A Local, Family-Owned Company That Buys Houses the Right Way
Family-owned and faith-led. Buying houses across Augusta and the CSRA since 2007.
Our Story
Paul and Rita Grimes started buying houses in Augusta in 2007 as Grimes Home Buyers. What began as a husband-and-wife business has grown one family at a time.
In 2024 we became Longleaf Home Buyers. The name changed, but the owners, the values and the way we treat people did not. Today our local team buys more than 100 houses a year across Augusta, Columbia County, Aiken and the rest of the CSRA.
“Our passion is to help homeowners who need to sell as quickly and easily as possible. We focus on serving them to the best of our ability.” — Paul & Rita
What We Believe
We’re grounded in gratitude and try to approach every family with humility and a servant’s heart. “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord.” Colossians 3:23
Honest Offers
We meet with you in person and show you exactly how we came up with your number. If listing with an agent would get you more, we’ll tell you.
No Pressure
There’s no obligation to accept our offer. Take your time, talk it over with your family and decide what’s best for you.
Local and Accountable
We live and work right here in the CSRA. Our name is on every deal, and we want our neighbors to be glad they called us.
We Handle the Hard Parts
Title problems, probate, repairs, cleanouts and tight timelines. We take care of the details so you don’t have to.
Meet Our Team
When you call Longleaf, you’re talking to a real person here in the CSRA. These are the people who will answer your questions, walk your house and see your sale through to the closing table.
Tap to meet PaulA Harlem native, Paul lives in Appling with Rita, their three children, three dogs, 22 chickens and two rabbits. He earned his associate degree from ABAC and his bachelor’s and master’s from UGA, and he’s an avid outdoorsman and quail biologist. 🔥
Tap to meet PaulA Harlem native, Paul lives in Appling with Rita, their three children, three dogs, 22 chickens and two rabbits. He earned his associate degree from ABAC and his bachelor’s and master’s from UGA, and he’s an avid outdoorsman and quail biologist. 🔥
Paul
Co-Founder
Rita
Co-Founder
Tap to meet HannahHannah joined us in 2021 as a home buying specialist, then ran dispositions and closings before becoming COO. Born and raised in Beech Island, she lives in Trenton with her husband, daughter, two dogs, a horse and eight chickens. 🐴🐔
Tap to meet HannahHannah joined us in 2021 as a home buying specialist, then ran dispositions and closings before becoming COO. Born and raised in Beech Island, she lives in Trenton with her husband, daughter, two dogs, a horse and eight chickens. 🐴🐔
Hannah
Chief Operating Officer
Tap to meet KyleKyle joined us as a home buying specialist in 2018, spent some time investing on his own, then came back as our sales manager. A Liberty University grad, he lives in Augusta with his wife, daughter and dog, Romeo. In his free time, you can find him on the links. ⛳
Tap to meet KyleKyle joined us as a home buying specialist in 2018, spent some time investing on his own, then came back as our sales manager. A Liberty University grad, he lives in Augusta with his wife, daughter and dog, Romeo. In his free time, you can find him on the links. ⛳
Kyle
Sales Manager
Tap to meet TheresaTheresa joined our team in 2025. Born and raised in the CSRA, she and her husband and their two sons recently moved from Grovetown to North Augusta. In her free time, she loves to bake. 🧁
Tap to meet TheresaTheresa joined our team in 2025. Born and raised in the CSRA, she and her husband and their two sons recently moved from Grovetown to North Augusta. In her free time, she loves to bake. 🧁
Theresa
Closing Manager
Tap to meet CharleneCharlene joined us in 2025 as our marketing assistant. She works remotely and keeps our day-to-day marketing moving alongside the rest of the team. Outside of work, she loves traveling and exploring new places. ✈️
Tap to meet CharleneCharlene joined us in 2025 as our marketing assistant. She works remotely and keeps our day-to-day marketing moving alongside the rest of the team. Outside of work, she loves traveling and exploring new places. ✈️
Charlene
Marketing Assistant
Tap to meet CeceCece joined us in 2024 after a career as a licensed real estate agent and property manager. She lives in Graniteville with her husband and son, and you’ll find her cheering on Midland Valley and USC football. 🏈
Tap to meet CeceCece joined us in 2024 after a career as a licensed real estate agent and property manager. She lives in Graniteville with her husband and son, and you’ll find her cheering on Midland Valley and USC football. 🏈
Cece
Dispositions Manager
Tap to meet KarlyKarly joined us in May 2025. Originally from Baltimore, she’s called North Augusta home since 2022. In her free time, she loves traveling, trying new restaurants, dog sitting, staying active and checking on the Brick Pond gators. 🐊
Tap to meet KarlyKarly joined us in May 2025. Originally from Baltimore, she’s called North Augusta home since 2022. In her free time, she loves traveling, trying new restaurants, dog sitting, staying active and checking on the Brick Pond gators. 🐊
Karly
Dispositions Manager
Tap to meet LindseyLindsey joined us in 2025 after working as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from College Station, Texas, she now calls Evans home. She loves Aggie football and a good crime documentary. 🏈🔎
Tap to meet LindseyLindsey joined us in 2025 after working as a licensed real estate agent. Originally from College Station, Texas, she now calls Evans home. She loves Aggie football and a good crime documentary. 🏈🔎
Lindsey
Home Buying Specialist
Guy
Home Buying Specialist
Tap to meet CodyCody joined us in 2026. Born and raised in Harlem, GA, he still lives there with his wife and two kids. In his free time, he loves being outdoors and playing baseball with his kids. ⚾
Tap to meet CodyCody joined us in 2026. Born and raised in Harlem, GA, he still lives there with his wife and two kids. In his free time, he loves being outdoors and playing baseball with his kids. ⚾
Cody
Home Buying Specialist
Tap to meet ZachZach joined us in 2026 as a home buying specialist.
Tap to meet ZachZach joined us in 2026 as a home buying specialist.
Zach
Home Buying Specialist
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