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About Ala Chappelear
With more than 25 years of real estate experience, Ala Chappelear is a trusted Upstate South Carolina REALTORA(R) and founding member of Chappelear & Associates at Keller Williams Western Upstate. Since beginning her real estate career in 1998, Ala has helped buyers and sellers successfully navigate residential, luxury, lakefront, land, investment, and commercial real estate throughout Anderson and the surrounding Upstate communities.
Ala has called Anderson home since 1994, giving her more than three decades of firsthand knowledge of the area and an in-depth understanding of the local real estate market. Her clients benefit from that experience whether they are selling a longtime family home, relocating to the Upstate, purchasing their first home, searching for Lake Hartwell property, investing in real estate, or looking for their next move.
As part of Chappelear & Associates, a top-producing real estate team with Keller Williams Western Upstate, Ala combines personalized service with the resources of an experienced team. Her approach is centered on honest advice, strategic pricing, strong negotiation, professional marketing, and clear communication from the first conversation through closing.
For sellers, Ala brings extensive experience in property valuation and positioning homes to compete effectively in the marketplace. She understands that successful real estate marketing goes far beyond putting a property in the MLS. Each listing is approached strategically, with attention to pricing, presentation, online exposure, buyer search behavior, and negotiation.
For buyers, Ala and the Chappelear & Associates team provide knowledgeable representation and local insight throughout the process. From identifying the right property and evaluating value to structuring a competitive offer and navigating inspections, negotiations, and closing, clients have an experienced advocate on their side.
Ala's connection to Anderson extends well beyond real estate. She has been actively involved with numerous local nonprofit and community organizations and has served in leadership roles supporting the community she has called home for more than 30 years. That local involvement provides a perspective that goes beyond neighborhoods and property values. Ala understands the community, its growth, and what makes Upstate South Carolina a special place to live.
Chappelear & Associates has been recognized among the Top 25 Real Estate Teams in the Upstate by Real Producers Magazine, reflecting the team's commitment to professionalism, service, and results.
Whether you are considering selling, buying, relocating, investing, or simply want to understand what your property may be worth in today's market, Ala welcomes the opportunity to be a resource.
Areas of Expertise:
Residential Real Estate • Home Selling • Buyer Representation • Luxury Homes • Lake Hartwell & Waterfront Properties • Relocation • Land & Acreage • Investment Properties • Commercial Real Estate • Property Valuation • Negotiation
Primary Markets:
Anderson • Lake Hartwell • Pendleton • Clemson • Belton • Williamston • Powdersville • Easley • and surrounding Upstate South Carolina communities
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Community Involvement
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FAMILY
Credentials
LICENSE
Designation
GRI, SC Real Estate Instructor
Specialties
- Buyer's Agent
- Commercial Properties
- Landlord
- Listing Agent
- New Construction
- Property Management
- Relocation
Awards
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2026
TOP 25 AGENT
South Carolina
2026
TOP AGENT
Anderson, SC
2026
TOP AGENT
Belton, SC
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