Richard MacDonald is a dedicated professional with over 40 years of real estate experience here on Hilton Head Island and Bluffton. Richard is a South Carolina native and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BA in Journalism. Shortly after graduation, he moved to Hilton Head Island and began his real estate career in 1980. In 1985 he married Janet Sanders MacDonald from Beaufort, South Carolina. They raised three sons on Hilton Head Island. Richard maintains memberships in the National Association of Realtors and locally with the Hilton Head Island Area Association of Realtors and the Hilton Head Island Multiple Listing Service.
Richard and Janet are members of the Hilton Head Presbyterian Church, where Richard serves as an Elder, and Janet serves on the Women's Ministry team.
"I am blessed to have so many wonderful Property Owners and Past Clients, which enable me to begin my 40th year, listing and selling property here in the Low Country."
- Richard MacDonald
Office Location: Hilton Head Island and Bluffton,
Office Phone Number: 843-384-8797
Incredibly seasoned, helpful and friendly. No detail escaped Richard MacDonald and he did a magnificent job of listing and selling our home in Hilton Head. Richard's long experience with real estate on the Island worked to our advantage. Very easy to work with as well.
Richard was fully up to date on market conditions very professional in all areas of the process of selling my property. He kept me up to date at all times, answered any questions that I had; he took care of all details. It was a pleasure to work with Richard in the sale of my property which was completed quickly. This was the fifth time that Richard has worked with me in selling or buying property.
Richard's experience with the community, being up to date with the real estate trends and our needs were helpful with the initial listing. With his marketing and showing of the house, he was able to present an offer to us within a short time (2 weeks). Then he worked with us to successfully negotiate the contract and see it through closing.
We worked with Richard on 2 buys and 1 sell in Hilton Head Island, SC. During these 3 business transactions Richard proved to be very professional and knowledgeable. He guided us to fair pricing and was patient with us and the counterparties. He followed up and the cleanliness of the house we bought and made sure it was spotless on the day we moved in. I recommend you contact him if you have any interest in buying or selling on Hilton Head. I assure you will be very pleased with his service and knowledge of the area.
Richard was a great asset in helping us find a Hilton Head location. He understood what our goals were and what type of home we wanted. He was on top of things when opportunities came in. He is a great communicator and ended up us getting exactly what we had set out to get. Even after the closing, he still has been helpful and checked in to see that all was ok and if we needed anything. We would definitely recommend him to others.
Richard helped us purchase a home in Bluffton, and we couldn't be happier! He goes above and beyond for his clients, is a long-time Hilton Head resident, and has a great feel for the market. Experienced, patient, honest, straightforward, and trustworthy. Because of his local knowledge, he also knows exactly who to go to for loans, insurance, attorneys, inspections, repairmen, landscapers, contractors...you name it, he has an answer. 100%, 10/10, 5 Stars, whatever the scoring metric, he is one of the best.
We originally dealt very successfully with Richard many years ago and once again reached out to him. His service, communication, and follow-through were excellent. He made selling the property so easy and timely. We would highly recommend him to any prospective buyer or seller.
Richard was very helpful with his knowledge of contractors and other service providers on Hilton Head. When we first purchased in 2014 through the sale of home in 2020 we occasionally called him for suggestions. The providers he gave us were always timely and competitive pricewise.
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.
We know many real estate agents in Hilton Head, choosing one was very difficult, we chose Richard, and we couldn’t be happier. He helped us in preparation, guided us through the inspections, and was extremely knowledgeable at closing. Richard worked very hard and was always available when we needed him.
Richard MacDonald gave me expert assistance, taking care of every detail, from finding a buyer to locating people to take care of minor moving details I highly recommend him and have already done so. We have known Richard for many years. He was our broker when the home was purchased 25 years ago, and instrumental in selling the home now. Thank you Richard for your very professional help.
Richard was wonderful to work with, start to finish. Always prepared, responsive, prompt and took as much time with us as we needed. He was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the sale of our house, we had complete confidence in his advice.
Richard is friendly and professional. His experience in real estate is outstanding. He is flexible and aims to please. He spends extra time and resources to bring potential buyers. He is knowledgeable and confident in what he does. I highly recommend him if you are looking for an agent on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina."
We decided to list our home during difficult times with Covid-19. We were very concerned about people coming in and out of our house and Richard established a showing criteria that prospective buyers must meet prior to coming in the home and during their walkthrough which was for the safety of all concerned. With that said we listed the home at a price that Richard felt was right for the area. There was some criticism from other realtors that the price was too high. Richard was firm on his evaluation and pricing for the home. He was obviously right because the home sold in two days at the listing price. From there it was smooth sailing until closing. Richard handled all aspects of the process and was in constant contact with us. If you're looking for an agent, we would highly recommend him.
"Richard is simply AMAZING! We bought our new home in Hilton Head in 2025 and we are so fortunate to have had him as our realtor. He truly has only your best interest in mind. So much knowledge and experience. A wonderful, kind southern gentleman. He will not disappoint you. We will never use another realtor, we found the best! Thank you again Richard!"
Richard MacDonald has been amazing! He was extremely patient to teach us about the Hilton Head market as we began our search. He was always prepared and had done all the legwork for us. Through numerous issues with the house, Richard was on top of everything, even after the closing. He’s professional, thorough, accessible, and super easy to deal with. He was our advocate in every step. We can’t say enough good things about Richard!
