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Tammy Silvey: New construction is my specialty. I spent 18 years working directly for home builders, so I know the process from the inside: choosing a homesite, comparing builders, understanding upgrades and incentives, and recognizing…
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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.
Malory Medaglia
Julianne was my realtor for my very first home purchase! She was extremely knowledgeable and made me feel extremely comfortably during the purchasing process. This was a very scary time as a first time buyer, I am SO THANKFUL that I had Julianne by my side to help assist in this process! She will be my only choice of realtor as well as choice of agent to refer in the Lowcountry! — thank you so much for all of your help!
Brad and Sheri Botts
“Sabrina is amazing. She is a true professional and is extremely knowledgeable with a wonderful personality. Sabrina worked tirelessly for us and was always available and accessible. She understood our goals and needs and, provided a clear roadmap to properties that fit our dreams. She found us the perfect home and stood firm on our behalf to make sure the property was in perfect condition for us before we took possession. Sabrina loves what she does, and it shows in every aspect of her work. We have bought and sold 10 homes (so far) in our lifetimes, and Sabrina is by far the best agent that we've ever worked with. We highly recommend Sabrina for anyone looking for property around HHI and will personally recommend her to everyone who is buying or selling a property in the Hilton Head area. On a scale of 1-10 with 10 being the top realtor, she is a 20!!”
Matthew O.
Tom was an amazing agent to work with in purchasing our first home. He had all the resources that we needed and helped us step by step with the purchase. He was able to understand and evaluate the needs of our family and made sure to show us houses that would work for us. I will work with Tom again in a heartbeat and will recommend him with out hesitation.
Satisfied ClientOkatie, SC
We had an extremely positive experience with Alec Smith as he helped us navigate our spec. home purchase from the time of contract through the 13 month build process. He was a proactive advocate and partner throughout and offered numerous suggestions and advice which streamlined communications with the builder, mortgage broker and and legal teams It is without hesitation that we would absolutely recommend Alec to anyone interested in purchasing or selling a home in the Beaufort/Bluffton area.
Jonathan McFaddenHilton Head Lakes - Buyer
I purchased a beautiful home in South Carolina and it wouldn't have been possible without Krista's help. She's amazing!! Super insightful, a joy to work with and made an experience I was dreading, a fun time. I feel like I have the best Realtor in SC and a new friend.
Phil & SteveBuyers - Hilton Head Resort
Shelley and Gary are the best! They helped myself and my brother purchase a condo at Hilton Head Resort. We had a complicated situation with my brother being located in South Korea. Timing and communication were tricky. Every potential issue was handled with patience and understanding. Their communication is top notch and expertise of the area is second to none. We were able to get a fantastic deal in a very competitive and fast-moving market thanks to the hard work of Shelley and Gary. You will not be disappointed with the service you and get from Shelley and Gary Elliott.
Beth & DukeOut-Of-Town Seller
As an out-of-town seller, I had a wonderful experience selling my villa with Team Elliott! Shelley provided experienced advice and guidance throughout the entire process, and we sold for more than we had even hoped for! We received a FULL PRICE offer within 48 hrs. and closed 30 days later. Team Elliott is my "go-to" team for all future Hilton Head Island real estate transactions! I will refer them to all my friends and family!
Sarah and Ray DiCamilloHilton Head Island
We used Duke to buy and sell our first house on Hilton Head Island. Our experience was so positive we returned to him to purchase our second. Duke is prompt, thorough, knows the market and pushed us just enough to look in a neighborhood we weren’t leaning towards and it ended up being the perfect spot. We are thrilled with our new home and would return to Duke again with any real estate needs. We highly recommend Duke and Linda!
Mrs. Quint
“ Paul Rittenhouse helped us find our dream home! My husband and I had to move across the country and were not be able to be in person to house hunt. Working with Paul felt like we had boots on the ground. He was eager to show us any property that caught our interest, making us feel like we were his top priority at all times. Ultimately, he navigated us through a tough situation, and found us our dream home that we were able to get an accepted offer on before it hit market. So thankful to have Paul represent us and help us transition into our next chapter of life!”
Buyers - 37 Peach Blossom
I called Sara about a year ago regarding one of her listings. I explained that we were living out of state, but our daughter and her husband had built a home in The Lakes at New Riverside, which was where Sara’s listing was located. She gave me more than an hour of her time and said to me, ‘Keep in touch, and I’ll show you all the different neighborhoods once you and your husband come down for a visit.’ She was so professional and kind that I knew I had found the perfect Realtor. After we came to visit, Sara spent so much time organizing house showings and helped us realize something we didn’t even know about ourselves, that a 55+ neighborhood was the perfect fit for us. After viewing The Haven and Four Seasons, both of which had so much to offer, we were incredibly excited about the possibility of calling one of them home. After much consideration, we chose a new build in Four Seasons. Sara was there every step of the way. Since we lived out of state, she would check on the progress and send us pictures and videos. She was so efficient and caring, and I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about her work ethic and loyalty! We have now closed our home and are preparing to become full-time residents of Bluffton. Having Sara by our side throughout the entire process has been wonderful! I highly recommend Sara, and I have friends in New York who are looking to relocate in the near future. Sara will definitely be working with them based on my wonderful experience. I know Sara started out as my Realtor, but honestly, she has become part of my family and is now someone I am proud to call my friend. I know that once you use Sara for your real estate needs, you will feel the same.
Candy P. – Seller of 5 Brewton Court – January 2025
Drew Butler with Charter One Realty has definitely gone above and beyond my expectations as a Realtor. I have been extremely impressed with his professionalism, time management and that he always took time to really listen to my questions and concerns. He even showed my home to the buyer on Christmas afternoon. His assistant, Kim Burke made herself available at all times to help coordinate all of the activities that are involved in the process of selling your home. My sincerest gratitude to both Drew and Kim for everything they did to help me. Job well done!
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!
Christine C.
Debbie and Daniel Cort are great at what they do! The are very patient and I would highly recommend them if you are considering buying a property, they are very knowledgeable. We love our new place.
Christine C.
Debbie and Daniel Cort are great at what they do! The are very patient and I would highly recommend them if you are considering buying a property, they are very knowledgeable. We love our new place.
Satisfied Client
Chip Wedgeworth went above and beyond in every aspect of the selling process. His team members as well were incredibly friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable. Both Chip Wedgeworth and his team worked diligently and quickly sold our house. I think it took him about a week to have the house in the "under contract" status. Thanks to his wide and vast array of connections, his ability to peg the market and price accordingly, and to promptly and thoroughly give us any and all feedback that he received from other realtors and potential buyers. Mr. Wedgeworth and his team members worked with me in a variety of ways that can be described again as going above and beyond. They assisted me at what would be considered "after business" hours because of my own work schedule and did everything they could to accommodate us in the selling of our home to make the process seem much simpler than I thought it would have been. I would truly give the Wedgeworth team five stars in every single area above: local knowledge, process expertise, responsiveness, and negotiation skills amongst many other attributes that I would applaud with 5+ stars. I would recommend with the highest confidence Chip Wedgeworth and his team!
Rebecca L.
“Ethan stepped in to handle the sale of our home when our original realtor was unable to continue. He was a huge bonus for us. Ethan is a lifelong resident of Beaufort and knows the market intimately. We immediately felt comfortable with him and were delighted with his efforts and the results. He did a superb job marketing our property and was incredibly responsive to all of our requests. He noticed at one point that I was feeling unusually stressed and quickly identified ways he could step in and take some of the weight off our shoulders. We have bought and sold many homes in the past 20 years. We would wholeheartedly recommend Ethan to anyone who is considering buying or selling a property in the Beaufort area.”
30 Wimbledon, The Links Villas - Christina and Peter (7B THE LINKS VILLAS)
“Sabrina was just fantastic in helping us find our second home in Hilton Head. She helped us find the perfect villa, guided us in making an offer, recommended all the necessary people to purchase the home and was our eyes and ears at the closing. She is very knowledgeable of the market and easy to work with - we recommend her without any hesitation to anyone looking to buy or sell a home in the Hilton Head area.”
10 Broad River Blvd Buyers
From start to finish, Mark made the transaction smooth and stress-free while always keeping our best interests first. His attention to detail and excellent communication skills exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, experienced, and professional real estate agent.
Rich and Helen HHilton Head Island
"We all know the stress involved when selling or buying real estate and Brad [Wilson] has the ability to make all involved feel save and secure with one of the largest financial transactions of their life. His knowledge, and marketing and negotiation skills are superior to anyone I have ever experienced in the real estate industry. We were able to sell our house within a very short period of time for almost the full asking price and in this economy that is quite an accomplishment."
The RogersSellers
Gary and Shelley were excellent agents for us. Shelley always responded to my questions right away. I could talk to her about any questions or concerns I had at any time. She is very professional and knows her job but also very friendly and caring. She is always on top of everything. We felt like someone was looking out for our interests. We feel like we made two new friends Gary and Shelley. If we ever come back to this area, we would definitely use their services again and would recommend them highly to our friends. I feel so lucky we found them to be our agents.
Cal M.Seller of 4 Jingle Shell Lane, Hilton Head Plantation – August 2025
Drew and Kim were amazing to work with. They made a complex process feel incredibly simple. Their expertise and support with every facet of the sale was invaluable. I would highly recommend them without hesitation.
Suzanne, Rhett & Luke Polson
"If not for Diana Sroufe, our home search would not have ended in Belfair. Finding a home in a limited availability market, dealing with a long distance sale and move from Colorado, and the added pressure of the COVID hysteria proved almost too much for these new South Carolina residents. However we found “superwoman” Diana and she proved to be an indispensable resource for us. Even though she represented the seller, Diana became our go-to person to navigate the buying process in this state. She could answer any question that we had — whether about Belfair, the Bluffton community, need for flood insurance, etc. She was instrumental in ensuring the inspection items of concern were resolved in a timely manner to our satisfaction. She answered many a late night call as we came to closing. And she is a special ambassador for the Belfair community, going out of her way to introduce us to new friends and neighbors. Not only was she a tremendous business asset during our transition, she has become a dear and trusted friend"
Buyer of 117 Summerton Drive, Bluffton SC
Matt and Kara were absolutely outstanding throughout our home search and made the entire experience smooth, enjoyable, and stress-free. Since we were purchasing in an area that was new to us, having realtors who were knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely invested in helping us find the right property was incredibly important and they exceeded every expectation. They took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, answered every question thoroughly, and guided us through each step of the process with professionalism and care. Their knowledge of the local market, neighborhoods, builders, and overall buying process gave us a great deal of confidence in our decisions. What stood out most was their patience and responsiveness. We never felt rushed or pressured, and they were always willing to take the time to explain options, revisit details, and make sure we felt comfortable moving forward. Their friendly and approachable personalities made the process even better. They were not only excellent realtors, but also people we genuinely enjoyed working with. At the end of the day, they helped us find the right property and made what could have been a stressful transition feel exciting and manageable. I would highly recommend Matt and Kara to anyone looking to buy a home, especially if you’re relocating to the Bluffton, SC area and need trusted professionals who will truly look out for your best interests.
Doug & Vivian Coupe
We have known Diana for many years and have found her to be extremely engaged as a realtor on a number of fronts. Her low keyed, engaging manner, allows her to be herself, and work in the best interest of her clients.One of the greatest assets Diana has is her ability to completely understand the needs of both the sellers whom she represents, and the buyers she meets, to grasp the salient aspects of what it may take to consummate a sale. In so doing, she works diligently on behalf of the seller to deliver on the faith that they have placed in her to represent them, but also makes every effort with a buyer to understand their needs and what needs to be done to finalize a deal.As is often the case in intricate Real Estate transactions, the “devil is in the details”. Diana, is very focused and detail oriented, which allows her to anticipate potential “roadblocks to a sale” and develop the means early on in the “sales process”, to remove any potential obstacles to a successful sale.In our most recent experience with Diana, she kept us informed with “daily updates” and made a number of recommendations relative to how we might enhance our ability to insure a successful sale. Following her recommendations, we were able to obtain a significant offer within 3 days of placing our home on the market!On balance, as noted above, there is none better, on a number of fronts, than Diana Sroufe!
Kristen and Steven HackettBuyers
Marisa and Diana were an absolute pleasure to work with throughout our home-buying process. We had a very condensed amount of time ‘on the ground’ in Bluffton, and Marisa was incredibly efficient. She quickly understood what we were looking for and gave great advice (not just what we wanted to hear), and pre-screened properties sometimes faster than they were even on the market. We have bought and sold many properties over the years – Marisa’s ability to understand what was important to us and what would appeal to us was unparalleled when compared to our previous experiences.
Marisa and Diana’s advice about the market, quality of construction and other pros/cons of various properties was indispensable and helped us tremendously in our decision process. Marisa is very matter-of-fact in negotiations and helped come to practical solutions so that we reached an agreement quickly with the buyer. She kept the process moving forward throughout the period leading up to the closing, and made sure that nothing slipped through the cracks – she was always one or two steps ahead of everyone! She also has great network of service providers and was able to quickly arrange things like inspections, and happy to help painters and other contactors get access to the property during the period up to the closing.
While Marisa and Diana are amazing professionals, the best part about working with them is the personal side. You can tell that they really care about their clients from all aspects – and I know that while we won’t be clients anymore, we already have two very good friends at our new home!
Dennis & Anne Marie LauzonHilton Head Island
Christina is an excellent agent who knows her job and performed it superbly. Christina provided exceptional help in listing and selling our Condo. She helped develop an appropriate selling price, prepared excellent sales materials, and guided us through a very successful negotiation process. We are grateful to her for managing the repairs that were required without our involvement. She made this a very easy task for us. It was effortless on our part. Thank you, Christina!
Stone M.
“For someone who’s never bought a house before, I was very fortunate to have Daniel and Debbie for a team. Between Daniel showing me home after home and Debbie’s updates on the backend of everything, they made the process of buying a home stress-free.”
Buyers - 68 Oak Tree RoadColleton River - Bluffton
Sanders was an absolute 10 out of 10. From the first email Sanders responsiveness was top notch. I think I maybe had one call that wasn’t picked up after the 3rd ring. He is friendly, patient and will take the time to get to know you and help you find the right house. He is not a pushy agent…he gives you honest responses and helps you understand the pro’s/con’s of areas and homes. Sanders is incredibly knowledgeable about the Hilton Head area as he grew up there plus he draws on the experience of his father Richard who has been an agent in the area for decades. Sanders was also invaluable in helping us transition into the area, introducing us to local vendors and personally helping us with the house. I strongly recommend Sanders and have to many close friends.
Satisfied Seller5 Brunson Court, Indigo Run
Richard MacDonald gave me expert assistance, taking care of every detail, from finding a buyer to locating people to take care of minor moving details I highly recommend him and have already done so. We have known Richard for many years. He was our broker when the home was purchased 25 years ago, and instrumental in selling the home now. Thank you Richard for your very professional help.