We formed The Vested Interest Partners Group at Keller Williams Realty because we recognized that sellers, buyers and other real estate investors were being exploited by, rather than protected from, bad actors in the industry, and our protective nature and sense of duty would not allow us to stand by and watch, much less participate, in the injustice. We strive to be a life vest for our clients, bulletproofing transactions so they close as wins for all involved. With more than 50 years of combined real estate brokerage experience in metro Atlanta, north Georgia, and the Upstate of South Carolina, agents at TheVIP.Group are highly experienced, professional KW Real Estate consultants with extensive backgrounds in customer and community service... strong property valuation, finance, and legal contract skills... and affable personalities, which convey trust even through the toughest of negotiations. Led by Jim Martell, a Gulf War-era U.S. Marine Corps veteran, college football fanatic, and serial entrepreneur, TheVIP.Group and our families volunteer time and treasure at our favorite charities when we're not riding our Harleys, renovating houses, building businesses, hangin' out poolside/lakeside with our rescue animals, or enjoying any of the multitude of amazing venues and events offered throughout our communities.