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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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What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan

What’s Changing at the Gateway to Hilton Head Island? A Guide to the $125.8 Million U.S. 278 Improvement Plan For anyone considering a move to Hilton Head Island, one question tends to come up sooner or later: What is being done about traffic getting on and off the island?
There is now a much clearer…

Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026: What Lowcountry Buyers Should Know
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

Best Week to Buy a Home in 2026: What Lowcountry Buyers Should Know

What’s New at the Lowcountry’s Private Golf Communities in 2026?
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 18, 2026

What’s New at the Lowcountry’s Private Golf Communities in 2026?

Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - August 2026
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By Paige Rose | September 16, 2026

Lowcountry Real Estate Market Update - August 2026

More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026
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By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards
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By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards

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By Paige Rose | September 9, 2026

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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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Ivan G. Buyer
Daniel and Debbie recently helped us buy a new home in Hilton Head, SC. They’re an amazing team! Highly recommend!!
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Rudy & Lynette Shields Sea Pines (Calibogue Club)
Andy was recommended to us when we were ready to purchase a lot in our favorite vacation spot, Sea Pines, and he helped us find the perfect homesite. As our plans changed, we knew Andy could help us get the best price for selling our lot and he did. We came to Andy again when we decided to purchase a villa/home in Sea Pines. As a longtime realtor on the island, he knows and understands the market and helped us every step of the way. We are delighted with our new home and lifestyle choice. Andy gave us good solid advice along the way and helped make our transition to retirement easier.  In addition to being our real estate go-to professional we are proud to also call him friend.
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Kathryn Sun City Seller
I have moved many times in my life, many real estate agent were good, some not so good, but I never experienced a GREAT agents until Shelley and Gary Elliott of Charter One Realty. They went above any expectations I had in helping me get my house “show” ready to list, they helped me manage my two kitties to keep them safe during showings, they helped me dispose of belongings I did not want to move to my next home, and they arranged for a clean up after I had moved out. This was a difficult move because I am now older and alone. Shelley and Gary were always there to help me and support me with anything that came up. I can't praise them enough!
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Buyer - 14 Sandpiper Drive Beaufort, SC
Mark made the whole process of purchasing a home for my father as smooth as possible. Mark was very prompt in answering any question I had and at times acting as my therapist, listening to my struggles. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone who is purchasing or selling a home.
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Ian S.
“Fabulous experience working with Ethan on our home sale in Beaufort. Highly recommend Ethan James as a knowledgeable and hard-working real estate professional “
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Susan & Paul Buyers
What a team! Shelley and Gary really understood what we were looking for and guided us to find our home. They were extremely knowledgeable and aided us in every step of the buying process. They are invested in their clients and make sure that everything goes smoothly. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants top rate service.
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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.
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Satisfied Client Sellers - 61 Clifton Drive, Berkeley Hall
Working with Linda and Duke regarding the sale of my home was exceptional! Linda's knowledge of the local housing market, her constant communication and handling of issues as they occurred, and her overall professionalism throughout the process exceeded all of my expectations. It was truly a pleasure working with her!
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Ed. H
Daniel and Debbie are super people who made our house purchase process a breeze. They were always very responsive and made us feel that we were their only client. Debbie and Daniel are courteous and very professional which is not always easy to find. You will not go wrong with this awesome team.
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Alina and Cezar M.
"Hiring Michelle to help us find and purchase a property was the best thing we could do in purchasing the property we wanted and liked. She is amazing, very knowledgeable, professional, kind, always available, answering all the questions we had always in a timely manner, making sure we understood the entire process. We are highly recommending her and her team! Thank you, Michelle."
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Trone Family Hilton Head Buyers
Sabrina Zeoli dedication was unmatched, The process was stress-free as Sabrina guided us through every step and was always responsive.Her market knowledge gave us confidence in our decision on Hilton Head and finding the right home and neighborhood right for us. Sabrina was a delight to work with!!!! Anyone would be lucky to work with her!!!!
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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.
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Hilton Head Buyer Hilton Head Island
Andy Twisdale was so helpful with the purchase of my wonderful home in Hilton Head.  Because he is so connected to the Island and an experienced agent, the purchase and closing went smoothly, and he was able to provide much help with recommendations on various contractors.  He knew when to push back in the purchase process and was a good advocate for me.  He was professional and kind.  I highly recommend Andy as an agent.
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Rhonda Seelinger Callawassie Buyer
"Matt and Kara [Raehn] are great! They recently planned a day with us to show us the area and multiple properties and neighborhoods. It was obvious that they listened to what was important to us, and scheduled a great day. We learned a lot from them. Their follow up has been impeccable and on point. It is great to work with true professionals."
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Karen & Pete Sellers
Thanks to both Shelley and Gary for making this the easiest and fastest sale we have ever experienced! We are so happy that we decided to go with Team Elliott of Charter One Realty. Thank you for also referring us to Smith Law firm, for they were fantastic in every way. My husband (also a Realtor) and I were very impressed with how often they communicated via their portal and text messages. We will definitely connect with you the next time we are in Hilton Head!
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Dick and Cathy Indigo Run Sellers
We met Christina when looking at a house she was showing.  She had also been recommended by the agent who helped us find our previous home on Hilton Head and was now retired.  After falling in love with the home, we asked Christina to look at our existing home and ended up having her list it.  She did an excellent job marketing our home and was on site for issues that arose when we were out of town.  When a seemingly good offer was made, we accepted and Christina became our battlefield commander as the pending sale turned into a nightmare of frivolous issues from the other party.  Her professional demeanor and extensive experience guided us through the quagmire and resulted in closing successfully.  We highly recommend Christina as an excellent realtor and as importantly, a really good person!
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Renee W.
Daniel & Debbie Cort were great to work with! We live out of state and were able to quickly find a condo on Hilton Head Island that met our needs for a great price. They used video chat for a walkthrough and very responsive to any questions. Highly recommended and will work with them for our next property!
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Tom S. – Seller of 32 Millwright Drive – August 2024
Drew's expertise in the Hilton Head market led us to Windmill Harbour several years ago, and so when it came time to sell, we never hesitated to put our home in his hands.  From the beginning, Drew led the effort.  He sat us down and provided sound advice on price in the current marketplace.   Drew brought in a stager to present the home in the best light possible, and then produced a breathtaking brochure.  He worked tirelessly to get us 30 showings and several offers in this tight market.  He followed up with buyer agents as well as my wife and me on a constant basis.  Drew and his staff went above and beyond our already high expectations, and in the end, we closed seven weeks after we listed with an all- cash sale.
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Satisfied Client Seller - 5 Holly Grove Road, Berkeley Hall
Duke (especially with his background) and Linda have an excellent grasp of the condition of the real estate market in gated communities. Both Linda and Duke are responsive and provide frank information on the market and what should or should not be done to sell your property.
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Bob and Barb Azarik Berkeley Hall Seller
We were introduced to Duke when we realized we wanted to make Berkeley Hall our home. South Carolina is a new adventure for us! We so enjoyed working with him. Duke was very knowledgeable about the lots that were available and couldn’t do enough to answer our questions. We had an easy process picking our lot and he was helpful during the building process. He guided us with our homeowner’s insurance and home inspection. We would highly recommend Duke if you plan to live in the Bluffton area. 
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Chuck Wolf
Lorri Hunter was fantastic to work with. She’s easy to talk to, incredibly thoughtful, and makes the whole process feel effortless. With her deep knowledge of the area, she introduced us to several wonderful homes and ultimately helped us find our forever home. Lorri truly lives up to her “Expect Better” promise — she goes above and beyond in every way. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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Rudd - Buyer
My wife and I worked with Marisa on a recent trip to the lowcountry and visited several communities over a couple of days.  The first thing that struck me about Marisa is her thoroughness and organization.  We have worked with other realtors in the past who are a bit scattered and a little slow on follow-up.   Marisa separated herself immediately from those experiences by taking the time to understand us individually and to do a deep dive into our likes/wants in a house.  She then provided a detail itinerary for the two days we were to spend with her. She followed up within minutes many times and was extremely organized over the two days.  Her commitment to doing things the right way really impressed us both as did her knowledge of the communities we visited.  She met every need we had during our time with her, and I would recommend Marisa to anyone looking for a home in the Lowcountry. 
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Stokes Port Royal Seller
I could not give Christina Forbis a higher recommendation to be your real estate agent  It was a very, very difficult decision to put our family home up for sale.  Thankfully, we listened to a recommendation to talk with Christina.  It very quickly became apparent that she was the person to help us.  Not only did she fully grasp all aspects of the real estate market, but truly empathized with the emotional impact to our family to have to say goodbye to a place we all loved. We live out of state and needed a person that had superior customer service and was a good communicator.  Christina was with us every step of the way and kept us regularly informed on the status of the sale.  Christina also carefully and masterfully guided us in each step of the sale.  From setting the selling price, staging of the home, navigating thru multiple offers and bringing the accepted offer to a closed sale.  She was excellent in negotiations with prospective buyers and helped us to obtain the best possible price on the sale. Christina also has excellent contacts in the area and referred us to several individuals that were professional, nice to work with, and important links to help with the sale of the home.   In summary, Christina is not only a top-tier real estate agent in all business aspects, but also a professional and fantastic person to work with. 
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Buyer - Doug Milnes Bluffton, 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!
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Barbara Krueger
Since we were not living in the local area, Julianne took on the additional role of investigating potential properties along with the routine tasks expected of a realtor. We worked with her over a year before we found the perfect property. Julianne displayed the highest level of professionalism in all aspects of our transaction, and we recommend her without hesitation.
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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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Dick and Meg S. – Sellers of 21 Balmoral Place - December 2024
We recently sold our house with Drew Butler. The process was very successful from start to finish. Drew brought the data which made the pricing decision easy, his suggestions to “ready” the house for buyers was effective and not overly complicated. We had early showings and a buyer in several days at full price. Drew and his assistant, Kim Burke, were helpful through the inspection and follow-up. They were great at communications right up through the closing. It is extremely helpful that Drew knows Indigo Run and all the reasons it is the place to be on Hilton Head.
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Satisfied Client Battery Point, Beaufort SC
I found Alec Smith long before I moved to South Carolina. A friend in Maine had moved here and raved about it so I started checking it out and I found Alec. He educated me so much about the area, sending me maps, homes to look at, phone calls offering ups and downs of different areas, but most importantly, he wanted to know what I was looking for so he could help me "check off all the boxes". In May of 2022 I finally made the move here from Maine and began officially working with Alec to find a home. Because he listened intently to what I was looking for, it didn't take long to find my dream home in Battery Point with fabulous amenities. Alec will make sure you get everything thoroughly inspected before you make up your mind to buy or not to buy, e.g. inspection, termite inspection, appraisal, etc. He keeps his eye on the ball making sure things get taken care of quickly and correctly and the process continues to move along to closing. He spent months with me and was never pushy or impatient. AND he bought me a gift card to a high-end furniture store to boot! Alec's great!! I could go on and on and on. You can't go wrong with this broker. I highly, highly recommend him. Oh, and even though I'm in my home now, he still answers questions I have about the house, like how do I get the gas fireplace to work? He helped me figure that out!
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Margo Chandler Hilton Head Island
Becky is awesome. She is such a joy to work with and has helped us with multiple properties on Hilton Head Island.
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Buyers - 68 Oak Tree Road Colleton River - Bluffton
Sanders was an absolute 10 out of 10. From the first email Sanders responsiveness was top notch. I think I maybe had one call that wasn’t picked up after the 3rd ring. He is friendly, patient and will take the time to get to know you and help you find the right house. He is not a pushy agent…he gives you honest responses and helps you understand the pro’s/con’s of areas and homes. Sanders is incredibly knowledgeable about the Hilton Head area as he grew up there plus he draws on the experience of his father Richard who has been an agent in the area for decades. Sanders was also invaluable in helping us transition into the area, introducing us to local vendors and personally helping us with the house. I strongly recommend Sanders and have to many close friends.
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