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Welcome to CharterOneRealty.com, the leading destination for Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Daufuskie Island, and Okatie real estate. Recognized as the top real estate company in the Lowcountry, we make it easy to explore luxury homes, waterfront properties, condos, and new listings across the region.

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With decades of expertise and a reputation for excellence, Charter One Realty is trusted as the #1 Lowcountry real estate company for buying and selling properties. Our award-winning agents make your real estate journey simple, seamless, and tailored to your goals.

Start your property search today at CharterOneRealty.com and experience why so many call us the top choice for Hilton Head, Bluffton,  or Beaufort real estate.


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More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

More Homes Are Hitting the Market: What Lowcountry Sellers Need to Do Differently in Fall 2026

The Fall 2026 housing market is giving buyers something they have not enjoyed in several years: more choices.
For sellers, that does not mean homes have stopped selling. It means the margin for error has narrowed. A property that is priced accurately, presented beautifully and marketed to the right audiences…

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards
Paige Rose
By Paige Rose | September 10, 2026

Charter One Realty Earns Two LeadingRE Relocation Awards

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By Paige Rose | September 9, 2026

How to Choose the Right Lowcountry Community: Lorri Hunter’s Advice for Relocating Buyers

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By Paige Rose | September 8, 2026

Lowcountry Living Starts With Lifestyle: Chip Wedgeworth on Finding the Right Community

Why Major Investors Continue Betting on Hilton Head Island
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By Paige Rose | September 4, 2026

Why Major Investors Continue Betting on Hilton Head Island

Why Lowcountry Luxury Real Estate Is Moving Differently in 2026
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By Paige Rose | September 3, 2026

Why Lowcountry Luxury Real Estate Is Moving Differently in 2026

Charter One Realty Closes $5.3 Million Waterfront Home in Palmetto Bluff
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By Paige Rose | September 3, 2026

Charter One Realty Closes $5.3 Million Waterfront Home in Palmetto Bluff

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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.

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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.

Browse our community pages to discover Hilton Head real estate, Bluffton homes for sale, and Beaufort listings. Looking globally? Our Luxury Real Estate Network connects you to exclusive properties worldwide.

Whether searching for homes, villas, condos, homesites, land or commercial property, you will find it all on our website featuring Hilton Head Island Real Estate, Bluffton Real Estate, Beaufort Real Estate, and luxury properties around the world.

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Michelle & Justin B. Buyers
"We were lucky to find Shelley & Gary. We don’t live in the area and had only visited the island twice before realizing we wanted to buy an investment property.  Shelley and Gary took the time to understand what we wanted and worked diligently to find it for us. They always responded to our questions quickly and clearly communicated with us and those involved in our purchase. They also referred us to their trusted resources to help us close on our property without a hitch, despite us living in Colorado and amidst the global health pandemic. We highly recommend them to anyone looking for a realtor in the area. Simply put – they are exactly what a buyer wants and needs, and yet, they still go above and beyond for their clients."
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Pat and Jim Karaman Hilton Head Island
We first met Drew Butler in 1995 when we purchased our lot at 79 Wedgefield Dr. through him.  He has always been there for us to answer any questions and to furnish additional information once we built our home in 1998. When it came time to downsize 21 years later, Drew Butler was the only person who came to our minds. Once again his integrity and honesty as well as his personal touch were valuable assets in our transaction. We value Drew as a friend as well as our #1 Real Estate Person. 
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Christina Forbis Client Hilton 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.
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1976 Pulaski Drive, Sellers Beaufort SC
"Mark Rushton is the absolute best Realtor I have ever had! Not only did he accommodate the selling of my house while I’m out of state, he went above and beyond by single handedly taking care of my property while I was away. Everything from cutting the grass to personal walk throughs. His communication skills are unmatched, I was always informed of any decision, big or small. He made the process very easy, I felt like I didn’t have to ask him questions because he was already providing me the answers. I have had bad previous experiences with other companies and realtors, and I have to say these gentlemen were exceptional. I'd recommend Mark to anyone and everyone in the area."
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Satisfied Client Sellers - 6 Hopsewee Drive, Berkeley Hall
Delcher & Delcher are the best real estate team we have ever dealt with. Very professional, experienced, and helpful agents. Highly recommend. 
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Bob & Linda Caron
"My wife and I have worked with Judd Tracy on several occasions. We have purchased and sold a property in Sea Pines. We have also referred him to friends that have interest in HHI. Judd is great to work with, he is professional and low key. Never any pressure. He is patient and willing to show as many properties that it takes. We will certainly work with Judd for our real estate needs.”
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Brett T. Bluffton
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!
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Brandon Gardner Burton, Beaufort SC
When moving to Beaufort and deciding we wanted to buy instead of continuing to rent, we met Alec. Alec helped us buy our first home and was the best realtor anybody could ask for. It was a home we wanted to keep forever, but upon receiving a job offer on the other side of the country we turned to him once more to help us sell our home. Once again, Alec exceeded our expectations and helped us sell our home and get the best deal possible. He works around the clock and is always available anytime you need him during the process. His knowledge of the local area and of the home buying/selling process is unparalleled. I honestly cannot imagine using a different realtor because Alec made both buying and selling our home as stress free as possible so that we could focus on other aspects of our move and life. I highly recommend you get in contact with Alec to buy or sell your home. It will be one of the best decisions you ever make. Thanks again for everything Alec!
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Mark, Ethan, and their team did a great job with the sale of our house. Through ever changing markets and adversity with buyers, they managed to sell the home quickly, according to our moving timeline. They had all of the resources we could need at the ready and scheduled all required inspections and maintenance for us. Highly recommended.
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Satisfied Client Sellers - 76 Clifton Drive, Berkeley Hall
Quick Sale - No Headaches! Delcher & Delcher delivered as promised. Would highly recommend.
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Beverly S. Sun City Seller
The Elliotts are quite the team!!! They work extremely well together and never leave a stone unturned. After selling several homes over 50 years, they, without a doubt, provided the best service of any realtor I have previously used. I would not hesitate to call on them again myself or to recommend them to others.
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Phil and Julia G. – Sellers of 577 Colonial Drive - June 2024
Drew, Kim - We consider you two the dynamic duo. Drew, you are an amazing agent with a huge heart and eye not only for house sales but individuals that enhance the community. Your partner, Kim, is not a happen-chance coworker but truly your complement in selling homes, representing clients and assuring all parties that their wishes are valued. We have experienced 7 sales, but none as professionally orchestrated as 577 Colonial Dr. We thank you for your guidance, advice, representation and all-around friendship as we traversed this whirlwind house sale journey. Best wishes to you.
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Ken & Laine Orcutt Sea Pines
We have had the pleasure of working with Andy Reed on three real estate transactions.  We have bought, sold, and bought again with Andy.  It took us a couple of years to decide to sell our first house and buy something else.  Andy was extremely patient with us.  We never felt pressured to do something we weren’t ready to do.  His knowledge of the market and experience is vast which helped us in getting top dollar for our home and the best deal we could on our new property.  Communication is key when buying and selling real estate from a far.  Andy and his assistant, Ashley, were phenomenal communicators and handled every minute detail for us.  I don’t know what we would have done without them.  I don’t know what the future holds, but rest assured, if I buy or sell another property in Hilton Head, Andy Reed will be the first phone call I make.
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Michael and Pam, Bluffton, SC
We can’t recommend Jack Menzie highly enough! He helped our family achieve what we weren’t sure was possible—finding our dream home while staying in the neighborhood we love and successfully selling our home with a delayed listing strategy that worked perfectly. Throughout both the buying and selling process, Jack was professional, patient, and genuinely caring, making everything feel seamless instead of stressful. Even after closing, he went above and beyond by connecting us with trusted local contractors, proving his commitment doesn’t end at the closing table. Thank you, Jack, for making this journey such a positive and memorable experience!”
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Satisfied Client Beaufort, SC
Excellent experience from pricing through the presentation of the property. Enjoyable, straightforward, professional, and highly satisfactory. Would highly recommend Alec Smith's services.
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Brian Marlowe
Becky and Monica were terrific throughout and after the successful marketing and sales process. They even send each client from the prior year another closing statement in case needed for filing purposes. A pleasure to deal with in every respect.
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Trina, Seller of 1 Caleb Court 
All I can say is wow!!! I was trying to sell my parents' home following their passing and was very concerned and worried. When I engaged The Elliott Team, everything from our first meeting all the way through settlement went smoothly and quickly. I was nervous, but the Team was always there with advice and words of encouragement. The experience was so seamless that when and if I need to sell my home, I will engage them again. I've even referred The Team to a couple of friends and neighbors. They are the best!! 
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Jonathon J. HHI Condo Seller
We recently listed our vacation rental condo with Shelley and Gary, and it was a fantastic experience! We were kicking around the idea for a while and decided to test the water since it seemed like prices might have been going up and we figured we would see what happens. We talked to Shelley and Gary a bunch as we were deciding whether to list the unit or not, and they were incredibly helpful with all the information that they provided. Through that whole process we felt like they just wanted us to do what was best for us and we didn't feel any pressure at all to list it now as opposed to waiting. Shelley and Gary just gave us the facts with regard to current and recent listings and sales and stood behind us no matter what we decided. Ultimately, we decided to try the market for this unit, and it worked out better than we could have hoped! Throughout the entire process, the communication from Shelley and Gary was great. They made sure that we knew exactly what to expect from the process/next steps/etc...and whenever we had any questions, they were right on top of things. We have done a number of real estate transactions over the years and this experience was by far the smoothest and most pleasant one that we have had thanks to Shelley and Gary! Looking forward to the next one!
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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.
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Eric Cole Hilton Head Island
Looking for an amazing realtor who really knows real estate and listens to her clients? Tammy Moody is the right one! Tammy is simply amazing and she takes fabulous care of her clients. We have used her on 3, or maybe 4, transactions and she is incredible! Look no further!
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Mike and Maxine Rogers
Diane and her team went above and beyond to help us through the process of selling our home.  Initially, they created a strong marketing brochure that attracted potential buyers and used their extensive knowledge of the local market to cultivate buyers.  Her patience, timely communication, and guidance made all the difference as we worked through challenges with buyers, inspections, and all the other steps of selling.  It is easy for a realtor to be “hands on” when a house sells quickly, but Diane stayed the course with us and her guidance ultimately helped us sell our home at the price we wanted.  If you want a realtor that will be with you through every step of this process, Diane and her team should be your first choice!
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Michelle & Mike Hill Buyers
Working with Gary and Shelley was an absolute pleasure. They are highly knowledgeable about the area and trends in the market. With their attention to detail and patience in our search we were able to find our home. We will use them in the future and recommend them frequently. They have many resources and connections with the best in the field. They were always available and easy to reach.
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Dale and Demetra Matthews Buyers - Long Cove Club
We were very pleased with the excellent work of Herman and Davis Properties in the purchase of our home in Long Cove. Monica Davis was our realtor during this process and she was prompt, well-informed, professional, and cordial in all of our interactions. All aspects of buying a home were handled smoothly by Monica and her team. We highly recommend them without any reservations whatsoever. If you want the best, go to the best: Herman & Davis Properties.
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Dave & Sharon Sun City Sellers
As my wife and I celebrated our 61st anniversary last week, we also celebrated the sale of our Bluffton-Hilton Head area home! In our 61 years together, this was only the 2nd home we have ever sold. The vast experience and extensive knowledge of the Sun City area, combined with the utmost care for our entire process from Shelley, Gary and Allison, resulted in a seamless transaction. Their team took care of our sale from the pre-listing/listing, the staging, the competitive price point, the high quality marketing tools/brochure, and the special attention to every last detail while we were 800 miles away! Our home pended in the first week and closed with ease. We were so fortunate to have been paired with The Elliott Team through our daughter's (realtor in Indiana) Leading RE Referral Department. We not only found remarkable realtors, we found some very special "new friends". They are truly worthy of a 10 star rating... simply the best! 
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Steve V. Buyer of 536 Colonial Drive & Seller of 8 Bethel Court - August 2025
I’ve known Drew for almost 30 years, and this is now my third real estate transaction with him. He knows the market extremely well, especially in Indigo Run, and is a fantastic negotiator. Drew is honest, trustworthy, and hardworking, always following up and making sure every detail is handled. With the support of his great assistant, Kim, the process is seamless. I wouldn’t dream of working with anyone else.
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John Quinn Palmetto Hall
Andy Reed has been my real estate agent for approximately one year. Andy is a high energy sales person who cares for his customers and his business. He has the highest integrity and will always explain the pluses and minuses of a situation. I recommend Andy Reed and the Reed Group for con­sideration as your real estate professionals.
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Sarah & Patrick Barwise Buyers
Team Elliott helped us out tremendously, as first-time home sellers they were very knowledgeable and helpful every step of the way. They guided us through and took care and pride in helping us reach our goals. After meeting with them we knew instantly that they had our best interest in mind. I cannot praise them enough for their guidance. My wife and I were very pleased with their service and highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for realtors in the area.
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Nathan R.
100% recommend Julianne. This was me and my wife’s first time buying a home and I cannot image how difficult it could have been with a realtor who only did the bare minimum. Julianne has been working with us for 4 months to find a house and has been very responsive proactive and always working behind the scenes to make everything as smooth and easy as possible for us. She was very real with us, talked us down on a few houses where she saw problems that we did not to make sure that we, as first time home buyers, were not going to get ourselves into a house we could not handle or end up spending a ton of money in the future on potential unforeseen repairs. Now we have closed on a house that we are completely in love with and it would not have been possible without her. Thank you so much Julianne!
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Tom and Lisa Hilton Head Island
Selling our home was an emotional process, but Christina walked with us every step of the way. Tapping into her expertise, professionalism, and understanding, Christina made our experience painless. We highly recommend you call Christina Forbis for any real estate transaction. You’ll get peace of mind along with an excellent realtor!
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Timothy Clutter
“This guy Ethan James is the best real estate agent in the entire world if you need a house, he'll find it!! If you want to sell your house, he'll sell it for you! GO Ethan you really rock”
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