The McGowan Group understands that selling and/or buying a home is a complex, personal financial decision. Knowing this and the responsibility we feel towards our clients drives us to be an expert at our job as your trusted advisor. We understand the market and all the variables involved in a real estate transaction. We strive to make sure you feel supported as well as informed, and have us, your trusted Real Estate Advisor, by your side every step of the way.  Our team has spent over three decades excelling in the Charlotte area real estate market and have built a reputation amongst our peers as well-respected industry leaders. Our team works hard to keep ahead of the curve combining our experience and knowledge of the market along with technology and forward, innovative thinking to provide you with excellence in all aspects of your real estate experience.

Our “secret sauce” and the reason for consistent 5-star client reviews is built on directness, transparency, compelling marketing, expert negotiations, and the ability to keep people and deals on track – calmly and professionally.  We realize that every client is unique, and we offer a customized, personal approach tailored to meet specific needs and wants of our clients.  Together, we will devise the best plan of action to deliver the results you desire.  Our team is honored to be your trusted real estate advisor, a role we take very seriously!  We strive to provide you with reliable advice, sound strategy and optimal results in achieving your real estate goals for you and your family!

We are a mother-and-son real estate team!   Our family relocated to Charlotte from Toronto, Canada in 1994.  We have a well-rounded knowledge of the Charlotte area and all it has to offer from our own life experiences, including restaurants, shopping, parks, lakes, sports venues, theater and schools, both public and private.  We also enjoy the proximity to the Beach and the Mountains, the best of both worlds just a short drive away!  We have experienced all that Charlotte and the greater area has to offer and love calling this beautiful city our home!  Chris resides in Fort Mill, SC just south of the Ballantyne area with his wife Meryl, son Cooper (5) and daughter Collyns (1).  Lori lives with her husband, John in South Charlotte, just minutes from our office which is centrally located at Providence Road and I-485.

We are very proud to say that after a combined 32 years of experience in the Real Estate Market, last year 85% of our sales came from past clients, buying and selling again and personal referrals from our past clients, friends, neighbors, and other Real Estate agents! What does that tell you about us? We have always treated our clients with the highest level of professionalism, they were happy with our partnership during and after their transactions, and mostly, they trust us to take care of people that are close to them. We are being asked to work with their parents, children, neighbors, friends, and co-workers.  We are honored that our past clients have the confidence in us to provide the same quality of service to those closest to them! We value the long-standing relationships we have with our clients as well as other local agents, contractors and professionals who we can call on to ensure the best experience possible for our clients.

Our assistant, Susan Garofalo, has been working with our team for 16 years. She is a licensed agent who is ‘hands on’ with our clients throughout the transaction, assisting them with paperwork, loan details, setting up inspections and closings, and the multitude of seemingly endless details for a transaction and move that can be overwhelming to a client to maneuver on their own. 

Our most valuable asset to our clients is our experience! We’ve been through good and bad markets, buyer and/or seller markets, resale, new construction, relocations, foreclosures and we have the tools to help our clients navigate through it all. Our goal is to make every client feel like they are our only client!  We treat all our clients with honesty and respect and give them great service and attention throughout their Real Estate transaction so that they will consider us their Realtor for Life and feel comfortable referring us to their friends and family!

McGowan Group Stats

• $300 Million in Closed Sales to date
• 2022 Average List price/Sales Price - 103%
• 2022 Average Days on the Market - 5 days
• 2022 Average List Price $625,000 ($199,900 $1,500,000)
• 2022 Number of Closed Transactions -37 homes (one closing every 1 ½ weeks)
• 2022 Over 85% of our business was with past clients or referrals from past clients
• Top 1% of all Allen Tate Realtors
• Legends Club at Allen Tate Realtors
• Winner of the ‘Barbara Tate Award’ for outstanding customer service
• 32 years of Real Estate experience exclusively with The Allen Tate Company
• Full-Time Licensed Assistant, Susan Garofalo with our team for 16 years!

What Clients Are Saying About Us

We were relocating to the Charlotte area and could not have been introduced to a better team. Chris and Lori took a lot of time with us to understand what we wanted in a home and neighborhood. They worked with our builder when we were not in town. They helped us understand the market and what to expect. Working with the McGowan Groups has been the highlight of our relocation. I would highly recommend them and look forward to working with them again in the future.       D. Maxwell

Chris is an amazing realtor and partner in the home selling & buying process. We had so many issues (Structural and contract related) when purchasing our new home and Chris was such an active partner the entire way. He met with contractors and stayed on top of repairs, even pointing out things we didn’t think of to protect our interests. When it came time to sell our existing home, he marketed it well and it was under contract in 3 days!! I highly recommend The McGowan Group for your real estate needs. They are reliable, trustworthy and truly care about you and your family’s needs. If we ever move again, we will be calling them.    C. Donnelly

We loved working with Lori and Chris. They were always there when we needed them, and we greatly benefited from their expertise.  They both guided us through the entire process of determining what needed to be done to increase the value of our house and in getting all the work done. I doubt our house would have sold so quickly without their help. We were seamlessly guided through the whole process, from listing the house to the closing. We would highly recommend them.    C. Glickman

Chris & Lori were referred to me by several different people, and now I know why! They are incredibly responsive, thorough, and knowledgeable.  They take the time to get to know you, which in turn allows them to give you the most helpful guidance in finding your home. They don’t just focus on what's trending on the housing market, but what aspects of the homes are great for resale value, and those that are not.  They both are always checking in on you, making sure you have everything you need and all your questions answered. As a first-time home buyer, I can honestly say this was one of the easiest processes I've ever been through thanks to Chris and Lori! I highly, highly recommend them!       K. Edahl

When my husband and I decided to sell our home in Deerfield Creek, we contacted the McGowan Group as we had been receiving their monthly home reports about sales activity in the neighborhood. We had confidence that they knew the community and would be able to represent us with lots of experience. We were not disappointed.  Chris & Lori advised us on changes we needed to make so that our home would be the most attractive to the most buyers.  Chris had a cadre of professionals (i.e. painters, plumbers, contractors, etc.) to recommend. These professionals provided quality service at reasonable prices. Our house sold in one week.  They kept us informed every step of the way and never failed to return a text or phone call quickly.  They both are lovely, warm, energetic people who are "straight shooters." They will share their honest opinions and provide excellent guidance. We were extremely pleased with their professionalism and expertise.    J. Reife