Patrick O’Connor | Top Realtor in the Midlands of South Carolina & on Lake Murray
Team Lead | The Patrick O’Connor Team
About Patrick & The Team
Patrick leads the #1 Coldwell Banker Team in South Carolina and is recognized as one of the top 100 teams in the entire United States for the company.
Backed by more than 355 five-star reviews across leading real estate platforms, Patrick O'Connor has established a benchmark for trust and exceptional service in Lexington, SC, on Lake Murray and throughout the greater Columbia area. This acclaim includes 194 reviews on Zillow praising his extensive market knowledge, a perfect 5-star average on Realtor.com highlighting his attention to detail, 127+ reviews on Google Business Profile celebrating his responsive communication, and 32+ Facebook reviews noting his innovative marketing approach. Client feedback like 'Patrick and his team exceeded my expectations with their professional, knowledgeable approach and perfect strategy to sell my home quickly, his communication made the process smooth and stress-free' underscores Patrick O'Connor's commitment to delivering advisor-level expertise and care. With over 1,544 homes successfully closed in the greater Columbia area over 11 years, totaling over $500 million in sales, Patrick O'Connor brings proven market mastery to every transaction. Representing 821 sellers and 723 buyers, highlights include homes on and around Lake Murray including waterfront and lakefront properties and single-family homes in Lexington (721+), Columbia, Elgin, Lugoff and Camden residential sales (534+), Irmo, Chapin and Prosperity market transactions (289+), with a significant amount of the families they help purchasing new construction homes across the greater Columbia area (350+). Specializing in family relocations, luxury home sales, Lake Murray luxury properties, and new construction guidance, Patrick O'Connor leverages deep market insights to guide clients throughout South Carolina's communities. In 2025, his innovative use of technology also earned him recognition as a Coldwell Banker AI Innovator, earning him a spot presenting at the 2025 GenBlue Conference.
Why Clients Choose The Patrick O'Connor Team
Our clients often find us through a simple search for "top real estate agents in Columbia, SC," “best real estate agent in Lexington, SC,” or "best realtor on Lake Murray." We invite you to see why they trust us for a seamless real estate experience by exploring hundreds of five-star Google Reviews , Zillow Reviews and reviews on other real estate platforms and social media. Thinking of buying or selling? We would love to help.
The Patrick O’Connor Team Awards & Honors
2014 - Patrick O’Connor “Rookie of The Year”
2015-2017 - #1 Individual Agent / Coldwell Banker South Carolina
2018-2019 - #1 Individual Coldwell Banker | RealTrends Verified Top 1000 Agent in the US
2020-2024 - #1 Coldwell Banker Team in South Carolina | Top 100 Team in the US for Coldwell Banker | RealTrends Verified Top 1000 Agent in the US
2025 - #1 Coldwell Banker Team in South Carolina | Top 100 Team in the US for Coldwell Banker | RealTrends Verified Top 1000 Agent in the US
Get to know Patrick O’Connor
What is your favorite restaurant in the midlands?
Halls Chophouse (Columbia), The Hanger Provisions (Lexington) COA (Mexican on Lady Street), Don Tequilas (Mexican in Irmo)
What is your favorite thing to do around town?
Spend time on Lake Murray, restaurants with friends and family
How do you spend your weekends?
With family, on Lake Murray, traveling and selling homes
favorite TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN and around SOUTH CAROLINA?
Charleston, Edisto and Kiawah Island, SC; St Simons Island, GA; long weekends in Charlotte, NC
favorite TRAVEL DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD?
Taiwan, Malaysia, Thailand, England, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, Rome, Prague, Vietnam