I’ve been blessed to call North Carolina and South Carolina home my entire life. I was educated here and raised my family here, the Carolinas are home. Early years were spent in Brevard, where my father, Henry C. McDonald, Jr., designed and built homes, churches, and colleges in Western North Carolina.  Brevard College was one of his most acclaimed designs.  My mother, Elaine McDonald, spent her life in the promotion and support of the arts and music in my beloved hometown.  

My husband Rick and I met at Appalachian State University. Soon after being married, we moved to Spartanburg and have spent forty years in this community raising three wonderful children.   They kept me busy being a horse mom (Rick is a team roper), an orchestra mom (Elaine), and an avid volleyball supporter (Maggie). Now, my greatest joy is SIX beautiful grandchildren!

Having had the great fortune of teaching teenagers at Dorman High School and having TWENTY years of experience in Pharmaceutical sales, I understand and appreciate the importance of professionalism, integrity, honesty, compassion, and complete transparency in every aspect of a transaction.   As I embark on a new path as a Realtor,  I’m committed to providing the very best service for my customers and will strive to exceed their expectations every step of the way. With my expertise, dedication, and attention to detail, I am confident that you will find your dream home with me!

Having been in the horse business for 15+ years, I have extensive knowledge of horses and a deep love for all animals. I understand first hand, what it takes to own and care for horses, livestock, and domestic animals. I’m not just passionate about animals, but also respect their value in our lives. From my experience, I know how much work goes into caring for them, and the reward of having a connection with an animal that is so close to your heart. My specialization is in barrel racing but I also have experience selling and competing in cutting, team sorting, and cow horse.

I spent 11 years in Texas upon graduation where I had the pleasure of working with a multiple NFR qualifying barrel racer. In addition, I worked and sold in other disciplines within the western horse industry. While in Texas, I met my husband Rick who trains horses and is a professional team roper. We both have memberships in IPRA, NCA, SRA, PRCA, NBHA, WPRA, RSNC, NRHA, NCHA, and AQHA.

After starting a family, Rick and I moved back east to be closer to extended family. Rick is from Duncan, SC and I grew up in Cherryville, NC so we decided to settle roughly in the middle. How fortunate we are to have found the beautiful South Carolina foothills in Campobello.  We could not have picked a better place to raise our daughter, Lizzy. She, like her mama and daddy, has the “bug” and on the weekends can usually be found at a rodeo or horse show. Another perk of living in this area!

We purchased our personal horse property through Walker, Wallace and Emerson and after deciding to add “Realtor” to my resume, WWE was my first choice based on my own A+ experience! I consider myself to be very lucky to have the opportunity to work here with Madelon Wallace and the team.

I am a very down to earth, honest, excited, and determined person. I enjoy finding creative solutions for difficult problems and I look forward to helping people through the process of buying or selling a home. I am quite sure that these traits and many others will shine bright and I look forward to working with you on all your home and property needs.

I was born and raised in beautiful Polk County.  I’m a true local I guess you can say. My family has worked and lived here for generations, so I know this place better than anyone. Tiffany and I are raising our 4-year-old daughter here and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Plain and simple we love it here. There is no other place I’d rather call home than right here. This is paradise.

I graduated from Polk County High School and immediately began working at Advanced Cleaning Systems. I worked there for many years before the opportunity arose to buy the owner out and take over the company myself. Since then, I have grown it into a very successful company. We specialize in getting homes ready to go on the market for sale or getting a recently purchased home ready to move into for a new family to make new memories. It was time to branch out into a new venture and real estate was a natural fit for me. I really enjoy working with people so helping them sell or buy a new place to call home in a place I have always called home was the right move and Walker, Wallace and Emerson Realty was the right place for me.

 At the end of the day my main goal is to go the extra mile for my clients and do whatever it takes to make the whole home buying or selling process seamless and effortless on their part. Being a local I know this place very well and I’d love to introduce it to you!

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.