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Celebrating 'Mayor Billy': Beaufort’s Own Gets South Carolina’s Highest Honor

Celebrating Billy Keyserling: A Beaufort Legacy Honored

Colleagues, family and members of the city of Beaufort staff and City Council pose with former Mayor Billy Keyserling after he received the Order of the Palmetto award during a June 10 City Council meeting. Issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, the state’s highest civilian honor was presented by state Sen. Shannon Erickson, right. Karl Puckett kapuckett@islandpacket.com

At Charter One Realty, we’re incredibly proud to work alongside people who don’t just sell homes—they help shape communities. That’s why we’re taking a moment to celebrate one of our own: Billy Keyserling, who was recently awarded the Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian honor.

And if you know Billy, you know…

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Charter One Realty Agents Michelle Elliott and Marissa Wagner Advocate for the Lowcountry at National REALTOR® Conference in Washington, D.C.

At Charter One Realty, we believe that leadership doesn’t just happen in listings and negotiations—it also happens on a national stage. This spring, two of our standout agents, Michelle Elliott and Marissa Wagner, represented the Lowcountry at the 2025 National Association of REALTORS® Legislative Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Held annually, this highly respected event brings together thousands of REALTORS® from across the country to engage with lawmakers and advocate for public policies that support property ownership, affordable housing, and vibrant communities. Michelle and Marissa joined peers from every state to discuss critical industry topics and meet directly with members of Congress.

Speaking Up for the Lowcountry

Both agents shared a…

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Charter One Realty Recognized Among Nation’s Top Brokerages in 2024 RealTrends 500

RealTrends 2024: Charter One Realty Joins the Ranks of America's Best

Charter One Realty is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2024 RealTrends 500, a prestigious ranking of the nation’s largest and most successful residential real estate brokerages, based on closed sales volume and transaction sides.

Now in its 36th year, the RealTrends 500 remains the industry’s most trusted and comprehensive benchmark for residential real estate performance. All data submitted is independently verified, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the rankings. To qualify for the 2024 list, firms were required to close a minimum of 500 transaction sides or exceed $350 million in closed sales volume — a threshold met by less than 2% of real estate brokerages in the…

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Meet the Agent: Tracy Dayton

Charter One Realty agent, Tracy Dayton, has lived in the Lowcountry for more than a decade and enjoys every minute of it. She describes our island as "a big playground with so much to explore," and we sat down with her to find out why.

Catch up with Charter One Realty agent, Tracy Dayton, as she talks about how she got her start in real estate, the vibe of the Lowcountry, and her home community of Port Royal.

Charter One Realty: When did you know that you wanted to pursue a career in real estate?

Tracy Dayton: As a young girl I was always fascinated with homes, design, and construction. I knew one day that I would get to work in the field I felt so passionate about.

Charter One Realty: Tell us about your start in the business. How did the…

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Ruth Parris Joins Charter One Realty

Established leader in local real estate, with specialty in Port Royal Plantation joins the Charter One Realty team.

Charter One Realty has announced that Ruth Parris, a native South Carolinian and longtime real estate professional in the Hilton Head Island area, has joined the company as an Agent. 

An integral part of the Hilton Head Island/Lowcountry real estate industry for more than four decades, Ruth is an established leader in residential sales.  She lives and specializes in Port Royal Plantation, a low-density, private residential oceanfront gated community with 24-hour security, pristine beaches, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, leisure trails, tennis courts, historic sites, and abundant wildlife. 

Ruth has been working on Hilton Head…

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Bob Rose Joins Charter One Realty

Longtime Real Estate Professional Joins Belfair Office of Charter One Realty

Bluffton, South Carolina, March 2016 – Charter One Realty (www.CharterOneRealty.com) has announced that longtime real estate professional Bob Rose has joined the company as an Agent.  Bob will be working out of the Belfair Office of Charter One Realty, which is located at 2 Belfair Oaks Boulevard in Bluffton.

Bob brings more than 45 years of valuable real estate experience to Charter One Realty, and strong market knowledge of the Lowcountry real estate market.   A native of New Jersey who received his real estate brokers license in 1968, he managed a Real Estate company for a number of years before owning and operating his own NJ-based real estate company,…

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Steve Harmon joins Charter One Realty at their Colleton River Office in Bluffton, SC

BLUFFTON, SC, February 11, 2016 – Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Steve Harmon has joined the company at their Colleton River office located at 2 Colleton River Drive in Bluffton, SC.  Steve joins over 125 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, the Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate.  

Originally from Central New York, Steve relocated to the Lowcountry in 2013 to pursue his career as a real estate agent. Steve is dedicated to building lasting relationships with his clients, focusing on each client’s personal needs and making sure every aspect of their home sale or purchase is met.

Steve has crafted his real estate business with an exceptional foundation consisting of…

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Charter One Realty Names Kelly Beine Chief Operations Officer

Hilton Head Island, SC, February 2016 – Charter One Realty has announced that Kelly Beine has been named Chief Operations Officer.  Kelly, who has more than 23 years of experience in the local real estate industry and joined Charter One Realty in 2009, previously served as Internet Communication Center Coordinator and Closing Coordinator for the agency.

As Chief Operations Officer, Kelly will be overseeing Human Resources, Project Management and day-to-day-operations for all 11 locations of Charter One Realty throughout Hilton Head Island and the Lowcountry.  She will be working out of the company’s Hilton Head Island office at 11 Park Lane, and managing all operations and human resources for the agency, which has grown to 129 full-time real estate…

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Volunteers in Medicine - Your Hilton Head Island Home Away From Home

With its miles and miles of  white sandy beaches, 350 tennis courts and 24 championship golf courses, some of the finest culinary cuisine offered in the Lowcountry, countless cultural opportunities and true Southern hospitality, the reasons abound that set Hilton Head Island apart as a retiree’s dream.  But what happens when you become bored with all the golf, tennis, dining out and shopping?  When it’s time to find something perhaps a bit more meaningful to occupy part of your time?  When it’s time to find a place that you, too, will quickly and enthusiastically call a home away from home?

 Welcome to the story behind the creation of Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head Island (VIM).  A “failure” at his golf retirement having “never been so bored in his…

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Charter One Realty Welcomes New Agent - Lonnie Goulet

Charter One Realty Welcomes Another Top Producer To The Team

Lonnie Goulet joins Charter One Realty at their North Office

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC, January 27, 2016 – Charter One Realty is pleased to announce that Lonnie Goulet has joined the company at their North office located at 81 Main Street on Hilton Head Island. Lonnie joins approximately 125 top producing real estate professionals at Charter One Realty, the Lowcountry’s sales volume leader in real estate.  

Having assisted clients with the purchase and sale of real estate since 1985, Lonnie has a proven track record in the Hilton Head Island market as a top producer while offering her clients personalized service and proven results. Lonnie brings local knowledge and enthusiasm about real…

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