5 Years

It was five years ago today, June 10, 2004, that I started working in residential real estate at Jenny Pruitt and Associates. My last day at SunTrust was June 8, cleaned out my desk on June 9 for a few hours and started a totally new profession the next morning. And now, I officially work for Harry Norman, Realtors. Both companies have been owned by Warren Buffet's Home Services of America for a few years now, so it was only a matter of time before the two became one. Harry Norman is a great company with alot of history in Atlanta. It is a great move for all those involved but I am more fond of the teal than the brown!

A lot has happened in five years. I started Jenny Pruitt with a boyfriend of almost two years, got engaged a year later, got married a year after that and now three years later have welcomed a sweet baby girl into the world. My Jenny Pruitt family has really seen me grow up and have watched my life evolve!

And the friends I have made there are __________.

(insert most endearing adjective you can think of)

Some very positive news has recently been announced. HomeServices of America, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway purchased Jenny Pruitt & Associates, Realtors® in 2001 and subsequently purchased Harry Norman, Realtors® in 2006. After a great deal of consideration, it has been determined that a merger of the two companies is a logical and smart decision for the continued success of both organizations.

These two longstanding, esteemed Atlanta brands, are joining forces to create the number one powerhouse in Atlanta’s residential real estate market. Our new combined company will retain the name of Harry Norman, Realtors®, an Atlanta real estate tradition and the first exclusive residential firm in Atlanta founded almost 80 years ago.

Our recent alliance has grown stronger and will have unprecedented strength and breadth - as both firms bring the highest caliber of residential real estate professionalism to all aspects of the business. With more than 1,300 talented professionals throughout the greater Atlanta area to serve you and your real estate needs and the largest volume sold market share in the region, we can make things happen for you.

We now have an enviable and unequalled position of strength and efficiencies in the marketplace. Most importantly, we continue to be backed by the far-reaching and solid resources of HomeServices of AmericaTM and the inherent strength of Berkshire Hathaway, our parent company, led by the legendary Warren Buffett. We also continue to be affiliated with Christie’s Great Estates®, the nation’s most prestigious luxury real estate firm, Leading Real Estate Companies of the WorldTM, Luxury PortfolioTM and Who’s Who in Luxury Real EstateTM.

We look forward to serving you with the backing of the very best names and resources in the real estate industry. Already we are estimating that results for the first quarter of this year will show an uptick in sales activity. It’s business as usual and you can expect the same outstanding service that you are accustomed to and so deserve.

We value you as a client and very much appreciate your confidence in us as your real estate partner.

Dan Parmer, CEO

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Martha Hayhurst, President