Steve Brown

Steve began his career with Hartness International—an industrial packaging equipment company—in 1987. In 2004, he moved to outside sales and remained with the company after its 2009 sale. In 2020, Steve had the pleasure of rejoining the family on the Hartness real estate sales team.

What brought you to Hartness?

“While I had engaged in some real estate development projects over the years, my primary motivation was to rejoin the Hartness family and work for a privately-held company. They’re unique in how they treat their employees, and it is a joy to work with them again. I also appreciate being ‘off the road,’ spending more time with my family and building relationships with my clients here in Greenville.” 

What is the best part of your job?
“By far, the best part of my job is connecting with wonderful people who visit Hartness. Purchasing a home is very personal exercise, and that’s the aspect I enjoy most—connecting with the families and guiding them through that process to realize their quest for a dream home.”

What’s the First Thing You Tell People About Hartness?
“The first thing I tell people about is the level of involvement the Hartness family has here and the history of the property. The Hartness family are the developers, and some of them live here, which speaks volumes about their commitment. This neighborhood is as personal to them as it is to every other family we serve, and that’s a great recipe for a thriving community. I also enjoy sharing our unique position in this market—the convenience coupled with this incredible property that will be theirs for a lifetime. These families are not just buying a house. They’re investing in a way of life, and Hartness is different from everything else in Greenville.”