Thompson and Partners Realty Team Brings Business Experience to Real Estate

Scott and Laura Thompson have owned several companies in Effingham County – all that have provided services to homeowners including heating and air, plumbing and electric.

Now the Guyton couple is putting all their years of knowledge into a new and exciting venture – Thompson and Partners Realty Team, brokered by Keller Williams Coastal Area Partners.

Scott and Laura are excited to build a local team of realtors to serve the community of Effingham County and beyond.

“It’s what we know,” says Scott. With the Hyundai plant coming and the other support businesses, there is an even greater need for more housing, and we want to help families find the best options for them.”

The Road to Real Estate

Scott’s road to real estate started, fittingly enough, on the road. He worked for his uncle’s wrecker and septic service, Rahn’s, after moving to Rincon in 1998.

In 2004, Scott opened Scotty’s Pottys,” a portable restroom company. A short time later, he started dating Laura, leading to a move to Guyton and wedding in 2006.

Shortly after, the Thompsons added the RooterMan Plumbers franchise to offer other services to their growing company. After selling “Scotty’s Pottys” in 2011, they focused on growing RooterMan.

They didn’t stop there. In 2017, responding to a need for a hardware store in Guyton, Scott opened Thompson Hardware and operated it for several years.

In 2018, Scott rebranded into Thompson & Thompson Service Group, adding HVAC services to accommodate clients seeking a one stop service business for all the home maintenance needs. The following year, he integrated RooterMan into the company and added electrical services.

The Thompsons sold their company in 2022, leaving behind their legacy of outstanding service and giving back to the community.

Laura served in numerous positions with the couple’s businesses, including as vice president of operations. When the pandemic impacted families around the country, she stepped back to focus on her own family and homeschooling the couples three children. Now she’s ready to return to a more active role in the family’s newest career venture. “I’m looking forward to working with the public again and being involved in the community,” Laura said. “I enjoy helping people. We’ve been self-employed for 18 years and are building on that.”

Still passionate about serving their communities, they have teamed up in the real estate field becoming licensed realtors under the Keller Williams brand. Combining their business knowledge and their personal experience of purchasing several properties, they want to build a team of realtors focused on helping families turn a new home purchase into a positive experience.

Building on Integrity

Scott and Laura know this is a challenging time to get into real estate. The real estate market has been volatile over the past several years and finding affordable options is difficult for the average home buyer. Consequently, being a realtor is just as challenging these days.

“We hope that the integrity and reputation we built at our other companies will set us apart,” Scott said. “We put people first and always have their best interests at heart. A lot of customers have followed us through our business ventures because they know that they can trust us.” Adds Laura

Scott and Laura look forward to helping their community.

We wish the Thompson Realty Team the best in their new venture. We know they are committed to serving the community well and will give it 110% of their time and effort. Just as they have throughout their careers.