What should I make of a Daniel Island agent who has almost no online reviews but says they get everything by referral?

An agent claiming referral-only business with almost no online reviews is a claim worth verifying rather than taking at face value, especially on Daniel Island where reputation travels fast among a relatively small pool of repeat buyers and sellers. Ask directly for names of past clients you can call, or check whether they're active and licensed through the South Carolina Real Estate Commission. A strong local agent, referral-based or not, should have no trouble producing verifiable proof of recent Daniel Island closings.