When you expect more out of life,
the possibilities are truly endless.

There's a saying heard a lot around Tom Smith Land and Homes: "Inspect what you expect." It's a timeless leadership mantra that means if you are going to set high standards and aspire to reach lofty goals, you better make sure that everything you do is in line with your expectations. Every detail of your business needs to represent the quality you stand for.

Professionalism, knowledge, integrity-these traits are the cornerstones of success at Tom Smith Land and Homes. If you Expect More out of your real estate experience, then you can expect to Get More when you work with the professionals of this leading brokerage. With offices throughout the Southeast and standards that are second-to-none, this is the company to turn to for any land or residential home purchase or sale. Contact them today for more information.

Testimonials

“We had an outstanding experience working with Robert Ritchie and the team at Tom Smith Land and Homes. From start to finish, Robert demonstrated professionalism, knowledge of the market, and a genuine commitment to making the process as smooth as possible for us. Yes, we would absolutely recommend your company to anyone looking to buy or sell property. Robert was attentive, responsive, and always willing to go the extra mile to make sure our questions were answered and that we felt confident at every stage of the transaction. Communication throughout the entire process was excellent. Robert kept us informed, explained things clearly, and made what can sometimes be a stressful process feel straightforward and manageable. Our expectations were definitely exceeded, and we would not hesitate to work with Robert again for any future real estate transactions. We truly appreciate the dedication and effort he put into helping us successfully close on our property. Thank you again for your professionalism and great service.” Steven J. “I am writing to express my sincere appreciation and to provide a strong recommendation for Robert Ritchie for the exceptional service he provided throughout the sale of a property involving 20 heirs in Hammond, Louisiana. This was not a simple transaction, as coordinating the interest and needs of 20 heirs presented unique challenges. However, Mr. Ritchie went above and beyond to assist with the sale and help navigate the many issues that arose along the way.  He worked diligently to investigate concerns, find answers, and address problems as they came up. His dedication, patience, and commitment to seeing the process through made a tremendous difference. One of Mr. Ritchie’s greatest strengths is his excellent communication skills. He was approachable, responsive, and able to communicate effectively with all parties involved, even after per say work hours. He is truly a people person who understands the importance of listening, building relationships, and treating everyone with respect. His ability to work with so many individuals while remaining professional and helpful is a testament to his character and work ethic. Mr. Ritchie demonstrated a level of care and commitment that went well beyond what I expected. His willingness to put in the extra effort, investigate issues thoroughly, and keep the process moving deserves recognition. I highly recommend Robert Ritchie to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, dependable, and dedicated real estate professional. He is a valuable asset to Tom Smith Land and Homes, and his service reflects positively on your company. Thank you for having someone like Robert on your team. His hard work and dedication did not go unnoticed, and I believe he deserves recognition for the outstanding job he did. We would not have been able to pull this sale off without him.” Jonette G. “We chose Tom Smith Land and Homes because we saw how well they marketed other properties. David Belden and Dale Wilds exceeded our expectation at every step of the process. They advised us on each step and were willing to help us achieve the goals to help sale. The marketing and pictures were wonderful and helped sale the property quickly. We would recommend their team to anyone selling property. We were very happy and pleased with David, Dale and Tom Smith Land!” John W. “

When my wife and I decided that we wanted to put some funds into non-paper assets, we decided on timber land. We contacted Tom Smith and met with him one evening. We knew nothing about this kind of investment and Tom patiently explained the ins and outs and how this sort of thing worked. We discussed our desires and Tom translated those into a specific type of property that we should be looking for, considering our budget. Because of our ages, we needed to find something that would be harvestable in a relatively short time. One thing you find out pretty quickly is that someone is willing to sell you a piece of timberland every hour of every day. If an agent or even an acquaintance finds out that you want timber, they will have something for you to go look at the next day. People kept asking me why I had not bought anything yet. They seemed to think it was like buying a car. You just go pick out what you want. Tom weeded out properties that did not fit our goals. We kissed a lot of frogs as we looked at different properties. They looked better on paper than they did in person. Eventually we found exactly the right piece at exactly the right price. There were a number of unforeseen difficulties in closing the deal, but Tom was right there every step of the way during the negotiating process and, with his help, we closed on the perfect investment. We could not be happier. The next time we want to buy or sell some property, Tom will be our man.

” David Moak
“The morning of July 2nd, 2021, was when I saw a Facebook post by Bruce West, whom I had known for many years and worked with in the Emmaus Walk Ministry, saying that he had changed careers, was now a Realtor, and if anyone needed to buy or sell property, he’d be glad to talk to them about representation. I texted him that I was indeed interested in selling my home at Brownspur.  Bruce and Gwendolyn lived about ten miles south of me in Hollandale, just down the street from my brother Beau. He called back that afternoon and made an appointment to come by Monday to look at my homestead, which consisted of a big two-story 1898 Plantation Home, with nearly 6000 sq. ft. under roof and an 1800 sq. ft. guest house connected by a covered walkway, all on six acres, including an old-fashioned sand-bottomed Swimming Hole with a shooting range behind it. Betsy and I had listed Brownspur several times in the past few years after all our kids got out from underfoot, intending to move to smaller quarters in our Golden Years, but had never gotten a serious offer.  She had passed away suddenly the week after our 55th Anniversary, six months before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. I viewed that as an opportunity to catch it and die, to go be with Betsy, so had done absolutely nothing to the house and yard in over two years since her death.  Bruce advised me to go with a “Buy-As-Is” approach, and we signed an agreement for representation Tuesday morning. He e-mailed me Thursday morning that he was showing it to a couple at 5:30 that afternoon.  Monday morning he called to say that he had an offer, so I met him early Tuesday.  The couple had offered less than we had listed it for, but three other people had contacted him over the weekend to say they were interested in looking at Brownspur.  What did I want to do? "Let’s make them a counter-offer, halfway the difference,” I suggested.  He nodded and dialed where we stood in the parking lot of the Double Quik gas station in Leland. He never got off the phone: “They took it,” he exclaimed! I had no idea how much paperwork was involved by so many parties from North Carolina to Nashville, Tennessee, to Leland, Greenwood, Cleveland, Brownspur, to Sumner where I now live, re-married to Cindy, Betsy’s former Ole Miss roommate.  Bruce took care of dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s, thank the Lord. We closed on August 24th. What a fantastic experience it was, selling my home on the plantation I’d grown up on for 77 years, through my Realtor and Friend, Bruce West!” Robert N.