Georgia native and University of Alabama graduate, Tripp Butler joined Southbridge Realty as Chief Operations Officer in the winter of 2007 and in September of 2008, became owner of Southbridge Greater Savannah Realty. Tripp started his career in commercial real estate in Atlanta before moving to Charleston in the early 90s as a sales executive with Wild Dunes Real Estate, and after a few years took over as broker, then partner, and finally CEO, with full responsibility for P&L performance, goal setting, overall operations, marketing, and sales management, then managing a staff of 20. While working on real estate development projects in conjunction with Wild Dunes Development Company, Tripp held responsibility for sales, marketing, and infrastructure matters resulting in a rejuvenated residential development firm which, in 2005, was sold to Lowe Enterprises (the country’s fifth largest independent management company) after having increased annual sales by over $70 million.
From 2006 to 2007, Tripp was Vice President of Genesis Designer Homes after being recommended for the position by the two companies mutual CPA. Tripp developed and supervised the sales team and large support staff, building them to achieve 100% of an aggressive 2006 revenue goal, while competitors were losing market share in a slowing sector.
Tripp holds a broker’s license in Georgia, and he also holds a residential builders license in South Carolina. Tripp, along with his wife, are active members of Compassion Christian Church. He is a member of the Savannah Historical Society, Small Business Chamber of Savannah, served on The Living Vine board from 2008-2010, and his company is a member of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce.
Tripp is ranked number one in the State of Georgia by Rate My Agent and a Contributor at Top Agent Magazine
Home Types:
Lot/Land, Townhouse, House, Condo
Years of Experience:
32
Education:
University of Alabama
