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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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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.

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Charter One Realty Shines in the 2026 RealTrends Rankings with 10 Top-Producing Agents and Teams
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By Charter One Realty | June 9, 2026

Charter One Realty Shines in the 2026 RealTrends Rankings with 10 Top-Producing Agents and Teams

Charter One Realty Agents Ranked Among South Carolina's Best in 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings
Charter One Realty is proud to announce that 10 of our agents and teams have been recognized in the 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings, one of the most respected benchmarks for real estate performance in the…

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7 Holbrook Drive, Beaufort - Sellers
"Alec is a professional through and through. His knowledge of his craft is impressive. I think what I enjoyed about working with Alec the most is he always kept me up to date at every turn so I always knew what to expect. He is committed to getting the job done and he did just that. I would highly recommend Alec to anyone looking to either buy or sell a home in the Beaufort, SC area."
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Bass Family Sellers 5 Albmarle Road
Christina did a wonderful, professional job selling my mother's house.  The whole process, from signing her listing contract to the closing at the attorney's office, was a breeze...because she knows what she's doing.  She convinced me she would get more money for the sale of the house than I could trying to sell it on my own...and she did!  I was going to be away for the summer and knew I could trust her to take care of anything that might come up.  She took time to do the extra things too...the house was empty, so she did house checks to make sure everything was OK.  She even arranged to have a fallen large tree branch removed from the property.  I have no hesitation in saying you won't be disappointed with her commitment to selling your house.
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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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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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Matt & Shaun Childs Long Cove Club - Hilton Head Island
We've known Andy Reed and his team for at least 20 years and have always respected and appreciated Andy's professionalism and knowledge. We consider him to be an expert and our go-to resource with regards to Hilton Head real estate. We were selling our lot in Long Cove in the midst of Hurricane Matthew, so it was a much more complex transaction than the typical lot sale. Andy exercised unbelievable patience, skill and diplomacy to both locate a buyer and agree to terms that worked for everyone. We would highly recommend Andy and his team for any real estate needs.
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The Clark Family 14 Queens Way Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
“Sabrina worked very hard for my wife and I. We bought our home remotely, and she helped us throughout the process. She was there for the final walk-through and inspection, and she took care of arranging and coordinating with local contractors. I highly recommend her if you need a realtor.”
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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!
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Terri F. Hilton Head Island
Debbie and Daniel Cort are hard-working and dedicated to the community in and around the Hilton Head area. They are diligent in selling and finding homes for their customers. I contacted them to sell my home, hoping to put it on the market in November, and it was sold by the end of November. I was hesitant because it was a lifestyle change I was not sure about, but I put my trust in Debbie and Daniel, and they advised me through each step of the process. They answered every call and question that I had. Debbie and Daniel are great listeners, and they made suggestions that I followed, which made the process less stressful. Debbie and Daniel are kind and patient, and they make selling and buying homes a positive experience.
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Doug & Vivian Coupe
We have known Diana for many years and have found her to be extremely engaged as a realtor on a number of fronts. Her low keyed, engaging manner, allows her to be herself, and work in the best interest of her clients.One of the greatest assets Diana has is her ability to completely understand the needs of both the sellers whom she represents, and the buyers she meets, to grasp the salient aspects of what it may take to consummate a sale. In so doing, she works diligently on behalf of the seller to deliver on the faith that they have placed in her to represent them, but also makes every effort with a buyer to understand their needs and what needs to be done to finalize a deal.As is often the case in intricate Real Estate transactions, the “devil is in the details”. Diana, is very focused and detail oriented, which allows her to anticipate potential “roadblocks to a sale” and develop the means early on in the “sales process”, to remove any potential obstacles to a successful sale.In our most recent experience with Diana, she kept us informed with “daily updates” and made a number of recommendations relative to how we might enhance our ability to insure a successful sale. Following her recommendations, we were able to obtain a significant offer within 3 days of placing our home on the market!On balance, as noted above, there is none better, on a number of fronts, than Diana Sroufe!
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Jerry Knight & Holly McCollum Hilton Head Island
I have been involved in real estate transactions for over 40 years and Christina was one of the most professional, attentive, and transparent agents I have ever met. Her credibility is high based on her personal and professional style - not only answering questions and solving problems, but anticipating them as well. In our scenario, Christina navigated dual agency with style and grace which will long be remembered. I highly recommend Christina to anyone seeking assistance in the real estate arena. If/when we sell, Christina Forbis will be one of the first calls I make. 
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Jeffrey and Sheila Lichtman Sellers of 6 Ensis, Hilton Head
Multiple friends recommended that we contact Christina Forbis to sell our home on Hilton Head Island, and we are so glad that they did. Christina provided us with valuable advice on the pricing of our home, because she knows the market so well. She negotiated to sell our home for more than we expected. She sold the house the first day that it was on the market. She added clauses to the standard contract that benefited us greatly.  This is the first time that we have sold a home (even though we are in our seventies) and she held our hands every step of the way.  She is truly a professional full service broker.  Plus, she is a fine person.  Christina has our highest recommendation.     
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Lori & Kyle Buyers - Hampton Lake
Shelley & Gary are top-notch! We worked with them from 700 miles away for nearly 2 years as our relocation plans came together and we couldn't be happier! They listened to our future vision, took the ball and ran with it. They helped us zero in on exactly what our wants and needs were -- from the desired neighborhood to the specifics on the interior of the home. Even as all of those wants and needs evolved, they rolled with the punches and never gave up until they found the PERFECT home for us. We could not be happier with our new home and our decision to work with Shelley and Gary!
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Cliff and Charlene Goss Hilton Head Island
We highly recommend Les Jones for realtor services. He recently helped us purchase a home and we were both impressed and appreciative of his highly professional services. He listened closely to our interests and performed diligent research to identify several options. Then, he worked closely with our calendars to schedule property viewings. He provided valuable insight about the various locations and had great recommendations for navigating the closing process. We hope to work with him again in the future. 
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Lindsey Stephens Hilton Head Island
Working with Steve Harmon has been a fantastic experience from start to finish. When I began the journey of searching for properties on Hilton Head Island, I never imagined I would - or could - buy a home sight unseen. Steve was the ultimate partner, not only in finding wonderful candidates, but also by being a second set of eyes and feet on the ground. Steve toured properties for me, and even with me via Facetime. When I found a property that I loved, Steve coached me through a highly competitive offer process, helping me to strengthen my offer and to make it the most attractive option for the buyers.After my offer was accepted, Steve negotiated and handled a closing punch list for the seller to implement, and then introduced me to a network of local Inspectors, Closing Lawyers and Insurance Agents - truly a gift as I negotiated this process from thousands of miles away. His help didn't stop there ... after moving in, when the AC failed, Steve had an HVAC team at my place immediately. When we needed an electrician and plumber for home renovations and projects, Steve had us covered. He has been the best resource from day one, and someone that I trust for advice on an ongoing basis.This may very well be my dream home that I'm living in, but if it's not, I know exactly who I'll be calling to assist me in my search for the next one.
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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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Jim VanDett Bluffton
Joann & I want to thank the both of you for all the help you provided in making this happen. You two were like a well oiled machine going through the motions and making things happen with the utmost simplicity. We look forward to settling in down there and making Bluffton our new home.
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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.
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Bonnie Hilton Head Island
We had a wonderful experience with Les Jones! We received a flyer from Les about a condo in our building on Hilton Head Island going up for sale. We really had not thought about selling ours. Out of curiosity, I contacted Les & he told me about the low inventory on the island & the increased demand & increase on price. He was absolutely the nicest man to talk to. Also, he is very laid back & not pushy. We talked about price & after about two weeks he called me back, just to check on us. We thought about it a little longer & we decided it was time to sell our unit. Les had our unit sold within 5 days. He & his office were very professional & thorough. We finally met Les when we were cleaning out our personal items. He is a very nice man & knows his business. Would highly recommend Les & his staff.
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10 Broad River Blvd Buyers
From start to finish, Mark made the transaction smooth and stress-free while always keeping our best interests first. His attention to detail and excellent communication skills exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, experienced, and professional real estate agent.
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Michelle M. Buyer
Daniel and Debbie were amazing to work with. We connected right from the start. They were very attentive to what I was looking for and the two of them make a great team together. You really can't find better people to work with. They are responsive, professional, friendly and I am happy to say that not only did I find a great realtor team but I found a great friendship with the two of them. I would highly recommend them with your real estate needs.
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Roseanne Hopfer The 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!"
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Sandra Knight Sellers
Ron and I were pleased that Herman and Davis Properties got results. They listed our property at the right price, prepared first class promotional materials, showed it, and sold it for our asking price in 4 days. They supported us during the closing that was executed without problems. We would recommend them without hesitation.
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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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A Apter 3 Hilda Avenue - Beaufort, SC
Alec was fantastic and such a huge help to me. I could not have survived the process of selling and buying without him, especially in this market! Highly recommend.
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Deb & John Buyers
We consider ourselves to be some of the luckiest people in the world to have found Shelley and Gary. Their ability to hone in on our wants and needs in a matter of hours of meeting us was amazing. They keyed in on what we were looking for and took us to places that were exactly what we wanted. They are the perfect combination of enthusiasm and practicality. Shelley will find what you want and Gary will tell you how your future home fits on the property. Who could ask for more! They are the best!
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Sarah & Patrick Barwise Buyers
Team Elliott helped us out tremendously, as first-time home sellers they were very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. They guided us through and took care and pride in helping us reach our goals. After meeting with them we knew instantly that they had our best interest in mind. I cannot praise them enough for their guidance. My wife and I were very pleased with their service and highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for realtors in the area.
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Steve and Mary Ann Bock
Duke and Linda directed the sale of our home in a most professional way.  Their cadre of professionals put together an effective marketing effort that saved us time and removed any doubt about the outcome.   Duke especially is a man of few words, each chosen carefully with truth at their core.  In a profession marked by lots of hype and hoopla, Delcher’s do better.  They deliver results.
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Michael J. Hayes Sea Pines (Schooner Court)
We have executed multiple transactions with Andy as both buyers and sellers. He is, without question, the most thorough, well researched, and intelligent minds you will find in real estate, anywhere, not just in Sea Pines. He combines a conscientious, service-based style, with a keen business sense and impressive marketing skills. Any transaction we ever do will be with Andy Reed. If you’re smart, you will too. 
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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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Judy and Glen Terbeek Hilton Head Island
When we decided to move to Hilton Head, we were told the only real estate agents to use were the Reed Team.  After buying and selling four properties using them, we couldn’t agree more.   They know the market extremely well. In addition, they really tried to learn our goals, and then match properties to meet those goals.  Our first property was an ocean front house, that we rented for 3 years until we tore it down to build our dream house.  The advice we were given by the Reed Team during that time proved to be right on.  The other transactions were for investment reasons, and they all exceeded our goals as well.   There are three things we especially liked about dealing with the Reed Team; first, they would tell us exactly how they felt about a property, and actually steered us away from some we liked. Secondly, they have a very practical, common sense approach about real estate deals. And thirdly, they worked hard on building long-term relationships, they weren’t just transaction processors. They stayed very involved during escrow and way past the closings, ensuring that the deal got done to our satisfaction. We only wish they had an office in southern California when we relocated here.
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