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Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIEDLeas knowledge of the Hilton Head Island properties, island history, real estate market, professionalism and personal attention is unsurpassable. Her help and understanding of what we were looking for, finding exactly what we wanted made the brief journey very easy and enjoyable. Lea arranged every detail in regard to the closing and the process was flawless . All of this transpired in less than 3-4 weeksaEUR|. Great lady to work with aEUR|. 5 out of 5 STARS *We have made a new friend :)
Margaretcroberto59
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea did an incredible job helping us find a home within our price range. She was dedicated to finding what our family wanted. We are so thankful we found such a reliable and passionate realtor to assist in this process. We loved working with her and felt like she treated us like family. After we closed, she still checked in and made sure everything was going well and we had what we needed.
Kclougher25
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea sold my 2 homes in a down market efficiently n professionally. She went above and beyond for me. Only realtor I would use in bluffton hilton head area. The best
Allan G.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea got offers on both our Bluffton homes in 6 days, both in 2018 and in 2026, with the most recent closed in 3 weeks and 4 days after listing. I did suggest she had a reputation to maintain after our first experience with her and she duely rose to the challenge. Thats what you get when you hire the best
Kay B.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was extremely knowledgeable of the island and networking with other agents to find a property for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is searching for property on the island.
Jillyoung99
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED My husband and I worked with Lea to both buy and sell on Hilton Head Island, and she is truly such an asset to have by your side. Her knowledge of the island market is unmatched, and she is incredibly responsiveaEUR"never missing a beat or a detail. She is always willing to go the extra mile. I would highly recommend her. Such a pleasure to work with her.
Ane
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We had an outstanding experience working with Lea when purchasing a condo in South Carolina. Since we werent able to be there in person, Lea went above and beyond to guide our daughter through every step of the process with care, professionalism, and constant communication. She made what could have been a stressful situation feel smooth and manageable, always making herself available to answer questions and provide reassurance. Her knowledge of the market and attention to detail gave us complete confidence, even from afar. Were incredibly grateful for her dedication and support, and we would highly recommend Lea to anyone looking for a trustworthy and exceptional real estate professional!
Christine N.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is great! My husband and I have been looking for something on and off in Hilton Head for 5 years. Then in February 2026 during a 3 week visit , we contacted Lea. We were interested in her because she had such wonderful reviews, and I'm glad we did! She showed us an area that we had not previously been considering, however that's where she found us the perfect place! She's professional, punctual and made the whole purchase endeavor move seamlessly. I highly recommend her, she loves what she does, and it shows!
Chris94040
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED She is a pro!! Working with Lea has been a true pleasure. As a long term resident of the island she knows the different communities on Hiltonhead island, She listens to her clients , gives well sounded advice and finishes the deal by dotting the Is and crossing the Ts. Thank for helping us find the perfect place that met our needs. Chris
Melaniethomas4
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was so incredibly dedicated with every aspect of selling our home. From ensuring the best marketing to top tradesman for repairs, Lea made sure everything was taken care of always. Her professionalism and compassion helped us through many challenges. She was always available for us and always two steps ahead of everyone else. This is why we have asked Lea to represent us three times. She is the best in her field. Hands down.
Faulknersgro
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is simply amazing! You cannot ask for a better person to help you buy or sell a home in South Carolina. Leah is exceptionally knowledgeable, very personable, patient, caringaEUR| I could go on forever! She not only assists you in purchasing or selling your home but also has fabulous suggestions for people to do work on your home, assist you with moving and like. She is a true gem!!
Pjay12239
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Weve bought 2 properties through Lea and every time was an extremely pleasant experience. Lea understands the local market and truly goes above and beyond to make sure youre in great hands. Her professionalism is unmatched in the low country. Lea also brings a complete team from mortgage needs to amazing lawyers that will represent you at closing. Any recommendations for home improvement, Lea has the perfect match for your needs.. Lea Smith is the complete package.
Janet W.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was very helpful in the sale of our condo. She was thorough in her suggestions for pricing and through negotiations. She was patient and listened to our concerns . We are very pleased with the outcome. We definitely would recommend Lea Smith.
Glennboyles10
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was fantastic to work with. She helped us over a year and a half to find our ideal home in Hilton Head. There was no pressure, only positive feedback as she guided us through this process. Even after the purchase she stayed in communication with us to make sure we had everything we needed to make this house our home. My husband and I would highly recommend Lea for all of your real estate questions. 5 out of 5 and wish it could be more!!!!
Philip M.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea earned our full trust as she expertly listened to our wants and needs. She patiently showed us properties for an extended time and when we finally found the place we HAD to have she used her skills and experience to negotiate an excellent deal from 1000 miles away. It was such a relief to know that the person we were working with was working for us 100%! We trusted her and now we have the place weve dreamed about. Thank you Lea!!
Waterbrat941086
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea made the experience of moving to South Carolina a breeze. She is knowledgeable for the different subdivisions on Hilton Head and in Bluffton. In the end we settled in a perfect home.
Lori F.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED If you want to buyaEUR|Call Lea if you want to sellaEUR|Call Lea She KNOWS the market and she KNOWS how to get the most /best out of the property. She is professional, dedicated and there for you every step of the way. We just completed our third transaction with Lea and will absolutely use her again. One of our purchases was sight unseen and Lea did a fantastic job picking out our condo. Thanks Lea! We appreciate you! Lori and Brad
Caroline M.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea did an amazing job finding our vacation condo on Hilton Head Island! We are from up North so she was great with communication and sent us so many options and information about new condos on the market. She helped us every step of the way, and made the process easy and enjoyable! Thank you Lea! We love our little piece of paradise!
Nancy R.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea went above and beyond in selling our home which included many obstacles and special circumstances that most realtors would not have to deal with. She was professional through out the process and in many instances, ahead in the process. When the first contract fell through, Lea quickly got us back into the market and landed us a full price offer within days. I would highly recommend her for all your real estate needs!
Jeff H.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea sold our home a decade ago, and when we decided to return to the area, she was our first call. Her 30+ years of experience in Bluffton and surrounding areas proved invaluable. Within days, she found us a beautiful home and skillfully guided our offer to acceptance despite competition. Lea's extensive network of professionals made the closing process seamless. She's a true delight to work with, and we couldn't be happier with our experience.
Juls19958
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea did an outstanding job assisting us in our purchase in Sun City. She not only knows the area well, is very knowledgeable of the industry in South Carolina. Once we told her our specifications, she knew where we needed to look. She was with us every step of the way with our forever home. I would recommend her to family and friends, should they decide to move into the HHI area.
Tooman9
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was fantastic to work with and very responsive. She is very knowledgeable about the area and had good insight about the market and various areas on HIlton Head. Lea was a great and persistent negotiator. She timely answered all of our questions and helped get us to complete the closing. We highly recommend her.
2tooman2
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was a pleasure to work with, her local knowledge of the area and market enabled us to buy a house that might not have happened without expertise. She provided well rounded feedback on everything we looked at and brought up many different considerations that we would not have come up with on our own. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand throughout the process. Her negotiation skills directly resulted in a better purchase value and her attention to detail ensured we will not have any surprises after closing. We would highly recommend working with Lea if you are considering buying in the area.
JB C.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea and her team did an excellent job of working through our list of properties we were interested in reviewing. She helped to guide us in making the right choice for our needs and really appreciate the skill and brilliance she provides for this area. She really cares about getting the right fit and sharing information to help the process along.
Amkey92
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea did a great job helping with the purchase of our lot. She was very knowledgeable about the Hilton Head market. We would highly recommend Lea and would work with her again in the future.
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Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Weve known Lea since 2017 as she has been working diligently finding us our forever home. That day finally came and Lea was extremely helpful with videos and her expertise and extensive knowledge of the are. Being out of town buyers, Lea made the process as easy as possible. We would highly recommend Lea to represent anyone during their real estate needs.
Xh5nkw77m2
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I was introduced to Lea through a friend that worked with Lea on the purchase of his home. Lea is very familiar with the Hilton Head market and tuned into exactly what we were looking for. She has remained vert connected through the entire process and continues to be very helpful and responsive to any questions I have.
Ditd555
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea goes above and beyond. Lea is very knowable of both Hilton Head and Bluffton areas. Lea will let you know if it is the right area for you. She will fight to get the best price for the selling or buying of a house. And Lea would always responded to a call or email.
Andy Y.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is a highly knowledgeable real estate pro. We were out of state buyers and she helped us navigate the nuances of the Hilton Head market where we successfully purchased a condo that fully met our needs. I cannot recommend her enough for her professionalism and responsiveness to our needs.
Gonewest83
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED I recently had the profound pleasure of working with Lea Smith to sell my mothers house in South Carolina after her passing (I reside in Virginia), and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Lea navigated a particularly challenging situation with grace, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. From our first conversation, she exhibited a deep understanding of the market and provided invaluable advice that guided us through every step of the process. One of the most commendable aspects of Leas service was her ability to handle a very difficult buyers realtor with tact and assertiveness. Despite the complexities and obstacles thrown our way, Lea remained a steadfast advocate for our interests, ensuring that we achieved the best possible outcome. Lea's attention to detail, combined with her empathetic approach, made a difficult time much more manageable. She was always available to answer questions, provide updates, and offer reassurance. Her commitment went above and beyond, and her expertise was evident in the seamless execution of the sale. If you are looking for a realtor who is not only highly skilled but also compassionate and dedicated, Lea Smith is the one you need. She turned a daunting experience into a smooth and successful transaction, and for that, I am immensely grateful.
Nixsandy
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was beyond wonderful. She has been our agent for five years. The patience and professionalism she has demonstrated has been outstanding. We have experienced several life changes, and Lea adjusted with us. She has been very quick to respond to our many questions and requests for needed services, and she continues to reach out as we continue settle into our new home. Lea is a credit to her profession and a trusted friend.
Sccraftylady
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED It was wonderful working with Lea. Very professional and knowledgeable about the area. She worked very hard to sell my house with the changing marKet. I would highly recommend her.
Marinia M.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea had to deal with a difficult tenant in place and still managed a great sale. This was my second property on sale. The first sold in four days. She was excellent in negotiating with buyer agents and the difficult tenant.
LindaSelmanClemons
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was great. Very knowledgeable about the market and so attentive to our needs. When we were presented with a list of repairs by the seller, Lea provided reasonably priced handymen, electrician and plumber. She stayed in our home during the inspection of the stucco and was available to let our cleaner have access to the house prior to the walk through. Lea continuously kept us informed during the negotiation process by text and e mail and always promptly returned our phone calls. We highly recommend using Lea for your next real estate transaction. and an extremely pleasant person to work with.
Mikereid0768
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED We were out of state buyers and Lea drove us around the island informing us of all the various plantations and what each had to offer. She's an absolute delight to work with and very professional. We ended up purchasing a villa that same weekend. Lea handled everything we needed with ease, which we were very appreciative of, since we were not local. Definitely would work with her again and recommend her services to anyone buying in Hilton Head.
Mjwoelfel
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was absolutely fantastic. We have used her to purchase and to facilitate a sale. Couldnt imagine using anyone else. Her knowledge of the market is unmatched. She should be someones only choice.
Cherylricer
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea Smith is the only realtor youll ever need. Since 2020, Lea has expertly navigated, negotiated, and NAILED IT for us on buying and selling 3 Hilton Head properties (setting a record sales price on one) and buying another beautiful property that is our forever home, for a total seven transactions!! Lea is your advisor, your advocate, and your anchor in the storm that can be the real estate market. To buy or sell, youll come out on top with Lea on your side.
Kellymyers73
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED After numerous transactions together we would never work with anyone other than Lea. She is knowledgeable, professional, attentive and extremely experienced. We trust Lea completely as she has sold us homes sight unseen. She goes above and beyond with the little details to make everything easier for us. We are so grateful we met and have had such lovely experiences together.
Lkm12
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea helped me sell my vacation rental. It was sold for full price in under 24 Hours. Lea had helped me purchase this home 6 years ago and we enjoyed many vacations and solid rentals while I owned this villa. The transaction was smooth NO repairs needed and closed on time.
Kfranxman7
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea sold my villa the first day it was on the market for full price. she also helped me find villa six years ago, i am very pleased with the end result of this transaction.
Vickikoch9
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is very knowledgeable, professional and great to work with. We have bought and sold a home with her. She is very responsive to all questions, texts, emails and is an all-around great communicator. She is a true pleasure to work with. Lea gives 100% of herself!!
Angela C.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is wonderful and is super knowledgeable about anything you can think of when putting your house on the market. She goes above and beyond to make the process easy. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for the best realtor in the Low Country!!!!!
Rachael S.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was very helpful in getting our home sold quickly and at a competitive price for the current market. Would recommend to anyone selling or buying locally.
Mhgartland
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED My wife and I recently purchased a beautiful home in Sun City, Hilton Head, SC. Lea's advice and insight was instrumental in our search for just the right fit. We had very specific thoughts about what features our prospective home should offer. Lea quickly associated our 'wish list' with available homes and arranged for us to visit each, and did so within a tight window as we were only in the area for a short time. Lea skillfully highlighted the appealing aspects of each property and helped us incorporate these considerations into our ultimate home choice. Yet another quality which Lea displayed was unparalleled communication with swift responses to our questions, specific and general. Further, her in depth knowledge of the communities she serves is readily apparent by the informed and astute insights she provides. For example, when it came time to negotiate a sales price, Lea shared her knowledge of the current state of the market, helping us make a fair and competitive offer for the home we successfully purchased. It should be noted that Lea's assistance to her clients extends beyond the sale. We have called on her multiple times to ask questions post-sale and she continues to quickly respond with helpful advice and suggestions. To sum up, anyone who may be considering relocating to the Sun CIty, Hilton Head, SC, area would be very fortunate to have Lea in their corner. She is, in a word, simply the Best.
Z656wk5k7d
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is a very likable and professional real estate agent. She assisted me with selling my townhouse in Hilton Head. I live out of town so I relied on her solely for all aspects related to selling my property. She not only scheduled appointments in a timely manner and communicated with me frequently. Leas knowledge of the Hilton Head area and real estate market was key to selling my home very quickly.
Lauravanhorn7
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea was great to work with in every way. She was responsive to our needs and was patient with us; we never felt pressured to make a decision. Her knowledge about the local market trends was impressive. Lea was generous with her timeaEUR"she made us feel as if we were her only clients.
Tifandchloe
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea continues to deliver for me! Just the absolute best. Every experience is top notch, she gives great advice and helped me make my Hilton Head / Bluffton dream come true! Thanks to you, Lea! Client forever!
Susan D.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED No one will work harder to assist you in finding your new home! Being new to the Hilton Head/Bluffton/Beaufort area, a mutual friend's recommendation of Lea Allen was a true blessing. Lea is a stellar real estate professional in all aspects. Her knowledge of the market is proven through her over 30 year experience in the business. Lea was always available, patient and prompt to answer my many questions via phone, text or email. An absolute pleasure to work with, Lea led me through every step of searching the many real estate options which resulted in my recent purchase of my "downsized" dream property in Habersham outside of Beaufort, SC. Call Lea Allen. You won't be disappointed.
Lisa F.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is an excellent realtor. We were working with her via email and text a few months before traveling to SC to find a home. She was always quick to respond to our questions and very knowledgeable. When we came to look at houses she knew what we wanted and was able to find us a great home. She was as sweet as can be and very willing to help out any way she could. She did our walk through for us and found us a good Attorney. Definitely recommend Lea!
Deb B.
Review for Member: Lea Smith
ZillowVERIFIED Lea is an OUTSTANDING realtor and did an incredible job selling our home. She is extremely knowledgeable, responsive, professional and did an excellent job marketing our home. This is the second time we have worked with Lea and are looking forward to working with her again in the future!
