Alison Melton serves as the Managing Partner and Broker in Charge for The Agency Hilton Head, The Agency Savannah, and The Agency Beaufort, leading the brand’s expansion throughout coastal Georgia and the South Carolina Lowcountry. With over a decade of experience in luxury real estate, Alison brings a refined understanding of the market and an unmatched dedication to client service that has positioned her among the region’s most respected professionals.
Specializing in private, gated, waterfront, golfing and equestrian communities, Alison combines deep local knowledge with a global perspective—shaped by her personal investments in properties across the U.S. and internationally. Her expertise in high-end marketing and negotiation has earned her recognition as a Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) and Guild Elite Member of the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing.
In recognition of her exceptional performance, Alison was honored with The Agency’s prestigious 2025 and 2026 Chairman Award, representing the Top 5% of agents company-wide based on the previous year's sales volume. This achievement highlights her commitment to excellence and her standing among an elite group of professionals who consistently raise the bar in the industry. In 2025, The Melton Group, led by Alison, was ranked #2 in Bluffton, SC for Small Teams by Real Trends Verified, and #24 in the state of South Carolina.
Throughout her career, Alison has ranked among the top-producing agents in the Lowcountry, with over $300 million in career sales and record-setting transactions in communities such as Berkeley Hall, Colleton River, and Sea Pines. For the last few years, she and her team have been consistently ranked #1 in Berkeley Hall for sales volume, representing this prestigious community's most distinctive properties.
A proud graduate of the University of Richmond with a triple major in Leadership Studies, International Studies, and Spanish, Alison began her professional career in Latin American investment banking on Wall Street before transitioning into real estate. That foundation—paired with her entrepreneurial drive—has shaped her as a strategic, results-oriented leader who elevates every aspect of her business and her team.
Alison’s leadership at The Agency reflects her commitment to redefining real estate across the Southeast, uniting the sophistication of a global luxury brand with the authentic charm and opportunity of coastal Georgia and the Low Country. From Savannah to Hilton Head and Beaufort, she continues to set the standard for excellence in service, strategy, and storytelling—one client, one property, and one community at a time.
The Agency is a boutique brokerage with a global reach, defined by our strength of character, rebellious spirit, and passion for reinvention. Breaking away from the traditional brokerage model, The Agency takes a collaborative approach to the business, offering boutique local services, a vast global network, creative marketing, and cutting-edge technology. After all, more of the same is never an option.