Kris Cawley has built a career on doing what most agents never attempt — and doing it well. A Lifetime Million Dollar Producer and Certified Residential Specialist, Kris has brokered and owned three real estate companies, marketed and sold more than 25 residential developments, and worked hand-in-hand with architects and builders to bring one of the premier communities south of Atlanta from vision to reality.
She has staged and sold model homes in nearly every development she's represented, bringing a designer's eye to every transaction.
Kris's expertise extends well beyond residential. She has designed and sold commercial buildings — including an art gallery, a rooftop restaurant, and a multi-tenant office complex — as well as managed land acquisitions for development.
Her ability to see a property's highest and best use, whether it's a single-family home or a commercial build, sets her apart in a market where most agents specialize in only one or the other.
She is also a seasoned REO specialist, having sold bank-owned properties for years across Georgia. Her deep understanding of distressed property markets, asset manager relationships, and the BPO process makes her a trusted resource for lenders, banks, and clients navigating complex transactions.
Her credentials — Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR), and Sales and Marketing Council (SMC) — reflect a career spent mastering every side of the business, not just the easy deals.
Kris leads Cawley & Associates alongside partner Shannon Donnahoo, offering clients a rare combination of residential expertise, commercial development experience, REO specialization, and land acquisition under one roof. Together, they help clients from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Whether you're buying your first home, selling a property, investing in commercial real estate, or navigating the complexities of bank-owned assets and land development, Kris brings the same standard: unmatched expertise, honest advice, and a genuinely personal approach.
Shannon Donahoo is a commercial real estate advisor specializing in land, entitlement strategy, and development positioning across the Carolinas and Georgia. With a strong focus on highest-and-best-use analysis, rezoning strategy, and pre-development coordination, Shannon works closely with buyers, sellers, architects, planners, and municipal staff to structure transactions that move projects forward with clarity and reduced risk. Her approach is proactive and detail-driven, identifying obstacles early, aligning the right team members, and ensuring agreements are structured to protect her clients while maintaining momentum. Shannon is known for her ability to navigate complex negotiations, interpret municipal processes, and anticipate challenges before they arise. She believes strong communication, preparation, and strategic timing are what separate average transactions from successful ones. When representing her clients, Shannon operates with diligence, discretion, and a long-term mindset. Always focused on protecting value and maximizing opportunity.