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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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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.

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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.

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Art Sundry
A true team approach from the first meeting through the closing. They are all excellent communicators and go far beyond what I have experienced during other residential transactions. They are without question the best real estate firm I have had the pleasure of working with. I am so happy after interviewing three local realtors that we chose H&D!
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Pam and Frank G
“Sabrina was so easy to work with!! From pre-listing and all the questions, to closing, Sabrina was helpful, professional, friendly and very knowledgeable!! Her photos were beautiful and professional. We are so grateful for her help and would definitely work with her again!! She’s the BEST!!!”
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Joe & Terry
“It was a pleasure to work with Sabrina every step of the way through the entire process of selling our home. Sabrina worked tirelessly to get us the best price for the home. She made several trips to town hall and the building department on our behalf, to settle issues concerning building permits, certificates of occupancy, etc. Whether buying or selling we will certainly work with Sabrina again in the future.”
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Rachel Farris 20 Royal Crest Drive, Port Royal
Christina Forbis was great to work with on the sale of our house in Port Royal Plantation. Her grasp of the real estate market on Hilton Head Island allowed us to quickly get our property under contract above asking price. Being a full service broker, Christina was instrumental in helping us from showings to our close date. We would highly recommend Christina.
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Candy P. – Seller of 5 Brewton Court – January 2025
Drew Butler with Charter One Realty has definitely gone above and beyond my expectations as a Realtor.  I have been extremely impressed with his professionalism, time management and that he always took time to really listen to my questions and concerns. He even showed my home to the buyer on Christmas afternoon. His assistant, Kim Burke made herself available at all times to help coordinate all of the activities that are involved in the process of selling your home. My sincerest gratitude to both Drew and Kim for everything they did to help me.  Job well done!
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Rebecca L.
“Ethan stepped in to handle the sale of our home when our original realtor was unable to continue. He was a huge bonus for us. Ethan is a lifelong resident of Beaufort and knows the market intimately. We immediately felt comfortable with him and were delighted with his efforts and the results. He did a superb job marketing our property and was incredibly responsive to all of our requests. He noticed at one point that I was feeling unusually stressed and quickly identified ways he could step in and take some of the weight off our shoulders. We have bought and sold many homes in the past 20 years. We would wholeheartedly recommend Ethan to anyone who is considering buying or selling a property in the Beaufort area.”
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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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Melody G.
Debbie and Daniel Cort are amazing! They are very helpful and walk through the whole process with you. Very responsive and there are no bad questions. I was very impressed with their knowledge of the market and their drive to find exactly what you are looking for. When it came time to make an offer they were right on top of everything and kept us in the loop of all the changes made by the sellers. I highly recommend them as they are very professional and friendly and will find you the home you are looking for.
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Joshua H. Buyers
I cannot say enough great things about Debbie and Daniel! #1 thing is that they were everything they presented themselves to be. They were incredible guides to my wife and I as we looked for and bought our first home. They're so helpful - they really put our wishes at the forefront of everything they did and went above and beyond. 10 out of 10 - I would go through the process again with them.
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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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Donna Rynone Family of a Seller
It is my pleasure to highly recommend Shelley and Gary Elliott for all your real estate needs. They went above and beyond to list and sell my brother's home. From the very beginning, Shelley and Gary took the time to meet with me on Memorial Day, since I was in town for only a short time. They were able to understand my needs and provided valuable insights and guidance throughout the entire process. When I had to return home, they spent countless hours overseeing the work that needed to be done on my brother's home. Gary kept me updated every step of the way with photos, videos and texts. Since I could not be there, they recommended and lined up reputable resources to complete the work that needed to be done. Shelley was always honest and transparent with me. She was always available to answer my many questions and concerns. Shelley walked me through the process step by step, even though I was out of state. I highly recommend Shelley and Gary to anyone looking to buy or sell a property. They are true professionals. They will work tirelessly to ensure that their client's needs are met. Thank you for everything!
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Jan and Chuck Kreitler
My husband Chuck and I decided to build a new home at Belfair. Given that the new home was supposed to be completed by the Fall of 2020, we had to select a realtor to sell our existing home at 45 Newberry Court. The decision was a pretty easy one as we had many friends who highly recommended that we use Diana Sroufe. Diana lives at Belfair and knows the real estate market inside and out. She recommended that we put the house on the market in the first quarter of 2020, about 6 months prior to completion of the new home. From the start, Diana worked tirelessly to help us prepare our home for sale and we had quite a bit of interest early on, including a few offers, none of which panned out. Then Covid hit and put an abrupt halt to the all-important spring selling season. Throughout this time, Diana continued to market our home and to provide positive encouragement that with patience our home would sell. As soon as the Fall hit, the real estate market took off with a vengeance. Diana became super busy with many listings, but she still made us feel that our home was the one she had listed. We finally accepted an offer in October and Diana was with us right through closing in November. We have been thrilled with Diana’s knowledge of the real estate industry and her professionalism throughout the real estate transaction process. She is also a fellow golfer and a friend. We can’t imagine using any other realtor to represent us if/when we decide to enter the real estate market in the future.
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I met Tom at an open house he was hosting. This property was not a fit for our needs. Tom's disciplined follow up approach made him the agent we needed and wanted to work with. Tom regularly communicated with us and updated us on all new listings coming to market. After several visits we landed the perfect house for our needs. Tom provided excellent counsel throughout the entire process. Beyond the strong local knowledge, process expertise and guidance, top rate responsiveness the added bonus is that Tom is a great guy ! I would use Tom for all my real estate needs.
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Karen and Steve Berzak Hilton Head Island
Thank you, Drew, for selling our home in Indigo Run on Hilton Head Island.  You and your team, Linda and Erin, were true professionals throughout the entire process.  We especially appreciate all the time and effort you put into marketing our property.  You were always available to answer any questions we had and to provide us with good suggestions.   We highly recommend your services to anyone looking to sell a home in Indigo Run or in the Hilton Head Island area!
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Scott 3876 Oyster Bluff Blvd, Beaufort
“Ethan did an outstanding job assisting us with the purchase of our new home. Since we weren’t familiar with the area, his local expertise was both valuable and greatly appreciated. He was consistently responsive and guided us through every aspect of the process—especially impressive given that much of the transaction was handled remotely. Ethan went above and beyond during the closing process. He and his team maintained clear and constant communication, keeping us informed every step of the way. He offered thoughtful advice and recommendations we wouldn’t have considered on our own. Ethan was friendly, professional, and accommodating throughout. He even took the time to provide helpful referrals for landscaping, handyman, and contracting services—an added bonus that made settling in much easier. We’re truly grateful for his support and highly recommend his services.”
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Claudia Woods Hilton Head Island
We decided to list our home during difficult times with Covid-19. We were very concerned about people coming in and out of our house and Richard established a showing criteria that prospective buyers must meet prior to coming in the home and during their walkthrough which was for the safety of all concerned. With that said we listed the home at a price that Richard felt was right for the area. There was some criticism from other realtors that the price was too high. Richard was firm on his evaluation and pricing for the home. He was obviously right because the home sold in two days at the listing price. From there it was smooth sailing until closing. Richard handled all aspects of the process and was in constant contact with us. If you're looking for an agent, we would highly recommend him.
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"Alec is a fantastic realtor. Helped us through a difficult home sale every step of the way. We appreciate his work ethic and professionalism and hope to work with him in the future!"
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Matt & Shaun Childs Long Cove Club - Hilton Head Island
We've known Andy Reed and his team for at least 20 years and have always respected and appreciated Andy's professionalism and knowledge. We consider him to be an expert and our go-to resource with regards to Hilton Head real estate. We were selling our lot in Long Cove in the midst of Hurricane Matthew, so it was a much more complex transaction than the typical lot sale. Andy exercised unbelievable patience, skill and diplomacy to both locate a buyer and agree to terms that worked for everyone. We would highly recommend Andy and his team for any real estate needs.
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Scott Tease Sea Pines (Calibogue Club)
Purchased a home in Sea Pines with Andy and the Reed Team. Andy’s knowledge of the local area and the individual communities was very helpful. He worked with us over the span of two years as we searched for the right second home. During our search we came to the island several times and when Andy was not available Rich took us around. Then when we finally decided on a home, Andy and his Dad were both there to help out. It’s really a team approach and we appreciated that very much. As if finding the perfect home was not enough we were actually living out of the country when we went under contract - 2,500 miles away in Asia. Andy kept us up to date and on track for our closing. If you are looking for an agent or a team of agents that care about finding you the right home or second home - call on Andy and the Reed Team.
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Trina Sun City Seller
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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Perry H. 2 Salt Kettle Ct. Saint Helena Island, SC 29920
"Alec was a great resource for us, providing insights and advice that helped us make some important real estate decisions. When we decided to sell our property on St. Helena Island, Alec was extremely supportive through the entire process. If you’re seeking a knowledgeable and responsive professional, definitely consider Alec."
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Teresa Weber Bluffton Park - Buyer
Let me start by saying that we have bought and sold many houses over the years and it has never been what I would call an enjoyable experience. Krista Wilson changed that experience. She was competent and supportive throughout the whole process. We found her by chance as we were in the early stages of our search. She guided us through this with patience. There were no high pressure tactics and she allowed us the time to consider our next steps. I appreciated the fact that she gave us space that we needed to feel comfortable in our decisions. Krista was responsive and handled all issues with the sellers competently. She somehow managed to find resolutions where everyone agreeably walked away from the table. This will probably be the last house we buy in our lifetime and the only downside I can see to this is that we won't have the opportunity to spend more time with Krista. She's a gem!
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T. Kaupas and S. Cujas Long Cove Club - Hilton Head Island
Andy and The Reed Team came to us very highly recommended, and they delivered. We really appreciated his thorough knowledge of the real estate market in Long Cove.   We were kept fully informed from start to finish during the whole process of selling. Extremely satisfied with the results.
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Kathryn Jobson Prospective Lowcountry Buyer
"Matt and Kara [Raehn] were a pleasure to meet and work with! Although the majority of the time we corresponded with them from afar, how genuine they are and their ability to listen and understand our needs, made us feel comfortable and certain that they had our best interest at heart. In combination with their vast local knowledge of the Bluffton/Hilton Head area, they are top notch agents and we'd confidently recommend them to anyone looking to relocate!"
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“I have bought and sold 8 homes in my lifetime and Sabrina is by far the best Real Estate Agent I have ever experienced. My last purchase was in a very competitive market with multiple offers being presented on each home we were interested in. Sabrina was always there providing us guidance on each and every house we bid on. Although it took us several months to find our dream home, in the end we purchased our home for a fair value. In addition to her great negotiating skills, she helped navigate us through a difficult and challenging mortgage loan process. Near the end she even escalated to the Vice President of the bank to push our loan across the finish line. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home in Hilton Head Island SC. She is simply the best.”
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Nancy Thomas Savannah, GA
We could not have asked for a better agent. Relocating from Kentucky to Georgia was a big plan and huge leap of faith, and finding a house was so much easier with Hannah’s help. From doing virtual showings, a video of the town we picked, working with our lender and just listening to my worries it was above and beyond service and care. If we need to move again we will be calling Hannah without a doubt.
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Brian Marlowe
Becky and Monica were terrific throughout and after the successful marketing and sales process. They even send each client from the prior year another closing statement in case needed for filing purposes. A pleasure to deal with in every respect.
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Buyers - 68 Oak Tree Road Colleton River - Bluffton
Sanders was an absolute 10 out of 10. From the first email Sanders responsiveness was top notch. I think I maybe had one call that wasn’t picked up after the 3rd ring. He is friendly, patient and will take the time to get to know you and help you find the right house. He is not a pushy agent…he gives you honest responses and helps you understand the pro’s/con’s of areas and homes. Sanders is incredibly knowledgeable about the Hilton Head area as he grew up there plus he draws on the experience of his father Richard who has been an agent in the area for decades. Sanders was also invaluable in helping us transition into the area, introducing us to local vendors and personally helping us with the house. I strongly recommend Sanders and have to many close friends.
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Debbie Dion Bluffton Buyer
Hi Marisa, I want you to know how much we appreciate everything you and Dianna have done for us to help our daughter Stacy relocate to Bluffton. There was an instant connection the minute we walked into 280 and both of you greeted us. Then there was the fact that all of us really fell in love with the house and all the decorating. Yesterday was wonderful Marisa. I cannot begin to tell you how much it meant to us to meet the owners and get to know them. Quite frankly, it’s almost like this was meant to be. They’re wonderful people and I prayed for them last night because I sensed the worry around David’s heart condition. Your job must be so rewarding when people connect the way we all did yesterday. It was truly lovely. It’s been a pleasure working with you and I hope our paths cross again in the future. We will want to have you over once Stacy has moved in. 
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Kimberley Popkin Four Seasons Buyer
"Matt & Kara have given me amazing support as I have gone through the process of searching & purchasing my new home. They have asked great questions to help guide me as I honed in on area & ultimately found my new home, answered all of my questions (even the goofy ones) & have been true partners in the process. I cannot say enough about how diligent, kind, and professional they’ve been throughout this journey. They are a great team and people who I now happily call my friends."
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