Hamlin O’Kelley III has been re-appointed to serve for another term as a commissioner with the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Appointed by Governor Nikki Haley and confirmed by the South Carolina Senate, he will serve as vice-chairman and an at-large member during this term, which will run through June 2018.

The purpose of the South Carolina Real Estate Commission is to regulate the real estate industry so as to protect the public’s interest when involved in real estate transactions.  O’Kelley is a partner with Buist, Byars & Taylor LLC and holds a Martindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Rating.  Based in their Mt. Pleasant office, he manages the firm’s property litigation practice and also represents numerous homeowners’ and property owners’ associations.