Real Estate Associates (REA) was founded in 1968 in Durham, North Carolina, making them one of the oldest real estate companies serving the Triangle. Their longevity is just one of the ways they stand out from their competitors. Strong, consistent leadership at all levels of the organization: Joe and Seth Jernigan lead REA. Joe is one of the company’s founders and served as its president from the beginning. In 2018, Seth took the helm as president and Joe stepped into the role of chairman of the board. Two generations of leadership grounded in integrity, knowledge, passion for real estate, as well as love for Durham and the Triangle, form the cornerstone of the company. In addition to Joe and Seth, REA has experienced leaders at every level with more than a few staff members measuring their time not just in years, but in decades.