USSERY GROUP
REAL ESTATE the Right Way
Do you remember when integrity came standard? When trust was something that you earned? When you didn’t have to choose between your heart and your head; and when results simply spoke for themselves? The Ussery Group combines time honored values with today’s technology to form an uncommon real estate business.
With over $1 billion in real estate sold within Palmetto Bluff, we call it “Real Estate the Right Way.”
MEET the Ussery Group
It’s about you
At the Ussery Group, our business model is very simple: it’s about you.
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, our singular focus is to marshal our knowledge, resources and time to help you accomplish your goals.
Whether you’re a buyer or a seller, we’re here to listen. We believe God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason. We listen to your circumstances, concerns, dreams, and goals because real estate is deeply personal – it’s not just about the bricks and mortar. It’s about you.
Real estate in the Lowcountry is a bit like Baskin-Robbins’ 31 Flavors. Some like Rocky Road, some prefer Mint Chocolate Chip, still others enjoy the simplicity of Vanilla. Palmetto Bluff’s diversity of architecture, lifestyle, and price points has allowed our clients over the past 19 years to transfer their personal life-long dreams into life fulfilling realities.
As a first step, whether you are buying or selling, give us a phone call or shoot us an email sharing your personal interests and goals. We are members of the Multiple Listing Service and can help you buy or sell a home or homesite within Palmetto Bluff or within the greater Bluffton and Hilton Head area.
We are very low key and are here to serve you.
We also commit that we will always be honest with you. Our reputation is very important to us and we have built our business on the pillars of honesty, integrity and attention to detail.
We look forward to hearing from you!
- Jeff, Johnny, Keene, Michael, & Molly
Jeff Ussery
Born and raised on Hilton Head Island, Jeff has a true passion for the Lowcountry lifestyle. After graduating from Heritage Academy, he accepted a baseball scholarship to play at Georgia Tech where he earned his degree in business. Prior to joining the Ussery Group at Charter One Realty, Jeff enjoyed a successful decade in the medical device field managing a top performing team for Arthrex, an orthopedic device manufacturer. Putting others first allowed Jeff to achieve successful outcomes for his team at Arthrex, his surgeons, hospital administration, and patients alike. Returning home to raise his young family along with the opportunity to work with his Dad, Johnny, one of the most successful and respected realtors in the area has been a dream come true.
Johnny Ussery
Johnny and his team and partners have been a part of many of the master-planned communities in Hilton Head-Bluffton since his arrival in the area in 1980. He brings his experience in the area and passion for the real estate business to Charter One Realty. As a partner of the number one real estate company in the Lowcountry, clients of the Ussery Group enjoy unmatched exposure with 10 offices located throughout the Bluffton/ Hilton Head/Savannah area. If you are looking to buy or sell anywhere in the Lowcountry give Johnny a call and put his 43 years of experience and knowledge to work for you.
Keene Reese
After four great years at Ole Miss in Oxford, Keene returned to Atlanta to accept a position working with the #1 real estate agent in Atlanta for three years while also assembling land deals and learning the residential development business. He was soon recognized by agents in Atlanta as one of the most talented and hard working brokers in the Buckhead market. It’s been said that you can judge a man’s character by the company he keeps. Keene joined Palmetto Bluff in 2001 as a project manager. His partners practice “real estate the right way” and hold one another to the highest standards of integrity.
Blessed with an analytical mind, Michael’s early career included actuarial work in risk management for Blue Cross Blue Shield along with a role heading a prep school mathematics department. While numbers have always made sense to Michael, his passion was rooted in the personal connections drawn from helping someone achieve their personal goals. This passion led Michael to launch a successful career in real estate. Working with a group of professionals who believe in honesty, integrity, and putting the client first creates the absolute best working environment.
Molly Taylor
Molly’s love for the Lowcountry began early, having vacationed here since she was a toddler. But it wasn’t until 2020, after visiting Palmetto Bluff several times, that she and her family moved to the Bluff to enjoy its natural beauty, serene lifestyle, and sense of community. With a background in magazines such as Southern Living, Health and Cooking Light, where she focused on their Idea Houses, and also a former lawyer, Molly brings a keen eye for design and attention to detail to the Ussery Group. Molly considers it a privilege to be part of this team, working together to help others find the perfect Lowcountry spot to call home.
Michael Haire
HISTORIC Sale
190 Stallings Island Street | $10,000,000 Riverfront in South Wilson
The Ussery Group is proud to present the sale of 190 Stallings Island Street, which closed at $10,000,000 in 2025. This property is one of only three to sell for $10 million or more in the history of Palmetto Bluff— all of which the Ussery Group had the privilege of serving the buyers and sellers.
2025 Home & Homesite Sales in Palmetto Bluff
Jackfield Road | $3,015,000 Barge Landing
Harrier Street | $2,950,000 Moreland
Trout Hole Road | $4,000,000 May River Forest
Headwaters Road | $6,800,000 Headwaters
Saint Catherine’s Street | $3,285,000 South Wilson
Mount Pelia Road | $7,195,000 Barge Landing
Blue Willow Street | $2,900,000 West Wilson
2025 Home & Homesite Sales in Palmetto Bluff
Lupine Road | $1,150,000 Moreland
Camp Eight Road | $1,445,000 Longfield Farms
Gilded Street | $1,680,000 West Wilson
Greenleaf Road | $1,200,000 May River Forest
MARKETING that Delivers Results
Personalized Marketing Plan
The Ussery Group works with Charter One Realty, the Lowcountry’s ONLY real estate firm with an in-house, full-service Marketing Department, and a Print & Mail Center. Propelled by innovation and decades of experience, our in-house services offer our clients an experience and a product that simply cannot be imitated or duplicated along with collateral material that are undoubtedly some of the finest that you will find in the Lowcountry. Our marketing team understands what is required to successfully market and promote properties of all price points and to drive sales through polished marketing efforts.
Professional Photography & Videography
Staging Your Home
Digital & Print Advertising
Multi-Site Property Distribution
Unrivaled Connections
Charter One Realty is the ONLY brokerage in the Lowcountry with three Luxury Affiliations.
LEADING REAL ESTATE COMPANIES OF THE WORLD
Selling more homes than any other national real estate organization, the brokers that make up this network excel because of their ability to make referrals to one another with ease and frequency. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World brokers are ranked number one in more top US markets than any franchise and represent properties in ALL price ranges.
Charter One Realty residential listings are promoted on LeadingRE.com, found from 550 affiliate websites throughout 70 countries, and showcased to more than 135,000 associates worldwide.
LUXURY PORTFOLIO INTERNATIONAL
The unified collection of the world’s most experienced, respected and well-known experts in luxury real estate. This powerful network participates in more transactions than any other national franchise or global real estate organization. 200 luxury affiliates – 55 countries. LuxuryPortfolio.com. For listings $1 Million and up.
Charter One Realty's $1M+ residential listings are posted on LuxuryPortfolio.com and displayed on key websites worldwide, including The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, MarketWatch, Barron’s, Penta online, Juwai, YouTube, WeChat, Country Life, JamesEdition, Expansion, and Bloomberg Property Listings.
WHO’S WHO IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE
For nearly 36 years, Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate has represented the world’s top high-end real estate professionals from both independent and franchised companies and provided them with the best possible marketing tools and connections to the best luxury real estate professionals around the world. For listings $500,000 and up.
Charter One Realty residential listings ($500K+) are promoted on LuxuryRealEstate.com and found from 420+ affiliate websites throughout 42 countries and showcased to more than 130,000 associates worldwide.
When Your Property is Listed with Charter One Realty it is Posted on LuxuryPortfolio.com*
More than 3 million affluent consumers visit the flagship website, LuxuryPortfolio.com, every year to browse in a setting dedicated solely to significant properties and a discerning lifestyle.
I market your property to key audiences using the world’s most sought after online media organizations.
From global financial publications to luxury real estate portals, your property is showcased in environments trusted by high-net-worth buyers. This strategic placement reinforces value, credibility, and desire, even before a showing occurs.
The outlets that we syndicate your property to each has an established high-networth readership with the potential and means to purchase luxury real estate.
BARRON’S/PENTA
The readership of Barron’s Penta consists of “pentamillionaires”—high-net-worth
The readership of Barron’s Penta consists of “pentamillionaires”— high-net-worth individuals and families with at least $5 million in investable assets. By showcasing your home on Barron’s Penta, we align your home with an audience looking to spend their money with passion and purpose.
JamesEdition is a global online marketplace that connects highnet-worth individuals with luxury goods and services, including high-end real estate, supercars, yachts, jets, watches, and other extraordinary items and acts as a central hub for those seeking to buy or sell premium assets.
Global marketing that targets these key media partners reaches a combined audience with billions of page views annually.
COUNTRYLIFE
Country Life was founded in 1897 as a weekly British magazine focused on high-end property, rural living, and country pursuits. It targets UK and International affluent readers who are discerning and stylish, with whom their properties are a key component of their investment portfolios.
Mansion Global reaches an active, affluent, global audience of real estate enthusiasts who stay on top of the latest in luxury real estate and design news. This digital and print offering from Dow Jones serves a global, high-net-worth audience interested in buying and selling prestigious properties.
FINANCIAL TIMES
integrity, and accuracy, the Financial Times (FT) audience is composed of influential business executives, high-net-worth individuals. It’s global readership spans 140 countries and reaches a audience of highly educated, white-collar professionals and entrepreneurs. ft.com
Recognized internationally for its authority, integrity, and accuracy, the Financial Times (FT) audience is composed of influential business executives, high-net-worth individuals. Its global readership spans 140 countries and reaches an audience of highly educated, white-collar professionals and entrepreneurs.
WALL STREET JOURNAL
Juwai.com is the #1 Asian and Chinese property portal and the largest marketplace for Chinese buyers looking to purchase real estate in other countries. Juwai facilitates overseas property transactions by connecting Chinese investors with real estate listings, brokers, and developers worldwide.
and the global economy. Its readership includes a high concentration of C-suite executives and financial decision-makers. wsj.com
As the largest newspaper in the United States, The Wall Street Journal has been a trusted name since 1889. It is the leading authoritative voice for business, world news, and the global economy. Its readership includes a high concentration of C-suite executives and financial decisionmakers.
WeChat is a multifaceted “superapp” that has evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle platform for daily life in China and beyond. It integrates social networking, and connects users with services and information, and serves as a central hub for communication, commerce, and information.
The Trusted Name in Luxury
Most of the Coastal Lowcountry’s luxury listings share one thing in common: Charter One Realty.
Why It Matters To You:
Charter One Realty has earned a reputation as the trusted choice for the Lowcountry’s luxury properties. Each opportunity fuels a database of new buyer interest, experience, and connections that enable us to perform better than any other firm for the task at hand.
Our Teammates
Julie Cunningham
Licensed Listing and Transaction Coordinator
Julie Cunningham was Born and raised in Charleston, and graduated from the College of Charleston with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Julie and her family moved to Bluffton in 2012 where they’ve since settled in the Alljoy area. Julie, her husband Sean, son Jayden, and Basset Hound Red enjoy the true Lowcountry lifestyle filled with days on the dock, boating, fishing, golf carting to Old Towne and many more outdoor activities.
Julie worked as the Closing Manager for the developer of Palmetto Bluff for from 2012-2022 before taking some time off to enjoy traveling with her family and working part time as a Client Services Coordinator for Keene Reese. She returned to full time work in August of 2023 as a licensed Listing and Transaction Coordinator with Charter One Realty and the Ussery Group.
Jessie Carwile Marketing Coordinator
Jessie grew up in Central Virginia and lived in the Lowcountry for 4 years before moving to Greenville, South Carolina, then back to her home town in Virginia. The Lowcountry continues to be one of her frequent destinations, and she enjoys staying connected to it through working with the Ussery Group.
After obtaining a degree in Communication Design in 2018, Jessie completed an internship at Local Life Magazine, worked as a Marketing Assistant for Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort, and currently works as a Marketing Coordinator for Charter One Realty and the Ussery Group since January of 2021.
As the Marketing Coordinator for the Ussery Group, Jessie assists the team with all listing, closing, and general digital and print marketing items they may need. She thoroughly enjoys her position and seeing the success of the Realtors and their clients.
Deeply Rooted in Your Success
40 Years in the Lowcountry | 160+ Sales Professionals | 35+ Supporting Staff
When you choose Charter One Realty, you are partnering with a nationally recognized brokerage that operates with the care, accountability, and personal attention of a close-knit family. We believe exceptional results come from combining market knowledge with thoughtful strategy, innovative marketing, and cutting-edge technology, ensuring your property stands out and performs in today’s competitive marketplace.
Over 100 years of collective experience assisting clients, neighbors, and friends...
Michael Haire was great to work with in buying a home at Palmetto Bluff (PB). He asked questions and listened well to what we were looking for, and then showed us options that met or exceeded our expectations. His sense of humor and friendly side-kick Kona made the buying process a joy. Michael was a pleasure to work with, very knowledgeable and he made times available to meet with us on short notice with our tight travel schedule. We love our new PB home and would highly recommend Michael for your Lowcountry real estate needs.
Bill and Deb
As one of the original members of the Palmetto Bluff real estate team and the longest serving member of that team, few if any know Palmetto Bluff and Palmetto Bluff real estate as well as Keene Reese. We surely benefited from his depth of knowledge and excellent relationships when we purchased and developed our Palmetto Bluff homesite. Keene’s wonderful personality and superior character added to our very favorable experience. We certainly intend to involve Keene in our next Low Country transaction.
Melanie and Lyles
Keene has assisted us with 3 real estate transactions over the last decade- a lot purchase, sale of same property several years later, and then a home purchase in the Fall of 2021. His knowledge of the Bluffton/Palmetto Bluff market is second to none. He is responsive to his clients desires and patiently helped us navigate an extremely challenging real estate market. If we have future real estate needs, we will use him again without hesitation.
Dabney and Michael
It is rare in today’s world that we have the privilege of working with a realtor with as much honesty and integrity as Keene. We worked with Keene to find the perfect building lot on Palmetto Bluff and he exceeded our expectations. Very informative, no pressure and excellent service.
Richard and Judy Cedrone
We have worked with Michael Haire on three property transactions. He is by far the most professional, helpful real estate professional we have ever encountered. He has earned our trust and proven himself to be an invaluable partner. We strongly recommend anyone looking for a high quality real estate professional to select Michael to help them with their real estate needs.
Chris and Sara Dubie
BEYOND Real Estate
As longtime residents and neighbors, we believe in giving back to the communities and charities that have given us so much.
Supporting Youth, Education, & Empowerment
• Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head: Providing a safe and nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
• First Tee: Empowering youth through golf and life skills that foster confidence, resilience, and leadership.
• Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA): Supporting academic and character development for the next generation of leaders.
• Dress for Success: Helping women build brighter futures through professional development and empowerment.
• Palmetto Bluff Women’s Organization: Supporting initiatives focused on women, children, and families in Bluffton and beyond.
Honoring Service & Sacrifice
• Folds of Honor: Contributing to educational scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled service members.
• Navy SEAL Museum: Honoring those who serve and protecting their legacy through education and outreach.
Wide-Reaching Impact
• Belfair Charity Cup & Berkeley Hall Charity Cup: Local tournaments that raise funds for impactful community programs.
• Italian-American Club of Hilton Head: Partnering with this dedicated organization to support island-wide charitable efforts.
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REAL ESTATE the RIGHT WAY
RESULTS
You’re in good hands. With over 100 years of collective experience and over $1 billion in real estate sold within Palmetto Bluff, our team of experienced professionals is uniquely positioned to help you achieve your goals.
RELATIONSHIPS
Real estate is deeply personal. Whether you’re searching for the perfect place to call home, or selling a home you poured your heart into building, we understand—and we’re here to help you navigate the process.
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INTEGRITY
Our business philosophy is simple—we believe that character and integrity are foundational to operating with sustained excellence. As we work together to buy or sell your home, we look forward to earning your trust.
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