Five Decades of Five-Star Service Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. Real Estate

A Second-Generation, Family-Owned Small Business

In 1972, a new chapter in Rome-Floyd County real estate began. Emerging on the market for the first time as Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc., the company has a rich history in the Rome-Floyd landscape. While the modern company finds much of its beginnings in Covington & Toles, Toles, Temple & Wright, Inc. (TTW) can actually trace back its roots more than 72 years to 1949 with Adrian Howell & Company, and eventually, Adrian Howell & Covington. Although the organization naturally evolved over time, the practice of marrying a traditional brokerage with real estate development and new construction remains the same.

Fifty years ago, C. Max Toles hired Brooke J. Temple, and together they recruited Sara Wright as their Associate Broker. TTW was born from these three entrepreneurial and established leaders in the community. “Max was one of the best, sharpest sales people I’ve ever known, and Sara was beyond belief,” said Brooke J. Temple, Co-founder, President, and Principal Broker. “Throughout the long history of our company, the strategy has always been to keep our eyes and ears on the movements and trends affecting local real estate, and to methodically hire agents that deliver only the best experience for our clients.”

In 2002, TTW formally became a second-generation family business. Brooke J. Temple’s son, Bill Temple, joined the company as Vice President and Associate Broker. This addition further showcases TTW’s commitment to build and sustain a business that serves their community with intention and care. Many sales associates— past and present—have served the agency for years in response to the fast-paced work environment that positively encourages and promotes longevity. TTW continues to maintain its headquarters out of the familiar Georgian-style brick building in the heart of Rome.

Developing Relationships and Developing Communities

The early reception, success, and momentum created from TTW’s predecessors, including landmark neighborhoods such as Fieldwood, Horseleg Estates, Maplewood Square, North Hills, and Saddle Mountain, have helped the modern leaders of the agency cement themselves as a champion for future developments. “Our story and our legacy will always be one of seeing a need in the community—a void—and filling it with a quality product,” said Temple.

In addition to supplying the Rome-Floyd area with essential housing, developments including Huntcliff, Hunters Glen, River Place, and Woodfin Estates have provided a positive economic impact. These early subdivisions paved the way for later successful firsts in the area: The Oaks at Collinwood, the area’s first gated cluster home development; Hamilton Ridge, one of the first luxury apartments in Rome; Berry Forest, one of its first true golf course communities; as well as later phases in Maplewood East, transforming the neighborhood into Rome’s first swim and tennis community.

From residential and commercial real estate to commercial leasing and business brokerage, TTW has more than 40 REALTORS that collectively represent different specialties with licensures in Georgia, Alabama, and beyond. Every agent is an active member of the Greater Rome Board of REALTORS, Georgia Association of REALTORS, National Association of REALTORS, and Rome Floyd Chamber of Commerce. These sales associates are not only experts in their fields, but experts in the Rome community. TTW agents live locally and care deeply for the community’s unique quality of life. Agents foster long-lasting relationships with their clients and treat each individual and family with the time and care they deserve. They volunteer as individuals and as groups for causes like Adopt-a-Mile, Brighter Birthdays, and the P.A.W.S. animal shelter, as well as in various civic clubs and non-profit and governmental boards and committees throughout the area.

“Whether working on the behalf of clients to get them the best property for their needs, round-tabling new construction and laying out the plans for a subdivision, or the giving of our time and talent for an important cause or event, 50 years later we remain committed to developing relationships and developing communities,” said Temple, who was officially recognized this year with a ceremonial Key to the City of Rome. “This is how we support and strengthen our area’s quality of life, and we are sincerely grateful to our clients past and present for the opportunity to serve them and their real estate needs.”

Celebrating a Golden Anniversary

TTW is proud to have served the Rome-Floyd community for 50 years! To learn more about the brokerage’s history, meet the Co-founders, access a dynamic timeline with archival materials, and find additional information on the golden anniversary, visit www.TolesTemple.com/50years and search the hashtag #TTW50 on social media.

Whether you are starting a new chapter or closing another, Toles, Temple & Wright’s close-knit family of Rome-based realtors are committed to using their expertise to help you write your story. Working together with their clients to meet their real estate goals is how they ensure a storybook ending for everyone at the closing table. If your roads lead to or from Rome, TTW is here for every new chapter in real estate. TTW is located at 611 Turner McCall Blvd NE, Rome, GA 30165. To set up an appointment with a TTW agent or for more information, call 706-291-0202.