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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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Search homes by community and take a closer look through our virtual tours and community videos, giving you an insider’s view of Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, Daufuskie Island, and Okatie neighborhoods. Whether you’re searching for oceanfront estates, golf course homes, or charming historic properties, our team has you covered.

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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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Dave & Mary (Glenview, IL / Bluffton, SC / HHI, SC)
When we decided to buy a villa on Hilton Head Island in 2001.  Rich helped find the perfect spot for us.  After that we bought and sold at least half a dozen times in Hilton Head and Bluffton, including a lot to build on.  All of our transactions were made easier because of Rich and the resources he can bring to bear.  Buying and selling properties can be stressful, but Rich is experienced and helps navigate through every issue whether it is the negotiation, inspection or move - he has seen it all and has the contacts to bring in to help.  We wouldn’t think of buying or selling a property without Rich who has become a friend as well as our realtor.
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Beth & Patsy Bluffton Seller
Shelley and Gary came highly recommended to assist us in the sale of my mother’s home and they did not disappoint! They are a wonderful team and we felt completely confident in their capable hands! They explained everything in the process with patience and thorough communication. They were willing to assist us in every aspect during the course of getting the house ready to sell and moving my mother to assisted living with numerous resources. They went above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly and quickly! We feel extremely blessed to have worked with them in the sale of my mom’s home.
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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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I found Tom DeFazio to be an asset to his company and a very highly attentive agent to my needs, as though I were his only client. He is very knowledgeable in his field, patient, and personable. Tom always returned my phone calls or texts the same day. I am pleased to recommend Tom DeFazio to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. In fact, he is working with my family right now to purchase a second home. If or when I decide to sell or purchase a home again, Tom DeFazio would be my first call.
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Samantha W.
Tom has been our realtor since 2016 when we were first time home buyers to getting us into our forever home this past July! He is like another father to us when looking at houses and if he sees anything that looks fishy he points it out right away! We have experience with buying 2 homes with Tom and selling our first home with Tom. He made sure our sale listing had professional photos and the curb appeal it needed to sell within 48 hours of listing! Tom also showed us homes that we might not have considered but he asked us to give them a chance and we ended up in one as our forever home! I wouldn’t trust anybody else with selling or buying especially nowadays with how crazy the real estate market is! Thanks to Tom and his team for everything! The Masons!
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Annie Cooper
My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Matt and Kara on the sale of our home and the purchase of a lot in a different neighborhood. Matt and Kara are a dream to work with! Their approach is a balance of listening to your wants/needs and using their expert knowledge to offer excellent direction, advice and feedback. They are proactive, diligent, trustworthy and professional, but above all they are kind and a joy to spend time with!! They went above and beyond, and the whole experience has been better than we could have expected! We would recommend them to anyone and everyone looking to buy or sell in the Lowcountry!
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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.”
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Randel Zahn Burton, Beaufort SC
Alec Smith is a very professional and customer Service oriented. Our home went on the market on a Monday and we were under Contract with a buyer by that Friday. He was always available and continuously offering assistance. I Highly Recommend Alec as a Realtor!!!!
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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!!”
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Chuck Wolf
Lorri Hunter was fantastic to work with. She’s easy to talk to, incredibly thoughtful, and makes the whole process feel effortless. With her deep knowledge of the area, she introduced us to several wonderful homes and ultimately helped us find our forever home. Lorri truly lives up to her “Expect Better” promise — she goes above and beyond in every way. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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David Renbarger Irene Benavides Hilton Head Island
My wife and I made a great choice when we selected Christina Forbis of Charter One as our realtor.  Christina has a real 'can do' spirit and knows the business and the market. She took the time to get to know us and what we were looking for in our new house.  Despite the fact that we were working in a difficult market for buyers with limited inventory, she was patient with us and eventually found the perfect house for us in our preferred neighborhood.  Christina is super easy to work with & totally rocks!  
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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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Martha and Charley Bluffton, SC
We had a great experience with Krista. We reached out to Krista who responded immediately and guided us through the process of finding a community and home in Bluffton. She was with us all the way from beginning to end. Fabulous Realtor! We highly recommend!
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Trina Sun City Seller
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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T. Kaupas and S. Cujas Long Cove Club - Hilton Head Island
Andy and The Reed Team came to us very highly recommended, and they delivered. We really appreciated his thorough knowledge of the real estate market in Long Cove.   We were kept fully informed from start to finish during the whole process of selling. Extremely satisfied with the results.
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Sun City Buyers Buyers of 68 Honesty Lane
Working with Sabrina was the highlight of my moving experience. I was only able to visit houses with her for one day, but she made the most of that time and was really able to home in on exactly what I wanted. Over the next couple of months, as I worked to sell my home in New Jersey, Sabrina sent me emails of current listings tailored to every detail I had mentioned during our one day together. When the listing for my house came up I wasn't able to make the trip down to see it myself. Sabrina did a virtual walk-through with me and gave me her honest opinion that she thought this house could be the right fit. I trusted her so much that I bought my house site unseen! Throughout it all Sabrina was kind, professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. She made my home-buying experience a breeze, which was much appreciated since my home-selling experience in New Jersey was a nightmare. I would highly recommend Sabrina to anyone looking to buy a home in the Hilton Head/Bluffton area.
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Buyer - 14 Sandpiper Drive Beaufort, SC
Mark made the whole process of purchasing a home for my father as smooth as possible. Mark was very prompt in answering any question I had and at times acting as my therapist, listening to my struggles. I would highly recommend Mark to anyone who is purchasing or selling a home.
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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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Julie & Jay Palmetto Bluff Buyers
Christine was fantastic to work with. She made the entire process of buying our lot simple, clear, and stress-free. From answering all our questions to handling the contract smoothly, Christine was supportive every step of the way. We highly recommend her to anyone buying property! 
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The Toebbe Family Bluffton
Donna & I would like to thank you Jack Menzie for the professionalism he provided to us in buying our new home. Jack there every step of the way and his insights helped us tremendously. His knowledge of the local market made our house hunting more enjoyable and stress-free. I would strongly recommend to anyone looking to buy a home to utilize Jack's services. Thanks again!!!
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Linda was very thorough and followed up and stayed on top of the timeline to make sure everything stayed on schedule, and help find out answers to all my questions. I would highly recommend Linda if buying or selling a home! 
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Tom & Betty Jo Colleton River Buyers
We are so excited about our move to Colleton River.  Thank you so much for your guidance and knowledge of the Bluffton area to get us across the finish line.
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Patti Bohlin, Alexandria, Virginia
Charter One Realty, Marisa Cain, my agent and Mary Williams the selling agent were amazing to work with. The communication between agents and then to me was on point and done in a timely manner. I was located in VA so the majority of my experience was done long distance. Everything was handled efficiently through settlement and I couldn’t be happier. I wholeheartedly recommend using Charter One Realty, you won’t regret your decision.
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Annie Andrews Hampton Hall Seller & Rose Hill Buyer
“My husband and I recently had the pleasure of working with Matt and Kara on the sale of our home and the purchase of a lot in a different neighborhood. Matt and Kara are a dream to work with! Their approach is a balance of listening to your wants/needs and using their expert knowledge to offer excellent direction, advice, and feedback. They are proactive, diligent, trustworthy, and professional, but above all they are kind and a joy to spend time with!! They went above and beyond, and the whole experience has been better than we could have expected! We would recommend them to anyone, and everyone looking to buy or sell in the Lowcountry!”
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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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Tracey O. - Seller Palmetto Dunes
Selling my townhouse on Hilton Head Island while living in Connecticut could have been stressful, but David Hill made it easy. He was professional, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable about the island and the real estate climate there. I especially appreciated how well-connected he was—he coordinated seamlessly with my property manager, lawyer and various contractors to facilitate a seamless sale and closing. I always felt confident everything was taken care of. I highly recommend David to anyone looking for a reliable and dedicated real estate agent.
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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!
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Scott 3876 Oyster Bluff Blvd, Beaufort
“Ethan did an outstanding job assisting us with the purchase of our new home. Since we weren’t familiar with the area, his local expertise was both valuable and greatly appreciated. He was consistently responsive and guided us through every aspect of the process—especially impressive given that much of the transaction was handled remotely. Ethan went above and beyond during the closing process. He and his team maintained clear and constant communication, keeping us informed every step of the way. He offered thoughtful advice and recommendations we wouldn’t have considered on our own. Ethan was friendly, professional, and accommodating throughout. He even took the time to provide helpful referrals for landscaping, handyman, and contracting services—an added bonus that made settling in much easier. We’re truly grateful for his support and highly recommend his services.”
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“The formula for Sabrina's success is based on three simple tenets: honesty, persistence and an unparalleled commitment to us. This was not our first rodeo in searching to make a change, and we benefited from Sabrina's proven sales record, smart negotiating skills and 30 years of real estate experience! From the initial phone call to the day of closing and beyond, Sabrina made the transaction easy, understandable, and stress-free. Sabrina gave us an unrivaled level of service, with frequent updates and regular communication to ensure that you'll always feel updated on the process. There is no doubt that I would let Sabrina help us find or sell our next home!”
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Bridgette Weiss Savannah, GA
We were referred to Hannah for the sale of our home. We had a tough order for her. We made a contingent offer on another home out-of-state and had to get our home listed within just 3 days. We also had a short window to get our place sold. Not only did she get our home photographed and listed within that 48 hours, she got it under contract and closed weeks before the contingent contract on our new home expired. When I had questions or concerns, Hannah had solutions! She was never a roadblock. Her real estate knowledge is phenomenal and she knows how to close a deal! If you want a realtor to be your best advocate, you want Hannah Howell! If you want a realtor who genuinely cares about her clients, you want Hannah Howell! If you want a realtor to close the deal, you want Hannah Howell! Thank you, Hannah! We are grateful for you!
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