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Trusted for decades as the leading Lowcountry real estate company with award-winning agents.
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.
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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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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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By Kevin King | May 7, 2026
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away From a Home Sale in Bluffton & Hilton Head
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away From a Home Sale in Bluffton & Hilton Head
If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, you may have seen headlines about more buyers backing out of contracts lately. And honestly, that can sound stressful.
But here’s what we want our sellers to understand: many of…
Life will be Different Here
Discover the Lowcountry
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.
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.
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.
Suzanne, Rhett & Luke Polson
"If not for Diana Sroufe, our home search would not have ended in Belfair. Finding a home in a limited availability market, dealing with a long distance sale and move from Colorado, and the added pressure of the COVID hysteria proved almost too much for these new South Carolina residents. However we found “superwoman” Diana and she proved to be an indispensable resource for us. Even though she represented the seller, Diana became our go-to person to navigate the buying process in this state. She could answer any question that we had — whether about Belfair, the Bluffton community, need for flood insurance, etc. She was instrumental in ensuring the inspection items of concern were resolved in a timely manner to our satisfaction. She answered many a late night call as we came to closing. And she is a special ambassador for the Belfair community, going out of her way to introduce us to new friends and neighbors. Not only was she a tremendous business asset during our transition, she has become a dear and trusted friend"
Chuck and Carol Lobdell
6 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!
Bob & Linda Caron
"My wife and I have worked with Judd Tracy on several occasions. We have purchased and sold a property in Sea Pines. We have also referred him to friends that have interest in HHI. Judd is great to work with, he is professional and low key. Never any pressure. He is patient and willing to show as many properties that it takes. We will certainly work with Judd for our real estate needs.”
The Graffagnino Family
45 Queens Folly Rd #792 Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
"Sabrina is an absolute gem, she is professional, friendly and very knowledgeable. She made the process of selling our Hilton Head condo incredibly easy, she was always one step ahead. Her attention to detail, organization and common sense approach to all aspects of selling our property made it seamless from start to finish. Sabrina was wonderful and the added bonus is we made a new friend. Thank you Sabrina!!"
Paul and Phyllis Duffie
It is our pleasure to say that Diana did an exemplary job in managing the sale of our house. Not only did she list it, but also sold it in less than one week! She went above and beyond the call of duty when marketing our home- her work ethic is truly admirable.
Lisbeth Doebereiner
Hilton Head Island
Steve was amazing. He lined up multiple showings for us on several days when we were in HHI for a limited number of days. He made sure to explain the amenities of the different plantations. After we left without finding our dream home, Steve kept looking. He sent us several homes to review and even went house hunting with my sister. They called one day and told us they had found our home. We toured with them via video. Stave suggested an off er contingent on our seeing the home in person. The offer was accepted the next morning and we hit the road. Just as Steve said, our home looks even better in person than in the photos. Thanks so much Steve, without you, we would still be looking.
Ali Hirt
Long Cove Buyer
"Kara and Matt are FANTASTIC!!! They made the selling and buying process so easy and helped us understand what was happening every step of the way. They go above and beyond to make the process transparent and easy. Their promptness, knowledge of the market, strategic mindset, and kindness made them enjoyable to work with. We highly recommend Team Raehn!"
Beverly S.
Sun City Seller
The Elliotts are quite the team!!! They work extremely well together and never leave a stone unturned. After selling several homes over 50 years, they, without a doubt, provided the best service of any realtor I have previously used. I would not hesitate to call on them again myself or to recommend them to others.
Arnie Nothnagel
"When I first inquired about property on HHI, I contacted several Realtors. None of them inspired confidence. I then met Tom Reed of the Reed Team. From my first conversation with Tom, I knew I had met someone who would guide me toward the correct real estate decision. This judgment has stood the test of time from both a satisfaction and investment perspective. With Tom's assistance, I am currently working toward my next real estate purchase on HHI. I strongly recommend Tom Reed and his associates."
M Jones
When Diana asked me to write a testimonial of my experience of selling my house with her my remark was “easy peasy”. She came to me very well prepared with data and comps which she presented in a very cohesive and cogent manner. She wasn’t into “staging” for which I was grateful. My home didn’t sell to the first looker so there was some hand holding involved in the process with her reasonable and thorough explanations. She was present for all showings, and always got back to me with the buyers’ input about the home.> So if you want an organized, informed, smart , and very successful agent Diana’s the one for you. She sure was for me.
Christine C.
Debbie and Daniel Cort are great at what they do! The are very patient and I would highly recommend them if you are considering buying a property, they are very knowledgeable. We love our new place.
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.
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!
Rebecca L.
“Paul was part of a 2 person team that handled the sale of our home in Beaufort, SC. We appreciated his willingness to listen to our questions and answer them thoroughly. When he needed to get additional information he did not hesitate to do so and get back to us promptly. Paul is a down to earth kind of realtor and does not back away from the parts of the real estate process that take time and are the unseen steps that make it all work smoothly. We could not have been happier with his skills and with the result. Both my husband and I recommend Paul highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the Beaufort SC area.”
“We are extremely happy with Sabrina’s performance! She is a very hard worker and always responded to our calls and texts promptly. She answered all of our questions and took care of many “hands on” issues for us since we lived over 4 hours away. Thank you Sabrina for your guidance and professionalism. We look forward to working with you again.”
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!
Linda Courey-Degnan
I don't even know how to begin reviewing the experience my wife and I had with Linda as our realtor. If I could give 10 stars, I would! She's that good. Linda is a total professional, but I feel like she became our good friend too. Friendly, smart, punctual, helpful, and thorough are just a few of the descriptions that apply. She made the entire process of buying our beach condo so much easier. She has a folder full of contacts of other pros just like her. "Need an attorney? I got a guy". "Need a home inspector? I got a guy" (This is New Jersey, after all...). Even after the sale she supplied us with names and numbers of handymen, floor experts, plumbers, you name it. Throughout the buying process, she was always there to text or call. There was no such thing as a stupid question. (And we had a bunch of them...) They were all answered. She was such a fantastic communications bridge between us, the listing agent, our attorney, and the HOA. My wife and I highly recommend Linda. We have every confidence that you will be pleased with the detailed service she will render you. We were so lucky we found her. She's the first friend we've made in our new neighborhood and we will remain in touch with her. She told us to call anytime if we need a recommendation. We will. And we will call to invite her for cocktails once the place is decorated!
Roy Prater - Seller
Seascape Villas, Hilton Head Island
Excellent to work with very informative and helpful in selling my condo!
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.
Anne & Gary
Sellers
Shelley and Gary are two of the best realtors that we have had the pleasure of working with. They flawlessly handled every stage in the sale of our home and obtained the maximum price. We would unhesitatingly recommend Shelley and Gary for your real estate needs.
Jessica
“Ethan did a beautiful job marketing our home. It sold in just five weeks! He was very patient and
thorough from start to finish. He always took the time to answer our questions AND calmed us down when we became stressed. Thank you, Ethan... So thankful to have Paul represent us and help us transition into our next chapter of life!”
Denise Loft and Brian Culbert
Buyers - Palmetto Bluff
Keene was a tremendous resource who we relied upon to help us acquire an amazing property in Palmetto Bluff. His guidance and insights were invaluable, a true professional.
Nelson Reyes
Old Town Bluffton Buyer
"My wife and I recently had the great pleasure of working with Matt & Kara Raehn. From the moment we met Matt we knew that we would become partners in the search for our retirement home. His knowledge of the area and his expertise as a professional realtor truly made for a wonderful experience. We purchased our new home after seeing 3 homes. Matt was always there to answer questions or with suggestions; he went above and beyond our expectations. There is an old saying that says: "PEOPLE LIKE DOING BUSINESS WITH PEOPLE THEY LIKE" We like Matt, he truly is a pleasure to work with. Thank you Matt & Kara Raehn for introducing us to Bluffton!"
Dean Courser
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Our experience with Christina Forbis in purchasing a house on Hilton Head Island couldn’t have been better! Her ability to dial in a house for our needs, and point us in the right direction was fantastic. During the process of closing on the house, her communication was outstanding in solving any problems. After we purchased the house, her help and guidance in selecting the right contractors for our remodel needs was invaluable. It certainly helps to have a person who is dialed in on Hilton Head Island!
Satisfied Client
I have worked in my lifetime with over 20 real estate brokers. Buying and selling property in many different areas of the country is pretty typical for me. I must say that James Wedgeworth is by far the BEST broker I have ever dealt with. I could get into particulars and it would take an hour to write this review. So let me bullet point: -Professional -Extremely knowledgeable both to SC laws and local customs -Never say never attitude -Great negotiator -Superb listening skills -Amazing support staff (Erin is a rock star) -Kind, funny, witty and overall true southern gentleman. When push came to shove, he got the deal listed and sold in 6 days at my asking price. I can’t say enough. He took what was a difficult situation and made it work. Thank you James!
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!
Lance and Sharon
Sellers - 16 Prospect Lane, Berkeley Hall
Duke and Linda Delcher recently sold our home in Berkeley Hall. They were very good at marketing the home with top notch advertising and photography for the property. Their support staff at Charter One Realty was also very professional. When issues arose during the negotiations and closing, they were quick to respond.
Jon & Suzi
"We can't thank Shelley and Gary enough for all of their help finding us our dream home! These days with inventory moving so quickly, by the time you see something out there on the real estate sites it is usually already gone. Shelley and Gary worked tirelessly (and I'm not just saying that, I mean tirelessly!) to find us this home that finally checked every one of our boxes, and there were a number of boxes! Shelley and Gary were super patient with our quest to find the perfect spot and I think enjoyed when we found the perfect home as much as we did! They were very helpful with our many many questions along the way and even though we have gone through the process of purchasing a home a few times before it always helps to have someone there to guide you through the process."
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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Start Your Search with the
Top Real Estate Company in the Lowcountry
Trusted for decades as the leading Lowcountry real estate company with award-winning agents.
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.
Discover the Lowcountry Lifestyle
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.
Stay Ahead of the Market
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.
A Neighborhood to Call Home
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.
Start Searching
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away From a Home Sale in Bluffton & Hilton Head
The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away From a Home Sale in Bluffton & Hilton Head
If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, you may have seen headlines about more buyers backing out of contracts lately. And honestly, that can sound stressful.
But here’s what we want our sellers to understand: many of…
Life will be Different Here
Discover the Lowcountry
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.
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.

