Traton Homes Founders Remark on 51-Year Building Legacy

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Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio continues its Legends of Real Estate series with Founders of Traton Homes Bill and Milburn Poston. The brothers join host Carol Morgan on the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the company’s 51-year history.

In 1971, both Poston brothers were working for real estate agencies in Cobb County. As the brothers advanced in their careers, they noticed that when they took time for themselves, nothing progressed on their behalf and more importantly, nothing progressed for their clients. This is a common problem for real estate agents today and why the introduction of teams into the industry has been so vital.

The brothers decided to go into business together and start a development company. Milburn Poston said, “It quickly came to our minds that we needed someone to build on the lots that we develop so we got into the building business.”

The first year, Traton Homes constructed two to three traditional homes, fondly referred to back then as “Five, Four and a Door.” These first constructions set the tone for the homebuilding company, continuing the trend of building traditional homes throughout the metro Atlanta area.

The first homes offered by Traton Homes were in the Weatherstone subdivision located in East Cobb County. The brothers soon realized they needed to price their homes at $55,000 and up in order to profit. In the 1971 market, it was common for homes to sell for $40,000 and below. The Poston brothers successfully sold the homes at their desired price, setting a trend for future profits.

When asked what significant industry changes the brothers witnessed over their 51-year history, Milburn responded with the permits and obstacles required to build a home. Twenty years ago, the Traton Homes team would begin each project with a starts meeting on a Monday and in a week, their team would be breaking ground.

Listen to Episode 1,103 of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio in its entirety to hear more about Bill and Milburn Poston and Traton Homes. Bill and Milburn Poston Episode 1,103.

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