Aktins Real Estate & Construction was founded by Franklin "Hugh" Atkins and his wife, Netty, in 1958, after graduation from Clemson and Furman Univeristies, respectively. During 1961, Hugh served as a captain and company commander for the Army Corps of Engineers. He returned to add real estate brokerage and land development to the company repetroire.
Since then, Atkins Real Estate & Construction has been involved in the development of more than 1600 quality residential sites. These include: Springfield, Ferndale, Oak Forest, Melody Forest, Riveredge, Woodwind I and II, Lakeridge, Shenandoah I and II, Carolina Country Club, Waterford, Watercrest, Mistybrook Townhomes, West Pointe, Rockport, Carmel, Cotton Creek Golf Course, and Morninglake.
F. Hugh Atkins, until his passing on January 30, 2015, was active in the professional, civic, and political growth of the Spartanburg area. Past accolaides included:
Today, Kent Shull, president, insures that Atkins Real Estate & Construction personnel are trained to spot quality in a home with confidence. We want our clients to feel just as certain. To help you in your decision to buy or build, we offer professional consultation without a bunch of hype and pressure. We give you the facts so you can make an informed choice that is right for you!