Ivan Jenkins
Chris de Treville
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined”
-Henry David Thoreau
Chris started in real estate straight out of college and quickly earned a role on a sales team for new home construction. After a couple of years (and because of the market crash) he took on a new job with a local property management company. During his tenure he learned a lot which led to his professional introduction to selling investment real estate and working with investors. Having had the experience to see what happened on the back end with property management, Chris then began to really focus on investor sales.
After working with another firm for a couple of years, Chris landed at Auben Columbia, SC. Chris brings more than 15 years of experience in many different forms of real estate, including residential sales, new home sales, property management, multifamily, and land sales. Having had many experiences, in various areas of property sales and management Chris says, ” I love the fact that Auben is investor focused. It fits me perfectly and I believe they do it better than anyone.”
Chris finds himself inspired by other real estate investors. Listening and learning to the many different ways investors approach this business has given Chris a unique point of view which we value very much here at Auben.
If you are looking for an experienced, trustworthy and knowledgeable investment real estate agent in the Columbia, South Carolina area, be sure to give Chris a call.
Alexis Steed Foust
Blake Collier
With two decades of experience in real estate, specifically 12 years in the Atlanta market, Blake brings deep local knowledge, seasoned negotiation skills, and a results driven approach to every transaction. Serving clients across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, Blake has successfully guided hundreds of buyers, sellers, and investors through changing market cycles with confidence.
Blake works with a diverse range of clients, from first time homebuyers and growing families to seasoned investors, providing strategic insight tailored to each client’s needs and goals. His expertise spans multiple property types and asset classes, including single family homes, investment portfolios, land, and income producing real estate.
As an active real estate investor himself, Blake offers clients a unique, real-world perspective. He’s owned and self-managed for both short-term and long-term rentals, giving him firsthand knowledge of acquisition, financing, property management, cash-flow analysis, and value-add opportunities. This hands-on experience allows him to help investors identify deals, mitigate risk, and maximize returns.
Outside of real estate, Blake enjoys attending Atlanta sporting events, concerts and festivals, attending and serving his local church and community in Alpharetta, cheering on his beloved soccer club Arsenal, and traveling and spending time with his wife and 4 daughters.