Sharon Wilson, a real estate professional with 28 years’ experience, announced the opening of her own firm, Wilson Associates, last week.
Wilson, along with former colleague Nick Carlson, will head the new residential real estate firm focusing primarily on Greenville County. Both were previously with Coldwell Banker Caine.
“I just felt the timing was right. The economy was right. And personally, the time was right,” Wilson said.
The veteran Realtor said she had “pretty much done everything else in real estate” except own her own company and everything just “came together” to make it happen.
“It’s been so well-received in the community so far – partly because we’re a non-franchise company,” said Wilson. “Everyone has been so supportive, from both peers and the business community.”
Wilson says she “never been as tired,” but opening her own firm is “a dream come true.” She plans to create a company that is “more creative and has more synergy” with agents. The office space is currently under construction and will feature an “open work space instead of offices behind closed doors,” she said.
She’s also being selective in hiring, saying her goal is to have about 10-15 agents. “I’m not trying to be the biggest. I’m trying to be the best.”
Wilson was consistently recognized as a top producer during her tenure with Coldwell Banker Caine, and was named No. 1 producer in South Carolina in 2009, 2012 and 2013. She was in the top 1 percent for Coldwell Banker internationally and top 10 percent in the Southeast.
Wilson is also a seventh-generation Greenvillian, and is actively involved in community organizations such as Project Host and the CC Pearce Community Culinary School. Wilson was a founding board member for the McCall Hospice House and has been involved in the United Way of Greenville County and Junior League of Greenville for many years.
She graduated from the University of South Carolina and the Real Estate Institute, is accredited as a Buyers Representative, and is a Certified Residential Specialist.
Carlson has 10 years of experience in real estate and is also considered a top producer in the Upstate market.
Wilson said she plans to continue to sell real estate herself as well as support her agents. “I love to list. I love to sell. It’s my heartbeat and I love it.”
Wilson Associates is located at 213 E. Broad St. in downtown Greenville, next door to Northampton Wines.
