Gene Ratchford

Herman E. Ratchford, Jr

Scott Lawlor Of Waypoint Residential Acquires 482-Unit Mason Augusta For $87 Million

Taylor Bird

Nelson Abels

Laura Aylor

Robert Stickel

Alex Brown

Scott Lawlor

StoneRiver Co Acquires Multifamily Property In Concord, NC From Southwood Realty For $71.3M

Southwood Realty Acquires 270-Unit Multifamily In Lynchburg, VA For $68.9M

200 West Edge Way

Southwood Realty Purchases Property At 200 W Edge Way Lynchburg For $68.9M With Eric Liebich As Seller's Rep

Eric Liebich

Ron Corrao

200 W Edge Way

Herman E. Ratchford, Jr. Of Southwood Realty Acquires 384-Unit Reserve At Jacksonville Commons For $54M

500 Talon Drive

Southwood Realty Acquires 174-Unit Laurel View Apartments In Concord NC From Gamma Real Estate For $41.4M

John Currin

Jeff Glenn

Austin Jackson

Andrea Howard

James Dorsett

350 Joshua Place Northwest

A Legacy of
Commitment
In 1977, Gene Ratchford founded Southwood Realty with a clear and powerful belief: apartment renters deserve a great place to call home. Guided by his own experiences in real estate—and driven by what he saw lacking in the industry—he set out to raise the standard for multifamily living by prioritizing quality locations, responsive maintenance, and authentic, people-first service. As a hands-on leader and forward-thinking business developer, Gene envisioned more than just housing—he envisioned a better way of doing business and building community. That vision became the foundation of Southwood Realty, a company rooted in integrity, service, and heart.

Now in its second and third generations of family ownership, Southwood Realty proudly carries Gene’s legacy forward. With over 60 years of combined executive experience, the leadership team remains dedicated to helping people love where they live—just as Gene intended. As Southwood looks to the future, it continues to grow while honoring the values and traditions that shaped its past.

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