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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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The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market
Kevin King
By Kevin King | May 19, 2026

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market


The Secret to Selling Your Home Fast in Any Market If there’s one thing we’ve learned in real estate, it’s this: homes don’t sell quickly by accident. They sell quickly because of the right strategy, the right pricing, and the right marketing plan.
A few years ago, nearly every home seemed to fly off…

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age
Kevin King
By Kevin King | May 19, 2026

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House in Today’s Market?
Kevin King
By Kevin King | May 19, 2026

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House in Today’s Market?

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away From a Home Sale in Bluffton & Hilton Head
Kevin King
By Kevin King | May 19, 2026

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away From a Home Sale in Bluffton & Hilton Head

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
Kevin King
By Kevin King | May 19, 2026

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?
Kevin King
By Kevin King | May 19, 2026

Are Home Prices Going To Fall?

Charter One Realty Gives Back: Supporting Lowcountry Families Through Our Summer Food Drive
Charter One Realty
By Charter One Realty | May 19, 2026

Charter One Realty Gives Back: Supporting Lowcountry Families Through Our Summer Food Drive

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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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Aaron Benton
Herman & Davis Properties have your best interest in mind. They are upfront, honest and trustworthy with experience to support their thinking and rationale. They are patient, knowledgeable and leave no question of why they are one of the elite real estate groups in our market today.
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Linda was fantastic - knowledgeable, very responsive and very professional. She made finding our dream home and selling our current vacation home an absolute breeze. Linda did an excellent job helping us sale our property on View Point Circle. She was a pleasure to work with and I will recommend her to others if buying or selling in Beaufort. 
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Cal M. Seller of 4 Jingle Shell Lane, Hilton Head Plantation – August 2025
Drew and Kim were amazing to work with. They made a complex process feel incredibly simple. Their expertise and support with every facet of the sale was invaluable. I would highly recommend them without hesitation.
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Bryan Herd
“Sabrina was by far the best realtor we have ever used. She is the ultimate professional when it comes to real estate. Sabrina worked with us for several months to find the right house and worked with us through the entire process. She never let a day go by without assisting with inspectors, contractors etc. Highly recommend Sabrina to both sell and purchase a property. You won't find a better realtor!!!! Outstanding!!”
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Buyer Client Hilton Head Island
Charles Sampson of Charter One Realty in Hilton Head recently helped my husband and me find a condo to purchase in Hilton Head. He was very personable and very professional and, after touring many properties, we found the perfect one for our family. He helped us so much with all the things we needed to do and it was one of our easiest closings ever. He is also wonderful with service after the sale. We recently had some packages delivered to our condo and when the person who was scheduled to meet the delivery people didn’t show up, Charles graciously went to the condo to take care of the situation. We highly recommend Charles Sampson to anyone needing a realtor in the Hilton Head area.
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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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Randel Zahn Burton, Beaufort SC
Alec Smith is a very professional and customer Service oriented. Our home went on the market on a Monday and we were under Contract with a buyer by that Friday. He was always available and continuously offering assistance. I Highly Recommend Alec as a Realtor!!!!
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The Schultz's Buyers - Colleton River
When my husband & I were researching golf community properties in the Hilton Head/Beaufort/Bluffton area, we found Linda & Duke Delcher. They were not only very professional; but they understood our needs and let us find the right place for us. No opinions; no pressure. We eventually found our home (the last one we looked at) and we couldn't be happier! Duke and Linda were great to work with & we would recommend them with great enthusiasm!
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Wilson Natalie Anne Seabrook, SC
Alec Smith was absolutely fantastic to work with. He far exceeded my expectations on the time it would take to sell my family’s land. In addition, he consistently kept me informed and the entire transaction could have not gone more smoothly. I highly recommend him.
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Rhonda Woodward Buyer & Seller - Sun City
My husband and I have used John Weber to not only purchase and build a retirement home in Sun City, but also sell our retirement home in Sun City. John also assisted us in finding a top notch realtor for our purchase and new construction build in GA. We've had the best buying and selling experience with John. His years of experience and knowledge in residential sales was so helpful to us with our buying and selling needs. John's professionalism is 2nd to none. John will always keep you updated and is ready to help with any residential needs. We're glad to call John our friend.
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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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Susan and Bob Hilton Head Island
We recently sold our home on Hilton Head through Christina Forbis. We have known her for several years and found her a warm, compassionate and completely trustworthy person. She has extensive knowledge of the island realty market as well as workers, agents, bankers, service people and contractors.. Selling a home usually entails some degree of stress for the sellers. Not so with her. Working with Christina was a pleasure and effortless with us. She leaves no loose ends and was always available to answer our questions and concerns. She was relentless in her work, always showing and promoting our home to potential buyers. As we live out of state,Christina was kind enough to handle many of our last minute details on her own time. She loves her work, is a true professional and a wonderful friend. All  her hard work produced a buyer with a good cash offer. Needless to say we were very pleased. Thank You Christina!
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The Furby's Buyers, 44 Anchorage Way
Mark Rushton is the epitome of excellence, professionalism, and skill. He is patient, extremely knowledgeable, and his attention to detail is unmatched. From the first showing until closing, Mark took care of every detail and provided us with honest guidance. We LOVE Mark and could not be more passionate in our recommendation of him! Our only regret is that we won’t be working with him again soon because he did such an outstanding job helping us find the perfect home for us! Truly, there is ZERO need to look anywhere else for a realtor; Mark is the very best!
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“Sabrina went above and beyond to ensure my relocation from NY to Bluffton would be smooth. She listened to what I thought I wanted (which were two different things) and patiently showed me many options, while being knowledgeable of the area. Sabrina diligently monitored coming soon listings and ultimately did a virtual tour for me – my home that I purchased without ever being in it myself. I was out of state and Sabrina was there for each step of the way. I absolutely trust and recommend Sabrina!”
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Mars Savannah, GA
Hannah was beyond helpful when my family needed to purchase a home. She gets back to you quickly, will go out of your way to accommodate requests, and is super friendly! I 100% recommend her to anyone looking for a reliable realtor!
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Tim Bluffton
We love hearing from our clients! Check out what this seller in Belfair had to say about his experience with Scott Collins. I highly recommend Scott Collins and consider him to be the most professional real estate person I have ever dealt with. Over the years we have sold seven houses, dealt with as many real estate agents, but the experience with Scott was the best ever. Selling a home is always a stressful experience but Scott made it much less of one. He kept in contact with us from the very beginning, took the time to explain the market conditions, the current trend of buyers in our price range, the marketing strengths of his company and the strategies that would be used to interest and attract buyers. He was always available to answer questions and made us feel that we were his most important clients. Our house sold quickly thanks to Scott but an event that occurred just before closing on the sale of our home speaks volumes about his professionalism and caring nature. Due to some issues with our moving company, some items were left behind in the garage that needed to be disposed of but we had already left the area. Frantic, I called Scott the day before closing and explained the situation. Scott said not to worry about it. Two hours later the issue was resolved. Need I say more about why I recommend Scott.
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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!!!!
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“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.”
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Cathy MacIlvane
“Ethan is very knowledgeable in every aspect of Real Estate. He is Hard working and a person with passion and integrity! I would recommend Ethan with all of our real estate needs. What drew us to Ethan was his patience and willingness to take the time to work with you. He understands that looking for a home is a personal journey and can be a life-changing decision. I would highly recommend working with Ethan at James Real Estate Advisors!”
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Christina Forbis Client Hilton Head Island
Choosing Christina Forbis to assist us with purchasing a home on Hilton Head Island was the best decision we could have made. Over the years we have used the services of a number of listening and selling agents; Christina was, by far, the best we have ever encountered. Christina exceeded all of our expectations with her advice, counsel, professionalism, service and responsiveness. As an example, Christina educated and counseled us on the current flood elevation laws, and the effect of a homes elevation on flood insurance rates. In addition, she did not hesitate to give us her opinion when she believed a home was not fairly priced in relations to its true market value. She was there for us every step of the way, helping with even the smallest details. Even after closing, when most agents are nowhere to be found, Christina assisted us with other details, too many to identify here. Should there be a future need, we would enthusiastically use Christina’s services again, and we highly recommend that anyone either purchasing or listing their home, partner with Christina.
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Tom Defazio was always available on short notice to show us properties we were interested in. Over a period of several months he was responsive to our changing property wish list and desired locations. In the end he helped us secure the right property in a great location. We recommend him without hesitation.
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Bill & Charlotte Bartow Hilton Head Island
We contacted Christina Forbis because we had heard from friends that she was the best on the Island, that turned out to be completely accurate. She responded immediately and was very accessible. She used the first day to show us areas that we were interested in. By the second day she hit the nail on the head. We found a property in the Port Royal Plantation that was perfect, she got us the home of our dreams!  That was only the beginning of all of the work she did for us. She coordinated every step after that and made the transition easy.  We can't say enough great things about Christina’s professionalism. We also feel like we made a new friend. She is super easy to talk to, we had a lot of laughs and now we are looking forward to being her neighbor in beautiful Port Royal.  
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Sarah and Jon Spring Island Buyers
It was serendipity that brought us together with Marisa as we began our exploration of the Lowcountry and Bluffton area, in general.  And it all blossomed from there. Marisa is fun and friendly, which make long days of touring communities and houses a whole lot more enjoyable. And she is extremely knowledgeable about the area and the process. We truly enjoyed her approach of introducing us first to the communities and helping us narrow down the list of choices to a much more manageable subset. She took the time to get to know us and try to understand how we described our likes and wants, so she could help us to first identify the community that is right for us. And she explained why this is an important step in the process.  Because we were coming in from out of town, she did a very nice job of being our “boots on the ground“. Marisa is also very professional and helped us through the entire home buying process. As others have noted, her service and care extended beyond signing the contract, as she helped us with utilities, with ideas about where to purchase furniture, etc. We are pleased to call Marisa a friend, now, and highly recommend her.
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Roy Prater - Seller Seascape Villas, Hilton Head Island
Excellent to work with very informative and helpful in selling my condo!
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Andrea M. Hampton Hall
I relocated from the Northeast to Bluffton, SC in early January. Marisa set up days multiple times for me to see homes in the surrounding area. It was a bit overwhelming trying to determine the right community, however Marisa made it less overwhelming and stressful. I was also selling a home, and it quickly became evident what a fantastic realtor Marisa is. She is a go getter and on top of every little detail; she will let you know what you need and when. She is also very honest. This is when you know you have someone that has your back and the support you need in finding the perfect home. I cannot say enough about the extremely positive experience I had with Marisa and highly recommend you choosing her to find your next home.
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Sellers of 1106 Harbour South Villas Hilton Head Island
The DELCHER team is one of the best in The Hilton Head/Bluffton area.  When they listed our townhome, we were anxious for it to sell.  Their on-point marketing, availability for questions, business acumen, and professionalism were the keys to selling our home in 2 weeks!  They guided us through the process step by step and reassured us when we needed it.
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2 Salt Kettle Ct. St. Helena Island
Alec Smith is without any doubt the most diligent professional realtors I have ever met in my 67 years. Alec is super responsive and highly knowledgeable within the real-estate market and all the local county and state regulations. Also, Alec knows so many other professionals who are necessary to close on your property.
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Roy & Ellen Rosenthal Long Cove Club - Hilton Head Island
Andy, we really appreciate your diligent professionalism in obtaining a buyer for our lot. Your guidance was right on the mark and the sale went through without a hitch. You and your team are great and deserve all the kudos in the world. Thanks for all of your help.
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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. 
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Marcia Murphy Sea Pines (Calibogue Club)
My husband Jim and I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Andy, having first bought a beautiful condominium and more recently our dream home. Andy has been courteous, efficient, and respect­ful. He has made the often times difficult job of buying real estate easy. His knowledge of HHI real estate is well founded. We would highly recommend Andy to our friends and anyone looking for their special place on the island.
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