Markel Realty Group is pleased to announce that Seth Lancaster has been made a partner in the brokerage. He has proven to be a tremendous asset with his enthusiasm for real estate, knowledge of technology and desire to make the brokerage grow. Seth will continue to assist others in the brokerage with technology and will also recruit other Realtors who will work well with our team. If you know of anyone who would like to work with our fantastic, always-on-the-cutting-edge team, let us know. We are looking forward to our best year yet. Congratulations, Seth.

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