsten’s expertise extends to commercial development. She proudly represents her family’s interests in her grandfather’s commercial portfolio in Anderson, where she collaborates on contracts with multi-family developers, restaurants, and big-box retailers. Her proficiency in creative financing and exchange transactions allows her to construct win-win deals for her clients, demonstrating her commitment to exploring all options available in the market.

Kirsten has exclusively operated as an independent agent with eXp Realty, attracted by the flexibility it provides for her busy life as a homeschooling mom of seven. She appreciates the exceptional support from eXp’s broker and contract compliance team, which enables her to maintain high standards in her transactions. Her strategic approach to helping clients involves asking insightful questions to uncover their needs and preferences, creating a comprehensive list of must-haves, deal-breakers, and wish-list items to streamline the home-buying process. For sellers, she emphasizes understanding their goals and exploring creative marketing strategies that can enhance their chances of a successful sale.

One of Kirsten's most memorable experiences as a realtor involved her very first closing—a lakefront home in The Cliffs. The process allowed her to forge a deep friendship with her clients, who later trusted her to sell the home when they were overseas. This transaction, which required navigating complex logistics, underscored her ability to build strong relationships based on trust, leading to ongoing collaborations in investment ventures. To date, her real estate transactions have totaled approximately $37 million, with an additional $10 million in contracts and $4 million pending, a testament to her exceptional performance in the field.

Despite her success, Kirsten acknowledges the hurdles she has overcome to reach this point. Drawing inspiration from her father's resilience, she has learned to persevere through challenges. Balancing her roles as a mother and a businesswoman has not been easy, especially during her transition to becoming the sole provider for her family. However, her unwavering faith and the support of friends and family have helped her navigate these difficulties, allowing her to achieve over $14 million in sales in her second year despite the pressures she faced.

Currently, Kirsten is particularly passionate about selling her mom's family estate on Lake Hartwell, a place rich with cherished memories. She is also excited to be involved in designing and partnering on several new construction projects, with a focus on building strong, ethical relationships with capital partners and lenders.

In addition to her professional pursuits, Kirsten actively supports charities, including Lupus Chick, founded by her friend Marisa Zeppieri. This nonprofit organization is dedicated to raising awareness and providing support for those affected by lupus, an often invisible illness.

As a mother of seven, Kirsten takes immense pride in her children, who are all pursuing their interests and goals. She feels incredibly blessed to have seven amazing children who each bring their unique talents and passions to the family. Her 20-year-old twins, Madison and Grace, are both doing fantastic things. Madison, a junior at the College of Charleston, is pursuing a degree in communications. Kirsten states that she admires her so much—she’s not only kind but also excels in everything she does, maintaining her place on the Dean’s List. Her commitment to her studies is complemented by her active involvement in the Chi Omega sorority and her full-time job as a nanny. On the other hand, Grace is studying interior design at Montana State University and showcases her impressive musical talents. She runs a successful online thrifting business (@graciedinkins/@graciesthriftz), boasting over 70K followers and more than 3 million likes!

Sarah, is currently a high school senior. After spending a decade dancing at the Foothills Dance Conservatory and attending summer intensives at the School of American Ballet in New York, she is now focused on her studies and preparing for college. She plans to study criminal justice with a specialization in child welfare in Florida, driven by her passion for helping others.

Kirsten’s younger four—Hastings, almost 14, Leila, 12, Langdon, 9, and Evie, 7—are thriving in a homeschool hybrid model. They keep busy with activities like volleyball, dance, baseball, soccer, and tumbling, showcasing their vibrant energy and enthusiasm for life. They're also deeply involved with Lifepoint Church and cherish spending time with their neighbors, reveling in the simple pleasures of childhood.

Kirsten truly treasures their moments together, whether it's at the beach, on vacation, or hosting gatherings and pool parties with their wonderful neighbors and family. On a regular basis they  spend time with their great grandma, Elaine Epstein, grandparents, Merv Epstein and Annette Martin, as well as aunt and uncle, Adam and Michelle, and their kids. Kirsten states “Through all of this, I am reminded daily of how blessed I am to have such a supportive and loving family.”

Kirsten's love for travel also fuels her passion for her work, as she frequently attends meetings across the country and collaborates on projects in different states. Beyond her professional endeavors, she enjoys attending concerts and is an avid fan of Clemson football.

In defining success, Kirsten emphasizes the importance of freedom and living life on one’s own terms. For her, success is not merely about achieving goals or accumulating wealth; it’s about the ability to provide experiences and opportunities for her family. With dreams of creating generational wealth for her children and upholding her grandfather's legacy, Kirsten is determined to continue her journey in real estate, always pushing herself to think bigger and embrace every challenge that comes her way.

As she looks to the future, Kirsten’s advice to aspiring real estate professionals is to adopt a mindset of limitless possibilities. She believes that with dedication, creativity, and a focus on respectful communication, anyone can achieve remarkable success in this dynamic industry. Ultimately, she wants people to know her as a passionate and patient individual who values each moment of her day and approaches every challenge with a solutions-oriented mindset.