About AMCS

AMCS is a locally owned and operated real estate development, investment, and property management company.

Its principal, James J. Kerr, Sr., has been in the real estate business in Charleston for over 40 years.

AMCS was founded by Mr. Kerr in 1990 to provide property management services to residential apartment communities. Mr. Kerr started with six employees and three properties.

Now, AMCS has developed, invested in, and manages a varied portfolio in multiple locations across the Southeast.

We specialize in developing and managing:

  • Apartments
  • Home Owner Associations
  • Office Buildings
  • Free Standing Retail
  • Cell Towers
  • Marina Management
  • Corporate Culture

As property managers, AMCS must make sure that our efforts result in a pleasant experience for the tenants and residents as well as a profitable venture for the owners. To accomplish this, we employ a fine staff and give them the resources to be successful. For more details see our AMCS Corporate Culture document.

As developers, AMCS utilizes the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program as well as other HUD and government financing programs to ensure a successful development and an attractive apartment complex.  For more details see our Development Portfolio.