Business Details
44 Years
experience
Expert Georgia Land & Residential Real Estate Services
Shivers Real Estate Investments has served Georgia's land and residential real estate market since 1982. Our team brings decades of combined experience in agricultural engineering, land brokerage, and local market dynamics to every transaction. We specialize in timberland, farms, recreational properties, and rural estates across East Central Georgia, offering clients deep industry expertise and extensive regional connections. Our engineering and agricultural backgrounds allow us to evaluate land investments with technical precision while maintaining a client-centric approach to negotiations. We provide tailored property searches, market analysis, and transaction support for buyers and sellers. Our Augusta metropolitan area residential services are managed by Zolene Foster, a 27-year real estate veteran with specialized financial expertise.As members of the Greater Augusta Board of Realtors and MLS, we maintain industry leadership while preserving small-town service values. Our knowledge of Georgia's unique land featuresfrom irrigated farmland to wildlife habitatsensures clients receive accurate property valuations and market positioning. We maintain transparency throughout transactions, providing detailed property documentation online. Our long-standing relationships with landowners and investors across Burke, Richmond, and surrounding counties position us as trusted advisors in Georgia's evolving real estate market.
Services
Land Sales
Residential Real Estate
Timberland Investments
Farm & Ranch Sales
Recreational Properties
Acreage Estates
Land Development
Hunting Land
Investment Properties
Rural Real Estate
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- Four decades of Georgia land brokerage experience since 1982
- Engineering and agricultural expertise evaluating land investments
- Deep local market knowledge across East Central Georgia
- Extensive network of landowner relationships and industry contacts
- Residential specialist with 27 years of Augusta area experience
Services
Land Sales
Specializing in Georgia land transactions since 1982. Our services cover timber tracts, farms, recreational properties, and investment land. We combine agricultural engineering expertise with local market knowledge to provide accurate valuations and targeted marketing. Over 40 years of regional experience ensures successful outcomes for buyers and sellers.
Residential Real Estate
Expert residential brokerage in Waynesboro and Augusta areas. Zolene Foster's 27 years of experience and banking background provides financial clarity during transactions. MLS membership ensures access to comprehensive property listings. Services include home evaluations, market analysis, and negotiation support for buyers and sellers.
Timberland Investments
Specialized brokerage for timberland properties. We evaluate pine plantations, hardwood forests, and mixed-use timber investments. Our team understands thinning schedules, harvest cycles, and reforestation potential. We connect investors with properties offering both immediate returns and long-term growth opportunities across East Central Georgia.
Land Development
Identifying development opportunities in commercial, residential, and agricultural sectors. We analyze zoning regulations, utility access, and infrastructure proximity. Services include site evaluations, market feasibility studies, and connecting developers with suitable properties along Georgia's growth corridors near Augusta and Waynesboro.
Recreational Properties
Curating recreational properties for hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities. We specialize in properties with diverse habitats, water features, and wildlife management potential. Our expertise includes evaluating timber quality, soil conditions, and access road infrastructure to find properties that balance recreation and investment value.
People
Chad Shivers
Broker (Land)
Licensed in Georgia & South Carolina with over 25 years of real estate experience. Native Georgians with agricultural engineering background. Previously worked with Georgia Power Company and Talquin Electric Cooperative. Member of Georgia Association of Realtors and Central Savannah River Land Trust.
Paul Shivers
Associate Broker (Land)
Licensed since 1982 with decades of experience in Georgia-South Carolina land transactions. Former industrial technician and Burke County farmer. Longstanding Rotary Paul Harris Fellow and Shriner member. Specializes in multi-generational farm and timberland transfers.
Zolene Foster
Associate Broker
Over 27 years of Augusta area real estate expertise. Lifetime Million Dollar Club member with banking background. Past president of Burke County Women in Business. Handles all residential transactions and specializes in financing options and market analysis.
Questions
What types of land does Shivers Real Estate specialize in?
We specialize in timberland, farms, ranches, recreational properties, and rural estates across Georgia, including investment properties and development land.
Do you handle residential property sales?
Yes, we offer residential real estate services in Waynesboro and the Augusta metropolitan area through dedicated broker Zolene Foster.
Can you help with out-of-state land buyers?
Yes, we assist non-residents with Georgia land investments for farms, timber, hunting, or recreational use with local market expertise.
What financing options are available?
We offer owner financing options on select properties and connect buyers with appropriate lenders for conventional financing needs.
Do you have access to MLS listings?
Yes, as members of the Augusta Board of Realtors and MLS, we provide comprehensive access to residential listings and market data.
How do you market land for sale?
We utilize detailed online listings with maps, photos, and property descriptions while leveraging our regional network of land investors and buyers.
