About Us
At 3 Options Realty, we believe owning rental property should build long-term wealth, not consume your time. For more than 18 years, we've helped Metro Atlanta property owners and investors protect, manage, and grow their investments through honest communication, proven systems, and service that puts your goals first.
We're a full-service real estate company, not just a property management firm. That means whether you need a trusted manager for a single rental home or a strategic partner for a growing portfolio, you get the same thing, one dedicated professional who knows your properties, knows your goals, and is accountable for the outcome.
Our team is committed to building lasting relationships with every client by providing honest communication, expert guidance, and responsive support. Whether you own a single-family rental, multifamily property, or an expanding investment portfolio, we work hard to protect your assets, reduce risk, and help you make informed investment decisions. As a full-service real estate company, we're proud to serve Metro Atlanta with integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to exceeding expectations every step of the way.
Work With UsWhat Sets Us Apart
A few things make working with 3 Options Realty different from a typical property management experience:
- One Point of Contact, Total Accountability – You get a single point of contact who knows your properties, your goals, and your history, not a rotating cast of departments and hand-offs.
- No Fees During Vacancy – We only get paid when your property is generating income for you. If it's vacant, you don't pay a management fee.
- No Markup on Vendor Invoices – When repairs are needed, you pay exactly what the vendor charges. We don't mark up maintenance costs.
- Optional Risk Management Tools – Add-on protections like Eviction Protection, Pet Damage Protection, Rent Guarantee, and Property Damage Protection give owners the flexibility to add extra layers of coverage where they want it.
- An Extra Layer of Legal Protection – Your lease agreement is between 3 Options Realty and the resident, not you. This helps insulate owners from direct legal exposure to residents.
Our Mission
At 3 Options Realty, our mission is to help growth-minded investors build long-term success through expert property management and trusted real estate guidance. We partner with owners who value providing clean, safe, and well-maintained homes while building meaningful relationships with their residents.
Through owner-focused management services, proven systems, and expert market knowledge, we help clients responsibly manage risk, maximize profitability, and make informed investment decisions. Every day, we fight to positively impact what a property management company should be.
Our Core Values
At 3 Options Realty, our values guide every relationship and every decision we make.
Relationships First
Define success in terms of building relationships.
Serve Before Selling
Never become attached to the outcome of a transaction. Always look to serve the client's best interest first, while treating the customer as we ourselves would wish to be treated.
Never Stop Learning
Constantly strive for greater knowledge, and willingly share this information with clients. We invest in continuing education and industry certifications because our clients deserve advice grounded in current knowledge, not assumptions.
Integrity and Professionalism
Always subscribe to and work within the NARPM and NAR professional codes of ethics.
Together, these principles shape the way we serve our clients and continue our commitment to being one of Metro Atlanta's premier full-service real estate and property management companies.
Our Services
Learn more about our servicesMarketing
An empty rental costs you money every day it sits vacant. We market every property with a competitive rental price analysis, professional photography, and broad online exposure, including syndication to all the major sites and many more, to get it rented quickly, for the most the market will bear.
Resident Screening
The wrong resident can cost you thousands in unpaid rent and damage. We screen every applicant using a proprietary approval matrix developed and refined by our founder over decades of managing his own investment properties, long before 3 Options Realty opened its doors. This isn't a generic scoring model. It's a living system built from real-world experience placing thousands of residents, and it's the same standard we apply to every application we review.
Rent Collection
Getting paid should be the easy part. We handle rent collection, verify payments before accounting for them, and deposit your net proceeds directly to your bank account, so you're never left chasing a payment.
Maintenance
We coordinate maintenance requests promptly through an easy online portal and work with trusted vendors at no markup, so small issues get resolved before they become costly repairs.
Financial Reporting
Track your investment anytime through your secure Owner Portal, with detailed monthly statements, vendor bills, and annual tax documents, including 1099s, always available at your fingertips.
Investor Performance Portal
Most property managers give you a monthly statement. We give you a complete picture of your investment's performance past, present, and projected. Our Investor Portal combines your actual purchase price, rehab costs, and ongoing management data to deliver real-time proforma reporting and future performance projections. You'll always know where your investment stands today and where it's headed, not just what rent came in last month.
Meet The Team
Brenna Blocker
Sales Agent/ Property Manager
Experience
Formal & Professional Education
Professional Designations
I am a REALTOR®, a designation of commitment to a strict Code of Ethics. Not all real estate licensees are REALTORS®
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
The Atlanta Board of REALTORS® (ABR)
Derek Leman
Associate Broker/ Sales Agent/ Property Manager
Hi, I’m Derek Leman, a real estate agent representing buyers, sellers, and landlords in Cobb County, Georgia (and all over Metro Atlanta). Many of my clients are first-time home buyers and landlord investors. I went to school (a long time ago) in Cobb County and moved back here in 2018.
My wife, also a real estate agent, and I have the most beautiful back yard wooded garden in our townhome subdivision and we live here with our rescue dog and three rescue cats. We’ve hiked most of the trails around here multiple times. We love the combination of quiet and convenience here in Kennesaw.
Before real estate, I was a pastor and I studied at Georgia Tech, Moody Bible Institute, and got my Masters in Theological Studies in 1998 from Emory University.
Consider me your local expert in Cobb County, in Marietta, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Acworth, Mableton, Austell, and Powder Springs. I also manage rental properties and help buyers and sellers all over the Metro Atlanta area, especially in the City of Atlanta.
Interested in working together? The first step is for us to have an in-person meetup. I can be reached at 770-378-4673 or derek@3optionsrealty.com
Graham Barrett
Sales Agent/ Property Manager
Experience
Born and raised on the sunny east coast of South Africa, I entered the United States for the first time in 1997. Immediately impressed by the opportunity available, to work hard and prosper, I began my quest to become a citizen. In 2010, 3 weeks before the birth of my second son, that long journey came to fruition. I now live in Dunwoody with my wife and two boys, and could not be happier. (unless the nearest beach was a little closer)
I still enjoy travelling and have been fortunate enough to visit more than 25 states of this beautiful country. I love the people, the accents, the food and the landscape.
I joined 3 Options Realty in 2010 and through property management and sales, have helped to share some of the happiness I have been so fortunate to experience myself. Whether you need help in finding a new home, selling your current one, or even having your investment property managed, I would love to be your realtor.
Formal & Professional Education
I studied Property Development and Management through Tech RSA from 1988-1990, and worked as an appraiser for the city of East London during that time. I obtained a GA real estate license in 2010 and now manage over 50 properties.
Professional Designations
Realtor
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
Atlanta Board of Realtors, NARPM (National Association of Residential Property Managers)
