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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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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.

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Bert DeFazio (Seller) 164 Blythe Island Drive, Bluffton SC
If anyone is looking to sell or buy a home, Lonnie Goulet is the realtor to contact. She goes above and beyond to make what can be a difficult experience, turn into an easy transition. She will jump in to help even if it is not part of her job. This is our second experience working with Lonnie and never once has she tried to mislead us to make a sale. She is such an HONEST LADY...... and a Beautiful one to boot......Highly recommend Her....
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Hilton Head Island Buyer, 2022 Summerfield Villas
Matt [Bradford] is very responsive and a joy to work with. He is Knowledgeable And accommodating I will give him A+ recommendation, and I hope to work with him again in the future.
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Vince Willey Belfair Buyer
"Matt was tremendous to work with from start to finish in the home buying process. He had great working knowledge and insights into the area, a friendly, professional communication style and took the time to understand what we were looking for and then applied that understanding to the houses he showed us. He expertly negotiated the deal and got the price and terms we wanted in a competitive situation. But what impressed me the most was Matt’s responsiveness - unbelievable throughout the sale process and after. Whether by email, text or phone call, he always quickly got back to us even if it was only to acknowledge the message. So few people do that anymore. We always felt we had a true partner throughout the buying process and we can’t recommend Matt more highly if you need a real estate professional."
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Nick & Carol
“ It has been a pleasure to work with Paul Rittenhouse.. Selling a house is such a stressful experience. Using Paul as our agent took much of the worry out of the process. Paul is a no-nonsense, get-it-done kind of guy. He always extended an invitation to call him if we had any questions. What was so amazing about Paul, was he responded so quickly no matter what the question or concern was. We have had other experiences buying and selling homes, but we have never had anyone who genuinely seemed to care about us and our needs. His attention to detail is second to none; therefore, we highly recommend Paul to get the job done in the best possible way.”
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Thomas Case
Professional, prompt, knowledgeable…any question asked, or any assistance needed, willing to go above and beyond to help fin provide answers and assistance.
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Dan and Mary Ann Hilton Head Island
Last Spring, David [Hill] helped my husband and I find a perfect house in Hilton Head.  We started looking at houses when we were vacationing in March and ended up closing on a house in July.  David listened well to what our interests were in a house, sending us information weekly on houses that were available.  Going through the process of buying the home, we had many questions which David was always eager to answer, never making us feel uncomfortable to ask yet another question.  We would highly recommend David Hill to either sell your home or to use him to help find that perfect vacation home.
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Bob & Carol Buyers
Our purchase with Shelley and Gary was by long distance. They worked tirelessly to make sure we felt we had as much information about properties as if we were there. This included FaceTime, photos, and videos. They went the extra mile by going many times to the house for inspection and even getting contractors in for measurements, so we were ready when we arrived. They are eager to share information about the Lowcountry which is very new to us. Their response to our inquiries was always quick and friendly. We are now moved in, and they continue to be a great source for information. We highly recommend them without reservation.
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Satisfied Client Seller - 156 Good Hope Road, Berkeley Hall
Both Duke and Linda Delcher and their staff were very efficient, professional, and welcoming. I highly recommend them.
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Judy L.
"I have experienced several moves over the years and this most recent move was the most challenging. I interviewed three realty firms and there was no contest. Austin Stokes and Ethan James, the Ethan James Team, of Charter One came to meet me ready to listen to my expectations and with a very professional presentation of how they wanted to market my home and were as interested as I in getting my home sold. Austin promised me he would help me in any way I needed from start to finish. This was more than just a sales pitch, a nice gesture. He has taken boxes for donations, trash bags out, and checked in often to see if I needed help with anything. He meant every word. Austin and Ethan are the knowledgeable, hardworking, professional gentlemen to whom you want to trust the buying or selling of your home."
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Tom Defazio was always available on short notice to show us properties we were interested in. Over a period of several months he was responsive to our changing property wish list and desired locations. In the end he helped us secure the right property in a great location. We recommend him without hesitation.
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A Apter 3 Hilda Avenue - Beaufort, SC
Alec was fantastic and such a huge help to me. I could not have survived the process of selling and buying without him, especially in this market! Highly recommend.
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Rebecca L.
“Paul was part of a 2 person team that handled the sale of our home in Beaufort, SC. We appreciated his willingness to listen to our questions and answer them thoroughly. When he needed to get additional information he did not hesitate to do so and get back to us promptly. Paul is a down to earth kind of realtor and does not back away from the parts of the real estate process that take time and are the unseen steps that make it all work smoothly. We could not have been happier with his skills and with the result. Both my husband and I recommend Paul highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the Beaufort SC area.”
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Patrick Crovo
Matt and Kara were outstanding throughout our home search. Since we were planning to re-locate to Bluffton, SC, their local knowledge, patience, and guidance were incredibly valuable. They took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, answered every question, and never made us feel rushed or pressured.Their professionalism, responsiveness, and friendly approach made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They helped us find the right property and made us feel confident every step of the way. I would highly recommend Matt and Kara to anyone looking to buy a home or property in the Bluffton/Hilton Head area!
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Danielle D.
Being a first time home buyer can be scary, add in a new build and it’s even scarier! Michelle was incredible. She guided us through every step of the process and explained everything so simply. Honestly, I don’t know if I would have been able to do this without her spot on direction and guidance. She is amazing at what she does and makes the whole process run so smooth. She has become a friend who I appreciate so much! Even after closing she is making sure everything is taken care of and goes above and beyond! I would recommend her to anyone going through a new home purchase a million times! She is truly the best!
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Satisfied Client Seller - 5 Holly Grove Road, Berkeley Hall
Duke (especially with his background) and Linda have an excellent grasp of the condition of the real estate market in gated communities. Both Linda and Duke are responsive and provide frank information on the market and what should or should not be done to sell your property.
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John and Debbie
We would like to say that Brenda [Kline] worked quite hard at selling our home. It was a slow start but as the economy changed so did the interest in our home. She was very good at offering suggestions that worked best for our situation. Brenda was persistent and made it happen. Thank you Brenda!
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Floyd Hilton Head Island
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. 
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Krista was incredible. She worked with us for over a year to find the perfect home in the Bluffton area. Hard working, friendly, and knowledgeable, you will not be disappointed. She will work diligently to find you the right house but give you enough space to decide what is right for you or your family. We communicated constantly throughout the process and she was responsive at almost any hour in the day! Krista will find your dream home! We are happy to call her our friend and our realtor. We provide our highest recommendation!
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John D. Hilton Head Island
We worked with David and his team on our last 2 homes we purchased and the sale of another. If it wasn’t for David and his infinite relationships in the Hilton Head area, I don’t believe we would have had the opportunity to purchase our current home.  Being new to the Hilton Head area, David was a tremendous help in answering our countless questions. What impressed me the most about David was the time he took to truly understand our preferences and needs and his patience in helping us find the perfect home. I am thrilled to recommend David to anyone looking to purchase or sell a home.
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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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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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Sean R. Son of Seller - 19 Pond Drive - April 2024
Drew is the BEST! I was in a time crunch trying to clear out my mother's home before closing and Drew rolled up his sleeves and together, we got it done! Can you honestly say your agent would do that for you without being asked or guilted into helping? Not Drew. He's just that kind of guy. Drew's willing to do what he can to make your experience outstanding.
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Satisfied Client Beaufort, SC
Alec [Smith] really did an amazing job at helping us find our beautiful home. He was very knowledgeable about the area and community we were looking in. He gave us great guidance on locating a home that met all of our family's needs. He understood our unique situation and was willing to show us several homes until we found the right one for us. He was always willing to answer questions and was by our side the whole step of the way, and assisted us with everything we needed to close. If you're looking for a new home I would recommend Alec to help you.
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“I have bought and sold 8 homes in my lifetime and Sabrina is by far the best Real Estate Agent I have ever experienced. My last purchase was in a very competitive market with multiple offers being presented on each home we were interested in. Sabrina was always there providing us guidance on each and every house we bid on. Although it took us several months to find our dream home, in the end we purchased our home for a fair value. In addition to her great negotiating skills, she helped navigate us through a difficult and challenging mortgage loan process. Near the end she even escalated to the Vice President of the bank to push our loan across the finish line. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a home in Hilton Head Island SC. She is simply the best.”
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Peter & Janet Dawson Rose Dhu Creek Plantation
We recently purchased a home in Bluffton and had the pleasure of working with Sara Huiss throughout the transaction. From our initial property search through closing, Sara was responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. She was always available to answer questions, coordinate inspections, gather information, and keep the process moving forward. What we appreciated most was her willingness to go above and beyond. She took the time to introduce us to the equestrian facilities within Rose Dhu Creek Plantation and helped arrange conversations with people in the community so that we could better understand the neighborhood and its amenities. That extra effort was extremely helpful and gave us confidence in our decision. Sara was an effective advocate for our interests and helped make what could have been a complicated transaction much smoother. We are very pleased with our experience and would not hesitate to recommend Sara to anyone buying or selling property in the Bluffton area.
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Dean Courser Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Our experience with Christina Forbis in purchasing a house on Hilton Head Island couldn’t have been better! Her ability to dial in a house for our needs, and point us in the right direction was fantastic. During the process of closing on the house,  her communication was outstanding in solving any problems. After we purchased the house, her help and guidance in selecting the right contractors for our remodel needs was invaluable. It certainly helps to have a person who is dialed in on Hilton Head Island!  
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Kirk Wessel Beaufort, SC
Very essential in navigating the journey for us being out of state buyers. Alec Smith's connections and local knowledge was a great surprise and proved beneficial for the purchase.
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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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Rudd - Buyer
My wife and I worked with Marisa on a recent trip to the lowcountry and visited several communities over a couple of days.  The first thing that struck me about Marisa is her thoroughness and organization.  We have worked with other realtors in the past who are a bit scattered and a little slow on follow-up.   Marisa separated herself immediately from those experiences by taking the time to understand us individually and to do a deep dive into our likes/wants in a house.  She then provided a detail itinerary for the two days we were to spend with her. She followed up within minutes many times and was extremely organized over the two days.  Her commitment to doing things the right way really impressed us both as did her knowledge of the communities we visited.  She met every need we had during our time with her, and I would recommend Marisa to anyone looking for a home in the Lowcountry. 
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Susan and Bob Hilton Head Island
We recently sold our home on Hilton Head through Christina Forbis. We have known her for several years and found her a warm, compassionate and completely trustworthy person. She has extensive knowledge of the island realty market as well as workers, agents, bankers, service people and contractors.. Selling a home usually entails some degree of stress for the sellers. Not so with her. Working with Christina was a pleasure and effortless with us. She leaves no loose ends and was always available to answer our questions and concerns. She was relentless in her work, always showing and promoting our home to potential buyers. As we live out of state,Christina was kind enough to handle many of our last minute details on her own time. She loves her work, is a true professional and a wonderful friend. All  her hard work produced a buyer with a good cash offer. Needless to say we were very pleased. Thank You Christina!
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