Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
From Huntsville High baseball state champs to real estate experts—meet Local Home Buyers
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This is something out of a TV show—AJ, Jordan, Mike and Brantley won a baseball state championship at Huntsville High School in 2011, and now, they’re reunited for the ultimate business pursuit.
After starting Local Home Buyers in 2015, AJ Cole knew he needed to get the hometown team back together. Check out how these childhood friends have mastered an awesome work dynamic and are making a difference in the Rocket City.
Meet the experts
Just like on the championship baseball team, each of these guys knows how to own their role and collaborate. Let’s get an inside look at how the Local Home Buyers team works:
- AJ Cole (center): With the help of his wife Victoria, AJ launched Local Home Buyers in 2015 to serve Huntsville with a personal and hassle-free home buying process. He graduated from Alabama and played baseball there.
- Jordan Cole (left, seated): Brother to AJ, Jordan is the Sales Manager and the first friendly face homeowners meet with during the process. He’s also an UA grad and an expert at making clients feel seen and understood.
- Michael Hitt (left, standing): Described as the ‘glue’ of the team by AJ, Michael is the COO. He’s an Auburn grad and has been best friends with AJ since they were five years old.
- Brantley Johnson (right): Known for his charisma, Brantley works as the Sales Manager and is a UNA football alumnus. Fun fact: He was invited to a client’s wedding after working with them for just one week!
- Brian Utley (far right): Brian coached these baseball stars when they were growing up, and now he supports them as the Manager/Coach at Local Home Buyers. He’s also a UAH grad.
- Richard Cole (not pictured): Father to AJ and Jordan, Richard worked at Pepsi for 35 years, making him an expert Manager/Coach for Local Home Buyers.
“We all grew up here in Huntsville working together on the baseball field and now we are working together on the business field—with home-field advantage”.
Brantley Johnson
An easy + personalized process
Local Home Buyers is not your average real estate company. If you’re interested in selling your home fast and not dealing with a million hidden fees, they’re your go-to guys.
They’re not listing your home like a traditional agent; they’re actually buying it. And they pay in cash, so they can typically make you an offer within 24 hours and close within seven days.
They also genuinely care about the clients they work with, meeting them in the middle with a personalized plan.
“We strive to make genuine personal connections with each individual homeowner we meet. We go to the houses and sit down with the families to understand what’s going on
Our goal is to cater to their situation and make the process as easy as possible for them.”
Jordan Cole
Flexible process
According to Jordan, the most important aspect is working with the homeowner’s timeline. They can work to close as fast as two days or collaborate with someone who wants to sell in two years.
“Sometimes people ask to stay in their homes an extra 30, 60 or 90 days, and we can work with them. There have even been times when we’ve bought the homeowner’s house and then also found them a new home.
In those cases, we’ve gotten our crews to move all of their items from one house to the other, so we can be the one-stop process. The bottom line is understanding the people and how we can best help them with their particular situation.”
Jordan Cole
If a personalized home selling process is your priority, reach out to Local Home Buyers today.
1,000+ homes bought in Huntsville
Since AJ launched the business in 2015, Local Home Buyers has now bought over 1,000 homes—making them the largest home buying company in Alabama. With each home, their goal is to add more value to the Huntsville area.
“Buying over 1,000 homes is not something you accidentally do—you have to really add value to the homeowner and local community.
I love driving around town, seeing projects we’ve done and realizing how we’re supporting the growth of the city.”
AJ Cole
“As natives of Huntsville, we’ve witnessed its transformation from a small town to a vibrant city. Our team is passionate about continuing to contribute to this growth and grateful to be able to keep serving our beloved community.”
Michael Hitt
Renovating homes
In addition to working with Jacob Title, Local Home Buyers collaborates with various design companies to renovate their projects before listing them—with the ultimate goal of beautifying Huntsville.
Ultimately, they see the home buying and selling process as more than statistics. To this team, 1,000 homes bought really means 1,000 lives changed.
“We’re dedicated to ensuring people are aware of their options. While maximizing profits may involve handling renovations and selling the home independently or with an agent, we understand this isn’t the most viable option for everyone. That’s where we step in, simplifying the process, buying the property in its as-is condition and closing on your timeline.”
AJ Cole
Reach out to Local Home Buyers today!
Wondering what it looks like to work with Local Home Buyers? Let’s break down the process:
- First, you fill Local Home Buyers in on all the details of your property
- If it meets their buying criteria, a team member will reach out to set up a quick appointment
- They’ll present you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer
- You’ll get the offer within 24 hours, and it’ll close on your timeline—whether that be one day, one month or one year
- They’ll close at a local reputable title company, and you get the cash in your hands in as little as 7 days
“As homeowners ourselves, we’ve encountered the stress of selling or remodeling, often putting our lives on hold. Our goal is to provide a positive, seamless experience for homeowners by offering a smooth sale and transition, closing on their timeline, purchasing homes in as-is condition, and eliminating all the red tape.”
Brian Utley
Ready to score big with the hometown team? Reach out to Local Home Buyers today.
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