History of Collins Group Realty

Our company originally started under the name of The Mayer Collins Real Estate Team (ergo our URL address www.mayercollins.com) in August 2001 with the clear goal of establishing the most successful, service-oriented real estate company in the Hilton Head Island / Bluffton area.

Chip Collins and Mark Mayer first met in 1997 when Mark moved down to Hilton Head Island from Syracuse, NY where he sold his successful real estate business. Chip, a Hilton Head resident since 1992 (originally from Ohio), was already an active agent with Sea Pines Real Estate Company when Mark joined, and they quickly recognized a similarity in style and approach to the real estate business.

Working closely together for the next 3 years, Chip and Mark initiated many tandem marketing efforts including the Tour of Homes, the development of nearly 100 specialized real estate websites, the establishment of creative marketing materials, and much more. It soon became apparent that Chip and Mark would benefit greatly from crossing the fine line that divided their individual businesses, and so was born the Mayer Collins Team.

The Team grew quickly with the addition of buyer specialist agents, a listings manager, a closing coordinator, a receptionist, and a courier. The Team moved into a new office location and quickly became the top producer for Sea Pines Real Estate Company. Chip and Mark then enlisted the professional assistance of a financial advisor / data analyst and an accountant, completing the first phase of growth for the Team.

In the early part of 2003, the Team established its own independent firm, creating greater opportunities for pro-active marketing and superior client service.  Basing its operations out of its new South-Island offices, the Team expanded its market share and presence. 

In 2005, the Team recognized the need to have a physical-presence in Bluffton to increase its market share in the Greater-Bluffton real estate market.  The new office was opened in November 2005 in the Westbury Park commercial center located along Highway 278.  Now operating out of two offices, the Team proudly offers the quality team-based service that continues to earn repeat client business and referrals each year.

In the Fall of 2006, following an amicable and productive buy-out of the company by Chip Collins as sole proprietor, the firm officially changed its name to Collins Group Realty, launching a fresh marketing campaign, logo and look. 

Collins Group Realty has remained a top-producing entity in the Hilton Head Island/Bluffton real estate market.  Despite the overall market production dropping by 17% from 2006 to 2007, Collins Group Realty ramped up its production by 66% from 2006 to 2007, demonstrating the strength of quality professionals, hard work and proven systems that enable the Group to provide quality real estate transactions each and every day.  Plus, the Group’s focus on quality service and proactive marketing have earned it a quality reputation among peers, professionals and clients since its inception in 2001.

Exceptional, full-scale service from beginning to end – it’s what they do! Call or email today to find out more about our exclusive buyer agency program as well as our far-reaching, effective marketing plan for quality property listings!