Ben A. Lively, Jr. is a Georgia native, born and raised in Atlanta. He grew up working in his family commercial contracting business and moved on to building homes soon after his college days at the University of Georgia. He has been an award-winning Homebuilder for over 30 years having built and sold homes throughout the ten-county Atlanta metro area, as well as resort homes on Lake Lanier. He has been a Top Producing Real Estate Agent since 2008, and is a licensed Georgia Real Estate Broker.
Ben is Manager and Broker of Sunward Properties, and is heavily involved in every aspect of design, construction, and real estate marketing. He has been recognized by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association with professionalism awards as a Homebuilder and Developer, and has the experience of closing over 4,000 real estate transactions. He is a member of the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, and has served on the boards for the Georgia Home Builders Association and the Certified Professional Home Builders Association. Ben has managed multiple homeowners associations around the Atlanta metro area and has served as an active member of the Lake Lanier Homeowners Association. Ben’s expertise in both construction and real estate marketing makes him a source of great knowledge for his clients and realty team. Whether Ben’s clients are building, buying or selling, they can feel confident that his knowledge and experience gives them the quality service they deserve.
Lossie Lively is a Georgia native, and has been a resident of the Atlanta area since college at the University of Georgia. She is the wife of Ben Lively and partner with Sunward Properties. She brings to the building company her design skills and public relations background to assist clients with their interior and exterior design selections. She has been a Top Producing Real Estate Agent since 2008, and handles all “contract to close” with the realty team for Sunward Properties. Lossie’s work experience goes back to her days following college working at the Georgia State Capitol with the Fulton House Delegation and then as administrative assistant in the Georgia House Clerk’s Office. From there, she taught special education with Dekalb County until becoming the Design Consultant with the building company. With her construction design skills, real estate knowledge, and public relations experience, Lossie is a valuable member of the Sunward Properties team. She’s the proud mother of two sons Chris and Ben (III) and his wife Amanda. 
Matt Barker was born and raised in the Atlanta area, so when it came time to purchase a place of his own, it was an easy choice to continue to call Atlanta home. Matt uses his wealth of local knowledge to benefit his clients with their buying and selling needs. After graduating from Auburn University and successfully managing Chick-Fil-A stores for five years, he combined his love of customer service with his passion for real estate and joined the Sunward Properties team in 2018. While he is the newest member of the team, he comes from a real estate and interior design family background. He prides himself on providing the highest levels of service to each and every client. 
Benjamin Lively, III is Operations Manager for Sunward Properties Homes + Construction division. He is the son of Ben Lively, Jr., the Owner and General Manager of Sunward Properties, LLC. Benjamin, who was born and raised in the Atlanta area, grew up working with the family business and was well trained in renovations, new construction, and development planning. Shortly after graduating from Georgia Southern University, he started working full time with Sunward Properties as Project Manager, overseeing all aspects of remodeling and new construction of homes. His innate abilities, mechanical skills, business and management education, and sales training have made him a tremendous asset to the team. His leadership and hands-on attention to detail give our clients the confidence that Sunward Properties is committed to providing them a quality product. Benjamin strives for perfection and professionalism in a Sunward Properties’ Home. He also brings the skills needed when helping to stage or prepare a home for sale with the Realty Team division of Sunward Properties. 
Robin Taylor is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelors Degree in Communications. She worked 14 years as an international trainer for Carlson Restaurants Worldwide until 2004 when she found her passion in Real Estate. After working as a Call Coordinator and Director of Agent Services she started Robin T Real T ~ Agent Services and became a licensed Real Estate Agent. Robin and her staff assist our agents with a multitude of administrative services as in contract to close, marketing, contract compliance review, listing entry/enhancement, and technology. Success through patience, detail, and thoroughness is her motto.
Carol Clark Law is a real estate litigation boutique of skilled, experienced litigators, knowledgeable about all aspects of real estate law. Our attorneys are experienced in dispute resolution at every level, whether the manner of resolution is mediation, arbitration, or traditional litigation. The Firm handles commercial and residential real estate disputes of all kinds, including complex commercial and retail landlord/tenant disputes, commercial and retail evictions, quiet title actions, adverse possession actions, boundary disputes, litigation concerning easements and private rights-of-way, eminent domain, trespass and nuisance claims, specific performance actions, disputes concerning escrow, earnest money, and real estate commissions, and disclosure disputes involving known and unknown conditions. The Firm also provides a full range of residential and commercial closing services. In every instance the goal of the Firm is to provide the best, most cost-effective service to our clients, who include property owners, sellers, buyers, developers and investors, as well as borrowers, landlords, and tenants. The Firm enjoys a longstanding friendship with SAMSOG and its members and is well-versed in all aspects of law affecting Registered Land Surveyors in Georgia.
Michael A. O’Neill practices in the areas of commercial and residential real estate and foreclosure law. Mr. O’Neill earned his B.A. degree from Tulane University. He earned his J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law. He was awarded the Dean’s Public Service Award. He is a member of the State Bar of Georgia, the Real Property Law section, the Florida Bar, and the Women’s Council of Realtors. Mr. O’Neill is the Chairman of the Consumer Board for the Mortgage Bankers Association of Georgia.
Kathy Vitali – Integrity is the cornerstone of my business. I believe a mortgage should be about building relationships, and helping my customers find the home loan that’s right for them. As a Shelter Home Mortgage Loan Officer, I’m here to answer your questions so you have a clear understanding of what you can comfortably afford. Many loan officers can help you get a loan. My mission is to help you find the home loan that’s right for you.Michae
l McCollum – I’ve been helping buyers with one of the biggest financial decisions of their life since 2006. Prior to becoming a loan officer, I was a pastor and teacher for 16 years, so helping people navigate major life decisions has been the focus of my life. I am a graduate of Vanderbilt University and have been married to my wife, Jan, for 31 years. We have four children – a son and three daughters. Whether you are a first-time buyer or have bought and financed multiple homes, our goal is to help you navigate the mortgage process in a simple and transparent manner so that you can decide on a mortgage that will give you the lowest total cost over time. Our goal is to always close on time, never close “ugly”, and make this the best purchase experience of your life.