Barbara Johnson
Living life on the sea islands is a dream come true for Barbara Johnson. Fifteen years ago, family and friends were shocked to learn that Barbara and her husband, Jim, had decided to pack up their family and move from Bolivar, Ohio to the South Carolina Lowcountry after a vacation sparked something in Barbara’s heart.
"I should have been born here," she told her husband, Jim, on that fateful trip. To Barbara’s delight, he couldn’t agree more. It was the unparalleled beaches and salt marshes, the maritime forests and natural wildlife, and the extraordinary lifestyle that caught her attention and love.
Since then, Barbara has never looked back. She’s worked hard to create a successful real estate career, selling one of the things she loves most – Charleston’s sea islands. With 21 years of sales experience, including her previous profession as broker-in-charge at St. Johns Properties, Kiawah Island Real Estate’s former MLS subsidiary, Barbara brings an incomparable knowledge to her clients.
Because she has a genuine concern for everyone’s best interests, Barbara’s clients oftentimes become friends. It’s a testament to Barbara’s low-pressure approach, but also her unwavering commitment to their success.
Whether you are looking to buy or sell your Kiawah Island home, her valuable insights into the local market, keen business sense and genuine concern for her client’s best interests make all the difference. She takes the time to understand the needs of her clients and works hard to reach those goals. What’s more, her warm, personable, and low-pressure approach puts buyers and sellers at ease, and helps make them feel comfortable and confident throughout the process.
KIRE has the only real estate sales team located on Kiawah. We have 26 sales executives, and many are long-time Kiawah residents who can share both their knowledge of the Island and their enthusiasm for Kiawah’s rewarding lifestyle.

