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.
Nickki Sparrow enjoys teaching exercise classes, gardening, and spending time with her family. Originally from Eastern North Carolina, Nickki enjoys life in Columbia, which she describes as a "big city with a small town feel."
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...
Liz Sullivan attended the Honor College of University of Georgia where she graduated CumLaude with honors and earned a BA in marketing. Liz worked in several different industries including Eastman Kodak, Pfizer, and Tiffany and Company before obtaining her real estate license in 1996 and later, her brokers license. Married to her husband Dan for 24 years, Liz enjoys spending time with her sons William and George, playing in tennis tournaments, and paddle boarding in the ocean. Liz says, "Home Advantage Realty is my ...
Meet Telly Topakas. After twenty years of owning and operating restaurants and with three years serving clients as a licensed Realtor, Telly has a deep understanding of what it means to provide excellent service. His unique background provides him invaluable insight into his clients’ needs, the ability to read the pulse of market trends, and an appreciation for working closely with diverse individuals. Telly says, “my passion for finding the perfect home for a client is similar to that of pairing a delicious m...
Susie Dibble joined Home Advantage Realty in 2011. Active in community affairs, she is currently serving her second term as an at-large member of the Board of Commissioners of Richland County School District One. At Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, her family is involved in all aspects of Parish life, and Susie currently serves as chair of the Altar Guild. Raised on a livestock farm, Susie is the fifth of six Connors children. After graduation from the College of Charleston, she travelled extensively in Europe and Afric...
Wendy grew up on James Island, attended the College of Charleston, and was a self-proclaimed "Island Girl" when she moved to Columbia to attend graduate school at the University of South Carolina. But after seeing all that the Midlands had to offer, she never moved back to the coast. "Columbia is a much more 'livable' city. It’s more affordable, has less traffic, and with great restaurants (that you can actually get in to), a thriving arts community, college sports, and wonderful natural areas to explore, the...
Jamie Barrett is a Columbia native with close to 12 years of real estate experience. Jamie says, “I love working with buyers and finding their perfect home. I spend time getting to know them because I believe developing strong relationships is the foundation of everything I do, both professionally and personally. ”Jamie is married with 3 sons and 2 grandsons and enjoys spending as much time with them as she can. An avid ballroom dancer, Jamie owns Elite Ballroom academy, Columbia’s premier ballroom dance studio. ...
Ron Bouknight, a Realtor since 2003, has patiently helped hundreds of buyers and sellers identify, prioritize, and focus on their wants and needs. Ron is passionate in helping buyers and sellers achieve their goals. He is available to assist his clients anytime, including weekends and holidays. Before becoming a Realtor, Ron worked in heath care for 19 years. Before that, he worked in the grocery industry for 10 years. He worked his way through college graduating from the University of South Carolina with a BS Degre...
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...
Born and raised in Fairbanks, AK, Renee Staley Friar was the Chief Operations Officer for Fischer Properties. As the Companies Chief Operations Officer Renee helped to successfully execute Birchwood Home’s, (Fairbanks AK), Raeford Fields, (Raeford NC), Three Waters Green, (Pensacola FL), Alta Terra, (Portales NM), and Depot Park, (Sacramento CA), privatization projects from concept to final sale. Knowledgeable in housing development and management of residential and commercial properties., she is experienced in...
Born in Pennsylvania, but raised in South Carolina, Jennifer Fulmer has called SC home for 40 years. Jennifer's hard to beat combination of Southern charm and Northeastern tenacity achieves wins for her clients, all accomplished with a calm demeanor and a smile. Jennifer says, "as a Realtor, my first priority is to make my clients happy. I listen to my clients' wants and needs to achieve the best outcome in every transaction. I strive to ensure that the home buying or selling process is fun, easy and stress-free. My...