My husband and I have known Ethan for over 6 years. He sold a house for us in 2015 and just…read morerecently he was our buyer's agent. He has always gone above and beyond to help us in our real estate transactions. Ethan is very patient, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and a great family man. I highly recommend him for your real estate professional.

From the owner: Are you interested in learning where to invest your hard earned money in either residential or…read morecommercial real estate? Reach out anytime about house flipping, landlording, student housing rentals, industrial, or even Self-Storage, which in my opinion is the "easiest and best" cash flow in real estate. I have worked with numerous Buyers, Sellers, First Time Investors and out-of-state Transplants. I understand the market from your standpoint and can help you find get the best property for you. If you aren't familiar with what to do once you own an investment, I will gladly assist in managing. If you don't want to do any work, I have a Contractor to do all the repairs, and basically let you sit back and start making money. That is what TURN KEY is supposed to be!

Definitely recommend Nadia and Allegra if looking into buying or selling! Both are excellent and…read moreamazing. Nadia made the impossible possible for us and got us a deal we thought impossible!

Worst property management company in Athens. When I moved into their rental unit there were rodents…read moreinfested in the unit. The fridge and microwave both stopped working within months. They fixed the fridge after losing hundreds in groceries but never fixed the microwave after 8 months.

Fred's is awful. They apparently took our entire deposit for leaving two sticks of furniture int…read morethe apartment. Sheisters, do not rent from them. And really, its pretty low to (basically) rob college kids out of money, like lower than dirt.

FHP is the slimiest and incompetent landlord in Athens. On multiple occasions they have failed to…read moreprove to me that they are hard working or caring landlords. Towards the end of my lease I was locked out of my room, where my 6 month old dog was in her crate. I called Fred's to receive a master key to get back into my room. Long story short, their master key did not open my door, the FHP employee left shortly after that and provided no help or answers. I hired a locksmith to get into the room. The locksmith then told me that the door knob and lock was broken and not functioning correctly. Fred's did not reimburse me for the locksmith even though their handle and lock was broken. Shortly after my roommates and I moved out, we received $1500 back of our security deposit which was $11,250. Fred's charged us for broken appliances a lot. The most frustrating part was that every time an appliance stopped working, we filed a work order to get the appliance repaired. FHP neglected our requests and ended up charging us for these things instead. There are countless other instances where I have been dissatisfied with FHP. They've been running the Athens downtown living community for many years now and know how to squeeze every dollar out of their residents as possible. Please be aware of how frustrating and disappointing FHP will be if you do sign a lease agreement with them.

As you can see from the other one star reviews, ARG is not an ethical business. They don't keep…read morepromises, they take advantage of college kids, their properties are not kept up, and the list goes on. I unfortunately did not read my son's lease before he signed it. I tried to allow my son to learn to become a responsible adult while at the same time trusting a real estate group would not take advantage of him. I was wrong. Blake Underwood is a crook. They have a "No Proration" clause in their lease. This means if you live there for one day of any month, you will pay the full month's rent. As an adult who has signed many leases, this is the first time I have ever seen such a clause. Again, ARG is taking advantage of a specific demographic, college kids. Blake has no remorse and all of these poor reviews back up that fact.

In summary: AVOID RENTING FROM AREG. I cannot stress this enough. They do not reliably answer…read moremaintenance issues and will nickel and dime you at every possible opportunity. I'm a level headed person who has only made one or two other Yelp posts as favors to local businesses that I support - I'm not some mean internet troll. People deserve to be warned about AREG! Background context: I'm a 35 year old graduate student at UGA who rented a townhome from this property management group from 2022-2024. Upon move in, the house was filthy. It was abundantly clear that no one had been in to clean the home prior to our move in date, as bathroom cabinets and drawers were full of other people's hair, the kitchen cabinets and pantry had sticky goo stains from other people's food, walls were stained, sinks were dirty, etc. I took it upon myself to throughly clean the home since I had the time - even went as far as steam cleaning the rugs which had to be done twice since they were so dirty. (Please note AREG says they steam clean the rugs prior to move in - this absolutely could not have happened in my case since the rinse water from the rug cleaning machine was actually BLACK). We did have a couple maintenance repairs needed by management (caulking a sink, installing/replacing a broken set of blinds) - this was done within 6 weeks of move in, as I remember it. I was totally fine with the time it took to get repairs, since those weren't emergencies on our end. Then, during our first winter in the home, squirrels decided to move into the attic walls of our home. We could hear them chewing on the wood of the walls starting at 4am most mornings, which, as you can imagine, was awful. We immediately put a maintenance ticket and after 4 weeks going unanswered, the ticket was deleted without being resolved. I immediately filed another (since I was in school and getting no sleep), and after a phone call to the office, received a pest management man out to the house. He patched up some holes and said it would be fixed. The next night, more chewing and scampering noises. We put in another ticket, no response for several weeks, more phone calls, finally a vendor comes out & says the problem is resolved... next night, more chewing and scampering noises. The moral of this story is that AREG doesn't care about you as a tenant. Upon our move out date, we STILL had squirrels living in the walls. FOR ALMOST TWO YEARS. Unreal. I thought that's where it would end, but of course, the bad news never ends with AREG. We moved out 9 days early and were still charged for living those days in the house. We thought moving out 9 days early would give AREG more time to come in and actually paint the house for the next renters... but instead, after our move out inspection, we were charged for every possible issue in the house, even items that weren't listed as tenant responsibilities. I left that house significantly cleaner than how I found it. That favor was returned with $385 in fees that we apparently need to pay for damages and cleaning. The fight goes on with AREG. Utterly miserable company & people to rent from. AVOID!

We recently used Brittany Purcell & Associates for the sale of our home. The sale ended up being a…read morenightmare due to lack of communication between Brittany and the buyer's agent. She basically shut down when things got hard and at one point even lashed out at us. I would NOT recommend using Brittany Purcell & Associates.

I cannot express to you enough the kindness and willingness to help us with all three of our home…read morepurchases. We are forever grateful for your unrelenting determination and drive to help us in finding our perfect forever home!

Where to start? The…read morelocation is impeccable. When I first found out about its location, I was initially hesitant because it's on Alps/Broad, so I thought it would be loud... but it's incredibly quiet. There's no obnoxious noise and the residents are courteous. The complex is clean. There's no trash or litter around anywhere. There's a small fenced in area for dogs to run around, which is great. Not many apartments have that. The apartment complex itself is a gated community, so that leaves you with a sense of security. The pool is clean, too. Location!!! WOW the location is AWESOME! There's a back gate to the rear end of the Beechwood shopping center... right across the street from Kroger (and also Chipotle, which takes all my money). It's within (EASY) walking distance between both the Omni Club and BodyPlex. The staff is also awesome. Incredibly accommodating and always willing to address any issues you may have. They hold your USPS packages in the office (FedEx/UPS are left at your door), so you have to go there to get it, but it's really no big deal--there's always somebody there to get your stuff (and boy, did I order a LOT of stuff when I moved in!) One of the coolest things? You can pay your rent through a Visa/Mastercard, so you can maximize benefits of cashback/miles/rewards while paying rent. Neat. As long as I'm in Athens, I plan on living here. Out of 5 stars, it's an easy 5+++. 11/7/2014: It has come to my attention that the carpets are replaced every 5 years, which isn't a big deal realistically, however when the previous tenants of your apartment had two dogs and apparently weren't taken out frequently enough, it can become a problem. I recommend using a blacklight in your apartment prior to moving in--something I did not do until just recently, and the discoveries were quite harsh and abrasive. Unfortunately, when brought to the attention of the management, they informed me that there was nothing they could do. I still think this is the best apartment complex in Athens, but DEFINITELY make sure you know what's going on before you get a room! :)

I have lived at Beechwood Pines for 4 happy years. This is an excellent community with responsive…read morestaff and courteous neighbors. It has all of the standard amenities for a reasonable price. My apartment is an excellent 1-bedroom layout with plenty of storage and living space. The few maintenance requests I've had have been addressed within 24 hours. My only very minor complaint is that the complex is right behind a shopping center that sometimes leads to early-morning noise due to dumpsters being emptied and trucks being unloaded. This is only an occasional problem. My apartment is also directly adjacent to the new dog park, so I hear some barking occasionally. People are respectful though and don't tend to walk their dogs at unreasonable hours. Overall this is a great complex and I would highly recommend it to anyone. I've had a great experience here. Edit: After moving away from Athens to my new apartment I have realized just how lucky I was at Beechwood Pines. It has quiet, respectful neighbors, a courteous office staff, super fast and competent maintenance people, and generally well-kept, clean facilities. I'm sorry I had to move away. Thanks for being a great apartment!

Christie Paulk with BankSouth Mortgage is an Outstanding Mortgage Banker located in Athens,…read moreGeorgia, 30606. I worked with Christie for almost two years to complete a home loan project in Atlanta, Georgia. From start to finish Christie was very professional and she always provided excellent customer service. She was always available by phone or email answering all my questions and concerns without delays. Even when my project stalled for several months, waiting on Contractors and Surveys, Christie was patient with the entire process. When I reached out to her again after several months, she was just as eager to continue working with me as she was when I initially called her. I'm so grateful to work with Christie Paulk to complete my loan and I would definitely recommend her to all of my family and friends. It indeed has been my pleasure.

From the owner: BankSouth Mortgage LLC is a locally owned mortgage company headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Founded in…read more2011, BankSouth Mortgage serves customers primarily located in the Southeast and specializes in a suite of financing options, including Conventional, Jumbo, FHA, VA, Home Equity loans as well as Refinance, Second Mortgage, Custom Construction and Home Improvement loans. Our Mortgage Bankers understand the needs of buyers and agents and work to bring a best in class experience to all involved in the process with our platform of service, customized communication and innovative technology designed to make the mortgage process transparent and convenient. Backed by one of the top performing community banks in the nation, BankSouth Mortgage is proud to employ a team of experienced professionals who will work with buyers to ensure a smooth process.

Brian and his team knew the Atlanta market inside and out. He helped me structure an offer that won…read morewithout overpaying, and his communication was exceptional throughout the entire process. I always felt like a priority and never like just another client. As a first-time homebuyer, there were many moments where the process felt overwhelming, but Brian consistently took the time to educate me, answer my questions, and provide clarity whenever I needed it. Even after closing, he went above and beyond to help me navigate situations that extended beyond the traditional role of a realtor. His guidance, professionalism, and willingness to serve gave me confidence throughout the journey and made the entire experience smooth and enjoyable. I have now been in my home for some time and continue to love it. I am incredibly grateful for Brian's support and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, trustworthy, and dedicated real estate professional.

Brian Joseph is THE go to real estate agent in the Athens area. When I decided to sell my home I…read morewas nervous and very stressed, but Brian did a great job of helping me navigate this new season. His dedication to selling my house, his integrity throughout the process, and his commitment to making this the best experience for me is the truest description of my experience working with Brian. If you need help selling your home or buying a new home, call Brian! You won't regret it.