Meet our staff

Jeff Thornton

We have (had) a good experience working with Jeff Thornton and Briarwood Realty. He has shouldered a lot of the load to help us reach our goals.

Lee, Okemos

• I have been selling real estate since 1986
• Sold over 700 homes
• Owned my own real estate company from 1989-2000
• Past lifetime member of the "Presidents Million Dollar Club"
• Member of "Circle of Excellence" since its inception
• Served as Director for Greater Lansing Association of Realtors from 1997-2001 and current Director and Vice-President of the association
• Served as chair for the following committees: Education and MLS
• Current Member of following committees: Executive, Board of Directors, MLS, Standard Forms
• Past member of the Education Committee, and Builders and Appraisers group

• Residential Specialist
• Investment Specialist
• VIP Relocation
• Relocation Director
• ABR Accredited Buyers Rep
• CRB Member of the Residential Managers Council
• CRS Certified Residential Specialist
• CSP New Home Construction Specialist
• E-Pro Using Technology to market Real estate
• GRI Graduate Realtor Institute
• Associate-Broker

• Exceed client expectations
• Proven track record
• Buyer and Seller confidence- Combination of 18 years experience and real estate specific education covering all facets of real estate
• Ability to accomplish seller goals through effective marketing
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Experienced, thorough team manager
• Ability to solve problems quickly and accurately

• Jeff and his wife Shirley have been married since 1987. They have two children. Jeff and his family enjoy spending time together and love to travel to watch MSU sporting events. Jeff has personally watched Michigan State University play football at every Big Ten stadium as well as Syracuse and Notre Dame. Jeff grew up in the Williamston area, in a family of builders and bankers.

Louise Omar

• Graduate of Michigan State University, BS in Psychology
• Real Estate Course, Lansing Community College
• GRI I (Graduate Realtor Institute)
• Licensed Real Estate Agent since 1995
• Licensed Real Estate Assistant since 1998

• National Association of Realtors
• Michigan Association of Realtors
• Greater Lansing Association of Realtors
• Williamston Garden Club

• Quick and accurate resolution to Buyer and Seller questions and concerns
• Professional development of all printed marketing materials
• Detailed and organized management of each transaction from initial contact to close
• Extensive knowledge of all types of Real Estate transactions
• 100% Client focused

• Louise has lived in Williamston since 1992 with her Husband Emmitt and six children. She and Emmitt are currently restoring their 1890"s Victorian home and gardens. Their home has been featured on the Williamston Christmas Tour, and twice on the Williamston Garden Walk. Louise"s free time activities include refinishing furniture, needlework, gardening, cooking, attending auctions and garage sales. She has been a member of the Williamston Red Cedar Garden Club since 1997, holding the office of Treasurer for 2 years and currently serving as Secretary.

Curt Richard

• Licensed Real Estate Salesperson in the State of Michigan- 2002
• Holloway Real Estate Institute - Institute One
• Manager of Customer Sales and Service - AT&T Broadband
• Operations Manager - Comcast Communications

• Exceptional Client/Customer experience
• High Tech Marketing of your property
• Updated, Interactive, Content Rich Web Site
• Technical Support and Assistance
• Ability to assist with any Real Estate transaction

• Sons of AmVets Post # 4064
• Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.)
• Greater Lansing Association of Realtors
• Michigan Association of Realtors
• National Association of Realtors

• Curt is the father of 2 boys and enjoys coaching their baseball teams and attending their numerous other sporting events. Curt is an avid motorcyclist logging over 10,000 miles per season and attending several events such as Rolling Thunder "Ride for Freedom" in Washington D.C. and many other charity rides.