Seamlessly and successfully acquiring a significant purchase for families in his community is Travis Blayton's ultimate goal. With almost 15 years of dedication, industry knowledge, and a team of incredible individuals, he is committed to helping make new purchasers' dreams come true.

Raised in Hartsville, South Carolina, Travis' father, a local firefighter, taught him the essence of discipline and dedication to help your community. Seeing his father off to work, knowing that he was risking his life to ensure the safety of his community, motivated Travis to find a similar purpose when he grew up. When his father died in the line of duty, his Papa (grandfather) became his father figure and lifetime hero. He taught him the value of hard work, to love God, family, and friends and to strive to be the best at anything he did, which left a lasting impression on Travis and changed his mindset on life.    

Years later, when a loan officer denied his mother a USDA home loan without explanation in 2014, that moment pushed Travis over the edge into learning the mortgage and real estate business. The rejection felt personal, so he took it upon himself to call the USDA office in Florence and dispute the case on his mother's behalf. In the end, he successfully found her a new lending partner and helped her to close on her first home in under 30 days.

After graduating with a B.A. in Economics from the University of South Carolina, Travis opened and managed several businesses around real estate and mortgage lending. In 2008, he became a licensed REALTOR® and joined the Coldwell Banker Realty Midtown office in Columbia. Travis gained a lot of knowledge and insight along the way and, eventually, decided to explore another area in the field. In 2010, he joined Wells Fargo Home Mortgage and, for six years, experienced many of the back-office and post-closing sides of the mortgage industry. Not too long after the birth of his first son, he transitioned into the retail side of leading and, soon after, set down his license with the Palmetto Mortgage Group in 2017.

Travis states, "Homeownership and real estate are the most prominent wealth builders in the U.S. The responsibility and discipline it takes to own and maintain a home is eminent. I enjoy educating buyers and agents on the process and how to prepare to own a home. Anyone who wishes to own their own home or create an even better life for their family, we are here for them."

Travis runs a unique operation, which keeps his branch as a top contender in the Columbia market for mortgage lending. His team has clearly defined roles and tasks they are responsible for to ensure that every client or referral partner they serve is valued. Leigh, Margaret, and Amy are the lifeblood of his successful business, and they leave their clients and referral partners content and satisfied. Drive, dedication, and discipline make his team at Palmetto Mortgage Group the best at what they do.

Travis and his team have recently moved into their new location and built their professional home and landmark in Lexington. In their new establishment, they work diligently to assist not only their clients but to give back to their community. They run several community events such as The Shoe Project, School Supply Drives, Toys for Tots, and many more.

Travis states, "I don't wake up to go to work. I wake up every day to do what I was born to do: serving a community that has provided me with so much. I treat each day as an opportunity to learn as much as I can, seize every possible opportunity, and encounter amazing people who live and work in our community."

When he is not hard at work, Travis enjoys spending quality time with his fiance, Erin, his two boys, William and Henry, and their two dogs, Maggie and Appy. He and his family love visiting his mother, Connie, who still resides in his hometown of Hartsville. Whether playing golf, coaching his boys in baseball and soccer, or hunting when he can, Travis appreciates the flexibility his job provides.

It is important to Travis that his clients feel heard, understood, and respected when exiting his doors with the keys to their new home. He and this team are lifetime financial partners with every client and referral partner. His ultimate goal is to ensure that they achieve their homeownership and financial dreams in the biggest decision of their lives.

Travis concludes, "My papa used to tell me that people don't remember what you say or do, but they always remember how you made them feel. Discipline and hard work every day to treat everyone you meet as family. I recall those words every morning before my feet hit the floor, and they have truly steered me in the right direction in life."