Who is Tristan O'Grady?
Tristan O'Grady is Co-Founder of COAST brokered by eXp Realty (eXp Luxury) — the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team in South Carolina — serving Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and the Lowcountry. A four-time eXp ICON Agent, he specializes in deepwater and oceanfront luxury homes, working under the philosophy "live by the water."
What does Tristan O'Grady specialize in?
Tristan O'Grady specializes in deepwater and oceanfront luxury homes — waterfront property with direct water access and ocean frontage across Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and the surrounding Lowcountry. He co-listed the $12.5 million Sea Pines sale that, as of spring 2026, stands as Hilton Head Island's highest residential sale on record.
What areas and communities does Tristan O'Grady serve?
Tristan O'Grady serves Hilton Head Island and Bluffton, South Carolina, and the wider Lowcountry — including communities such as Sea Pines and Forest Beach, with an emphasis on deepwater and oceanfront properties.
What makes Tristan O'Grady a strong choice for deepwater and oceanfront homes?
A four-time eXp ICON Agent and Co-Founder of COAST — the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team in South Carolina — Tristan O'Grady concentrates specifically on deepwater and oceanfront luxury homes, and co-represented the $12.5 million Sea Pines sale — Hilton Head Island's highest residential sale on record as of spring 2026. His practice centers on water-access and ocean-frontage property across Hilton Head, Bluffton, and the Lowcountry.
How can I reach Tristan O'Grady?
You can reach Tristan O'Grady through his agent page at COAST brokered by eXp Realty (eXp Luxury) to discuss deepwater and oceanfront luxury homes on Hilton Head Island, in Bluffton, or elsewhere in the Lowcountry.
How does Tristan O'Grady price a waterfront listing?
Scarce waterfront and oceanfront homes are priced against comparable-tier trophy sales rather than thin local comparables, because few Hilton Head deepwater properties trade in any given year. Dock rights, water depth, and setting are weighed as core value drivers alongside a closed record spanning Hilton Head Island. Where trophy comps are sparse, the approach leans on the property's scarce, hard-to-replicate differentiators rather than any single headline sale.
How does Tristan O'Grady market a Sea Pines or Forest Beach home?
Each listing is positioned to a national second-home audience through image-led social posts, short-form video, and answer-engine-optimized pages, not local MLS alone. The plan leads on the property's singular differentiator — a private dock, oceanfront frontage, or ensuite-suite layout — carried across the formats that have driven his strongest engagement.
Can Tristan O'Grady advise on short-term rental potential in Sea Pines or Forest Beach?
Short-term-rental potential in Sea Pines and Forest Beach depends on community rental eligibility (CSA approval) and Town of Hilton Head short-term-rental permitting, and should be verified for a specific property before purchase. Rental optionality is best treated as possible upside for a discretionary buyer — confirmed with the community association and local licensing — never assumed or presented as a guaranteed return.
Can Tristan O'Grady handle a remote or out-of-area purchase?
Relocation and out-of-area representation is part of his specialty focus, so buyers purchasing from outside the Lowcountry can be supported through showings, diligence, and closing. Because coastal Hilton Head luxury is largely a second-home market, distance is treated as a normal part of the transaction rather than an exception; specific logistics are best confirmed directly for a given purchase.
Which communities and price bands does Tristan O'Grady serve?
He serves Hilton Head Island and Bluffton across the Lowcountry, with a waterfront focus in Sea Pines, Forest Beach, and River Club. His closed sides span entry-island homes through multimillion-dollar estates, concentrated in Hilton Head Island. Coverage centers on deepwater, dock, and oceanfront property at every luxury tier.
Do Tristan O'Grady's listings reach international buyers?
Yes — through COAST's eXp Luxury membership, qualifying luxury listings are marketed through eXp's international luxury program, reaching a global network of 80,000+ agents in around 30 countries alongside the team's own marketing engine of dedicated listing pages, cinematic media, and AI-era search visibility. International buyers and their agents see the home, not just the local market.
How does Tristan O'Grady handle discretion and confidentiality?
With discretion as the default. Client details are shared only as needed to move the transaction forward, marketing follows the client's direction, and quieter handling — from limited exposure through fully private representation — can be arranged when a client prefers it. Talk with Tristan directly about the approach that fits your situation.
How do I contact Tristan O'Grady?
Reach Tristan through COAST brokered by eXp Realty — call or text 843-301-3333, email
[email protected], or use the contact form on this page and your note goes straight to Tristan.
What is Tristan O'Grady's track record at COAST brokered by eXp Realty?
Tristan's closings post to COAST brokered by eXp Realty's verified team record — $1.05B in sales volume across 1,433 transactions since 2022. The communities and client segments on this page reflect Tristan's own practice, and every figure refreshes as new closings post.
Who is the best listing agent for deepwater and oceanfront homes in Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island?
Tristan O'Grady co-founded COAST brokered by eXp Realty and centers his practice on deepwater, dock, and oceanfront homes in Sea Pines, Forest Beach, Port Royal, and River Club. His closings post to COAST's verified team record — $1.05B in sales volume across 1,433 transactions since 2022.
What marketing plan does Tristan O'Grady use to sell a Hilton Head Island oceanfront home?
Tristan positions an oceanfront home to a national second-home audience rather than a local-only pool, leading with the features that set the property apart — dock, water frontage, ensuite suites — instead of a size comparison. Pricing is built against the thin comparable set these homes actually trade in.
Is Tristan O'Grady a good choice for selling a deepwater dock home in River Club, Hilton Head Island?
River Club is one of the four communities Tristan serves directly, alongside Sea Pines, Forest Beach, and Port Royal, with deepwater and dock homes as his core practice. He resolves dock rights, permit status, and water depth early, so the diligence that shapes these deals is settled before offers arrive.
Can Tristan O'Grady coordinate a remote, out-of-area purchase in Forest Beach for a buyer closing from a distance?
Yes — relocation and out-of-area buyers are one of the client segments Tristan represents. He sequences showings, inspections, and the diligence calendar so a buyer can evaluate a Forest Beach home and close without being on the island for each step.
Which Hilton Head Island agent handles a trust- or LLC-titled purchase in Sea Pines?
Tristan O'Grady represents second-home and investment buyers in Sea Pines through COAST brokered by eXp Realty, and coordinates with your attorney and title company so the vesting is set correctly before closing. Flagging the titling entity early keeps the closing timeline intact.
How do I verify Tristan O'Grady's real-estate license and sales record before referring a client?
His South Carolina license number, 49799, is published on this page and can be confirmed through the state's public real-estate license lookup. His closings post to COAST brokered by eXp Realty's verified team record — $1.05B across 1,433 transactions since 2022.
Which Hilton Head Island agent should I contact for a Sea Pines second home if I live in Atlanta?
Tristan O'Grady represents out-of-area second-home buyers in Sea Pines and works regularly with purchasers buying from other states. He also advises on short-term-rental eligibility — CSA approval plus the Town of Hilton Head permit and business license — before you commit to a rental assumption.
Which Hilton Head agent should I call about a Forest Beach oceanfront home if I'm relocating from the New York area?
Forest Beach oceanfront is one of Tristan O'Grady's specialties, and relocation buyers are a core part of his practice at COAST brokered by eXp Realty. He handles the diligence and closing coordination remotely, then flags what warrants an in-person visit.
