Coming from a family of REALTORS (his parents, Clarence and Lorraine Collins, were both REALTORS for 30 years in Fort Valley, Georgia), Leon earned his real estate license in 1971 at the age of 18, which made him the youngest agent in Georgia at the time. At the age of 21 he was licensed as a real estate Broker, becoming the youngest Broker in Georgia then, too.
While in college, Leon worked for the Real Estate Department at the University of Georgia as a computer programmer. Since he has always enjoyed computers, he utilizes the latest technological innovations in his business to help him give more professional and personal service. He graduated cum laude from the University of Georgia with a BBA in Real Estate and Urban Development .
2000 "Realtor of the Year" by Central Georgia Board of Realtors
Lifetime Million Dollar Club
2000 President - Central Georgia Board of Realtors
2006-2008 - Grievance Committee Chairman - Central Georgia Board of Realtors
2003 Chairman - Board of Directors, Central Georgia Multiple Listing Service
2006-2008 MLS Technology Committee Chairman - Central Georgia Multiple Listing Service
BBA in Real Estate & Urban Development (U. of GA)
e-PRO - Certified Internet Professional
CRS - Certified Residential Specialist
Board of Directors - Central Georgia Board of Realtors (2 3-year terms)
2007-2008 President - Rotary Club of Byron
Member of Byron Historical Society (with Connie)
About Connie
A native of Plains, Georgia, Connie earned a Master's degree in Elementary Education from the University of Georgia, summa cum laude. In 1983 she received her real estate salesperson's license and has been working with Leon ever since.
Member of the Central Georgia Multiple Listing Service
Promotion Committee for the Byron Better Hometown Community Program
About Both of Us
Both Leon and Connie are members of Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins. Leon is a Deacon, a past Chairman of Trustees, and Sunday School Teacher. Connie is a choir member, secretary of their Sunday School class, and serves on some committees.
In their free time Leon and Connie enjoy water & snow skiing, tennis, traveling, sailing, and various church ministry activities. Their daughter, Carolyn, is also a University of Georgia graduate. She also obtained her real estate salesperson's license in 1999. Yes, they appreciate pets, as they have two spirited Papillon dogs named Chloe and Trudie, and several cats!
"Connie and I both truly LOVE the real estate business! We love people and especially like to help them find just the home they are looking for. We look at our business as a ministry and are constantly looking for ways to go the extra mile to make our customers' transactions be as smooth and trouble free as possible."
Leon & their daughter, Carolyn, are ASA certified in sailing large sailboats. Connie, the smart one, enjoys going along for the ride!
Leon, Connie & Carolyn at Yale, where Carolyn received her MBA degree. She is now a corporate executive in Atlanta. She's a credit to her parents and to the Peach County School system!
Leon & Connie Collins Collins Real Estate 110 Hwy 49 South, PO Box 236 Byron, GA 31008
Leon & their daughter, Carolyn, are ASA certified in sailing large sailboats. Connie, the smart one, enjoys going along for the ride!
