About Barry

With a lifelong passion of helping people move from where they are to where they want to be, from the life they live to the life they desire —Barry has found working with people in real estate to be a natural fit. After graduating from Gettysburg College and Rutgers University Graduate School of Education, Barry embarked on a career in public education, first as a classroom history teacher, then a high school administrator. “Discovering” Hilton Head Island in the mid-80’s, he and his wife Cynthia could no longer resist the call of breezes off the ocean through the Live Oaks—they moved to the Island in 1997. For the last 25 years he has focused on the luxury resort and residential real estate market on and around Hilton Head Island. Customers and clients have found that whether they are purchasing or selling, Barry’s focus is on assisting them to best achieve their purpose. Barry takes unique view of his role: to professionally work with you—taking advantage of positive, favorable conditions and avoiding negative, unfavorable ones as you together to build a facilitating environment based upon patience, prudence and protection in order to ensure your happy outcome here. Is there a better day than today to make your life better? Barry currently lives on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina with his wife and Trapper-their Goldendoodle. Five Reasons My Clients Refer Me to Friends and Family: ● Extensive Market Knowledge ● Client Focused Approach ● Trusted Advisor of your Best Interests ● Timely and Effective Communicator ● Attention to Detail

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Barry has 7 reviewsacross 3 different locations, showing 6.
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almost 6 years ago
Barry represented us in purchasing a townhome for our permanent home on Hilton Head.

Barry distinguishes himself in all areas of his profession. Throughout the transaction, his knowledge, patience, attention to detail, and follow up made a somewhat complicated transaction seem routine and on track. His interest in our experience, making sure we were well informed of progress at every stage, inspired confidence and eased any stress. Personally, he is engaging and good natured, a friend as well as an advocate for his client. First rate agent in every way.

almost 6 years ago
Great experience in finding my new home.

I found Barry by accident. I saw a property online that I was interested and called the Hilton Head BH office. Turns out Barry had sold a homesite to my sister and brother-in-law several years ago. Barry took me to see several properties on HH and I was very impressed with his knowledge of the area. I ended up purchasing a homesite in Habersham with Barry’s help. He’s a very friendly, upbeat person and a pleasure to work with I finding the perfect spot for me. I recommend him highly.

almost 6 years ago
Experience the Barry Odell Difference

Our buying experience with Barry has been truly one of the best of our lifetime from start to finish. He started off not knowing anything about us at all, but through this experience, we have truly became friends who he has looked out for the entire way. His market knowledge has proven extensive, along with his advising throughout. He has went above and beyond the call of duty and has shown time and time again his will to do whatever is needed or asked of him, no matter how large or small it seemed. He went out of his way to spend time with us and get to know us personally, he has truly been amazing throughout start to finish!!

almost 6 years ago
Great Listener, Patient and Knowledgeable

As a NJ couple looking for a vacation home on Hilton Head, which will ultimately become our retirement home, it was important for us to work with a realtor that understood the challenges of a long distance search. Barry provided us with great insight into his own journey on to Hilton Head which was extremely helpful. Barry was very patient and listened to what we were looking for, which was initially very broad. He shared details about each of the communities on the island which allowed us to narrow down our search. Unsure whether or not we wanted an existing home resale or a vacant lot to build on, again Barry shared great perspective and prior to our in person visit provided us with available listings for both resales and lots. During our in person visit, Barry spent many hours, over several a days, with us touring each of the communities and showing us the amenities each had to offer. We never felt rushed. While we had selected specific properties to look at in advance of our trip, based on what he learned about us and his knowledge of the market, Barry also suggested we take a look at a few additional properties. And we are so glad he did as we ultimately purchased one of these. When choosing a realtor to partner with on our journey, top traits that were important to us were: patience, integrity, experience, knowledge, responsiveness and someone that we really just liked to interact with. Barry O’Dell checked off all of the boxes and so much more.

almost 6 years ago
Meeting Wants and Needs!

Extremely knowledgeable about the Hilton Head area. Barry honestly went above and beyond showing us the various plantations and assisting us with identifying which plantation fit our wants and needs. Once we decided on an area, Barry made extra time to show us some lots. He educated us throughout the process and even coordinated with local builders, ARB, and lawyers to make the process seamless. Highly recommend Barry for all your realty needs in and around Hilton Head.

almost 6 years ago
Amazing Insight!

I can’t say enough about my experience with Barry and the purchase of my home. From the initial phone call we had to post-closing activities, he was nothing short of a highly experienced professional. The level of insightful involvement he displayed was amazing. As an out of state buyer, he helped me get comfortable with many of the local stops along with HHI in a broad view. We toured many homes & the process of ranking and eliminating each one based on my desires worked wonderfully. Obviously I would highly recommend Barry for any real estate need on HHI & surrounding areas, John

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