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Contact Tom Tolpa Toll Free: (888) 876-OCEAN Cell: (843) 384-8252 Office: (843) 785-7215 Fax: (843) 785-2475 email: tomtolpa@theoceanbroker.com		Tom Tolpa, founder and President of The Ocean Broker® Real Estate Company has been a fixture in the Hilton Head Island Real Estate Community since 1974. He has personally sold nearly $1/2 BILLION of Hilton Head Island Real Estate including more Oceanfront homes, lots and villas than any other Island real estate agent.
Contact Ruth Parris Toll Free: (888) 876-OCEAN Cell: (843) 290-5300 Office: (843) 785-7215 Fax: (843) 785-2475 email: ruthparris@theoceanbroker.com		Ruth Parris has teamed up with Tom Tolpa at The Ocean Broker Real Estate Company. Together Ruth and Tom possess over 54 years of local real estate experience on Hilton Head Island. They stand ready to assist anyone with the purchase, sale or tax exchange of any property in The Lowcountry.
Contact Barbara Byrd Toll Free: (888) 876-OCEAN Cell: (843) 304-2530 Office: (843) 785-7215 Fax: (843) 785-2475 email: barbarabyrd@theoceanbroker.com		Barbara Byrd’s intimate knowledge of the island's real estate market comes from her good fortune to have lived on the island for 27 years. From her former teaching background to her knowledge of the building profession from her husband, she is uniquely qualified to understand and locate the exact property for your needs. Growing up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, keeps the Southern charm in her desire to please all clients.
The professionals at The Ocean Broker possess over 100 years of Island knowledge. They look forward to sharing the Hilton Head life style experience with you. RECORD SALES BY THE OCEAN BROKER 1977 - 1st Oceanfront Lot ..............$100,000+ 1981 - 1st Oceanfront Lot ..............$500,000+ 1990 - 1st Oceanfront Lot ..............$1,000,000+ 1993 - 1st Oceanfront Lot ..............$3,000,000 2001 - 1st Oceanfront Lot ..............$4,000,000+ 2002 - 1st Oceanfront Lot ..............$5,000,000 2006 - Highest-Ever Sale ............ $9,200,000