Those of you that know me, know that I grew up in Real Estate and have been licensed over 20 years now. During that time my license has been held by almost every national real estate company. So I have a wealth of experience when it comes to real estate firms, their business philosophies, and business models. Believe me when I say PalmerHouse is truly different, it is.
Three years ago when I decided that I was going to leave business brokerage sales and management to return to residential real estate; I started paying very close attention to the Atlanta residential marketplace. I had been very successful for many years in that marketplace before 9/11 and truly missed being an residential agent. I started noticing a trend. Industry veterans I had worked with and admired with Keller Williams and Re/Max were leaving those national firms to go with this growing local start up called PalmerHouse Properties. It stood out to me because star agents don't make these kind of changes often or lightly. It is very expensive to move a business to a new company flag.
I was also watching a rising star in the Intown marketplace make a name for himself and the team he was building. My great friend Justin Ziegler, made a big career change into real estate a few years before and it was fun to watch him succeed. So when he made the switch from KW to PalmerHouse, it really got my attention. Justin founded the Common Ground Real Estate Team and over the next couple of years at PalmerHouse I watched it truly explode into a market leader. I had been referring residential clients to Justin and I really was impressed with the marketing and level of service that his team provided to these clients. As I watched the marketing and growth of this team evolve I knew that they were truly special.
So when it was time to pull the trigger on my own transition back to residential, I knew without a doubt, It was going to be Common Ground and PalmerHouse. Now 2 1/2 years later I am the Team Leader for Common Ground Real Estate and could not be prouder of our organization and personally have already completed 28 transactions for the year. It took 14 years but I'm back!
My first visit to the PalmerHouse Properties main office I was greeted with smile and the staff was truly happy to be there and curious about me. Wow, that was refreshing and only the beginning of what was to be a very different real estate experience. The positive energy that you feel walking into that office is always a joy. I have seen many firm's corporate motto's but never one like this: "Respect People, Have Fun, and Make Money" and "ALWAYS putting Agents First" They truly believe and adhere to it.
Founder and CEO, Kevin Palmer found the right people to put into place to build the right corporate culture, management team, and staff. As they have grown this amazing company they have attracted the right real estate talent with the right ideals. It truly is something different. I am beyond proud to call Kevin a great friend.
I recently returned from a 7 day educational cruise with 40+ PalmerHouse Staff and Agents. It was a great experience being with them. Got to spend quality time with Kevin, Angie, Connie, and Tod. These four are beyond amazing people and truly drive a spirit that is uplifting and just plain fun. Yes I've been drinking the kool-aide but I'm not alone, Just ask the Atlanta Business Chronicle:
Atlanta Business Chronicle's #1 Best Places to Work: PALMERHOUSE PROPERTIES
Life is Great Y'all at PalmerHouse Properties
