Stay up to date with the latest news from Charter One Realty, including company announcements, press releases, and highlights from our agents across the Lowcountry. From milestones and market leadership to agent achievements and community involvement, this is where our story unfolds.

Stay up to date with the latest news from Charter One Realty, including company announcements, press releases, and highlights from our agents across the Lowcountry. From milestones and market leadership to agent achievements and community involvement, this is where our story unfolds.

Charter One Realty Brings the Curtain Up on Bye Bye Birdie

There is something about live theatre in a small town that a screen just cannot replicate. The lights come up, the band starts, and for two and a half hours the whole room agrees to believe in Sweet Apple, Ohio again. That is exactly what happened this June when Main Stage Community Theatre brought Bye Bye Birdie to the stage, and Charter One Realty was honored to be the show’s proud sponsor.

About the Show: Bye Bye Birdie

Set in 1958, Bye Bye Birdie follows rock-and-roll idol Conrad Birdie after he is drafted into the Army. His songwriter and agent, Albert, along with Albert’s secretary and sometime girlfriend, Rosie, come up with a plan to send Birdie off with one last…

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Charter One Realty's Tom Reed Featured in National RISMedia Article on the Future of Real Estate Data

At Charter One Realty, we believe exceptional real estate leadership extends well beyond buying and selling homes. It also means helping shape the future of the industry itself.

That's why we're proud to share that Tom Reed, Broker-in-Charge at Charter One Realty, was recently featured in RISMedia, one of the nation's most respected real estate publications. The article, "The Modern MLS: From Listing Hub to Data Steward," examines how Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) are evolving in an era increasingly driven by technology, artificial intelligence, and data.

Why This Matters

The real estate industry is changing rapidly. Today's MLS is no…

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Record-Breaking $15 Million Sale Sets New Benchmark for Luxury Real Estate in Beaufort County

393 Old Palmetto Bluff Road

The luxury real estate market in South Carolina's Lowcountry has reached another historic milestone.

Charter One Realty is proud to announce that Keene Reese of The Ussery Group at Charter One Realty has closed the sale of Heron Hall, the iconic waterfront estate located at 393 Old Palmetto Bluff Road, for $15,000,000, establishing the highest residential sale ever recorded in Beaufort County according to RESIDES MLS data.

The landmark transaction not only sets a new county record but also establishes a new all-time sales record within Palmetto Bluff, surpassing the previous record of $11.6 million, a transaction that was also represented by The…

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Travel + Leisure Names Hilton Head, Beaufort, and Fripp Island Among the Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in the South

The Lowcountry just earned another national spotlight.

In a recent feature highlighting the 9 Best Places to Buy a Vacation Home in the South, Travel + Leisure recognized three South Carolina destinations that are familiar favorites among second-home buyers: Hilton Head Island, Habersham in Beaufort, and Fripp Island.

For anyone considering a second home, investment property, retirement retreat, or family getaway, the recognition reinforces what many buyers have known for years: the South Carolina Lowcountry offers a unique combination of coastal beauty, lifestyle amenities, year-round recreation, and long-term real estate…

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Charter One Food Drive

Summer in the Lowcountry brings boat days, beach weekends, backyard cookouts, and long evenings under the live oaks. But for many local families across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort, summer also brings an unexpected challenge: the loss of reliable school-provided meals.

When schools close for summer break, thousands of children no longer have access to breakfast and lunch programs they depend on during the school year. At the very same time, local food banks and community organizations often experience some of their lowest donation levels of the year. It creates a difficult gap for many hardworking families throughout the Lowcountry.

That is why Charter One Realty is proud to host a Summer Food Drive across all of our offices…

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Charter One Realty Ranked Among Nation’s Best in RealTrends Verified 2026 Brokerage Rankings

In a real estate landscape that rewards precision and performance, Charter One Realty has once again secured its place among the nation’s elite.

The RealTrends Verified 2026 Best Brokerages rankings, released on April 10, 2026, recognized approximately 1,300 firms nationwide that met strict qualification standards. To be included, brokerages must close at least 500 transaction sides or $350 million in annual sales volume. Together, these firms generated an impressive $2.24 trillion in sales volume and 3.94 million transactions.

Within this highly competitive group, Charter One Realty ranked #185 in the United States by sales volume, with more than $1.5…

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An Evening of Appreciation and Excellence at Berkeley Hall

Berkeley Hall Charter One Realty

There are events that fill a calendar, and then there are evenings that actually matter. Last night’s Member Appreciation Reception, hosted by the Hilton Head Area Association of Realtors at Berkeley Hall Golf Club, firmly fell into the latter category.

The evening was a celebration of professionalism, service, and the people who continue to elevate real estate across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and Beaufort. It was equal parts recognition and reconnection. No speeches for the sake of speeches. Just genuine appreciation, meaningful conversations, and a clear look toward what’s ahead.

Honoring Leadership and Service

A highlight of the evening was the formal installation of the…

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