Chip Collins Owner / Broker-in-Charge
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Chip Collins Owner / Broker-in-Charge
In 1992, just a year out of Denison University, Chip followed the popular Ohio-to-Hilton Head Island route and jumped off the corporate ladder, taking a chance at something more entrepreneurial in one of the most special places in the United States- South Carolina’ s beautiful Lowcountry.
After four years in villa / association property management, Chip got his bearings in the real estate market and secured his Broker’ s license in 1996, spending the next six years as a top producing agent in the market with Sea Pines Real Estate Co. In 2002, he launched his own independent real estate brokerage firm- Collins Group Realty. In 2017, celebrating 15 successful years in business, CGR continues to be a top 10 producing firm in the Hilton Head Island and mainland marketplace.
Along with his wife, Carrie, and daughters, Martha Preston and Sallie, Chip lives in Sea Pines Plantation and enjoys boating, home improvement projects, and quality time with his girls. Over the past few years, Chip has earned his stripes as an amateur triathlete, competing in local and regional events around the Southeast, including recent participation in the Ironman Florida and Ironman Louisville 140.6 mile events, as well as, back-to-back Boston Marathons.
As the owner, broker-in-charge and Hilton Head Island listing specialist of Collins Group Realty, Chip maintains a commitment to excellence throughout the Group and ensures the best experience we can offer our valued real estate clients.
Ashley Smith
Marketing Manager
Ashley creates and manages all CGR marketing, strategically implementing campaigns for property listings across various advertising and social platforms.
Julie Smythe
Client Concierge
Julie acts as a liaison with clients to ensure that all inquiries, needs and expectations are met, with an exceptional committment to service.
Dawn Hoffman
Bluffton Office Manager
Dawn provides comprehensive support to our mainland office and works with our Bluffton Specialists to manage all mainland listings.
Marianne Lobaugh
Visual Strategist
Marianne manages all visuals that are produced for every aspect of marketing properties. Professional Photographer
Simon Ashton
Web Development Manager
Simon provides key strategic advice for web positioning and development, ensuring our client’ s properties garner substantial online presence.
Carrie Collins Interior / Staging Specialist
Carrie provides interior, staging advice and a la carte services to ensure properties are presented in the best light for photographs and showings.
Chip Collins speaking about going above and beyond at Real Estate Success Rocks conference as part of a select panel