Team

Kay Real Estate Group (KREG), LLC is a premier real estate firm specializing in both residential and commercial sectors throughout the Tri-County Area of Charleston, SC. Our team brings extensive expertise in property management, sales, leasing, and development, ensuring that every client benefits from our years of industry experience. Although we’re deeply rooted in the Charleston market, our reach extends nationwide, offering tailored solutions that address a wide range of real estate needs.

With a comprehensive understanding of various property types—including residential, industrial, office, land, retail, investment, and multi-family properties—we're dedicated to helping our clients achieve their real estate objectives. At KREG, we combine market insight with a client-first approach, ensuring successful outcomes every time.

Travis Kay

843.367.6285 / tkay@kayreg.com

Travis Kay is the owner and Broker-in-Charge of Kay Real Estate Group (KREG), LLC. With over 12 years of experience, he actively brokers both residential and commercial real estate transactions while leading and mentoring a team of dedicated agents. In addition to his brokerage work, Travis is a seasoned real estate investor, bringing a broad expertise in property management, development, and sales.

A Charleston native, Travis grew up in the West Ashley area, where he still resides today. His deep local roots provide him with invaluable insight and connections that benefit every client he serves. He earned his B.S. in Accounting from Clemson University in 1992 and his MBA from The Citadel in 2002. Before establishing KREG, Travis held key management positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM, where he honed his financial and business acumen, which now greatly serves his clients. He is also working towards earning the prestigious Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and Certified Property Manager (CPM) designations.

Travis remains active in the Charleston community, serving as a Board Member for the Salvation Army. He is a member of the South Carolina and National Association of Realtors, the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors, and the CTAR Commercial Investment Division. Outside of his professional life, Travis enjoys quality time with his family and staying active through various sports.

Allison Forster, Associate

402.990.1797 / allisonlforster@gmail.com

Allison Forster is a dedicated sales associate at Kay Real Estate Group, specializing in both buying and selling homes in the Charleston Tri-County area. Whether her clients are searching for their dream home, selling a property, or seeking real estate investments, Allison is known for her professionalism, deep market knowledge, and unwavering availability to meet their needs.

Originally from Nebraska, Allison holds a B.S. in Marketing from The University of Kansas (2007). She launched her real estate career with a national appraisal and real estate firm in Kansas City, where she gained extensive experience in the industry. Her comprehensive understanding of the real estate process allows her to expertly guide her clients toward achieving their goals.

In 2013, Allison relocated to South Carolina with her husband and their golden retriever, and they have since settled in Mt. Pleasant. She now lives there with her husband, Tanner, and their two sons, Hays and Graham. Allison’s commitment to her family and her community is evident in everything she does, making her a trusted partner for all residential real estate needs.

Jennifer Richardson, Broker Associate

843-442-9761 / JferRichardson@gmail.com

Jennifer brings over 20 years of experience to the local real estate industry in helping both buyers and sellers.  She is ambitious, detail oriented and enjoys making the perfect match between buyers and sellers.  Jennifer holds her ethical standards to the highest degree and works hard to make dreams come true.  She has the experience and knowledge to assist any buyer or seller.

Chris Akers, Associate

843.990-3112 / dchrisakers@gmail.com

Chris is not your average realtor! After gaining skilled experience for several years as an architect in Atlanta, Chris went full-steam into real estate in 2010 working in sales (residential & commercial), leasing (commercial), and real estate appraising (residential & commercial). Fast-forward ten years and he has touched the industry from nearly every angle. He has appraised over 1,000 properties (residential and commercial) across the Charleston metro area and has been in & out of nearly every corner of town.

His accomplishments include helping multi-tenant commercial property owners regain stabilized occupancy in Atlanta during the Great Recession, assisting numerous buyers in finding the right fit without getting ripped off, and conducting marketing campaigns that result in property owners being able to sell their property for over appraised value in as little as 25 hours. Chris and his wife Brooke have lived & worked in the Charleston area since 2013 and are extremely grateful to be able to call Charleston their long-term home.

Rick Sineath, Associate

843.599.4072 / ricksineath@gmail.com

A North Charleston native, Rick has been in the housing industry for over 20 years.  As a young man, he framed homes and later opened his own residential construction company.  He has had the opportunity to oversee renovations of historic plantations and ground up construction of new homes across the lowcountry.

As his construction business grew, he served as project manager for numerous builds in Beaufort, Charleston, and Mt. Pleasant. Rick also owns a successful home inspection business that has served the lowcountry for over 20 years.

Today, Rick lives in Walterboro with his wife and children, enjoying time at the beaches and beautiful parks surrounding his home.  His experience, professionalism, and ties to the community make him naturally suited for Real Estate. His knowledge of the local market is unmatched! As a detail, oriented person Rick maintains open lines of communication to his clients from the first email through closing.

Rick serves as both a buyers and sellers agent with Kay Real Estate Group.  To work with Rick, contact him via phone or email. He is always eager to make connections and serve his clients!