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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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What is your specialty, and how does your background help buyers? 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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By Paige Rose | September 29, 2026

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By Paige Rose | September 21, 2026

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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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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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Kathryn Jobson Prospective Lowcountry Buyer
"Matt and Kara [Raehn] were a pleasure to meet and work with! Although the majority of the time we corresponded with them from afar, how genuine they are and their ability to listen and understand our needs, made us feel comfortable and certain that they had our best interest at heart. In combination with their vast local knowledge of the Bluffton/Hilton Head area, they are top notch agents and we'd confidently recommend them to anyone looking to relocate!"
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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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J. Holton Lady's Island, SC
Alec did an outstanding job assisting with the purchase of a vacant lot on Lady’s Island. It is the ideal location for me to look at developing in the future. Alec was patient with listening to my wants and desires for the lot and took the time to review everything about the lot with me. His negotiating skills helped to secure the lot for the price I was willing to pay. Alec and his family will forever be considered friends and I know I will be working with Alec again in the future.
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Matthew Gallo Buyer - 1311 Broad Street, Mossy Oaks | Beaufort SC
Mark Rushton was a great help in purchasing my first home. He helped me through the process while out of state in a different time zone. He even went as far as replacing the old refrigerator in the house himself. He knows the area and I ended up buying a house recommended by him that I was unaware of. I would recommend him as a real estate agent.
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Kimberly and Ralph Bluffton Buyers
Not all Realtors are created equal, which is why we chose Marvin Hall, the BEST in the Lowcountry. We recently relocated to Bluffton, SC, and engaged Marvin Hall of Charter One Realty to represent us in our real estate purchase. Prior to our arrival, we spoke with Marvin and gave him our list of wants and needs. Marvin listened carefully to our requirements, prepared a tailored selection of properties for us to view, and efficiently guided us to a successful contract. Marvin demonstrated thorough knowledge of South Carolina real estate regulations, taxes, and community fees. He negotiated effectively and represented us admirably. We highly recommend Marvin Hall for your next home sale or purchase.
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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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Tony & Lisa E. Buyers & Sellers
What a journey we’ve been on the last year! We knew that we needed to downsize but we also wanted a nice garden for Lisa. Daniel and Debbie were with us on every step of this journey and they were so generous of their patience with us! Their attention to detail was amazing and their advice was always well thought out. The respect they’ve earned in the community was obvious when dealing with contractors, roofers, plumbers, inspectors, etc. They were always able to get quick and reliable replies. Daniel and Debbie did a wonderful job selling our house and finding our new home. They are an awesome couple and you couldn’t go wrong with the Cort Team.
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Mark Breedlove Seabrook, SC
Alec Smith did an outstanding job finding the right buyer for my property. He was very knowledgeable on the area and willing to go the extra mile to show potential buyers the property. He will communicate often to explain market conditions and will guide you to make decisions on price and best steps to get your property sold as fast as possible.
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Tate W.
Ethan is native to the LowCountry, and his knowledge of the Beaufort area and its housing market is exceptional. My family is so grateful to have had his assistance and insight through our home buying process. Would recommend this team without reservation.
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Lee Holyoak
"Not only is Judd Tracy a great guy, but he is also an amazing Realtor. After Judd listed our house in Bluffton, we received two full-price offers within 24 hours! He also was extremely helpful in finding our new home. Judd is a Realtor you can trust, and I highly recommend him to anyone."
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“We are extremely happy with Sabrina’s performance! She is a very hard worker and always responded to our calls and texts promptly. She answered all of our questions and took care of many “hands on” issues for us since we lived over 4 hours away. Thank you Sabrina for your guidance and professionalism. We look forward to working with you again.”
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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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Nina C.
Love the Corts! Such good contacts and such patience. They kept us informed and involved in every step. Could not have found a place in Hilton Head without them. Icing on the cake was the place was gorgeous and at a great price. Almost impossible to get that in the present times. Hire Them!! Did I say Love the Corts!
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Satisfied Client Okatie, 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.
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Ed. H
Daniel and Debbie are super people who made our house purchase process a breeze. They were always very responsive and made us feel that we were their only client. Debbie and Daniel are courteous and very professional which is not always easy to find. You will not go wrong with this awesome team.
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Scott Tease Sea Pines (Calibogue Club)
Purchased a home in Sea Pines with Andy and the Reed Team. Andy’s knowledge of the local area and the individual communities was very helpful. He worked with us over the span of two years as we searched for the right second home. During our search we came to the island several times and when Andy was not available Rich took us around. Then when we finally decided on a home, Andy and his Dad were both there to help out. It’s really a team approach and we appreciated that very much. As if finding the perfect home was not enough we were actually living out of the country when we went under contract - 2,500 miles away in Asia. Andy kept us up to date and on track for our closing. If you are looking for an agent or a team of agents that care about finding you the right home or second home - call on Andy and the Reed Team.
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Jenn Shaffer Beaufort Seller
Alec did a wonderful job assisting us with selling our home. He had professional photos taken and beautiful marketing flyers and postcards created. He answered every question quickly, kept us well informed, and communicated effectively. Our house was under contract by the end of the first week on the market. We would highly recommend Alec if you are looking to sell your home.
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Jeffrey Easton Berkeley Hall Seller
"Matt and Kara have been the absolute best realtors we have ever dealt with. They are a great team and the minute we met them we knew we had chosen the right realtors. They were professional and knowledgeable about the entire process of listing our house, anticipating any concerns before they became issues. They were always one step ahead of the process and the best thing of all is that they are simply wonderful people. My wife and I feel so fortunate that we found them to help us sell our home, which ultimately was both easy and seamless."
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Jim Titus, Bluffton, SC
I just want to thank you for the great service and support you gave to me as I purchased my new home in Sun City and sold my existing one in Rose Hill.  You were terrific. Whenever there was a need for someone to meet with home inspectors or potential buyers or other realtors to help with the process, you were there.  I was out of town for much of the time during the purchase of my home in Sun City and we had to correspond via email and text.  That is clearly not the most efficient way to buy a house, but you guided me through it.  I think we may have single handedly raised the income of the DocuSign people to a higher level.  You made it understandable and easy. It was great.  When it came to selling my home in Rose Hill, you once again led me through the process.  I was not in the best of health during that time but you laid everything out for me, arranged for some needed work to be done, and it all came together.  I was able to net from the sale more funds that I had even hoped for.  I can’t thank you enough. I know that the real estate sales industry is a very competitive one.  If you ever need to respond to someone asking for references, please feel free to have them contact me.  I would be happy to tell them of my experiences with you and Charter One.
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Heather Schumacher, Buyer, Palmetto Dunes
“Sabrina did an outstanding job throughout the process. She was extremely responsive and proactive in locating listings that we would be interested in based upon our discussions with her. She also assisted in the negotiation process to help us get the best deal in light of the appraisal on the property we were buying. I would highly recommend her, especially for non-Hilton Head residents like ourselves.”
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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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Wilson Natalie Anne Seabrook, SC
Alec Smith was absolutely fantastic to work with. He far exceeded my expectations on the time it would take to sell my family’s land. In addition, he consistently kept me informed and the entire transaction could have not gone more smoothly. I highly recommend him.
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Barry B. Okatie, SC
Alec Smith came through for us in a very big way listing a property and getting us more than we expected. He was involved every step of the way throughout the process always available no matter how big or small the issue and did so with a smile. He gets results and helped us maximize for our charity. I would highly recommend him, He did an amazing job with patience, professionalism and understanding. Alec is truly a pleasure to work with, you know you are in good hands with him.
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Kimberley Popkin Four Seasons Buyer
"Matt & Kara have given me amazing support as I have gone through the process of searching & purchasing my new home. They have asked great questions to help guide me as I honed in on area & ultimately found my new home, answered all of my questions (even the goofy ones) & have been true partners in the process. I cannot say enough about how diligent, kind, and professional they’ve been throughout this journey. They are a great team and people who I now happily call my friends."
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Satisfied Client Sellers - 61 Clifton Drive, Berkeley Hall
Working with Linda and Duke regarding the sale of my home was exceptional! Linda's knowledge of the local housing market, her constant communication and handling of issues as they occurred, and her overall professionalism throughout the process exceeded all of my expectations. It was truly a pleasure working with her!
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Phillip S. Seller
I want to thank Shelley and Gary Elliott for listing and selling my property. I spent the whole time in my easy chair while they did all the work. The phone calls to sell my furnishings that I was not taking with me. Setting up the mover to come and take my possessions to my new residence. They even contacted the people where I’m going to find out if everything was in place so that there would not be any hiccups. They arranged to have some ladies come in and pack up all my belongings that I was taking with me. Again, I spent my whole time in my easy chair.
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Liz and Kelly Warner Bluffton
Scott Collins was ideal to work with. He took the information we gave him and blended it with his own experience and knowledge to lead us to our dream home in a single day! Follow up was seamless. He dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. He was there as a stand-in for us as necessary when we returned home 3,000 miles away. We would certainly recommend or use or Scott again in a heartbeat! 
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Jim & Dea Smith - Sellers 33 N. Port Royal Drive | Hilton Head Island
If you are selling your home and want an agent who will be completely invested in your success from day one, look no further than Christina Forbis. We recently sold our home, and she provided exceptional guidance every step of the way. From the very beginning, Christina came prepared with a clear, strategic plan. She provided expert coaching on staging our home, walking us through exactly what to prioritize, what to change, and what to leave alone. Her recommendations weren't generic advice, they were thoughtful, targeted suggestions that made a real difference in how our home presented to buyers. She knew how to make the space feel inviting and market-ready without requiring us to over-invest. Once we were under contract, Christina's attention to detail truly set her apart. The contracting and closing process can be overwhelming, but she was on top of every document, every deadline, and every detail, staying ahead of issues before they became problems. She was responsive, communicative, and never left us wondering where things stood. We always felt informed and confident, even during the more stressful moments of the transaction. What makes Christina exceptional isn't just her skill set, it's the combination of professionalism, discipline, and genuine care she brings to her clients. She was an advocate for us at every turn. If you want an agent who will work tirelessly on your behalf and execute with precision, she is the 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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