Meet the Agent: Kati Barnes - Trusted. Thoughtful. Strategic. Grounded.

Kati Barnes Charter One RealtyMeet Kati Barnes, a trusted Lowcountry real estate advisor known for her thoughtful approach, deep local insight, and steady guidance through every stage of the buying and selling process. With experience spanning property management, new construction, and development, Kati brings a well-rounded perspective to real estate and a genuine commitment to the relationships behind each move. In this Q&A, she shares what drives her work, how she serves her clients, and why the Lowcountry will always feel like home.

Charter One Realty: Describe your business in one sentence.

Kati Barnes: I’m a trusted Lowcountry real estate advisor who helps clients buy and sell exceptional homes…

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Meet the Agent: Jenna Kooi - Trusted. Local. Thoughtful. Family-Focused.

Jenna Kooi Charter One RealtyMeet the Agent is our ongoing series spotlighting the people behind the expertise at Charter One Realty. This week, we’re introducing Jenna Kooi, a Lowcountry real estate advisor known for her calm guidance, deep local knowledge, and genuine care for the families she serves across Hilton Head Island and Bluffton.

Whether clients are searching for Hilton Head homes for sale, Bluffton homes for sale, or planning their next chapter in Beaufort real estate, Jenna brings clarity, strategy, and heart to every move.

 

Charter One Realty: Describe your business in one sentence.

Jenna Kooi: My business is centered on helping families find the right Lowcountry home where they…

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Leadership That Shows Up: Charter One Realty’s Michelle Garbade Advocates for South Carolina Homeowners on Capitol Hill

Michelle Garbade Charter One Realty

Leadership in real estate is not theoretical. It is practiced. It means showing up, leaning in, and speaking up for homeowners, buyers, and communities when it matters most.

This week, Michelle Garbade, a trusted agent with Charter One Realty, did exactly that.

As part of the 2026 South Carolina REALTORS® Leadership Academy, Michelle traveled to Washington, D.C., joining fellow emerging leaders for an immersive, behind-the-scenes look at REALTOR® advocacy at the national level. The day-long experience on Capitol Hill focused on how federal policy decisions directly shape local housing markets across South Carolina, including…

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Meet the Agent: Sara Huiss | White-Glove Service with Strategic Patience

Sara Huiss Charter One RealtyMeet Sara Huiss, a top agent at Charter One Realty whose definition of real estate can be summed up in four words. White glove service. Always.

After a 20-year military career and a lifetime of moving every few years, Sara understands homes from the inside out and from the buyer’s side of the table. She brings strategic patience, a sharp eye for potential, and a genuine love of the hunt to every client experience, whether that means uncovering the needle in the haystack or helping buyers see what a home could become. Known for listening first and never rushing the process, Sara pairs thoughtful guidance with a deeply personal approach, creating confident decisions and lasting…

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