My journey to Polk County began in 1961 when my father, Dean Butler purchased the drug store in Tryon from retiring pharmacist, Fred Owens.  My father owned and operated Owen’s Pharmacy for 40 years.

I graduated from Tryon High School and attended North Carolina State University, began land surveying in 1979 and opened my own land surveying company, Butler Associates in 1987.

I met my wife at Tryon Highschool, and we married in 1980, Mary recently retired from her position as Director of School Nutrition Services at Polk County Schools.  We have three adult children; Lauren, Brett, and Bruce, they always enjoy coming home to beautiful Polk County.

On January 1, 2019, I sold my Land Surveying Company to Joshua Edwards, a former employee.  I am looking forward to this new chapter in my life.

As a local surveyor for 40 years, I am very familiar with Polk County and the surrounding areas and look forward to assisting you in finding your special place in our community.

A licensed real estate professional for over 20 years, Allison specializes in residential property and land in the Foothills of NC and SC, with particular emphasis in the Tryon, NC area. “I have moved away and moved back to Tryon – TWICE! There’s no place like home. Though a SC Low country native, I love my adopted state of North Carolina, with its physical beauty, friendly faces, and laid back lifestyle. My father’s family all lived in Henderson County, so we visited often. I had the best of both worlds.

As a Strategic Pricing Specialist©, I am uniquely able to help property owners achieve a timely, efficient sale and buyers navigate the offering process.”

Allison and her husband, Mike, reside in Tryon, NC and are the parents of 4 adult children and one grandchild. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, she is a member of the Tryon Garden Club, enjoys gardening and reading.

As a South Florida native, moving to the Foothills in 1991 was the result of chasing a dream. A person cannot find a more unique and diverse place to do it in than here, in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge. There is something for everyone, be it horses, the arts, hiking, golf or for that matter, any variety of sports. The year round moderate climate will lend itself well to almost anything one might enjoy.

As Real Estate Agent since 1994, I believe in going the extra mile and strive to serve all my customers and clients with fairness and honesty. It is most important that all parties in a transaction are completely satisfied with the decisions they have made.

Having a 35+ year background in the horse world helped me develop a love for the land and the outdoors. Trading my last horse for a motorcycle in 2002 has taken me all over the United States and into Canada, but of all these places, I believe that there is no place as special as Polk County and the surrounding area.

For many years I have been a supporter of Habitat of Humanity, FENCE, the Pacolet Area Conservancy, and many other numerous local groups that help the community. I am currently a member of the Harley Owner’s Group, The Spartanburg Chapter of the Harley Owner’s Group, The United States Tennis Association, The Thermal Belt Tennis Association, which supports tennis for adults and youth alike in the local area. I am on the Board of Directors, as well as being an active tennis player myself playing locally and also on a USTA League. I am also a long time member of the American Quarter Horse Association.

I grew up in a small town of northwestern Connecticut with the rolling hills, woods and meadows of the Appalachian foothills.  With two horses at home, we were one of the many small equestrian farms in an area rich in equestrian activities.  I found western NC and the SC upstate during a business trip in the early 1990’s.  I knew this would be my future home and I moved here in 1995.  My wife Laura is a lifelong resident of this area and we have two lovely daughters and six wonderful grandchildren.  My parents moved here to a small horse farm bring their horses, dogs and love of the outdoors with them.

My Bachelor’s degree in Architecture was earned at Rhode Island School of Design (Providence, RI) and was followed by a 4 year architectural apprenticeship in Connecticut.  My professional work has always centered on guiding people to reach their dream of home ownership.  My experience in residential design, consulting and teaching of CADD and enterprise wide sales systems and leading individuals in developing their dream homes in private communities has led me to bring my professional experience to a career in real estate.  I am honored to help people find their dream home in the magnificent mountains and foothills of Western NC, that mean so much to me.

Take a few minutes and visualize a region of gently rolling pastures encased by miles and miles of wooden fence line at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountain – a blend of forest – meadow – and picturesque mountain views. An area of opportunity approximately 150 square miles consisting of three quaint, historic, and vibrant townships with a grand total of ten (yes, ten) stop lights.

My family was attracted to the area for the above reasons and the well established equine amenities. The quality of life that was commensurate with our move to the area in 1998 still remains a gift we experience every day.

How can I best serve your realty needs? BS Degree -Business School University of North Carolina Chapel Hill… 28 years of management positions in aerospace industry…Past President of Tryon-Polk Board of Realtors…Board Member Tryon-Polk Board of Realtors…Past Board member Landrum Chamber of Commerce…a naturalist with strong convictions in preserving our area