Turning Houses into Homes, One Dream at a Time!

Tara Smith
Real Estate Salesperson
Tara Smith
Real Estate Salesperson
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ERA Wilder Realty

"Turning Houses Into Homes, One Dream At A Time"

The greatest journey in life is the one that leads you home. A home is so much more than four walls and a roof—it's a place of comfort, laughter, milestones, and memories that last a lifetime. I never lose sight of how important that journey is, and I consider it a privilege to play a small part in helping my clients achieve their dreams.

As your hometown REALTOR® with ERA Wilder Realty, I've proudly called the Midlands of South Carolina home my entire life. I love helping buyers and sellers throughout Lake Murray, Irmo, Chapin, Lexington, Columbia, and the surrounding Midlands communities discover all that makes this area such a wonderful place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

Before beginning my real estate career, I owned and operated a successful local childcare business for more than 25 years. That experience taught me the value of building lasting relationships through honesty, integrity, communication, patience, and hard work. Those same values continue to guide every client relationship today. As an experienced business owner and REALTOR®, I bring strong negotiation skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to protecting your best interests throughout every transaction.

Whether you're buying your first home, relocating, searching for your dream home on Lake Murray, investing in real estate, or preparing to sell, I understand that every move is personal. Having experienced both the excitement and emotions of buying and selling myself, I know how important it is to have someone you trust walking beside you every step of the way.

For sellers, I provide practical guidance on preparing your home to make a lasting first impression through thoughtful staging, strategic pricing, and effective marketing designed to maximize your home's value. For buyers, I take the time to understand your goals so we can find not just the right house, but the right place to call home.

My goal is simple—to make your real estate experience as smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free as possible while providing the honest advice, responsive communication, and personalized service you deserve.

I can't wait to hear your story, learn about your goals, and help you begin your next chapter. Together, let's turn your real estate dreams into reality—turning houses into homes, one dream at a time.

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Sample Mortgage Rates

For 8/05/2026

30 Year Fixed
6.375%
15 Year Fixed
5.75%
7/6 ARM
6.75%

For general informational purposes only. Actual rates available to you will depend on many factors including lender, income, credit, location, and property value. Contact a mortgage broker to find out what programs are available to you.

Mortgage calculator estimates are provided by ERA Wilder Realty and are intended for information use only. Your payments may be higher or lower and all loans are subject to credit approval.