Katherine Taylor
I like Abana Realty because of the Atmosphere.  The first impression is what determines if a person comes back or not. When you walk in the Building at Abana, the receptionist is very friendly, calls you by name, and offers assistance.  Then you pass by other agents, they greet you with a smile and let you know that they care.  I feel the presence of God in this place and there is a genuine caring and love around here.  A lot of people say they love God but mistreat His people. I feel that I am in a good place here at Abana Realty.

Patricia Johnson
Joining the Abana team of Realtors and Professionals two years ago was like joining one big happy family, and we are growing by leaps with no boundaries.   My experience is still being inspired by the warmth and the enthusiasm on the faces of those I’m surrounded by.  If you want to be successful in this business, they’ll take you by the hand and provide you with free training classes’ right here in our training room to meet your needs. My sales are booming like never before because of the marketing tools, technology and training I’ve received here at Abana.  

Barbara Patterson
Upon entering the doors of Abana Realty in August, 2003, I thought that I was just at another place to “List & Sell” Real Estate surrounded by “Just another group of Real Estate Agents.”  But as the saying Goes, “Just Keep Living.”  When I was at the absolute darkest time of my life, after the sudden unexpected death of my only sister and my sales were down, I discovered that I wasn’t “just around another group of Real Estate Agents,” but a family of people who happen to be Realtors who cared about me.  The love, encouragement, prayers, and support of my Abana family helped me through a rough time. I could go on and on and speak about the professional atmosphere and so-on, but what really counts in life is just knowing that someone cares.

And that’s is why I like Abana Realty….We Really, Really Care!!!.  God Bless.

Nicol King
Abana Realty offers the marketing, technology and support I need to function as an effective, productive Realtor.  I appreciate their level of professionalism and the support I receive from the staff and Brokers. How often can a Realtor say their Broker personally went out to help a client while they were out of town?  Well I can!  My Broker never mentioned it to me...it is just what he does to help me be successful. Although Abana is continuously growing I still feel I have the one on one support I need from the company President and the managing Broker. The office staff is outstanding as well.  They offer a smile in the most trying of times and their personal and professional support as needed. The office is first class...always clean, quiet and neat.  It is an atmosphere in which I am proud to meet my clients in.  Abana leaves no stone unturned...they offer on-going training in all areas of real estate.  During company meetings we know we will learn something new about a service or opportunity within our industry and eat well too!  I am very excited about what Abana has to offer and feel any agent whether new to real estate or a seasoned agent will benefit from what Abana has to offer.  I am constantly offered opportunities to join other real estate agencies but have not found one reason to leave...Abana has it all!

Reginald Ware
Early in life I always wanted to be independent and own my own business. It was clear to me that in order to get the biggest piece of the pie you had to be in the front of the line which is where the business owner sits.  After owning my own business for several years the opportunity to become a Real Estate Agent was presented to me. Naturally I began to look forward to the day that I would become eligible for my Brokers license so I could open my own office. After one year of struggling to find my way in the industry I decided to try Abana. Right away I began to get answers to questions that I had been searching for since the beginning. Within a few short months it became clear to me that I was being given knowledge and assistance freely that would normally come at a great price. As if that wasn’t enough to be thankful for, Abana developed a 100% commission plan that made it hard to figure out why anyone would want to start their own real estate company. With that in mind I continue to ask myself, “What more could you possibly hope to gain by going anywhere else?”

Simone Rivers
As an independent agent, I feel fortunate to practice my real estate business under the umbrella of Abana. It's the perfect fit for me. Abana is more than just a place where I work. It’s like being part of an extended family. I’ve received support from my broker, the office staff and other seasoned agents.  Our co-owner, Dale Eads shares many great marketing techniques with us and he offers us the tools to enable our success. If you want to be associated with a brokerage that implements great programs, offers support, and deliver quality service to the marketplace, Abana is the one.

Lourdes Ferreiro
Ever since I joined Abana Realty I have been VERY impressed! I love the Abana family and the way they all make you feel welcomed and supported. We've also got the BEST broker and CEO in town! 

David Hammond
New Abana agents aren't sent out into the world of real estate unprepared. Abana continually offers classes and mentoring to train the agent for any situation that comes along. Abana agents don't feel that they are working for Abana; they feel they are working with Abana!

Meghan Richardson
As a full time Mother and full time Realtor, choosing to be a part of the Abana Realty family has been the best decision I've made.  The support and flexibility that I have received at Abana has been second to none! Through Abana, I have been empowered to become a top notch Real Estate professional without sacrificing my priorities.

Cody Cato
When I was looking at Real Estate Schools, I researched all of the big companies and I chose Abana Realty. Abana was the best choice that I could have ever made. From the first day that I walked in the doors everyone from the staff to the Realtors have been so nice and have always given their support and help to me. It is a family atmosphere and everyone gets along great and has fun. I enjoy the continuous training that Abana is always offering and the many opportunities that come along. Great company with great agents.

LaVoun Perdue
After leaving corporate America , I decided to look for a new real estate home. I interviewed with several large companies, but the feeling of being a part of a real estate family was not there.

One day I interviewed with Abana Realty. After the interview I knew I had found the company I had been seeking. I decided I loved their atmosphere, their creativity, and their leading edge ideas on how to run a real estate business. I knew this is where I wanted to be. I immediately moved my license.

At that time, Abana Realty was a fairly new company and was 20 agents strong, but they had the feeling of a family atmosphere.  Family meant they were there if you needed them to help train you, answer your questions, and even work with you, day or night. I've watched Abana Realty grow over the years, but the company has still been able to maintain that family feeling.  There is always a helping hand in the office or just a phone call away when you need it.

I'm proud of my selection to become a part of the Abana family, and I could not have chosen a better real estate company to call home.

Horace Peters
A LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE

One day you wake up and think that your life is moving along on track and that all is normal. You are 50 years old, been with the same retail company for almost 30 years , and are planning to work another 10 years for a full retirement. Well-THINGS DO CHANGE!!! Along comes a forced buy-out and early retirement. WHAT TO DO???

After sitting at home for an unspecified period of time starring at the T.V. and walls you must make a decision. Either, 1. Give up, or 2. Pull yourself up by the boot straps and join the world again. DECISION-Pull yourself up by the boot straps and get moving!!!

Deciding that I did not have 30 more years to give to retail, (imagine an 80 year old little man asking you if you want socks with those shoes or if you want fries with your hamburger!!!!), I decided that I would go to real estate school and learn how to sell real estate. Imagine my surprise when I learned that the real estate school did not teach you how to sell real estate, but instead taught you how to pass the real estate test.

Upon passing the real estate test, WHAT NEXT??  Enter Paul Holley and Danny Brown, from Abana Realty. They came to one of our meetings at Don Williams Real Estate School. I listened to what they had to say and went to see them the next week at Abana Realty. They said that they would accept me if I was willing to work hard and attend the FREE technology and personal marketing classes. 

Keep in mind that my daughter, Samantha, knows more about the computer than I do, mainly because when I went to school the only computers around were as big as a school room!!!  Patience is one of the biggest virtues of Abana Realty and that was my saving grace. They let you move at your own pace and do not pressure you. Training is the next greatest virtue of Abana Realty. They are about the only real estate company around that offer rookie training (this is where you actually learn how to sell real estate).  You are always welcome to sit in on classes as often as you feel that you need a refresher course.  Paul Holley the broker or Dale Eads, the CEO, always have their doors open and have always been supportive.  The management and support staff have always been there to answer any questions that arise about real estate. Also, my fellow realtors have also offered their advice and support without demeaning you as a person!!!!  We call ourselves the Abana Family.

Each year since joining Abana my total sales have increased. This would not have been possible without the support of the Abana Management and Staff.

Looking back, the day that I chose real estate as my new career was the best decision that I have ever made. It offered me the opportunity to make an endless salary, make my own schedule and have time for the most important things in my life-MY FAMILY. At my old career they always kept saying to work smarter not harder.   Well, I finally learned how to do that-GET A NEW CAREER.

ABANA REALTY-I SAY, "THANK YOU"!!!!!

Damita Hill
Abana Client Satisfaction:  98% - Very Good
Abana Agent Satisfaction:  Over 100% - Completely Off the Chart!

As a new licensee, I interviewed with five real estate agencies before choosing Abana. I am a particular person and it is very important to me about the associations that I make both personally and professionally. Abana already had a leg up on other agencies because I didn't feel like anything was being hidden from me.  Information (particularly the compensation programs!) about the company was easily found on the internet, I didn't have to wait forever to meet with the broker and I felt very comfortable and welcome the first time I walked through the door. Even before I officially came to Abana, I thought it was a different kind of place.  Now that I've been an agent for a while, I know that it is.  The environment is one where agents are supported, encouraged, educated,  coached, mentored and yes - even sometimes warned about the challenging  world of real estate.  Agent-to-agent relationships are incredible. It's uncommon to find so many people that will take the time out of their busy schedules to help in you any way they can.

We all know Dorothy's famous line from The Wizard of Oz - and here's my twist on it:

"There's really no real estate agency like Abana Realty!"

Harold Clements
Everyone at Abana has given me everything I need to become a successful Realtor.  Everything includes marketing advice from Dale our CEO, classes from Paul, our broker, assistance from the staff members, and encouragement from my fellow Realtors.  I should also include the in-house mortgage lenders, American Home Mortgage, and Preferred Title.  In sum total, everyone has been there to answer my questions and lend their support to making my second career more successful than the year before.  Thanks to them all.

Darrell Black
The answer is quite simple.  Abana's approach isn't to load its company with a gazillion agents and get rich off tech and office fees while only catering to the needs of its top 1% agents while making it virtually impossible to compete against the same.  Rather, Abana really takes an attractive approach to take the time and tools necessary to get all of its agents profitable for themselves and the company.  I see it as a win-win situation.  And that is enough for me.  Have a great day!

Dewey Sanders
I actually dreaded going to the office that I was with, when one day I received a letter from Paul Holley and after interviewing with him I decided to move my license to Abana Realty. It was one of the best career moves I ever could have made.  Working with the people at Abana is a Pleasure!  While my wife's 2 year battle with an illness has kept me from working as much as I need, I actually miss the days I don’t get to come in.  My hat is off to Dale Eads and Paul Holley for their selection of the Abana Family Members and the always pleasant atmosphere they create.  I look forward to working successfully with The Abana Family for years to come.