About Us

Palmetto State Properties & Associates was founded in 2009 as a result of the market crash of 2008. The business was founded on the principles of providing a better experience for all, including owners, tenants, vendors and employees. We started with 7 properties. We quickly realized that by providing a higher level of service across the board we could fill a need that was missing in the industry. In 2014, we added real estate services as a bonus to helping our clients buy and sell real estate. Today, we offer high value and outstanding real estate representation for buyers and sellers across the Charleston, Lowcountry tri-county area.

With this diversification, we are able to help people who want to rent, residents who want to lease their property, investors who want to buy and/or lease their investment property, and owners who are ready to sell their investment property. We are able to consult with homeowners to provide options that are best for their personal situation to help them meet their long and short term objectives. Through this approach, we have developed strong ties to the communities in which we operate. Today, Palmetto State Properties manages 150+ properties and we continue to separate ourselves with the unparalleled service we provide.

OWNER / REALTOR

Chris Alfonso

Chris spent 20 years as a business development executive initially in San Francisco where he co-founded a technology start-up. He moved to Charleston in 2004 and helped start MasterCard International's "big data" information practice. Chris got involved in real estate in California where he consulted for Intrawest, a destination resort developer. He parlayed his experience with Intrawest to begin investing in real estate in Mount Pleasant and became a full-time realtor in 2014. He is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. Chris enjoys spending time with his wife, Alisha, and two children, playing golf and hosting happy hours!

OWNER / BROKER IN CHARGE

Alisha Alfonso

Alisha first started practicing real estate law in Pensacola after earning her law degree from Florida State University. She has also practiced in Delaware and California where she met her husband, Chris. After moving to Charleston in 2004, she co-founded Palmetto State Properties in 2009 with the vision of providing a higher level of service.  Alisha is the first and only Broker-in-Charge the company has had. She and Chris bought the company in Jan. 2015.  She enjoys traveling, reading, working out and raising her children, Isabel and Hayden. She's a big FSU fan - Go 'Noles!

DIRECTOR OF PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Courtney Elliot

Courtney is a born and raised Charlestonian with over 15 years experience in Property Management. She has managed multi family communities as well as residential home portfolios. Courtney's business motto is simple - she strives to always to do the right thing in any situation. She excels at organization, time management, conflict resolution and puts a friendly spin - with some humor- on her day to day tasks. In an ever changing industry she has learned to be incredibly flexible and to look for ways to make things more efficient. In her free time, Courtney enjoys spending time with her husband and two small children, doing home improvement projects, and enjoying the beautiful Charleston sunshine. During football season, you can find her and her family watching Clemson and Carolina Panthers football. She is also an avid animal lover and has three dogs and one cat.

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MANAGER

Amanda Dumas

Amanda grew up in Flint, Michigan and has been in Charleston for 3 years. She has been in property management for 5 years - both multi and single family. Amanda is an avid sports fan, plays kickball and loves spending time on the water (she picked the right place for that in Charleston!) and with her young son, Kobe.

REALTOR

Stephanie Deaton

Stephanie obtained her real estate license 21 years ago when she first relocated to Charleston. She also worked many years in a real estate law firm closing home loans and was co-owner of a construction company for 13 years specializing in renovations and new construction. Stephanie is a member of the National Association of Realtors and the Charleston Trident Association of Realtors. Her passion is real estate and Alabama football!

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