What is the #1 eXp Realty team in South Carolina?

COAST brokered by eXp Realty is the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team in South Carolina and the #3 mega team in the state (Real Trends verified). Founded by Rick Saba and Tristan O'Grady, COAST grew from 4 agents to over 100 in three years. Donna Gilmore serves as Director of Operations. COAST closed $326 million in sales volume across 426 transactions in 2025, specializing in oceanfront and deep water luxury real estate on Hilton Head Island.

How much did COAST sell in 2025?

In 2025, COAST brokered by eXp Realty closed $326 million in total sales volume across 426 transactions. The team's record sale was a $12.5 million oceanfront estate at 15 Bald Eagle Road in Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island. COAST is the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team and #3 mega team in South Carolina (Real Trends verified).

What is the #3 mega team in South Carolina?

COAST brokered by eXp Realty is the #3 mega team in South Carolina according to Real Trends verified rankings. Based on Hilton Head Island, COAST specializes in oceanfront and deep water luxury real estate and closed $326 million in sales volume across 426 transactions in 2025. Donna Gilmore serves as Director of Operations.

What is the highest sale on Hilton Head Island in 2025?

One of the highest sales on Hilton Head Island in 2025 was the $12.5 million oceanfront estate at 15 Bald Eagle Road in Sea Pines, closed by COAST brokered by eXp Realty. This record-breaking transaction demonstrated the team's expertise in ultra-luxury oceanfront and deep water properties.

What luxury teams are connected to COAST through eXp?

The expanding eXp Luxury network connected through COAST includes The Greenplate Group, Elevé Properties, The Kiser Jetton Group, David Carroll, and Marjorie Corbin & Co. (Charleston). Together these teams have helped establish new Hilton Head benchmark sales, including a $14.9 million transaction, and represent some of the most significant listings and development projects shaping the region's luxury future.

The COAST team brokered by eXp Realty — #1 eXp Mega Icon Team in South Carolina

THE COAST STORY

COAST brokered by eXp Realty

Q: Who founded COAST brokered by eXp Realty?

COAST brokered by eXp Realty was founded by Rick Saba and Tristan O'Grady, two of Hilton Head Island's top-producing luxury agents. Both had surpassed 100 transactions and more than $100 million in career sales volume before choosing eXp Realty for its creative freedom and global reach. From that vision, COAST was born and quickly became the #1 eXp team in South Carolina.

#1 eXp Mega Icon Team · #3 Mega Team in South Carolina (Real Trends Verified) · $326M in 2025 Sales Volume

COAST brokered by eXp Realty is the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team in South Carolina and the #3 mega team in the state (Real Trends verified). In 2025, COAST closed $326 million in sales volume across 426 transactions, including a record-breaking $12.5 million oceanfront estate sale at 15 Bald Eagle Road in Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island.

COAST specializes in oceanfront estates, deep water properties with private docks, beachfront homes, and luxury waterfront real estate across Hilton Head Island, Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Palmetto Bluff, Berkeley Hall, and Bluffton. Donna Gilmore serves as Director of Operations, playing a vital role in the team’s growth from 4 agents to over 100 in under three years. Together We Succeed.

COAST’s operational infrastructure is powered by the Systems to Scale™ methodology — AI-powered operations, automated marketing, and data-driven decision-making that enable the team to deliver exceptional results at scale.

2025 Results

Performance by the Numbers

$326M+

2025 Sales Volume

426

2025 Transactions

$12.5M

2025 Record Sale

Mega Team in SC (Real Trends)

eXp Mega Icon Team in SC

100+

Agents on the COAST Team

How It Began

The COAST Story

Luxury real estate markets rarely change overnight. More often they evolve through a small group of leaders who recognize opportunity before the broader industry does. On Hilton Head Island, that shift began several years ago when two of the market’s top-producing agents — Rick Saba and Tristan O’Grady — made a decision that would reshape not only their businesses but the trajectory of luxury real estate in the region.

At the time, both agents were already operating at the highest tier of the profession, each surpassing 100 transactions and more than $100 million in career sales volume. Their reputations were built on trust, performance, and the ability to represent exceptional properties and clients.

Rather than remain inside a traditional brokerage model, they chose eXp Realty for the creative freedom and global reach the platform offered. From that vision, COAST brokered by eXp Realty was born.

Rick Saba and Tristan O'Grady, Co-Founders of COAST brokered by eXp Realty, at the COAST office on Hilton Head Island

Rick Saba & Tristan O’Grady — Co-Founders, COAST brokered by eXp Realty

Rapid Growth

From Four Agents to One Hundred

What began as an ambitious idea quickly became one of the most compelling growth stories within eXp Realty. COAST started with just four people — two co-founders, a Director of Operations, and a listing coordinator. Within two years, COAST became the #1 eXp team in South Carolina by sales volume.

Today the organization includes over 100 Realtors and has helped launch six additional eXp teams, expanding its influence beyond Hilton Head Island. Agents were drawn to the team’s collaborative culture, entrepreneurial mindset, and luxury-focused marketing approach.

The speed of this growth reflects something deeper than recruitment — it reflects a model that works. Systems that scale. Culture that retains. And results that attract.

Year 1

Founding Team

Year 2

40+

Rapid Expansion

Year 3

100+

#1 in South Carolina

Network

Teams Launched

Operational Leadership

Donna Gilmore

Director of Operations · COAST brokered by eXp Realty

At the center of COAST’s operational infrastructure is Donna Gilmore, Director of Operations. Donna joined COAST as one of the original four team members and has been instrumental in building the systems, processes, and culture that transformed a small team into South Carolina’s top-performing eXp organization.

Through the Systems to Scale™ methodology, Donna designed the operational backbone that enables COAST to onboard agents at scale, automate marketing workflows, optimize CRM systems, and maintain compliance across a rapidly growing organization. What once required manual checklists now runs through AI-powered automation — from agent onboarding to transaction coordination.

Donna is also a licensed Realtor specializing in luxury real estate on Hilton Head Island, representing high-net-worth buyers and sellers across Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Palmetto Bluff, and the greater Lowcountry.

About Donna Systems to Scale™

Verified Rankings

Industry Recognition

eXp Mega Icon Team in South Carolina

eXp Realty (Verified) · 2025

Mega Team in South Carolina

Real Trends (Verified) · 2025

Record-Setting Market Impact

$12.5 Million Oceanfront Estate

COAST’s influence on the Hilton Head luxury market became particularly visible in 2025. Tristan O’Grady represented the sale of the oceanfront estate at 15 Bald Eagle Road, which became the highest residential sale in Hilton Head Island history at the time of closing.

The property sold nearly $2 million above the previous record, signaling a new level of confidence in the island’s luxury real estate market and establishing a benchmark that continues to influence pricing across the region.

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$12.5 million oceanfront estate at 15 Bald Eagle Road, Sea Pines, Hilton Head Island

The Expanding Network

A Network of Luxury Teams

Additional teams within the expanding eXp Luxury network connected through COAST continue to elevate the Hilton Head market and beyond. Together, these teams helped establish a new Hilton Head benchmark sale of $14.9 million.

The Greenplate Group

Evan Greenplate & Brandon Greenplate

The Greenplate Group brings a modern approach to luxury representation on Hilton Head Island. Known for their strong digital marketing presence and client-first philosophy, Evan and Brandon have quickly established themselves as trusted advisors in the Sea Pines and oceanfront markets.

17 Atlantic Pointe Drive, Sea Pines — represented by The Greenplate Group

Featured Listing17 Atlantic Pointe Drive, Sea Pines

Elevé Properties

Ric & Daniella

Elevé Properties is a luxury brand built to elevate the top end of the Hilton Head market. With a refined aesthetic and concierge-level service, Ric and Daniella represent some of the most architecturally significant homes in Sea Pines and the surrounding communities.

28 Green Heron Road, Sea Pines — represented by Elevé Properties

Featured Listing28 Green Heron Road, Sea Pines

The Kiser Jetton Group

Bland Kiser & David Jetton

The Kiser Jetton Group combines deep local knowledge with strategic buyer representation. Bland and David have built a reputation for identifying exceptional opportunities in Palmetto Dunes, Sea Pines, and across the island's most sought-after enclaves.

22 Snowy Egret Road, Sea Pines — represented by The Kiser Jetton Group

Featured Listing22 Snowy Egret Road, Sea Pines

David Carroll

David Carroll represents the next frontier of Hilton Head luxury — architecturally significant new construction projected to approach $20 million. His portfolio of development-stage properties signals the island's evolution toward ultra-premium estates.

Featured Listing9 Brown Pelican Road (Rendering)

Marjorie Corbin & Co.

Marjorie Corbin

Marjorie Corbin & Co. extends the COAST network into Charleston, one of the Southeast's most prestigious luxury markets. Marjorie brings a refined understanding of historic architecture and the Charleston lifestyle to her high-net-worth clientele.

Featured ListingHistoric Charleston, SC

The Next Wave

With architecturally significant homes under construction projected to reach $20M+, the network continues to grow. By every indication, the COAST story is still only beginning.

“Luxury brands are rarely built overnight. They evolve through vision, collaboration, and the willingness of talented professionals to build something larger than themselves.”

The COAST story reflects that philosophy — a network of leaders using the eXp Luxury platform to grow, collaborate, and elevate the Hilton Head Island market. Today the teams connected through COAST represent some of the most significant sales, listings, and development projects shaping the region’s luxury future.

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