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Tammy Silvey: New construction is my specialty. I spent 18 years working directly for home builders, so I know the process from the inside: choosing a homesite, comparing builders, understanding upgrades and incentives, and recognizing…
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.
"I have experienced several moves over the years and this most recent move was the most challenging. I interviewed three realty firms and there was no contest. Austin Stokes and Ethan James, the Ethan James Team, of Charter One came to meet me ready to listen to my expectations and with a very professional presentation of how they wanted to market my home and were as interested as I in getting my home sold. Austin promised me he would help me in any way I needed from start to finish. This was more than just a sales pitch, a nice gesture. He has taken boxes for donations, trash bags out, and checked in often to see if I needed help with anything. He meant every word. Austin and Ethan are the knowledgeable, hardworking, professional gentlemen to whom you want to trust the buying or selling of your home."
J. HoltonLady's Island, SC
Alec did an outstanding job assisting with the purchase of a vacant lot on Lady’s Island. It is the ideal location for me to look at developing in the future. Alec was patient with listening to my wants and desires for the lot and took the time to review everything about the lot with me. His negotiating skills helped to secure the lot for the price I was willing to pay. Alec and his family will forever be considered friends and I know I will be working with Alec again in the future.
Donna RynoneFamily 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!
Kathy - Buyer and SellerHilton Head Island
My husband and I were treated as if we were the only client and our agent negotiated the entire sale with our best interests in mind. I never realized how valuable that was until I experienced it. Outstanding experience!
Beckman ApseyOld Town Bluffton Seller
"There aren't enough words to recommend Matt and Kara enough! As soon as we found out that they were venturing into real estate from previous years of successful careers in other fields, we knew that they would be who we'd want to work with in this next phase of our life. From our first showing when Kara entertained our kids so we could walk the house undisturbed, to the sale of our first family home, they’ve been nothing but exceptional. They both operate with the highest levels of professionalism and urgency. They always act with your best interests in mind and give great advice to ensure you earn top dollar on your property. We are so thankful to call Matt and Kara not only our agents, but best friends. They both truly care and are the team you want by your side during the house selling and buying journey. We cannot recommend them enough. Thank yall for everything!"
Marshall and Lynne Coleman
Selling a house is not easy for the seller or their agent. Emotions, economics, and the many variables in between can make for a stressful situation all around. Thankfully, we had Diana (first as our longtime friend then as our agent) to guide us through the process with resounding success. From pricing to staging to negotiating, Diana was always there for us. Her work ethic and attention to detail are second-to-none. Diana got us the price we were looking for and was a very effective liaison between us and the eventual buyer. Heck, she even arranged for some of our furnishings to be sold at auction after the transaction closed! And did we mention she knows Belfair better than anyone on the planet?! Thank you Diana for helping us start a new chapter in our lives….
Kristen and Steven HackettBuyers
Marisa and Diana were an absolute pleasure to work with throughout our home-buying process. We had a very condensed amount of time ‘on the ground’ in Bluffton, and Marisa was incredibly efficient. She quickly understood what we were looking for and gave great advice (not just what we wanted to hear), and pre-screened properties sometimes faster than they were even on the market. We have bought and sold many properties over the years – Marisa’s ability to understand what was important to us and what would appeal to us was unparalleled when compared to our previous experiences.
Marisa and Diana’s advice about the market, quality of construction and other pros/cons of various properties was indispensable and helped us tremendously in our decision process. Marisa is very matter-of-fact in negotiations and helped come to practical solutions so that we reached an agreement quickly with the buyer. She kept the process moving forward throughout the period leading up to the closing, and made sure that nothing slipped through the cracks – she was always one or two steps ahead of everyone! She also has great network of service providers and was able to quickly arrange things like inspections, and happy to help painters and other contactors get access to the property during the period up to the closing.
While Marisa and Diana are amazing professionals, the best part about working with them is the personal side. You can tell that they really care about their clients from all aspects – and I know that while we won’t be clients anymore, we already have two very good friends at our new home!
Eric PopkyHilton Head Island
Drew provided excellent service in the selling of our home. From the initial meeting to the listing and then the sale of our home Drew was responsive to our needs and kept us informed. We highly recommend using Drew for buying or selling a home in the Hilton Head area.
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."
Suzanne SchriverOceanfront - Buyer & Seller
Our relationship with Monica and her team spans 20 years, comprised of buying and selling an oceanfront villa and penthouse and finally buying the oceanfront forever home of our dreams! Monica has been there every step of the way handling ALL the details that might be typical and so many that were not. It is all but impossible to describe the value that Monica brings to the table as a seasoned expert in the field of real estate. The first thing that comes to mind, though, is that relationship is her priority over real estate, and by genuinely focusing on the client relationship, she delivers in the best possible way! Manageable accessibility for our daughter with special needs was one of the MANY boxes that had to be checked, and Monica often personally previewed homes to ensure that it was. As her client, we always knew her #1 concert was whether or not the home we were looking at would suit our needs and provide us with enjoyment for years to come.The only concern with having recently purchased our dream home is that we’re worried we won’t see Monica as frequently!
R. KrausSea Pines (Carolina Place)
Andy Reed at the Reed Team has helped me with 3 properties since I have been buying property in Hilton Head. The first one was when we wanted to sell our property in Sea Pines to build another house. Andy did a fantastic job of determining what we needed to do- to sell the house and then how the house would best show. Small things to us as buyers, but only items that a “Good Realtor” would know: some of the things Andy helped us with: “cut some limbs so you can see the house better” “Power-wash the house so it is clean” Things that to a seller, we really didn’t notice, but to someone, like Andy – he knew what it would take to sell the house! Our house sold in about 3 weeks! Man we were surprised! Then on to the building process, that Andy helped us find a builder and helped us review the floor plan to determine the best house we could build (by the way he wasn’t even making a commission). Although, I guess Andy knows how to keep a customer – because since Andy had helped us so much on the last sell, we asked him to be our Realtor on a purchase we made in order to live – until our house was built. NOW we are in our DREAM HOME and have Andy to help us sell our other house. Andy is always available and helpful in anything you ask him!!! Thanks Andy for a job well done!
Brad and Sheri Botts
“Sabrina is amazing. She is a true professional and is extremely knowledgeable with a wonderful personality. Sabrina worked tirelessly for us and was always available and accessible. She understood our goals and needs and, provided a clear roadmap to properties that fit our dreams. She found us the perfect home and stood firm on our behalf to make sure the property was in perfect condition for us before we took possession. Sabrina loves what she does, and it shows in every aspect of her work. We have bought and sold 10 homes (so far) in our lifetimes, and Sabrina is by far the best agent that we've ever worked with. We highly recommend Sabrina for anyone looking for property around HHI and will personally recommend her to everyone who is buying or selling a property in the Hilton Head area. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the top realtor, she is a 20!!”
Art & Connie Tonkinsonsellers 100 Coggins Point Road
We have used Christina to represent us in the past. When it came time to sell our Port Royal Home, we knew who to call. Christina made the sale of our home so easy. At our 1st meeting, she quickly and efficiently explained the complicated documents. Christina advised us on preparing our home to present to prospective buyers. We had over 25 showings! We received multiple offers and once again, she guided us with suggestions to facilitate the best offer and terms. Christina’s advise was extremely important. Christina is GREAT!
Annie Cooper
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Matt and Kara on the sale of our home and the purchase of a lot in a different neighborhood. Matt and Kara are a dream to work with! Their approach is a balance of listening to your wants/needs and using their expert knowledge to offer excellent direction, advice and feedback. They are proactive, diligent, trustworthy and professional, but above all they are kind and a joy to spend time with!! They went above and beyond, and the whole experience has been better than we could have expected! We would recommend them to anyone and everyone looking to buy or sell in the Lowcountry!
Nancy & Michael BergeronHilton Head Island
Nothing says quality like repeat business. We've worked with Les Jones on buying and selling four Hilton Head properties... and every experience was a true pleasure and terrific outcome! Les' Lowcountry approach is comforting... but, his thoroughness and steadfast commitment to being your advocate is what won us over each time. Truly one of the best!
Mark & Kathryn, Long Cove BuyerHilton Head Island
We couldn’t have asked for a better real estate agent than Christine Reid! We were visiting Hilton Head Island just to explore Long Cove and Wexford and never expected to make an offer—let alone close on a home one month later. This is a second home for us, and we hadn’t been through the buying process in 25 years, but Christine made everything feel seamless and genuinely enjoyable.She was kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and truly had our best interests at heart. She stayed on top of every detail, communicated promptly, and guided us with confidence every step of the way. We always felt supported and at ease.
The Furby'sBuyers, 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!
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.
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!
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!”
G Holman
We were interested in purchasing a home in the Bluffton area and currently live in Pennsylvania. Our list of wants and needs were long and we weren’t sure if we could come close to finding anything in our price range and that checked off a lot of our boxes.
Luckily we were introduced to Diana Sroufe from Charter One and immediately clicked. Diana took the time to get to know us and was able to understand our interests. Diana was extremely knowledgeable and responsive to all communications throughout the process.
Diana is closely plugged in to the community and homes coming up for sale. We ended up with a lovely home that was exactly what we had hoped for. I know if we had any other realtor agent we would not have ended up as happy as we are today.
Diana helped my sister find a home in Belfair last year. She helped my sister the same way she helped us.
Our family can’t thank Diana enough for her hard work and diligence finding us a home.
Buyer - Doug MilnesBluffton, SC
My wife and I had three busy and fun-filled days with Shayne. She came with a strong understanding of Bluffton and Beaufort, making quick connections with her computer and phone. Lots of multitasking! Highly recommend Shayne for a home search in the Lowcountry. Looking forward to our future purchase with her. An incredibly nice person as well!
Buyers - Judi and Bill KallioBluffton, SC
We have been working with Marisa Cain as we plan our move to the Bluffton area in the next couple of years, and we couldn't be more impressed. Even though we're still in the early stages of our search, Marisa has been incredibly generous with her time, knowledge, and expertise.She is truly a wealth of information about Bluffton and the surrounding communities. From helping us understand the different communities and lifestyles to answering countless questions about the area, she has been an invaluable resource. What sets Marisa apart is not only her professionalism and deep market knowledge, but also the genuine care she shows for her clients.Marisa is the kind of realtor who makes you feel like you're working with a trusted friend. We are so grateful for her guidance and highly recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Bluffton area. When we're ready to make our move, there is no doubt that Marisa will be our realtor, and we are so lucky.
R. SmithOkatie, SC
Alec Smith has been our Realtor in two very successful real estate transactions in the past year, the sale of a spec house and a personal residence. His attention to detail, responsiveness, and ability to navigate thru the demanding sales process are unmatched, and it has been a pleasure working with him.
Satisfied ClientBuyer - 149 Farnsleigh Avenue, Hampton Hall
Linda and Duke Delcher are wonderful agents to work with! Very knowledgeable and accommodating!! They spent time needed & went above and beyond to answer all questions. Extremely nice, good-hearted people!!
Ray ChappelBattery Point, Beaufort SC
Alec Smith is very personable, a good listener and easy to work with. He is proactive and very knowledgeable of the local property market and contacts in the area. He kept us appraised of the status of the listing throughout the process and made recommendations to aid in selling the property. He sold our property when two other prior Realtors could not. We strongly recommend Alec to others.
Tim and Lisa Hilton Head Island
Christina Forbis has her pulse on the real estate market and worked tirelessly to make our dream come true. We highly recommend Christina – she is the “go to” realtor on the island!
Roy Prater - SellerSeascape Villas, Hilton Head Island
Excellent to work with very informative and helpful in selling my condo!
Diana Sroufe - Fellow Charter One Realty Colleague
I had the pleasure of co-listing a home in Hampton Lake with my fellow Charter One Realty agent and friend, Michelle Garbade. Michelle lives in Hampton Lake and brought both her knowledge of the community and the advantage of being right there whenever something needed attention at the property.
What I especially appreciated was how easy Michelle was to work with. She was always willing to step in and help, and there was never a question of “whose job is this?” We simply worked together and did what was best for our sellers.
That experience reminded me of one of the things I value about being part of Charter One Realty—the ability to collaborate with another experienced agent and bring our individual strengths together for the benefit of our clients. I would happily work with Michelle again and feel very comfortable recommending her to anyone buying or selling in Hampton Lake.
Larry and Donna Toebbe, Bluffton, SC
Donna & I would like to thank you for the professionalism you provided to us in buying our new home. You were there every step of the way and your insights helped us tremendously. Your knowledge of the local market made our house hunting more enjoyable and stress free. I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to buy a home to utilize your services. Thanks again!!!”