First Preston HT is different than most real estate asset management companies, and it’s these differences that our clients tell us is why they initially chose us to assist with their portfolios and why they continue to use our services over other choices in the industry.  The differences we bring relate not only to the solutions we create, but equally important the values that define us.  We are innovative leaders, as evidenced by our:

• Record of accomplishment in selling 400,000 properties in every economic climate since 1988, by delivering quick sales, a high return on the value of the assets while protecting the properties and our clients’ reputations
• Nationally recognized business model that includes over 7,500 vendors to provide local valuation, listing and property management services anywhere in the U.S., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands – a spending level with small and diverse-owned business subcontractors of $52 million just since 1999.
• Home Rental Management business providing solutions to 80 companies in managing 14,800 occupied or vacant properties
• Loan Exit Option (LEO), a short sale alternative that significantly reduces timelines and enhances returns relative to the traditional short sale model
• Industry leading intelligent technology in use by 45,000 real estate professionals for workflow and asset management and 50 lenders for government-insured loans
• Our electronic marketplace and online offer management solution is responsible for 200,000 property sales and the generation and review of one million offers
• Corporate values that demonstrate a commitment to giving back to communities including $10 million in contributions to organizations helping those most in need
• A highly experienced, ethical team of experts dedicated to delivering the best outcomes for all of our clients – financial institutions, government agencies, government-sponsored entities and real estate portfolio investors.

Our team of real estate professionals has an average length of 11 years in the industry and includes nearly 100 real estate agents and brokers as well as an experienced group of appraisers and property management professionals and Six Sigma certified employees. Many of our employees have earned undergraduate and graduate degrees in Accounting, Real Estate, Finance, Law, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, International Business, Urban Development, Entrepreneurship, Technology, Business Systems, Computer Science and Information Systems. We provide additional training opportunities in leadership development, technology, performance management and business communications to further expand their knowledge and skills.

First Preston HT has become one of the largest woman-owned businesses in the U.S. Certified by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council.  For more information on our company leadership, click here.  Among the awards and recognition received by our company, Founder & CEO Nancy T. Richards, and President Lisa Barrentine are:

• “Pinnacle Awards” from Housing Wire Magazine for Best Listing Services and Overall Outsourcer
• Ernst & Young, LLP “National Entrepreneur of the Year” Award
• Ernst & Young, LLP “Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year” Award
• Marion Ewing Kauffman Foundation Recognition for Excellence
• “Five Star Humanitarian” Award for Community Leadership & Support
• “Philanthropist of the Year” Award” from Dallas Women’s Foundation
• “Top 50 Women-Owned Businesses in the U.S.” from Women’s Enterprise (WE) Magazine
• “Women of Excellence” Award from Women’s Enterprise (WE) Magazine & YWCA

The First Preston HT team understands the power of technology, using our real estate experience to best position our client’s assets amongst the competition. The systems and solutions we develop make each step in managing real estate portfolios more efficient and transparent to maximize returns and minimize risks. The technology is time tested and owned by us. We are not constrained by off-the-shelf programs.  We can customize our technology and integrate with client systems.

We offer a full suite of services beginning with pre-foreclosure alternatives, leasing options, property preservation solutions, to rental management and the marketing and sale of assets. Our success in managing real estate portfolios located throughout the United States for public and private sector clients allows us to bring the best practices from both sectors to deliver the results our clients demand.

Those choosing First Preston HT as a business partner have a unique advantage. Our level of industry experience, our ability to create scalable asset management solutions, our technological advantages, our record of community support and our innovative leadership is unmatched in the industry.  Contact Us so that we may assist you in achieving your asset management goals.