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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.
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.
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!
Chad and JustinaHilton Head Island
Christina Forbis did a wonderful job in preparing, selling, and following up in the selling of our Port Royal Plantation home. She started the process by coming up with just the right sales price (a science in and of itself), so exact the house sold within a week after it went on the market. Christina was enormously helpful in suggesting names of people who could help us in our move and frequently checked in and solicited feedback. Not only a first-class real estate salesperson but one who cares deeply of her clients. She was a pleasure to work with, and we recommend Christina without hesitation or reservation.
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.
Seller ClientHilton Head Island
We’ve used Richard for the past 19 years. He has always been courteous, helpful, and knowledgeable within the industry. This past sale, we came across several difficulties and Richard made the process as smooth and seamless as possible.
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 “
Chris and Sara Dubie
We have worked with Michael Haire on three property transactions. He is by far the most professional, helpful real estate professional we have ever encountered. He has earned our trust and proven himself to be an invaluable partner. We strongly recommend anyone looking for a high quality real estate professional to select Michael to help them with their real estate needs.
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."
Tom is a true professional. Great knowledge of the local market. Kept us informed every step of the way. Was a big part of why our house sold for above asking price in just one day.
Satisfied ClientSeller - 328 Good Hope Road, Berkeley Hall
A 5-star experience from start to finish! We really don't know how the buying and selling process with Duke and Linda could be any better. Their delightful, calm demeanor throughout helped soothe the stress that moving creates. Excellent communication and professionalism every step of the way. First, they knew what we wanted and found the perfect home which we bought after one viewing. Only 3 days later they sold our house, again after one viewing. It seemed too good to be true. We highly recommend their services!
Roy & Ellen RosenthalLong 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.
Buyer ClientHilton 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.
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.
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!
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!
My husband and I met Linda 4 years ago and at that time I knew that if we didn't buy then we would someday. Fast forward to 2024 and we've quickly caught up, picked up where we left off and began the search for our next home and community. I still can't believe we found a property, made an offer, and had an acceptance in under two days! We appreciate all your help in the search for our newly purchased property and we are so excited to build our dream home. Your attention to details and knowledge of the community made the process easy, and we couldn't be happier we chose to work with you. We truly appreciated your flexibility, and willingness to accommodate our schedules knowing that we are not from the area and needed to fly in since we currently live so far away. You were terrific to create an agenda that maximized our time with the best result ever a property that we absolutely adore!
Bud and Marise KuhlkeHilton Head Island
Christina has been our realtor for the past five years. We were searching for the “perfect spot” at Hilton head and she helped us find a lovely one! She was very patient during our long search of properties. She was always available, courteous, and professional. Christina went above and beyond what would be expected by a real estate agent. Bud and I appreciate her help and recommend Christina highly!
Dawn M.Bluffton
We couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with in both selling our house and closing on a new, downsized home. Incredibly responsive and organized from day 1 - we truly felt like they were on our team, working hand in hand with us to find the best overall situation for our family. We would definitely work with the Corts again, and we would recommend them to anyone searching for a home or selling a home in the Bluffton area.
Patrick S.Hilton Head Island
We started a search for Hilton Head properties a few months ago when we were connected to Daniel and Deb Cort. When I spoke to Daniel he listened to exactly what I was looking for and what I wanted to do. He offered up his suggestions as a friend would when helping you to make a decision. My wife and I immediately felt very comfortable with his tremendous knowledge of the Island and the best places to look. He was able to walk us through properties while we were in FL and his attention to detail was amazing as we bought a property without actually walking through it. We were able to do this because of the trust and faith we quickly put in him and his team. When we started the process of the offer and negotiation, his wife Deb took over and her attention to detail and follow up was AMAZING. Again, we were doing this from 4 hours away and needed someone to represent us as they would a family member. That is truly what they have become to us. We then got a number of suggestions from them on handymen and rental agents and they have all been spot on. I can't give enough of a 5 star rating here as I would love to give more. They treated us like family and when you are making a large purchase it can be overwhelming. They truly went the extra mile to do more than asked!
Jan HullHilton Head Island
OUTSTANDING! From the start Tammy Moody’s knowledge of the inventory, pricing and challenging market provided us with extremely helpful advice and guidance every step of the way. She ensured that we understood all aspects involved in selling our home. Tammy helped us through some times when we had doubts and endless questions that all sellers have. Our home sold and we were thrilled. All we can say is high marks for Tammy and the Charter One Team.
Robert BirdHilton Head Island
This is the second time Richard has served as a broker for us. On both occasions his attention to detail, communication skills and hands-on involvement were exceptional. We would highly recommend Richard to anyone who is looking for a real estate agent to represent them in either the sale or purchase of real property.
C Lobdell
We had a really great experience working with Diana Sroufe from Charter One. She was very professional, always responsive and kept us informed of everything all along the way. She has great knowledge of homes in the area and what buyers are looking for. Also she has a great network of service providers to help you through your sale and move. She did an excellent job listing our home with beautiful pictures and made sure to be on the premises at each showing to answer questions. We were so glad she represented us in selling our home. D Breunsbach
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. Diana successfully sold our first home in Belfair for a premium price 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 whose help was invaluable. You can’t go wrong with Team Sroufe!
Redpath Family Port Royal Sellers - 124 Coggins Point Rd - January 2026
As soon as I met Christina I felt completely confident in her knowledge and expertise as a Realtor. Christina provided sound advice for listing my house. The sale of toy home was well beyond what I could have ever imagined.
Laura Burke
“Paul successfully marketed and sold two homes for us on Long Island at our asking prices. He is knowledgeable, gave us great advice, and was so easy to work with, not to mention having a great sense of humor! Additionally, he has an extensive knowledge of construction and was able to guide us on needed repairs. I highly recommend him as a sales professional.”
Deb and Mike FoxleyBuyers
We originally met Marisa when friends of ours used her to purchase their home in Bluffton this past February. They spoke so highly of her and how helpful she was during their move from NJ. Marissa completely understood our requirements for purchasing our vacation home. It took only two days of viewing homes with her to find our perfect spot. That is because of all the behind-the-scenes leg work and research she put into everything. She is an excellent communicator and fabulous with follow through; two important criteria for us as our primary home is in GA. In addition to every step in the buying process, once we closed, she was there with resources for every thing and every one a new resident might need to know. We highly recommend Marisa to any potential buyers!
Jerry ZemlachenkoBluffton
Recently my wife and I have had the privilege of working with Angela Barbic of Charter One Realty. Angela recognized that we were coming from Virginia and our time in Bluffton was limited and valuable. Angela and I discussed our desires/requirements/priorities prior to our visit to Bluffton. It was a pleasure to see that she took into account all that we had asked for and presented us with properties which were as close to our needs as possible. It was a pleasure not to be led around and shown properties which were not what we wanted. She is a true professional who had our best interests as a top priority. We plan to move to Bluffton in, hopefully, the near future and look forward to working with Angela in achieving our goals. I would be the first to recommend Angela to anybody I knew who was moving to the Hilton Head area. Angela is a true asset to your organization.
I found Tom DeFazio to be an asset to his company and a very highly attentive agent to my needs, as though I were his only client. He is very knowledgeable in his field, patient, and personable. Tom always returned my phone calls or texts the same day. I am pleased to recommend Tom DeFazio to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. In fact, he is working with my family right now to purchase a second home. If or when I decide to sell or purchase a home again, Tom DeFazio would be my first call.
Melissa
I had a great experience with Tom. Back in June I put my house on the market and I needed to find my forever home, but due to the pandemic I was very nervous. Until I meet Tom he insured me that he will be there for me and my family every step of the way and that’s what he did. He went above and beyond for us. He made our selling and buying experience a great one and we are so happy that we had Tom represent us. If you want someone to find you the forever home or helping you sell your home call Tom you will not be disappointed.
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."
Danielle D.
Being a first time home buyer can be scary, add in a new build and it’s even scarier! Michelle was incredible. She guided us through every step of the process and explained everything so simply. Honestly, I don’t know if I would have been able to do this without her spot on direction and guidance. She is amazing at what she does and makes the whole process run so smooth. She has become a friend who I appreciate so much! Even after closing she is making sure everything is taken care of and goes above and beyond! I would recommend her to anyone going through a new home purchase a million times! She is truly the best!
Christina Forbis ClientHilton 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.