John Armstrong of Wilson Associates Real Estate is a true outdoorsman. He spends his free time duck hunting, fly fishing, or playing tennis. Based on his favorite quote, “Never knew a man not to be improved by a dog,” from Robert Ruark, John is a much-improved man! He and his wonderful wife Rebecca spend their lives surrounded by their three precious dogs, Taos, Cleo, and Cricket.  

Initially pursuing a career with Chick-fil-A, in the summer of 2021, John started to reconsider his path. He explained, “At this time, I decided to look into selling real estate in Greenville. This was something that honestly always lingered in the back of my mind, so after making that decision, it’s safe to say I haven’t looked back.” Once he decided to make the career change, he knew which agency he would work with. The Broker in Charge of Wilson Associates, Sharon Wilson, is his aunt. Wanting to be part of a business where he knew he would grow and learn, this was the obvious choice; he greatly respected her success and drive in building her business. He is thankful for the opportunity he was given and for all of the guidance and support he has received from her. John put in the work and hit the ground running! Since leaving Chick-fil-A and starting his Real Estate career in August 2021, John has had an impressive career, becoming a top producer in the Upstate. This spring he received the Rising Star for Early Achievements at Wilson Associates. 

John is thankful to have had several mentors outside his aunt, Sharon Wilson. Bruce Aughtry is a man who served as a mentor in both his professional and personal life. John said that “Growing up, I always admired how he balanced both his professional career and his pursuit of his love for the outdoors, all while being a great husband and father to 3 children. He has overcome more than most will in a lifetime and still continues to live a balanced yet fulfilling life.”  

John Armstrong is constantly pushing himself to learn and grow. His current aspiration is to be in the top one percent of agents in Greenville, SC and to become a broker. His lifelong dream of being a business owner will only come to fruition if he puts in the time, and he certainly has. 

Being a Real Estate Agent was a good fit. He is the type of man that makes small talk everywhere he goes- he has never met a stranger! He loves to build friendships with his clients and create positive experiences for them. Giving his buyers “off-market opportunities in sought-after areas in the Upstate” is one of his favorite parts of the job. Receiving countless referrals from past clients is a testament to the skill and care he provides all of his clients.  

 

A family man through and through, John can credit his love of the outdoors to his father, Murphy  Armstrong; both enjoy traveling to Colorado and Montana. His mother grew up in Charleston,  and she was delighted when John decided to attend The Citadel; they share a special love for  Sullivans Island. John and his sister Elizabeth Armstrong share a strong interest in travel and adventure; some of their favorite memories are hiking and skiing together.  

John focuses on organizations actively working to make the community a better place. He explained, “I am passionate about being a part of something where you see a change. Ducks Unlimited helps provide waterfowl habitat and wetlands for tomorrow. Project Host coaches individuals in hospitality and culinary to ultimately create a job opportunity in the restaurant 

industry. I like to think coaching allows me to mentor the next generation. I give up a lot of time to be with my players, just like my coach was for me and hope I can be a positive influence in their lives.” John has focused on building the JL Mann tennis program for the past five years, even helping them win the 2022 State Championship.  

John wants to be remembered as a loyal friend and for serving his community. He is always a phone call away for anyone that needs him, family, friends, or clients. In the upcoming years, John plans to learn and expand his expertise as a Real Estate Agent. He is excited to partner  

with Keene Development Group as the Exclusive Listing Agent for “The McDaniel” which will be a 20-unit full limestone façade townhome development.