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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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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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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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David Renbarger Irene Benavides Hilton Head Island
My wife and I made a great choice when we selected Christina Forbis of Charter One as our realtor.  Christina has a real 'can do' spirit and knows the business and the market. She took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for in our new house.  Despite the fact that we were working in a difficult market for buyers with limited inventory, she was patient with us and eventually found the perfect house for us in our preferred neighborhood.  Christina is super easy to work with & totally rocks!  
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Bill and Deb Horst Buyers - Palmetto Bluff
Michael Haire was great to work with in buying a home at Palmetto Bluff (PB). He asked questions and listened well to what we were looking for, and then showed us options that met or exceeded our expectations. His sense of humor and friendly side-kick Kona made the buying process a joy. Michael was a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable and he made times available to meet with us on short notice with our tight travel schedule. We love our new PB home and would highly recommend Michael for your Lowcountry real estate needs.
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Mark, Ethan, and their team did a great job with the sale of our house. Through ever changing markets and adversity with buyers, they managed to sell the home quickly, according to our moving timeline. They had all of the resources we could need at the ready and scheduled all required inspections and maintenance for us. Highly recommended.
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Buyers - 13 Crosstree Windmill Harbour - Hilton Head Island
Sanders was a pleasure to work with and made our whole buying process quite easy. We started just "looking" and he was patient and willing to keep showing us although we said we weren't ready to buy yet. When we quickly changed our decision and had limited availability to go back out, he made himself available. His knowledge of both the local community and broader area is a strong help to those new to the area!! Even when thrown some "unusual" challenges, his attitude remained positive and, as stated, made the process easy. We couldn't give a realtor a higher recommendation!
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Colleen Crumbock
"We are so happy we chose Brenda Kline from Charter One Realty for the purchase of our new home. Her knowledge of the area made answering all of our questions so easy and informative.  Her patient approach to an otherwise stressful event made everything run smoothly. I would absolutely recommend Brenda for all your real estate services."
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Leigh and Michael Reardon Buyers
We had an extraordinary experience buying our Bluffton house through Marisa Cain with Charter One. She was diligent, responsive, flexible, competent, and always courteous. She was also incredibly even-keeled, helping guide us and calm us through the anxiety-producing process of buying a house in an unknown area. We were living in Northern Virginia, had just retired, and wanted to move somewhere ‘down south.’ Bluffton was one of several areas we wanted to look at during our 'southern tour.' We essentially cold-called Marisa and struck lucky. With little notice, she spent over 2 full days with us, educating us about and driving us through the various developments. She gave advice about the neighborhoods, health care, restaurants, etc. She had a good sense of the area and of the pros/cons of each development and which might best meet what we were looking for (which we weren't very clear about). When we returned to Virginia, she set up a continuing search to send us links to houses that fit our criteria until one jumped out to us. We quickly drove down and fell in love with it. She expertly guided us through the competitive buying process and was very patient with our many questions and requests. She attended inspections on our behalf in our absence. When she left on an extended vacation that coincided with our closing date, she left us in excellent hands with Diana Sroufe, the head of the office, who quickly picked up where Marisa left off, providing continuity and helping us through a last minute panic attack about a tax issue we misunderstood. Even while Marisa was gone, she was on top of everything, responding from Italy during her vacation. And after the sale, both Marisa and Diana have continued to provide us with resources, contacts, and useful information to help us get settled. They have made us feel like family rather than just another sale. We give them our highest, unqualified recommendation.
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Lori Ferguson
We have worked with Becky Herman for many years and several real estate transactions. We would not call anyone else. She’s the best.
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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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Peter A. Seitz Sea Pines (Bluff Villas / Schooner Court)
Andy and the Reed Team have helped me conduct three transactions on the island in the past five years. With their decades of experience on HHI, the Reed Team brought to me a wealth of knowledge that helped me gain the confidence to make my purchases. Together, we put together a “game plan” that took into account my short and long term investment goals. I would recommend Andy and the Reed Team to anyone who wants to make an informed purchase on HHI.
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Lisa B. Berkeley Hall Buyer
"Matt and Kara [Raehn] are excellent real estate agents. They are responsive, knowledgeable, and understand how to solve problems. They are true professionals and I recommend them without reservation."
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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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Satisfied Client Seabrook, SC
Alec Smith was great to work with. His knowledge of the area and local market conditions made the entire process easy. I would recommend Alec to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the Bull Point Plantation community.
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Denise & Gail - Buyers 16 Fairway Winds Place, Hilton Head
After vacationing on Hilton Head Island for several years, we were ready to house hunt and Christina Forbis was recommended to us by one of her very satisfied former clients.  She hung in there with us for several more years, showing us properties as we continued to vacation and ponder retirement on the Island.    We were all over the place with our search and Christina patiently helped us hone in on the areas we liked best and the type of house we wanted.   She helped us learn about Hilton Head and its communities and made adjustments to our search as our thinking evolved. We relied on her experience and expertise to help us navigate the sales and closing processes and she was quick to respond to the dozens of questions we threw her way.   We enjoyed working with Christina and found her sense of humor, professional demeanor and code of ethics to be in line with the qualities we wanted in a real estate agent.  We would certainly recommend her without reservation.  
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Jillian and Damon Burton & Jo Ann Lyons Hilton Head Island
We recently purchased a home in Hilton Head Island.  We are moving from out of state so that presented its own set of problems.  The transaction couldn’t have gone smoother.  Let me start by saying we have bought and sold several properties and normally don’t use a realtor.  When we purchase our next few rentals on the island we will absolutely use Christina Forbis.  She thought of everything, she was responsive, kind, genuine, honest, and upfront.  She knows how to do her job and then exceeds your expectations.  You are in good hands if you choose Christina as your realtor.  Her knowledge of the area is priceless. 
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The Lowes Sellers
Bud and I were impressed with Shelley and Gary from the first time we met. Their warm and winning personalities along with their marketing program was very impressive. They were also recommended by our neighbor. Once we signed on with them, professional photos of our home were taken and presented to us. There was constant communication from them by email, phone, and texts. We had moved up north and they arranged every service, hired the best workers and best of all they sold our home in less than Five Days!
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Eric C.
I wish there were more star to rate the Corts. THEY ARE FANTASTIC!! So professional. So responsive. So helpful. So honest. From pricing, to listing, to showing, to closing and finding our next house, Daniel and Debbie are an amazing team. We are so thankful we chose them!
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Madison Leekley Buyer and Seller - 2026
We had the pleasure of working with Matt and Kara on both the sale of our home and purchase of our new home. During every stage of the process they were attentive, responsive and kept an open line of communication to all parties involved. Their knowledge and communication style made this a seamless experience. We couldn’t have asked for a better team!
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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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Terry and Julie W. Hilton Head Island
Daniel and Debbie are an amazing real estate team. Daniel quickly accessed our needs and identified a number of properties that met our investment criteria. In addition, his contacts enabled us to do a quick renovation and secure a great property manager that to date have been extremely beneficial. Debbie was extremely helpful in a number of logistical areas including helping dealing with attorneys and out of state tax issues related to the property. She provided the necessary push when things started to get bogged down. We would highly recommend the Cort Team for anyone’s real estate needs in the Hilton Head area. By far the best real estate experience we have ever had.
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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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Nick & Carol
“ It has been a pleasure to work with Paul Rittenhouse.. Selling a house is such a stressful experience. Using Paul as our agent took much of the worry out of the process. Paul is a no-nonsense, get-it-done kind of guy. He always extended an invitation to call him if we had any questions. What was so amazing about Paul, was he responded so quickly no matter what the question or concern was. We have had other experiences buying and selling homes, but we have never had anyone who genuinely seemed to care about us and our needs. His attention to detail is second to none; therefore, we highly recommend Paul to get the job done in the best possible way.”
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Dan Jack, Bluffton Buyer
Our agent Lorri was very helpful and supportive. She gave us good advice throughout the entire process. She even showed up at construction progress meetings that was very much appreciated. Very professional agent and firm. I highly recommend them.
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Brett T. Bluffton
Working with Debbie Cort was absolutely seamless and perfect. Our Family needed to relocate to the area from Florida and we had no idea where to start looking for our new home. My wife sent an email regarding a property we might be interested in and Debbie responded immediately! We shared our lifestyle and current type of home we owned to help Debbie show us the best neighborhood to suit us in the shortest time frame. After 2-3 trips from Florida to look at our home buying options we landed on a beautiful home in Bluffton with the amenities that were exactly to our needs! Without Debbie Cort we wouldn't have been able to make our move happen so smooth. And we have built a great friendship along the way. Debbie puts her heart and soul into the entire process. And was always available for any questions that came up. Thanks Debbie and Dan!
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John Quinn Palmetto Hall
Andy Reed has been my real estate agent for approximately one year. Andy is a high energy sales person who cares for his customers and his business. He has the highest integrity and will always explain the pluses and minuses of a situation. I recommend Andy Reed and the Reed Group for con­sideration as your real estate professionals.
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Tom & Betty Jo Colleton River Buyers
We are so excited about our move to Colleton River.  Thank you so much for your guidance and knowledge of the Bluffton area to get us across the finish line.
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Patrick S. Hilton Head Island
We started a search for Hilton Head properties a few months ago when we were connected to Daniel and Deb Cort. When I spoke to Daniel he listened to exactly what I was looking for and what I wanted to do. He offered up his suggestions as a friend would when helping you to make a decision. My wife and I immediately felt very comfortable with his tremendous knowledge of the Island and the best places to look. He was able to walk us through properties while we were in FL and his attention to detail was amazing as we bought a property without actually walking through it. We were able to do this because of the trust and faith we quickly put in him and his team. When we started the process of the offer and negotiation, his wife Deb took over and her attention to detail and follow up was AMAZING. Again, we were doing this from 4 hours away and needed someone to represent us as they would a family member. That is truly what they have become to us. We then got a number of suggestions from them on handymen and rental agents and they have all been spot on. I cant give enough of a 5 star rating here as I would love to give more. They treated us like family and when you are making a large purchase it can be overwhelming. They truly went the extra mile to do more than asked!
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Dennis Shaughnessy Long Cove Club
First class service and personnel. They are experts in the High End Hilton Head area market!
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Michael & Malinda Wirosloff Hilton Head Island
Rob Moore of Patrick and Taylor Real Estate at Charter One Realty, successfully sold our condo at full asking price.  He was extremely professional, and very easy to deal with. Rob, acting as a sellers agent, made a long distance transaction seamless and uncomplicated.   If ever we need a realtor again,  he would be our first and ONLY choice. Thanks again for a job well done!
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Diane Patino
Julianne helped me to find the Low Country home of my dreams in record time! If you are looking to buy or sell your home in the Beaufort, SC area, Julianne is the dedicated professional who can help you make YOUR dream a reality.
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Lee Holyoak
"Not only is Judd Tracy a great guy, but he is also an amazing Realtor. After Judd listed our house in Bluffton, we received two full-price offers within 24 hours! He also was extremely helpful in finding our new home. Judd is a Realtor you can trust, and I highly recommend him to anyone."
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