Michelle Hewell launches Foundation Partners Realty in Buford

Veteran broker Michelle Hewell has opened Foundation Partners Realty in downtown Buford, Georgia, after more than 20 years in residential sales, builder relations and development. The new brokerage aims to serve resale, new construction, land and builder clients across the state while pairing sales expertise with development support.

Why it matters: - Foundation Partners Realty is entering Georgia’s housing market with a focus on both residential sales and builder/development services. - The brokerage is designed to help clients, agents and builders with community launches, land opportunities and sales strategy. - Hewell’s long experience in homebuilding and brokerage leadership gives the firm a niche in new construction and builder partnerships.

What happened: - Michelle Hewell launched Foundation Partners Realty as broker and owner after more than two decades working with homebuyers, sellers, home builders and real estate professionals across Georgia. - The brokerage opened its headquarters in a renovated historic building in downtown Buford. - Foundation Partners Realty is partnering with Atlas Group to combine real estate and development expertise. - The company is focused on residential resale, new construction, builder partnerships, land opportunities and strategic growth throughout Georgia.

The details: - Hewell was born in Hall County and raised in south Hall near Buford. - Hewell and her family have lived near Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch for more than 20 years. - Hewell said opening in downtown Buford was a homecoming and a natural place to build a company serving the community and clients statewide. - Hewell’s daughter, Sarah, graduated with honors from Buford High School and earned a scholarship to play flag football at Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. - Hewell’s son, Eli, attends Buford City Schools and plays football and baseball. - Hewell’s husband, Rick, spent more than 30 years building homes before retiring. - Hewell previously led a multi-office New Homes Division for a nationally recognized real estate brokerage. - In that role, Hewell trained and mentored more than 100 agents and certified each as a New Home Sales Specialist. - Hewell has hands-on experience building, renovating and flipping homes. - Hewell has also worked on land positioning, community planning, marketing strategy, agent placement and inventory absorption for builders. - Hewell serves on the Board of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association’s Professional Women in Building Council. - Foundation Partners Realty is welcoming experienced agents, home builders with listings and builders looking for land positioning. - The company’s website is More information, and its phone number is 470-228-3431.

Between the lines: - The launch blends local roots with a builder-first strategy, which may help Foundation Partners Realty stand out in a crowded market. - The Atlas Group partnership suggests the brokerage wants to compete not just on sales, but on planning and execution for development clients. - Hewell’s background across sales, construction and agent training points to a business model built around long-term relationships rather than one-time transactions.

What's next: - Foundation Partners Realty plans to grow across Georgia while building a collaborative network of clients, agents, builders and development partners. - The brokerage will continue targeting residential resale, new construction and land-based opportunities. - Hewell said the firm aims to be a trusted resource grounded in integrity, expertise and relationships.

The bottom line: - Michelle Hewell is using local ties and deep housing-industry experience to launch a Georgia brokerage built for builders, buyers and growth-minded agents.