From its very beginnings around a dining room table over 30 years ago, Home Advantage Realty has maintained its focus on providing the highest caliber of residential real estate service possible. Meet our leadership team and support team that help make our company run smoothly and efficiently.
Mary Beth serves as Home Advantage Realty’s Assistant Director of Relocation Services. Originally from Lexington, SC, she is very familiar with Columbia and it's surrounding areas. Mary Beth moved to Downtown Columbia full-time after graduating from Clemson University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Supply Chain and Operations Management. Previously, Mary Beth worked as an intern with Home Advantage Realty and enjoyed it so much she decided to get her real estate license in 2020 while finishing up college. M...
Martha was born and raised in Columbia and has worked with Home Advantage Realty since 2013. She enjoys helping home buyers secure the perfect home for their budget while being attentive to their needs and location preferences. Martha even makes the process fun. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family and their two Yorkies, hanging out with friends, and working out. Martha says, “I enjoy the family atmosphere of Home Advantage. Our coworkers are always willing to help each other. I enjo...
Michelle McDonnell is a lifelong native of South Carolina and has lived in many regions including the Low Country, Midlands and Upstate. For fun, she enjoys cooking and entertaining, volunteering and attending the various games and hobbies of her children. Since 2001, she has called Columbia her home. With a background in sales and marketing, hospitality, and the accounting industry, she brings an array of talent and skill into the relationship of being your Realtor®. In the fall of 2020, she excitedly joined the o...
Mary Sparrow began her career in real estate in 1978 in North Carolina. Over the years, she has been licensed as a Broker in South Carolina and Georgia and North Carolina and has been the owner and broker-in-charge of two companies which sold residential property as well as farms, timberlands, and plantation tracts. Mary has always enjoyed the satisfaction of matching property and property owners. She cherishes the many rewarding friendships and relationships that first began through real estate transactions that conti...
As a lifelong resident of the Columbia area, Melissa possesses great insight into the local market. Her broad knowledge base allows her to recommend areas that may best meet her clients' needs. She enjoys assisting her clients in finding the perfect home. Her competitive personality drives her to work extremely hard on behalf of her clients. Melissa is married to John Stephens, a local civil engineer, and they have two boys, Andrew and Connor. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and friends, wat...
Born and raised in Columbia, SC, Mary Todd is a graduate of The University of South Carolina and Spring Valley High School. After getting married in 2010, she moved to Charlestown, SC for 8 years until work brought her family back to the Columbia area. She now lives in Lexington, SC with her husband, Jarret, and two boys. She serves her community as an active member of the Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lexington, SC, and the Junior League of Columbia. When she is not helping clients, you can find her spending time ...
Marty is a lifelong resident of Newberry county’s Little Mountain. Marty and his wife, Paula, reside in a historic home in Little Mountain, where Marty grew up. Marty served as the past president of The Little Mountain Reunion Association which hosts The Little Mountain Reunion Festival, South Carolina's Oldest Folk Festival. Marty also serves on the Little Mountain Town Council as Mayor pro tem. Marty enjoys kayaking, traveling, and occasionally a round of golf. Marty previously served as a Maintenance Supervisor...
A Blythewood native, Meghan graduated from Blythewood High School. Growing up with a mother who worked in real estate, Meghan quickly learned the importance of client care when in middle school she served as a babysitter for her mom’s client’s children as they searched for their dream home. A graduate of Winthrop University with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Education in Special Education, Meghan has spent the last 7 years teaching students with special needs. This experience taught her patience, persevera...
As a full-time agent who's an expert in the local area since 2004, Martha McCoy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate here in the Columbia, SC area. Martha says, "It's not the same everywhere, so you need someone you can trust for up-to-date information. I am eager to serve you. Here are some of the things I can do for you: Find Your Next Home You need someone who knows this area inside and out! I can work with you to find the right home at the right price for you, includin...