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Charter One Realty Earns Multiple 2026 Lowcountry’s Best Honors
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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…
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"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!"
Trudy ChailleHilton Head Island
Richard is friendly and professional. His experience in real estate is outstanding. He is flexible and aims to please. He spends extra time and resources to bring potential buyers. He is knowledgeable and confident in what he does. I highly recommend him if you are looking for an agent on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina."
Margo ChandlerHilton Head Island
Becky is awesome. She is such a joy to work with and has helped us with multiple properties on Hilton Head Island.
Cynthia and John Rohrs
When we began looking in South Carolina for a new home, we only knew we loved the Bluffton/Hilton Head area. We hadn’t yet set our sights on any specific plantation or community. Like most people, we arrived in Bluffton having only looked online at house listings, and had a few we hoped a realtor could show us. In our first meeting with Diana Sroufe, she suggested we first look at the communities to see what felt right, before we look at any houses. After all, it would do us no good to fall in love with a house if it was in a community we didn’t like. She took us on a tour of four or five different communities, until we had firmly settled on Belfair (was it the Oaks? the Belfair Wave? the friendly population? all three?).
Diana listened to all of our chatter that day and learned a lot about our lifestyle, the kind of community we were looking for, what type of house we wanted and all of our different wants and needs. As we went through homes in Belfair, she asked what we liked and didn’t like about each one and she used that information to determine which house to show us next.
On a second trip to the area a couple of weeks later, I was on a mission: I was here to buy a house. I had a timeline, and the pressure was on. Diana showed me everything she had that fit into our guidelines. After looking at quite a few homes, I was able to narrow it down to two. Diana listened as I talked through the potential renovations, the overall condition of each house, what would need to be added or removed. During these conversations Diana’s true expertise shined through as she prompted me to consider things I would never have thought of. For instance, one house faced East, the other West. This turned out to be a key factor in the final decision. In short, Diana helped me crystalize my decision without ever trying to influence it.
I don’t believe I would have chosen the right house had we not had the benefit of Diana’s insights, expertise and experience. Thankfully we did have her along for our ride, and we chose exactly the right home for us: the one facing East.
Bud and Marise KuhlkeHilton Head Island
Christina has been our realtor for the past five years. We were searching for the “perfect spot” at Hilton head and she helped us find a lovely one! She was very patient during our long search of properties. She was always available, courteous, and professional. Christina went above and beyond what would be expected by a real estate agent. Bud and I appreciate her help and recommend Christina highly!
Port Royal Buyer85 S Port Royal Drive Hilton Head SC, 29928
Sabrina is by far the best realtor we have ever worked with. She went above and beyond when we were looking for houses and then helped us get set up to meet with contractors and landscapers she has worked with.
Amy OffredoHampton Lake Seller
"We recently sold our home with the help of Matt and Kara Raehn, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. From our very first meeting, they brought a perfect balance of professionalism, market expertise, and genuine care that made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Matt and Kara guided us through every step — from preparing the home, to setting the right price, marketing it strategically, and negotiating the sale. Thanks to their hard work, we had strong interest right away and received an offer in no time. What stood out the most was their communication. They were always available to answer questions, offer advice, and keep us informed at every turn. Their attention to detail and dedication to our success truly went above and beyond our expectations. If you’re looking to buy or sell a home, we wholeheartedly recommend Matt and Kara. Their professionalism, experience, and personal touch made all the difference — and we are so grateful to have had them by our side."
Danielle D.
Being a first time home buyer can be scary, add in a new build and it’s even scarier! Michelle was incredible. She guided us through every step of the process and explained everything so simply. Honestly, I don’t know if I would have been able to do this without her spot on direction and guidance. She is amazing at what she does and makes the whole process run so smooth. She has become a friend who I appreciate so much! Even after closing she is making sure everything is taken care of and goes above and beyond! I would recommend her to anyone going through a new home purchase a million times! She is truly the best!
Dianna Sheets
Beth Doudoukjian is the ultimate professional with the expertise and knowledge to ensure her clients are getting the best possible real estate service. Her personality and demeanor put us at ease and provided us with a pleasurable experience in the purchase of our most recent property.
My husband and I had the privilege of engaging Beth to help us find a “fixer-upper” on the Island last year. Not only did she scour the market to find the perfect (most imperfect) property in our price range, she and her team were able to negotiate a great price with a quick closing date. Beth knows the area very well, having lived in Hilton Head for 20 plus years. It is clear that Beth studies the market to ensure she is up to date with and familiar with this dynamic real estate market.
We are so confident in her ability and expertise, that she will be listing our Villa next year and is currently searching for additional property for us to purchase.
Evan and Jolie C.Buyers of 9 Blue Dasher Lane - June 2026
We had a wonderful experience using Drew Butler as our Realtor. We are not from the area so we needed a lot of guidance. Drew was patient, kind and extremely knowledgeable and helped us find the perfect home. We have already recommended him to friends that are moving to the area as well!
Satisfied ClientSeabrook, 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.
Jess StinsonBuyers, 8 Rock Springs Drive, Beaufort SC, 29907
"What can I say! We are from Philly trying to buy land in a very specific area and Alec took the reigns and within a week found us the best land!!! He is knowledgeable and kind and listens!!! Always do business with Alec!!! (PS he was my third realtor)"
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.
Amber DarrowOkatie, SC
Alec Smith was incredible to work with. There were quite a number of challenges that presented themselves in the midst of marketing and selling our property and Alec tackled them head-on. His professional demeanor, knowledge of the area and professional contacts were a huge part in our closing being a success. I would highly recommend him and hope to work with him in the future.
“Sabrina has been most responsive and helpful. She keeps on top of every aspect of the transaction. When looking for properties, she sets up viewings (in my case virtual) very quickly and provides her opinion on overall condition. I would highly recommend Sabrina to help in your property search.”
Sun City BuyersBuyers of 68 Honesty Lane
Working with Sabrina was the highlight of my moving experience. I was only able to visit houses with her for one day, but she made the most of that time and was really able to home in on exactly what I wanted. Over the next couple of months, as I worked to sell my home in New Jersey, Sabrina sent me emails of current listings tailored to every detail I had mentioned during our one day together. When the listing for my house came up I wasn't able to make the trip down to see it myself. Sabrina did a virtual walk-through with me and gave me her honest opinion that she thought this house could be the right fit. I trusted her so much that I bought my house site unseen! Throughout it all Sabrina was kind, professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. She made my home-buying experience a breeze, which was much appreciated since my home-selling experience in New Jersey was a nightmare. I would highly recommend Sabrina to anyone looking to buy a home in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area.
Thomas Case
Professional, prompt, knowledgeable…any question asked, or any assistance needed, willing to go above and beyond to help fin provide answers and assistance.
Roseanne HopferThe Haven Seller & Celadon Buyer
"The ultimate professionals in real estate! I cannot say enough wonderful things about this dynamic duo. Matt possesses extensive knowledge of the market, is a great listener and focused on our specific wants and needs, was patient and accommodating when we shifted our search to different areas and home styles. Kara offered expertise and guidance preparing our home prior to showing. As our agent Matt represented us very well during the contract process, went over and above to make sure our requests were honored. Matt constantly communicated with us from contract signing through closing. Matt and Kara will represent you well!"
Satisfied Client
When it came time to sell our property we did our research and interviewed multiple top agents. We selected Chip and his team based upon his reputation of performance, his knowledge of the local market, his marketing expertise, and his communication style. Despite being out of state sellers, we always felt that we were a priority. There were multiple hurdles through the selling process and Chip was by our side negotiating on our behalf and providing constant communication. Again, as out of state sellers Chip was able to provide peace of mind and was able to guide us to a successful closing. We would highly recommend Chip and his team.
Satisfied ClientSeller - 8 Holly Grove Road, Berkeley Hall
Sold my house in one day! The Delcher's understand the Lowcountry golf communities like no other brokers. I found them to be extremely organized, professional, and very easy to work with. I let them guide me on what to list my house for based on their due diligence with the comps in our area. They marketed my home quickly and exceptionally. I had a contract on my house before it was actually listed on MLS. I highly recommend the Delcher's if you are looking for experienced brokers who know this market and are a pleasure to work with!
Lisa, Daughter of Sellers
The Elliott Team did an amazing job and deserves all the accolades and praise for their outstanding work, attention to detail, and dedication to our transaction! I cannot express enough, my gratitude in all you have done to take care of my parents through this entire process. Shelley, Gary & Allison did so much to make this transaction flow so smoothly...down to every last detail. I could not have asked for or picked a better team to help out...you are an amazing group!
Linda Willis is a true pro at her job in real estate. She is such a joy to work with as I was selling my property. She took my worries as her own. Very diligent, informative, great social media presence in every avenue one could think of. Linda always stayed in touch with me through every step of the way giving me advice, encouragement, and insight from her many years of experience and knowledge of the real estate market and community. Besides being Linda was fantastic -knowledgeable, very responsive and very professional. She made finding our dream home and selling our current vacation home an absolute breeze. super diligent, Linda is a super caring person. I am thankful our paths crossed at this stressful time of selling my home. I couldn't think of a better person to take this journey with. Thank you Linda!!!!
Calvin Purchase
“Ethan James is simply the best Real Estate agent in Beautiful Beaufort. He does not settle for less and will always give it his best!”
Chuck and Carol Lobdell6 Chattoga Court, Belfair
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. Dianasuccessfully sold our first home in Belfair for a price that we were very happy with 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, Amy, and Terry, whose help was invaluable. You can’t go wrong with Team Sroufe!
Robyn RickenbachSeller
Gary and Shelley make for an impeccable team. They compliment each other well and are fierce advocates for us as the sellers. They never missed anything and were always there to double-check and follow up and make sure that things went smoothly. We had a difficult buyer, and I always knew that they were on our side and ready to jump in to make this work. They are an absolutely fantastic choice for realtors.
John & Simone (New Britain, CT / Bluffton, SC)
After renting a winter getaway home in the low country for six years, we decided to take the plunge and purchase a vacation home. We started our search on the internet, and the very first listing we liked happened to be listed by Rich Reed with Charter One Realty. This introduction led to us signing on with Rich to guide our search, and was a stroke of good fortune, for Rich is one of the leading brokers in the entire region and knows the markets first-hand. This in-depth knowledge, coupled with his extensive experience in putting deals together, served us well, as the property we kept coming back to presented us with some challenges. It was on a beautiful lot with scenic views and had appealing architecture, but it suffered from deferred maintenance and outdated interior finishes which we needed to reflect in our offer. Rich was particularly helpful with his many local contacts who helped us with various cost estimates, and he also kept our negotiations on track with the seller. His deal-making expertise proved invaluable as we came to know more about the property’s needs than the seller, which led to some protracted negotiations. In the end Rich’s patience, persistence, and skill got us over the goal line. As we worked with Rich it became evident that he understood where we were coming from, and what was most important to us, and he focused on our priorities to get the deal done. We highly recommend Rich Reed for any low country real estate requirements.
1976 Pulaski Drive, SellersBeaufort SC
"Mark Rushton is the absolute best Realtor I have ever had! Not only did he accommodate the selling of my house while I’m out of state, he went above and beyond by single handedly taking care of my property while I was away. Everything from cutting the grass to personal walk throughs. His communication skills are unmatched, I was always informed of any decision, big or small. He made the process very easy, I felt like I didn’t have to ask him questions because he was already providing me the answers. I have had bad previous experiences with other companies and realtors, and I have to say these gentlemen were exceptional. I'd recommend Mark to anyone and everyone in the area."
Sara Huiss - Fellow Charter One Realty Colleague
I've known Diana for years now, and it's been such a joy to watch our relationship grow. We actually met when I moved here from Arlington, VA, and found the Belfair home I ended up buying — Diana was the listing agent, and I liked her instantly. Her energy is contagious, and she made what could've been a stressful cross-state move feel fun and exciting instead.
After that, I got into real estate myself, first with a local builder and then in general brokerage. I spent several years at another company before moving to Charter One. Still, throughout it all, Diana and I stayed in touch — the kind of relationship that doesn't need constant contact to stay real. Every time we caught up, it picked right back up.
When I was seriously considering Charter One, Diana was one of the people I leaned on. She spent real time walking me through their marketing, telling me what she genuinely loved about the company, and being honest about her own experience there. Her enthusiasm was contagious — again — and it made a big decision feel a lot easier.
Now we talk all the time. We share ideas, materials, what's working and what isn't, and we cheer each other on when the business gets hard, which it does. I value her opinion more than almost anyone else's in this industry, and I know I can count on her to be honest, generous, and genuinely happy to help.
Diana truly loves this job. It shows in everything she does, from how much fun she brings to the people around her to how deeply she cares about her clients. She's the real deal — as an agent and as a friend.
Rhonda & StevePalmetto Bluff Buyers from New Jersey
If you are looking for an incredible real estate agent, look no further than Christine Reid. From day one, her deep industry knowledge and guidance gave us complete confidence in every decision we made. Beyond being a true professional, she is wonderfully easy to work with— approachable, organized and genuinely focused on our best interests. We are so grateful for her help and would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!!
James O.
“Terrific job following through on leads and helping make sure all the presentation details were perfect. Sabrina takes an interest in you as a person and continues to communicate and stay in touch even after the sale is done!”