At One Opening Door, we’re more than a team of expert professional Realtors® with over 30 years of real estate marketing, negotiating, construction, and portfolio management experience. We’re people people, and we’re not the real estate agents you’re used to. We show up for our clients at every step, oversee every detail, and work full time, over time, and double time to find the right house, the right buyer, the right price. It's why our clients recently nominated us to Atlanta Magazine's 5 Star Agent list, and more importantly, why they refer us to their friends, colleauges, and family. Our business is built predominantly on referrals and client reviews, and that’s how we like it.  Read the reviews below.


Erica & Luke Davis

"We felt very confident searching for houses with Lee due to his immense knowledge of the area (Roswell), his pre-visit research of the neighborhood and houses, and his knack of revising his "search list" based on our likes/ dislikes he made note of as we toured homes to keep bringing us listings that fit our "wants". In addition, his strong capability of general contract work helped inform us of what are "easy" fixes and what are costly renovations. in the end, we couldn't be more happy with our new home and how quickly Lee moved us from searching for our ideal home to moving into it.  He did an amazing job working with the builder aspect, and questioning things us, as new home owners, had no clue of where to even start. He advised us well, and we owe him a debt of gratitude!  We will most definitely recommend him to all our friends and would definitely use him again if/when we ever need to move in the Atlanta area again."

M & P Loiacono

[www.3055FoxhallOverlook.com] “We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your handling of the sale of our house...in less than two weeks! Your even-tempered, encouraging, and always cheerful demeanor provided a comfortable atmosphere for us in what would otherwise have been a high-pressured situation.  Your helpful suggestions and expert choice of a photographer helped us to present our home in a professional way, and I am certain that other realtors and potential buyers experienced the same friendly manner when dealing with you, which ultimately resulted in a win win situation.  Again, thank you for your perseverance and great advice. And most importantly, thank you for never doubting that our house would sell.”

Alan Staples

[www.400MistwaterTrace.com] "... This a letter of testimony written on behalf of Lee Collins.  Real estate is a challenging business and realtors are an often maligned profession.  Certainly, we have all heard our share of good and bad experiences.  I am writing about an absolutely great experience.  Indeed, it would be difficult to imagine having had a better experience than Jean and I had in the recent sale of our house. Lee was our listing agent and, frankly, our expectations were modest when we listed our house.  Even in good economies the listing agent has the advantage of knowing that sooner or later a sale will occur.  As such realtors will sometimes take the listing and then more or less wait for another realtor to show and sell the home.  Indeed, in a bad economy it is probably more rewarding to focus on retaining buyers rather than sellers.  Not so with Lee.  From Day 1 Lee was proactively promoting the sale of our house through every possible avenue.  Of course, he listed the house through the various listing channels, created websites and web links, and used other means that have become the new normal.  However, for these and other creative initiatives he went well beyond the usual effort, even when we questioned the value of this effort, and he aggressively promoted the sale the “old fashioned” way as well through personal contacts in the industry.  Perhaps more importantly in consideration of the bad economy, Lee was always sure to keep us informed of his activities in promoting the sale of our house as well as any customer contacts that were of interest and he never pressured us in any way to make moves that might very well have hastened the sale of our house but that would not have been in our best interest.  Indeed, the sale of our house was a balanced and collaborative effort.  Jean and I have sold six properties and know through friends and family the circumstances of the sale of many more.  Simply stated, without hesitation, our experience working with Lee was simply outstanding and we would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone that they retain Lee Collins if they have need for realtor services."

R & G Powers

[www.110MistGreenCourt.com] “I want to express our appreciation to Lee Collins… for the outstanding job of Marketing and Selling our Home. Who would have thought we would have sold our Home in 4 days. Lee has demonstrated a complete professional approach to the sale of our Home. During our 24 years here we have witnessed several homes that were just given away. At least that is my opinion. This neighborhood and the location is extremely desirable. I don't have to say all the obvious advantages we have here. So I suggest that if you are considering selling your home… talk with Lee Collins and let him Market your home.”

Angie & Dallas Humphries
"Being first time home buyers can be intimidating, but luckily we found an experienced real estate agent in Lee Collins to help guide us through the process. We felt like Lee genuinely had our best interests in mind. He was extremely knowledgeable about the areas we wanted to live in and could easily answer any questions we had about a house or neighborhood. He was always upfront with any issues a house had and told us money pitfalls to avoid. Lee was very flexible with our schedule and planned all meetings at our convenience after work, on weekends, and even on short notice. Once we made an offer on a house, Lee was an expert negotiator and helped us make all the right counters, and we quickly went under contract. Lee kept us on track through the due diligence period and worked closely with our mortgage broker to ensure that we were on schedule for our closing date. We now have our dream home and could not be more thankful to Lee for all his help. We will confidently recommend Lee Collins to our family and friends, and we will definitely use his services in the future when its time to sell and buy again."

Matt & Caroline Price
"Lee helped us find the perfect home - not only in our price range but with all the qualifications we were looking for!  Lee was great at finding out what we liked in a home, and then doing the legwork for us to preview the homes before taking us to see them.  He also was excellent at doing research on the neighborhoods to make sure we were making the best decision.  And with his background in home building, we felt assured that we were buying something that would last.  We would whole heartedly recommend Lee as a realtor to our friends and family!"

Jared Wright
"Having been a Real Estate Attorney for over 5 years, I have had the opportunity of meeting and working with hundreds of Real Estate agents in Metro Atlanta , however, only one stood out in my mind when it became my turn to purchase a home. Although I knew the closing process inside and out, I knew that having Lee Collins on my side to assist in the negotiations and to provide a knowledgeable 3rd party perspective on the homes being considered was invaluable. Lee will make a very stressful process one that is enjoyable due to his flexibility, experience, and most importantly, his honesty. Unlike many agents, his primary focus lies in assisting his clients find the home that's best for them rather than just trying to make a sale. He even came to my home after the closing to make sure some follow-up work was completed properly by the Sellers. I would recommend Lee to anyone trying to Purchase or Sell a home in Atlanta."

G. D'Andria
"We could not have sold our home so quickly without the wonderful job that was done by Lee Collins... especially in the housing market that we are currently experiencing.  [Lee was]... extremely professional and did a fantastic job with advertising both in the community and online... We have and will continue to recommend... to our family and friends."

C. Collins
"...Special thanks to Lee Collins, my amazing and extremely patient unrelated real estate agent, who dedicated many of his weekend hours during the last 6 months as we loaded my kids in and out of the car in search for the perfect home."

Andrea & Gonzalo Romero
“… what a positive experience my husband and I have had working with… Lee Collins. From our very first meeting through to closing Lee worked tirelessly to ensure that we found the home that fit our needs.
 
We were not an easy sell either!  He impressed us by his genuine interest in finding out what type of home we were looking for. He was inquisitive without being pushy or too aggressive.
 
Our situation was such that we were looking for a second home in the North Atlanta area. My husband and I had relocated from Roswell, GA to Bonita Springs, Fl a year ago and missed our family and friends in Atlanta. We are experienced home buyers. In fact, this was our fifteenth home purchase (including primary and secondary homes) in the past 21 years. Needless to say we have worked with our share of real estate agents.
 
After meeting us at the open house, Lee followed up with an email and some additional listings he thought might be of interest to us. This started our dialogue….   After returning to Florida, Lee continued to keep in touch with us. I had identified a few listings on the Internet that I was interested in seeing. Lee offered to preview the homes for us since we were no longer in Atlanta.  This proved to be invaluable because we were operating from such a distance. After each viewing he would follow-up with us on the pros and cons of the properties. He was very timely and thorough with all of his communication.  We were able to cross off several properties due to his efforts and thus save time and energy when we actually returned to Atlanta to continue our home search…. Throughout the process he would ask for feedback trying to pin point what we liked and/or didn't like about each property. He genuinely seemed to care about what we wanted not just about selling a house! Lee was patient, persistent and did not rush us into making a decision.
 
We ended up writing a contract on a home the day he was leaving for a planned vacation to Europe. Again, Lee didn't miss a beat!  He presented the contract in the morning and negotiated it while he was at the Atlanta airport en route to London. How impressive is that...Lee goes the extra mile!
 
In the end, we closed on our new home in a record 18 days from contract date to closing…”

Trina Lankford

"As a first time home buyer, I had no clue how to go about buying a home.  Lee walked me through every step of the way explaining in detail everything that was happening and why.  He was very patient and knowledgeable.  He always made himself available.  I couldn’t have done it without Lee.  I wouldn’t hesitate to refer him to all my family and friends."

Scott Flood

“Where to start.... In this day and age when it seems anyone and everyone will try and take any money you have....and provide as little customer service and support as possible...Lee sets the bar at being as far away from those notions as possible. This is a guy that will go the extra mile at all times...whether that means getting dirty in the crawlspace of house to make sure nothing is wrong with it before you have to.....being able to call him at anytime on his cell and knowing he'll be there to help with anything.....to just having that wonderful British charm that just makes you feel comfortable overall. I would recommend Lee to anyone looking for a real estate agent because he is going to take all the "pain" issues out of the process...and get you the results you are hoping for......”

Michael McGovern
"As my realtor, Lee Collins not only helped me find my new house, but also guided me through the stressful process of becoming a first-time homeowner.  He conscientiously and diligently ensured every question was answered, and that I had all the information I needed when it came time to make such an important decision.  He taught me what to look for, and what to avoid while looking at houses.  Most importantly, he was there every step of the way, and was always available to me.  I am enjoying my new home greatly, and am not really looking forward to buying another, but when the time comes, I can't think of a better realtor, than Lee Collins."

Vito Loiacono
“Lee understood that we were first time home buyers and he took the extra time to explain the process to us and he was patient, friendly, informative, and got us the results that we wanted. We would use him again in a heartbeat.”

Kydon Witbeck

“Lee is very knowledgeable in his area and I personally consider him a trusted advisor. He has helped me to evaluate multiple properties and has always provided me with outstanding customer service. He always strives to go the extra mile to get the job done.”

Jennifer Pomaybo Erdman

“I have had the pleasure to have Lee Collins as my realtor to both buy and sell a home. In each instance, he always had our best interest in mind. His honesty is refreshing and knowledge of the real estate market is very broad. Moving is listed as the one of the top ten stressors in a persons life, but since Lee was our Realtor, it didn't even make the top 100. I plan on using his services again in the future. You won't be disappointed.”

Ted Anderson
Ted Anderson - Investor and Property Manager: [www .tra-cam.com] "I have worked with Lee on several occasions and found him distinctly a notch above most other Realtors. His professionalism and marketing savvy has enabled him to quickly move properties, even during this economic downturn. I'm impressed!"

Miss A Janisse

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