The ART OF REAL ESTATE
Adrian Webber, Realty Companies

Smart development strengthens communities, bolsters local economies, and helps families thrive. As much as we celebrate our past it’s true that every historical house was once new, every quaint glassblower or blacksmith was once cutting edge.

Growth is the history of America and because it is inevitable, it’s vital that people with a shared love of the region shepherd their communities thoughtfully into their next chapter. An artistic vision is as important to this process as a hammer and nails. 

𝐀𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐛𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐞𝐬, has that artist’s vision. After graduating from Savannah College of Art and Design in 2002 with a degree in Graphic Design, Adrian became the fourth generation of her family to join the real estate business. She says, “As an artist, I bring a creative edge to the market with an out the box approach, whether transforming a space, a tract of land or an old building, it's about bringing life to space that otherwise didn’t exist.”

Realty Companies is owned and operated by Adrian’s father, Shawn Leveto, and brother, Alex Leveto. They primarily sell land and commercial buildings, securing land and specializing in off-market opportunities for commercial development in Savannah, Effingham County, and surrounding areas.

“We are honored to be involved with development transactions that affect people's everyday lives. We admire our communities for their resilience and willingness to embrace the future and we take our role in that very seriously." says Adrian.

𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐚𝐫𝐝

A revitalized downtown Springfield features in that role. “We are very proud of our new office,” says Adrian, “It is the perfect space for both loves, real estate and art.”

The office is located in The Railyard, a renovated historic building on Laurel Street, downtown Springfield. Owned and operated by Ricky and Ivy Eilerman, the 4,000 square foot building is home to several businesses.

Adrian says, “The Railyard is full circle for us. We had a vision for building an office space and the completed buildout has complimented the space beautifully by incorporating the historical aspects with innovative design.”

They currently have five agents in the office and are seeking to add two more.

Realty Companies shares a common area with the 13 Stars, an in-house event venue, enabling them to collaborate with the First Friday events held on Laurel Street the first Friday of every month, as well as other fun happenings. The office features local artists’ work, currently photographer Bobby Fitzmayer has his photos on display. 

Because she loves the city and is invested in seeing it grow, Adrian is now a Board Member of the Springfield Downtown Development Authority, which actively pursues economic opportunities for the city.

𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡

“Smart development has the potential to have a profound generational impact on our community,” Adrian said. “Creating communities, ensuring that our children, and our grandchildren, are safely positioned to reap the benefits of today’s growth is who we are.” Adrian says, “Co-creation is where the magic happens. We bring deals to other agents and welcome working with other brokerage firms. At the end of the day there are always two sides at the closing table."

She says the paradox of the small town is that there is actually room for all.

“We can all succeed together. Other people’s success inspires us. Our office is collectively looking to grow our community by listing properties that will suit both local and national businesses as well as commercial and residential development entities.”

It wasn’t long ago that this level of interest in the area was unheard of, and so while it is important to plan carefully, it is equally important to welcome smart growth and overcome the inevitable roadblocks. “Developments take time, and there can be frustrating delays,” says Adrian, “but the rewards will be felt for many years to come.”

𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭

Adrian and her family love spending time in downtown Springfield, enjoying the events and the revitalized businesses. “If we are out, we are either in Springfield or down at our property on Ebenezer Creek,” she says. “It’s an idyllic location for our future family retreat.”

She says, “I will always be an artist and although my work today is differently creative it allows me to open up opportunities for others. Facilitating our clients’ vision and influencing our community is the ultimate act of creativity. I am proud to have a role in producing thriving local economies.”