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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
Paige Rose
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
Paige Rose
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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Michael J. Hayes Sea Pines (Schooner Court)
We have executed multiple transactions with Andy as both buyers and sellers. He is, without question, the most thorough, well researched, and intelligent minds you will find in real estate, anywhere, not just in Sea Pines. He combines a conscientious, service-based style, with a keen business sense and impressive marketing skills. Any transaction we ever do will be with Andy Reed. If you’re smart, you will too. 
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Rhonda Seelinger Callawassie Buyer
"Matt and Kara [Raehn] are great! They recently planned a day with us to show us the area and multiple properties and neighborhoods. It was obvious that they listened to what was important to us, and scheduled a great day. We learned a lot from them. Their follow up has been impeccable and on point. It is great to work with true professionals."
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Tom and Sheila, Sun City Buyers
We highly recommend Christine for purchasing a home in the Beaufort County area. We worked with her remotely while living in Maryland, and the process was simple and rewarding. Once we shared our requirements, Christine continuously provided options that met our needs. She worked around our timelines, never rushed us, and flexibly accommodated home tours whenever we visited South Carolina. Once we chose a home, the deal closed within a few hours while we were traveling back to Maryland. Both before and after closing, Christine unexpectedly but generously offered to meet vendors and check on the property until we moved. She always had our best interests in mind. Anyone choosing Christine as their realtor will receive excellent attention and support.
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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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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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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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Shari Berman and Tom Dicker Buyers
We can’t say enough about Marisa. From the moment we started working with her, she proved to be an outstanding real estate agent. She always went the extra mile and her constant monitoring and timely updates kept us informed. This was particularly relevant as we were able to make an offer on a house previously under agreement and if it wasn’t for her regular communication we would have missed the opportunity. Marisa’s professionalism attention to detail, and incredible follow-through set her apart. She was always accessible and promptly responded to our emails, phone calls, and texts. Her knowledge of the real estate market was impressive, and even if she didn’t have an immediate answer to our questions, she diligently followed up to provide us with accurate information. What truly stood out was Marisa’s dedication and caring nature. She didn’t just focus on the buying process; she ensured that our move-in experience would be as seamless as possible. She provided us with valuable support and resources that made the transition easier for us. Beyond her exceptional skills, Marisa exudes a positive vibe that made working with her a pleasure. Her enthusiasm and genuine care for her clients make her an agent we would highly recommend to anyone in need of a real estate professional. Thank you, Marisa, for making our home buying journey an incredible experience.
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Isamar Ramirez
Julianne Clark helped myself and my husband find a home and close within a month and a half !! She was so helpful and worked with us long distance until I was able to get to the state where I was buying. Julianne made sure to always address my concerns and put our needs first in the process of buying our home. Julianne is also very familiar with the low country and has given us the best information about the area. My favorite experience buying my first home! Many laughs exchanged and a lot of questions answered!
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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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Natasha Viswanathan
I’ve know Kara and Matt for many years. As partners in the business, I know my referrals are in great hands. There is something special about agents who have called Bluffton/Hilton Head home for decades. They just understand the area and what is important to buyers and sellers more uniquely than agents who didn’t grow up in the area. And their relationships cannot be underestimated as this is a relationship based town - they have some tremendous connections. If you’re looking for transparent and honest people who make your goals their goals, you’re in good hands with these two.
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Satisfied Client Buyer - 340 Good Hope Road, Berkeley Hall
Linda was fantastic helping us find the right home for us and really good with recommendations for all the services we would require to get settled in properly. She made us feel so comfortable which really helped us relax and make a good decision. Duke and Linda helped negotiate a deal that was satisfactory to both parties. Were a little disappointed they were not more attentive to the inspection. Also, a little less attentive after the close but overall, we are very happy with our new home and the job they did to get us here.
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Jeff Stutz
Lonnie Goulet handled the sale of our home. We found Lonnie to be knowledgeable, responsive, proactive, professional, thorough, and efficient. That’s a lot of positive adjectives to use about a Realtor’s performance and Lonnie earned it via her outstanding work. Our home was on the market for less than two weeks prior to receipt of an offer to purchase. She did a terrific job as a seller’s agent and we would not hesitate to call her if we buy or sell property in the low country in the future.
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Buyer Client Hilton Head Island
Charles Sampson of Charter One Realty in Hilton Head recently helped my husband and me find a condo to purchase in Hilton Head. He was very personable and very professional and, after touring many properties, we found the perfect one for our family. He helped us so much with all the things we needed to do and it was one of our easiest closings ever. He is also wonderful with service after the sale. We recently had some packages delivered to our condo and when the person who was scheduled to meet the delivery people didn’t show up, Charles graciously went to the condo to take care of the situation. We highly recommend Charles Sampson to anyone needing a realtor in the Hilton Head area.
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Jeff Gephart - Buyer & Seller Beaufort, SC
Alec Smith has helped us buy two homes and sell one house in the Celadon development on Lady's Island. His support and insight have been invaluable as we transitioned into the community and made this area our new home. He is detail-oriented, communicates exceptionally well, and is very professional. I would highly recommend Alec for buying or selling your home.
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Robert & Michelle (Franklin, TN / HHI, SC)
We met Rich back in 2017 when we first decided to look into buying a home on HHI. Although that first trip to the Island was just to get an understanding of the market and what we would be looking at when purchasing, he never pressured us or made us feel like we had to make a decision at that time. Rich’s immense knowledge of the area along with his easy-going style and ability to listen to our wants and needs made the search very enjoyable. We were ready to make a purchase in 2020 and found our home on the first day of looking. We had 4 years vacationing in our home, but due to some changes in our free time, we decided to put it on the rental market during months we weren’t able to be on the island. We did decide to sell the house in December of 2024, and Rich, once again, held our hand through this side of the sales process. We have enjoyed working with Rich, and becoming friends with him and his family, and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy or sell on HHI or Bluffton.
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Maggie M.
"Buying a house with Cort Lifestyle Pros was like having dinner with old friends. They helped us with every step of the process and anticipated our needs. Daniel and Debbie Cort went above and beyond before, during and after our home purchase. We will definitely recommend them to anyone looking to sell or purchase a home.” 
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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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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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Buyer and Seller Client Hilton Head Island
Have been working with Richard for about 10 years. He has always been very helpful and very honest. Moved us through the process of buying and sell homes twice over a 7 year period. Could not have been faster to respond to our request to visit a home overnight, which led to us placing a purchase offer within 24 hrs. He placed our house on the market and had a contract in 24 hrs. All matters handled excellently. My wife and I are very happy to be working with Richard.
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Dennis Durick Hilton Head Island
Monica and the entire team at Herman and Davis proved themselves to be very valuable throughout my recent transaction on Hilton Head. I was buying a type of property that was new to me combined with living out of the area, but having Monica on my side made it a breeze. Monica is extremely knowledgeable about the market, has all the right connections, and her 20+ years of Hilton Head specific experience shows. She made the transaction very smooth and I cannot think of any way it could have been improved. If and when we are ready to list our property, there is no one else we would call. Thank you, Monica!
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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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Sarah Akin Habersham Buyer
"Matt was a pleasure to work with on our most recent home purchase. Buying a property from out of state can be stressful but he helped the process go smoothly and answered all our questions. Matt set up home searches tailored to our needs, visited the property in advance, and showed us around the beautiful low country. He checked in during all stages and was very responsive to our texts/emails. He also provided recommendations for all of our other home buying needs. We would definitely recommend Matt if you are looking to buy/sell in the Lowcountry area."
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Seller Client Hilton Head Island
Based on recommendations from several friends as well as personal knowledge, we chose Christina Forbis as our realtor. She worked with us throughout every aspect of the sale of our home.  Christina proved to be the ultimate professional and the best in the business. Her intimate knowledge of the Port Royal marketplace combined with her attention to every detail and her willingness to “go the extra mile”, led to a successful sale from listing through closing within 30 days. There is no doubt in our minds that Christina is the realtor you want to be with in the sale of your home.  She is simply beyond compare!
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Kevin & Robin C. – Buyers of 3822 The Preserve at Indigo Run - May 2024
Drew was recommended by friends of ours who recently purchased a home in Indigo Run, we were very happy to work with Drew and Kim. The whole process couldn't have gone smoother. I had LOTS of questions during the process that Drew and Kim did a great job of answering in a very timely manner. Drew knows the Island very well; I would absolutely recommend if you are buying or selling.
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Patricia & Mark Leader Long Cove Club - Hilton Head Island
Andy Reed came highly recommended to us by long-time friends and residents of Long Cove Club, and we were extremely satisfied with our process.  With his experience and ability to understand our wants and needs, we were able to quickly determine the best communities and ultimately decided on Long Cove.  The house was perfect, the contract and settlement process went exceedingly well, and it was an absolute pleasure to work with Andy and his great team.
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Michelle M. Buyer
Daniel and Debbie were amazing to work with. We connected right from the start. They were very attentive to what I was looking for and the two of them make a great team together. You really can't find better people to work with. They are responsive, professional, friendly and I am happy to say that not only did I find a great realtor team but I found a great friendship with the two of them. I would highly recommend them with your real estate needs.
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Tim and Sandy Dorion Hilton Head Island
We had an amazing experience with Christina! From our first meeting, she was professional and easy to communicate with. You can tell that she is a real "go getter"! She worked so hard with us and provided great advice and feedback from start to finish. Selling a home during this Covid-19 pandemic was uncharted territory for all of us and she kept us grounded and got the job done in less than a month from list to close. You won't be disappointed with Christina, she is the real deal! 
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Ivan G. Buyer
Daniel and Debbie recently helped us buy a new home in Hilton Head, SC. They’re an amazing team! Highly recommend!!
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Melody G.
Debbie and Daniel Cort are amazing! They are very helpful and walk through the whole process with you. Very responsive and there are no bad questions. I was very impressed with their knowledge of the market and their drive to find exactly what you are looking for. When it came time to make an offer they were right on top of everything and kept us in the loop of all the changes made by the sellers. I highly recommend them as they are very professional and friendly and will find you the home you are looking for.
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Seller of 172 Wheelhouse Drive - a record sale for that neighborhood Bluffton, SC
Sara was amazing - top notch, very professional and handled our sale with perfection. This was especially impressive given the challenging market we are in. She used her network effectively and was able to structure a creative deal that not only got us 5 offers in 3 days, but helped us land on the best one for our circumstances. - Highly recommended.
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