Nell G. Folkens - (843) 409-4080

Nell G. Folkens,  Broker-in-Charge of Folkens Real Estate, LLC, worked as a real estate paralegal for over 30 years handling thousands of closings. She was also a licensed policy-issuing title insurance agent for 25 years. Her passion for real property transactions led her to become a real estate sales agent and eventually a licensed real estate broker.

Nell brings her extensive real estate experience to her clients as they work together to buy or sell real estate of all kinds – residential, commercial and agricultural.

Nell’s skills in representing buyers and sellers focus on not only negotiating a good deal, but also working to get the deal successfully closed.

Nell is honored to be C2EX endorsed and ABR designated by the National Association of Realtors®.  C2EX is the NAR's Commitment to Excellence program that empowers Realtors® to demonstrate their professionalism and commitment to conducting business at the highest standards in the industry. The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation   

Nell is a member of the Pee Dee Realtor® Association, is a Past President, and Realtor of the Year for 2021; served on its Board of Directors for five years; and is also a member of its Multiple Listing Service (MLS), South Carolina Realtors ® and the National Association of Realtors®. She currently serves on SCR's Grievance Committee, Legal Action Committee, and Nominating Committee; is a President's Circle Realtors® PAC (RPAC) member, Crystal R Major Investor; is an SCR Mediator; and has trained SCR Mediators state-wide.

Nell is active in non-profit work in the Pee Dee and across the region. She was named the 2023 Team Member of the Year by the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Georgia and South Carolina region.

Nell is a lifelong resident of Florence County; grew up in Olanta; and has lived in Sardis, Lake City, and now Florence. She is married to Florence attorney/mediator Karl A. Folkens with Folkens Law Firm, P.A. Karl is also a licensed broker and assists Nell with the brokerage.

Marty Rotan - (843) 260-8315

Marty Rotan recently joined Folkens Real Estate, LLC, as a Salesperson.

Marty is ready to help bring all your real estate dreams to life. With experience in home renovations and rentals, he brings well rounded knowledge to the table to help you with any property. From buying to selling, investing and/or property management; he is your new go-to for all your real estate needs.

He is a member of the Pee Dee Realtor® Association, South Carolina Realtors® and National Association of Realtors®. He is also a lifelong resident of Florence County and knows the county and Pee Dee region well.

Kirby Garritson - (843) 992-7579

A native of Florence, South Carolina, Kirby Garritson knows the area she calls home very well. One of Kirby’s hobbies has always been keeping up with the housing market, and she thoroughly enjoys educating herself on the ever-changing inventory and news in the industry.

During her long tenure with Folkens Law Firm, P.A. , she regularly assisted with real estate projects and recently decided to turn these interests into becoming a Realtor®. She loves the special qualities and uniqueness of older homes, the functionality of newer homes, and all that the Pee Dee has to offer.

When she is not working, you can find her spending time with her husband and their two beautiful children and enjoying the outdoors.