About Philippa Crane

British born. South Carolina based. Still drinking tea—and still occasionally confused, yet delighted, by biscuits and gravy.

Philippa Crane is a REALTOR® with Locke & Key Associates at Keller Williams Western Upstate, helping people buy and sell homes throughout Upstate South Carolina. Her approach combines straightforward advice, thoughtful strategy, and a belief that clients should feel comfortable asking questions and confident making decisions.

Before real estate, Philippa spent 16 years working in special education and neurorehabilitation in London, New York City, and Orlando. Moving into contracts, negotiations, and the occasional crawl space might seem an unexpected next chapter, but the connection is people. Her previous career taught her to listen closely, understand individual needs, advocate firmly, explain complicated information clearly, and remain calm when circumstances become challenging. Those are skills she brings to every client relationship.

Philippa works with buyers and sellers across residential real estate, with a particular focus on accessibility, downsizing, and finding homes that support people’s changing needs. Her background helps her look beyond finishes and square footage to consider how a home functions in everyday life. Whether clients are planning for greater independence, navigating a transition, or looking for a more manageable place to call home, she helps them think through the details that matter to them.

Her style is strategic and low-pressure. She explains clients’ options, shares what she’s seeing in the market, and offers an honest perspective so they can make informed decisions. Building relationships is at the heart of her business, and she believes a good conversation is still one of the best places to start. Revolutionary stuff, she knows.

Outside of real estate, Philippa can usually be found at the gym, convincing herself she enjoys running, tending a garden with varying degrees of success, or exploring somewhere in the Upstate. Having lived in several very different places, she appreciates how much discovering a community contributes to feeling at home.

Her goal is to become someone clients can turn to for practical guidance, thoughtful advocacy, and a little humor along the way. For anyone considering a move, Philippa would love to hear what’s next. It can start with a conversation—and, naturally, a cup of tea.