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Welcome to CharterOneRealty.com, the leading destination for Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Daufuskie Island, and Okatie real estate. Recognized as the top real estate company in the Lowcountry, we make it easy to explore luxury homes, waterfront properties, condos, and new listings across the region.

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Search homes by community and take a closer look through our virtual tours and community videos, giving you an insider’s view of Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Daufuskie Island, and Okatie neighborhoods. Whether you’re searching for oceanfront estates, golf course homes, or charming historic properties, our team has you covered.

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Looking for the newest listings? Browse homes just added to the market this week. Want to find the best deals? Check out our daily updated price reductions and discover opportunities before anyone else.

Why Choose Charter One Realty

With decades of expertise and a reputation for excellence, Charter One Realty is trusted as the #1 Lowcountry real estate company for buying and selling properties. Our award-winning agents make your real estate journey simple, seamless, and tailored to your goals.

Start your property search today at CharterOneRealty.com and experience why so many call us the top choice for Hilton Head, Bluffton,  or Beaufort real estate.


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We live here. We work here. We know our stuff when it comes to neighborhoods. From Daufuskie Island to Beaufort, and Tybee Island to Pooler, GA, our agents are experts in the communities they serve. Let us show you the way.

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Charter One Realty Earns Multiple 2026 Lowcountry’s Best Real Estate Honors
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 21, 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Multiple 2026 Lowcountry’s Best Real Estate Honors

Charter One Realty Earns Multiple 2026 Lowcountry’s Best Honors Community recognition carries a different kind of weight.
Charter One Realty is proud to celebrate multiple honors in the 2026 Lowcountry’s Best Readers’ Choice awards, including Tom Reed, Broker-in-Charge of Charter One Realty, being named…

What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan

Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026: What Lowcountry Buyers Should Know
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026: What Lowcountry Buyers Should Know

What’s New at the Lowcountry’s Private Golf Communities in 2026?
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

What’s New at the Lowcountry’s Private Golf Communities in 2026?

Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - August 2026
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 16, 2026

Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - August 2026

More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards

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Experience the Coastal Lowcountry of South Carolina, where waterfront living meets Southern charm. From the sun-kissed beaches of Hilton Head Island to the historic streets of Beaufort, the vibrant communities of Bluffton, life here is a perfect blend of luxury, nature, and relaxation.

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Whether you’re searching for a Hilton Head beachfront home, a Bluffton golf community property, or a Beaufort waterfront estate, Charter One Realty offers unparalleled expertise. Explore oceanfront homes, condos, villas, land, and commercial properties across the Lowcountry and beyond.

Browse our community pages to discover Hilton Head real estate, Bluffton homes for sale, and Beaufort listings. Looking globally? Our Luxury Real Estate Network connects you to exclusive properties worldwide.

Whether searching for homes, villas, condos, homesites, land or commercial property, you will find it all on our website featuring Hilton Head Island Real Estate, Bluffton Real Estate, Beaufort Real Estate, and luxury properties around the world.

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Satisfied Client
James [Wedgeworth] brought a lifetime of experience and knowledge to bear when selling our home. In addition, James has assembled a team of professionals around him to make the process efficient and most productive. When you hire James and his team you eliminate a great deal risk in the process
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Lindsey Stephens Hilton Head Island
Working with Steve Harmon has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. When I began the journey of searching for properties on Hilton Head Island, I never imagined I would - or could - buy a home sight unseen. Steve was the ultimate partner, not only in finding wonderful candidates, but also by being a second set of eyes and feet on the ground. Steve toured properties for me, and even with me via Facetime. When I found a property that I loved, Steve coached me through a highly competitive offer process, helping me to strengthen my offer and to make it the most attractive option for the buyers.After my offer was accepted, Steve negotiated and handled a closing punch list for the seller to implement, and then introduced me to a network of local Inspectors, Closing Lawyers and Insurance Agents - truly a gift as I negotiated this process from thousands of miles away. His help didn't stop there ... after moving in, when the AC failed, Steve had an HVAC team at my place immediately. When we needed an electrician and plumber for home renovations and projects, Steve had us covered. He has been the best resource from day one, and someone that I trust for advice on an ongoing basis.This may very well be my dream home that I'm living in, but if it's not, I know exactly who I'll be calling to assist me in my search for the next one.
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Satisfied Client Seabrook, SC
We recently had the opportunity to work with Alec Smith on the sale of our property at Bull Point (Seabrook, SC). At every step of the process, Alec was proactive, responsive, professional and committed to getting our land sold. We are happy with his expertise and the results achieved and would not hesitate to recommend Alec.
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Tim and Lisa Hilton Head Island
Christina Forbis has her pulse on the real estate market and worked tirelessly to make our dream come true. We highly recommend Christina – she is the “go to” realtor on the island!
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Amanda & Jason Palmetto Bluff Buyers from Ohio
“We initially reached out to Christine regarding a home for sale during Covid, and she responded promptly. Her professionalism and responsiveness continued for six years, culminating in our closing on the perfect home in Palmetto Bluff in March 2025. Christine is, without question, the best realtor we have worked with. Her knowledge, commitment, and passion for real estate set her apart.”
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Sarah Dilks Pooler, GA
If you're looking for a real estate agent in Pooler, GA, Tracy is your go-to professional. As a dedicated digital marketer, buyers' agent, and sellers' agent, Tracy consistently goes above and beyond to meet her clients' needs. Her ability to listen and respond to client desires sets her apart in the Pooler real estate market. Whether you are buying or selling, Tracy's innovative marketing strategies and deep understanding of the local market ensure your property stands out and reaches potential buyers effectively. Her commitment to excellence and client satisfaction is evident in every transaction. Highly recommended for anyone needing expert real estate assistance in Pooler!
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Kristi Basnett The Lakes at New Riverside Buyer
"Matt & Kara were beyond helpful in our journey of buying a home. They were timely, responsive, communicative, and answered every question we had. They went out of their way to send us listings and recommended certain areas/neighborhoods they believed checked the boxes of what our family was looking for. We are so grateful to have had their help and expertise during our home buying process. We can’t recommend them enough!"
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Satisfied Client
My husband and I have worked with James Wedgeworth on four separate real estate transactions. James has done an excellent job each time and we have always been extremely happy with the results. His knowledge of the area and his many years of experience made it easy to work with him. He was always able to answer are questions and put our minds at ease. In addition, his staff were always responsive, efficient, and pleasant to work with. We feel confident in working with James and would not use another realtor.
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Ron Talley, Bluffton, SC
Hello Jack. Tracy and I wanted to thank you for the valuable services you provided to us on several transactions during the past 12 months. We appreciated your prompt attention and input while keeping our transactions moving toward timely closing.  We will certainly recommend you and Charter One to others in the future.
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Melanie and Lyles Glenn Palmetto Bluff
As one of the original members of the Palmetto Bluff real estate team and the longest serving member of that team, few if any know Palmetto Bluff and Palmetto Bluff real estate as well as Keene Reese. We surely benefitted from his depth of knowledge and excellent relationships when we purchased and developed our Palmetto Bluff homesite. Keene’s wonderful personality and superior character added to our very favorable experience. We certainly intend to involve Keene in our next Lowcountry transaction.
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Craig and Ann Hunt Beaufort, SC
Marisa (Light Cain) and Ann (Walton) are the Dynamic Duo! It Started with Marisa sending us all the latest and greatest listings for months – Then we popped into town last Sept and showed up around everywhere! They were an absolute pleasure to work with, showing us some amazing properties/communities in Beaufort, all the while answering all of our questions, educating us on the area, and genuinely caring about us and what we were looking for. When we found our dream home, they dug in handling all of the leg work, negotiation, paperwork, etc., truly making our experience of buying a house out of state as stress free as possible! If you're looking for Agents who give support, expertise, and thoughtfulness, Marisa and Ann deliver! We liked them so much we keep in touch and look forward to having them over for dinner soon!
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Alejandro and Marisol Natera Hilton Head Island
We had the pleasure to work with Drew recently, representing us in two real estate transactions, buying and selling. Drew made these transactions completely uneventful and extremely easy. We liked his communication style and sense of urgency. We described to him the characteristics of the property we were looking for and he provided a package with valuable detailed information for us to evaluate the properties during the showings. We were able to make our decision immediately after the showings. Based on our experience, Drew cares genuinely about his customers. He is very professional, experienced, and trustworthy. We will definitely work with Drew on our next real estate transaction and we highly recommend him to anyone.
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Pat and Jim Karaman Hilton Head Island
We first met Drew Butler in 1995 when we purchased our lot at 79 Wedgefield Dr. through him.  He has always been there for us to answer any questions and to furnish additional information once we built our home in 1998. When it came time to downsize 21 years later, Drew Butler was the only person who came to our minds. Once again his integrity and honesty as well as his personal touch were valuable assets in our transaction. We value Drew as a friend as well as our #1 Real Estate Person. 
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Jonathan McFadden Hilton Head Lakes - Buyer
I purchased a beautiful home in South Carolina and it wouldn't have been possible without Krista's help. She's amazing!! Super insightful, a joy to work with and made an experience I was dreading, a fun time. I feel like I have the best Realtor in SC and a new friend.
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Siggi & Neil Hilton Head Island
Having lived on the island for many years, we have heard many of our neighbors say “if you want the best, you hire Christina”.  We realized how true this was when we decided to list our home.  Christina was exceptional in managing the entire experience - starting with 4 offers in the first two weeks of listing and managing the entire process to closing.  Christina goes above and beyond in utilizing her entire personal and professional network to make the selling experience successful - she is truly an exceptional agent, second to none.  We highly recommend Christina to anybody considering buying or selling a home on the island! 
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“Sabrina did an outstanding job assisting me with the purchase of my house. Her expertise in the market's geographic area was instrumental in helping me decide where I wanted to live. Sabrina was very involved with all aspects of the closing and was very friendly and was ready to help give any advice as needed.”
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Trina, Seller of 1 Caleb Court 
All I can say is wow!!! I was trying to sell my parents' home following their passing and was very concerned and worried. When I engaged The Elliott Team, everything from our first meeting all the way through settlement went smoothly and quickly. I was nervous, but the Team was always there with advice and words of encouragement. The experience was so seamless that when and if I need to sell my home, I will engage them again. I've even referred The Team to a couple of friends and neighbors. They are the best!! 
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C Lobdell
We had a really great experience working with Diana Sroufe from Charter One.  She was very professional, always responsive and kept us informed of everything all along the way.  She has great knowledge of homes in the area and what buyers are looking for.  Also she has a great network of service providers to help you through your sale and move.  She did an excellent job listing  our home with beautiful pictures and made sure to be on the premises at each showing to answer questions.  We were so glad she represented us in selling our home.  D Breunsbach Whether you are buying or selling, Diana Sroufe is the “go to” realtor in Bluffton and the Lowcountry! In our case, she hit home runs for us on both the buy- and sell-side. Diana successfully sold our first home in Belfair for a premium price and worked with us to negotiate the purchase of another beautiful home in the same community. Both transactions required a shrewd understanding of the market dynamics and the “unique selling proposition” of each home. Diana worked with us to showcase our former home and, via FaceTime with out-of-state buyers, made the sale and quickly closed the deal. She also went above and beyond the call of duty to bring a challenging negotiation for our new home purchase to a satisfactory conclusion. We would not have closed that transaction without Diana. Also, as wonderful as Diana is, I’d like to give a shout out to her team at Charter One whose help was invaluable. You can’t go wrong with Team Sroufe!
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Mark Breedlove Seabrook, SC
Alec Smith did an outstanding job finding the right buyer for my property. He was very knowledgeable on the area and willing to go the extra mile to show potential buyers the property. He will communicate often to explain market conditions and will guide you to make decisions on price and best steps to get your property sold as fast as possible.
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Deb and Mike Foxley Buyers
We originally met Marisa when friends of ours used her to purchase their home in Bluffton this past February. They spoke so highly of her and how helpful she was during their move from NJ. Marissa completely understood our requirements for purchasing our vacation home. It took only two days of viewing homes with her to find our perfect spot. That is because of all the behind-the-scenes leg work and research she put into everything. She is an excellent communicator and fabulous with follow through; two important criteria for us as our primary home is in GA. In addition to every step in the buying process, once we closed, she was there with resources for every thing and every one a new resident might need to know. We highly recommend Marisa to any potential buyers! 
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Jeff Rosenblatt
Krista was our super-agent who showed us so many areas, properties and homes during our search. She was patient and thorough, never showing us anything she didn’t think was right for us: newly retired couple moving to the low country to find a great neighborhood. We wound up buying property to build our home and Krista has gone above and beyond following up after closing and helping us with the build. Service, great attitude and fun. Thanks so much! Would highly recommend Krista Wilson!
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Seller Client Hilton Head Island
We’ve used Richard for the past 19 years. He has always been courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable within the industry. This past sale, we came across several difficulties and Richard made the process as smooth and seamless as possible.
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Barbara Krueger
Since we were not living in the local area, Julianne took on the additional role of investigating potential properties along with the routine tasks expected of a realtor. We worked with her over a year before we found the perfect property. Julianne displayed the highest level of professionalism in all aspects of our transaction, and we recommend her without hesitation.
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Judy L.
"I have experienced several moves over the years and this most recent move was the most challenging. I interviewed three realty firms and there was no contest. Austin Stokes and Ethan James, the Ethan James Team, of Charter One came to meet me ready to listen to my expectations and with a very professional presentation of how they wanted to market my home and were as interested as I in getting my home sold. Austin promised me he would help me in any way I needed from start to finish. This was more than just a sales pitch, a nice gesture. He has taken boxes for donations, trash bags out, and checked in often to see if I needed help with anything. He meant every word. Austin and Ethan are the knowledgeable, hardworking, professional gentlemen to whom you want to trust the buying or selling of your home."
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Sellers of 2 Shaftsbury Lane Hilton Head Island
Richard is the absolute best real estate agent. He is kind, attentive, on top of things, knowledgeable of the market, and very professional. We couldn't have had a better agent.
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Linda was very thorough and followed up and stayed on top of the timeline to make sure everything stayed on schedule, and help find out answers to all my questions. I would highly recommend Linda if buying or selling a home! 
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Bill and Diane Watt Hilton Head Island
Christina did a fantastic job! She was professional, knowledgeable, and competent throughout the entire process of selling our home. Most importantly, she listened! She "heard" our expectations and offered realistic advice that resulted in a quick and successful sale. She was in constant contact during the sale and even graciously offered assistance on the purchase of our new home. She goes "above and beyond" for her clients. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her and recommend Christina to anyone considering the sale of their home.
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Kathy - Buyer and Seller Hilton Head Island
My husband and I were treated as if we were the only client and our agent negotiated the entire sale with our best interests in mind. I never realized how valuable that was until I experienced it. Outstanding experience! 
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Satisfied Client Overlook at Battery Creek, Beaufort SC
We have bought and sold several properties in Beaufort with Alec Smith and we will continue to use him for our real estate needs. He is knowledgeable about the local area and his relationship with local contractors/service providers has helped us close on time without any issues. I trust Alec to get to the job done!
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Don Krueger
10 out of 5 Stars! Julianne is the quintessential realtor…leaves no stone unturned in order to consummate the transaction…if you choose someone else, you haven’t chosen the best.
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