Meet Your HOMEGirl
I'm Dana Malden — Your HOMEGirl in Real Estate
Real estate agent. Educator. Advocate. And the person in your corner from the first conversation to the day you get your keys — and beyond.
Serving Charleston, Summerville, and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
My Story
From the boardroom to the closing table.
Before I was a real estate agent, I spent years building a career in Human Resources and Learning & Development. I coached professionals, designed training programs, led organizational change initiatives, and helped people navigate some of the most pivotal transitions of their careers. My whole professional life has been built around one thing: helping people succeed.
When I transitioned into real estate, I realized the work was exactly the same — just with different stakes and a different kind of paperwork. Buying or selling a home is one of the most significant decisions a person will ever make. It deserves more than a transaction. It deserves a guide.
My HR background taught me how to listen — really listen — to what people need, not just what they say they want. My experience in Learning & Development taught me how to break complex processes into clear, manageable steps so that people feel informed and empowered, not overwhelmed. I brought every bit of that into how I practice real estate.
I believe homeownership is one of the most powerful tools for building generational wealth — and I take that seriously. Whether you're a first-time buyer figuring out how mortgages work, a military family navigating a PCS move on a tight timeline, or a seller trying to maximize your return, I'll make sure you have the knowledge, the strategy, and the advocate you deserve.
I specialize in working with first-time homebuyers, military families and veterans, and sellers throughout the Charleston, Summerville, and SC Lowcountry area. I hold the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Military Relocation Professional (MRP) designations — because I believe in doing the work to serve my clients at the highest level.
The Lowcountry is my home. I love this community, I know this market, and I love helping people plant roots here. I'm also the proud wife of a Marine veteran and mom to three beautiful girls — so when military families come to me for help with a PCS move or a VA loan, it's personal. I know what it means to need someone in your corner who truly understands the process and the pressure.
"My job isn't to sell you a house. It's to help you find HOME — and to make sure you're set up for success long after the keys are in your hand."
What I Stand For
The HOMEGirl difference.
Education First
I never want a client to feel confused or pressured. Every step of the process gets explained — in plain language, with no judgment. Knowledge is power, and I want you to have all of it.
People Over Paperwork
Real estate is a relationship business. I'm not here to process transactions — I'm here to understand your life, your goals, and what HOME truly means to you.
Fierce Advocacy
When you're at the negotiating table, I'm fighting for you. When something doesn't feel right, I say so. Your best interest is always the only interest I'm serving.
Credentials & Expertise
Why Work With Dana
Accredited Buyer Representative
Nationally recognized designation for buyer representation — I've completed advanced training specifically in representing buyers' interests.
Military Relocation Professional
Specialized training in helping active duty, veterans, and military families navigate PCS moves, VA loans, and the unique challenges of military relocation.
Member, National Association of REALTORS
Bound by a strict Code of Ethics and committed to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and client advocacy.
Backed by a National Brokerage
The resources and technology of one of the nation's fastest-growing brokerages — combined with the personal, relationship-first service of a local agent.
Former Educator
My background in teaching shapes everything I do. I break down complex processes into clear, manageable steps so you always know what's happening and why.
Lowcountry Market Knowledge
I live and work in this market every day. I know the neighborhoods, the trends, the builders, and the nuances that only come from being deeply embedded in the community.
Ready to work together?
Let's start with a conversation. No pressure, no pitch — just an honest talk about where you are and where you want to go.