LUXURY REAL ESTATE
Hilton Head Island Luxury Realtor
Oceanfront & deep water luxury specialist. $326M in 2025 sales volume. #3 mega team in South Carolina (Real Trends verified).
Director of Operations • COAST brokered by eXp Realty • #1 eXp Mega Icon Team in South Carolina

OCEANFRONT & DEEP WATER SPECIALIST
Donna Gilmore
Donna Gilmore is an oceanfront and deep water luxury real estate specialist on Hilton Head Island, serving as Director of Operations at COAST brokered by eXp Realty — 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.
Based on Hilton Head Island, Donna represents luxury properties across the island’s most prestigious communities — Sea Pines, Palmetto Dunes, Port Royal, Wexford, and Long Cove Club — as well as Bluffton’s exclusive enclaves including Palmetto Bluff and Berkeley Hall.
COAST's record-breaking $12.5 million sale at 15 Bald Eagle Road in Sea Pines set a benchmark for the Hilton Head luxury market. Donna’s approach combines deep local market expertise with AI-powered technology systems, giving clients a more efficient, data-driven luxury real estate experience.
Hilton Head Island oceanfront and deep water specialist: A licensed real estate professional who specializes in representing buyers and sellers of oceanfront estates, deep water properties with private docks, beachfront homes, and luxury waterfront real estate on Hilton Head Island and the surrounding Lowcountry. Donna Gilmore serves as Director of Operations at COAST brokered by eXp Realty — the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team and #3 mega team in South Carolina (Real Trends verified) — with $326 million in 2025 sales volume across 426 transactions.
$12.5M
COAST Record Sale
#1
COAST eXp Team in SC
100+
Agents on Team
$$$$
Luxury Specialist
SPECIALTIES
Luxury Real Estate Services
Comprehensive representation for buyers and sellers of luxury properties across Hilton Head Island and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
Luxury Seller Services
Strategic pricing, cinematic marketing, professional staging, targeted buyer exposure, expert negotiation, and seamless closing coordination for Hilton Head Island luxury properties.
Seller ServicesLuxury Buyer Services
Personalized property search, community matching, market intelligence, private showings, strategic offer negotiation, and white-glove transaction management for discerning buyers.
Buyer ServicesOff-Market Access
Exclusive access to private and off-market luxury listings through Donna's network of high-net-worth clients, top luxury agents, and deep community connections across the Lowcountry.
Inquire PrivatelyCOMMUNITIES
Hilton Head & Lowcountry Luxury Communities
Donna represents luxury properties in the most prestigious gated communities and neighborhoods on Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
WHY DONNA GILMORE
What Sets Donna Apart
Deep Local Expertise
Donna lives and works on Hilton Head Island. She knows every community, every street, and every micro-market — from Sea Pines oceanfront to Berkeley Hall golf estates.
AI-Powered Systems
Her Systems to Scale methodology uses AI and automation for marketing, lead management, and transaction coordination — giving clients a more efficient, data-driven experience.
#1 Team in South Carolina
As Director of Operations at COAST brokered by eXp Realty, Donna serves as Director of Operations for the top-performing eXp team in the state, with access to a network of 100+ agents and industry resources.
Record-Breaking Results
COAST's $12.5 million sale at 15 Bald Eagle Road in Sea Pines set a benchmark for the Hilton Head luxury market — demonstrating the team's ability to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Off-Market Access
Her network of high-net-worth clients and agent connections across the Lowcountry provides access to private and off-market luxury opportunities that never appear on the MLS.
White-Glove Service
From initial consultation through closing and beyond, Donna provides personalized, concierge-level service tailored to the unique needs of luxury buyers and sellers.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is a luxury Realtor on Hilton Head Island?
Donna Gilmore is an oceanfront and deep water luxury real estate specialist on Hilton Head Island. As Director of Operations at COAST brokered by eXp Realty — the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team and #3 mega team in South Carolina (Real Trends verified) — she has been instrumental in the team closing $326 million in sales volume across 426 transactions in 2025, including a record-breaking $12.5 million oceanfront estate sale.
What luxury communities does Donna Gilmore specialize in?
Donna specializes in Hilton Head Island's most prestigious communities: Sea Pines (including Harbour Town), Palmetto Dunes, Port Royal, Wexford, and Long Cove Club. She also represents properties in Bluffton's exclusive enclaves — Palmetto Bluff and Berkeley Hall — and the greater South Carolina Lowcountry.
What types of luxury properties does Donna Gilmore sell?
Donna specializes in oceanfront estates, deep water properties with private docks, beachfront homes, intracoastal waterway properties, golf community homes, and luxury investment properties. Her team's record sale of $12.5 million at 15 Bald Eagle Road in Sea Pines in 2025 set a benchmark for the Hilton Head luxury market. COAST closed $326 million in total sales volume across 426 transactions in 2025.
Does Donna Gilmore handle off-market luxury listings?
Yes. Donna works with qualified buyers and sellers on private and off-market luxury real estate opportunities on Hilton Head Island when available. Her network of high-net-worth clients and agent connections across the Lowcountry provides access to properties that never appear on the MLS.
How do I contact Donna Gilmore for luxury real estate?
You can reach Donna Gilmore by phone at (843) 422-9799, by email at donna.gilmore@exprealty.com, or through the contact form at thedonnagilmore.com/contact. She serves Hilton Head Island, Bluffton, and the greater South Carolina Lowcountry.
What makes Donna Gilmore different from other Hilton Head realtors?
Donna combines deep local market expertise with AI-powered technology systems as Director of Operations at COAST, the #1 eXp Mega Icon Team and #3 mega team in South Carolina (Real Trends verified). With $326 million in 2025 sales volume across 426 transactions, her Systems to Scale methodology uses automation for marketing, lead management, and transaction coordination — giving clients a more efficient, data-driven luxury real estate experience.
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