Paul Grist is the Broker and Owner of Grist Real Estate Associates, a leading real estate firm serving buyers, sellers, investors, and relocation clients throughout Southeastern West Virginia and the greater Greenbrier Valley. With more than 15 years of experience as a real estate broker and auctioneer, Paul is widely recognized as a trusted local expert in residential, luxury, land, and commercial real estate across the region. In 2025, he was recognized as the top agent in total sales within his local Board of Realtors MLS, further solidifying his position as one of the area’s leading real estate professionals.
Paul and his team specialize in a full spectrum of real estate services, including residential homes, luxury properties, estates, farms and acreage, land sales, commercial real estate, new construction, investment properties, and relocation services. Whether working with first-time buyers, legacy property owners, or high-net-worth clients, Paul delivers strategic guidance, market insight, and results-driven representation.
Based in Lewisburg, West Virginia, Paul’s market expertise spans Greenbrier County and extends throughout surrounding counties and key markets across Southeastern West Virginia, including Monroe County, Pocahontas County, Summers County, Raleigh County, Fayette County, and Nicholas County. He regularly serves clients in Lewisburg, White Sulphur Springs, Ronceverte, Alderson, Fairlea, Rupert, Rainelle, Beckley, and Fayetteville, as well as rural and resort communities throughout the region.
Paul has extensive experience representing buyers and sellers in some of the area’s most prestigious communities, including The Greenbrier Sporting Club, Greenbrier Legacy Club, and other luxury, golf, and resort-style developments surrounding The Greenbrier. His knowledge of these markets makes him a go-to resource for second homes, vacation properties, and legacy estates in West Virginia.
As a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing and a graduate of the Certified Auctioneer Institute, Paul brings specialized expertise in luxury real estate marketing, land sales, and auction services. His background includes a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy and Planning and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Virginia Tech, supporting his deep understanding of land use, development potential, and long-term property value.
Paul is deeply connected to the communities he serves and believes real estate plays a vital role in shaping the future of Southeastern West Virginia. Through Grist Real Estate Associates, he and his team provide a collaborative, client-focused approach backed by strong local relationships, modern marketing strategies, and a growing regional and national network.
In addition to serving local clients, Paul works closely with out-of-state buyers and maintains a trusted referral network of top Realtors and Auctioneers across the United States, helping clients seamlessly buy or sell real estate both within West Virginia and beyond.
For Paul, real estate is about more than transactions—it’s about people, place, and long-term impact. His commitment to service, market expertise, and results has positioned him and Grist Real Estate Associates as a premier choice for real estate in Lewisburg, the Greenbrier Valley, and Southeastern West Virginia.
Home Types:
House, Lot/Land, Manufactured, Townhouse, Condo, Commercial, MultiFamily, Other
Years of Experience:
14
Education:
Virginia Tech, Bachelor of Science, 2005
Graduation from the WVU Real Estate Institute
Graduation from the Nashville Auctioneers School
Graduation from the Certified Auctioneers Institute
Graduation from the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
