How do I verify Brian Beatty is actually top-rated and not just self-promoted?

Verifying an agent's reputation starts with checking a live, third-party source such as Google Business Profile reviews rather than accepting a claim printed on a website or a marketing flyer. Recent, dated reviews that mention a specific transaction or neighborhood carry more weight than a general star rating alone. Comparing that against actual closed sales in the towns Brian Beatty covers, such as Mount Pleasant, Charleston or Summerville, gives a fuller picture than any single label. Anyone can and should do this same check before choosing an agent, not only for Brian Beatty.