Mr. Paul commenced his auction career in 1991 and has spent the last 18 years solely engaged in the auction profession. His experience in detail-oriented projects has led to his successes as a Real Estate Broker and Auctioneer. In 1996 Mr. Paul received the distinction of being awarded the title "Certified Auctioneer" from the Auction Marketing Institute. This distinction is held by approximately 1,200 auctioneers nationwide, 30 auctioneers in the State of Florida, and is granted after three years of continuous study and testing at the University of Indiana.

Mr. Paul has conducted hundreds of real estate auctions ranging from multi-family residences to multi-million dollar mansions, commercial properties and vacant land. Even golf courses have been sold for market value using the auction method of marketing. Each auction with its custom tailored campaign to meet the individual Sellers' needs. Mr. Paul's extensive list of clients that have benefited from these auctions include private individuals, trust companies, builders, farmers, judges, bankers, and corporations. Elliot Paul's experience and professional attention to detail are the keys to his ever-growing number of satisfied clients.

Elliot has conducted many personal property auctions for estates as well as business liquidations. Clients include the Small Business Administration (SBA), Lenders, Trust Companies and Lawyers. In 2004, he earned the CAGA designation (Certified Appraisers Guild of America) considered the best personal property appraisal designation available.

From a charitable standpoint, Elliot generously donates his time and talent to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to worthy charities each year.

Civically, he holds a prominent place in Martin County; specifically in the following organizations:

Vice President – Lyric Theatre

2008 Chairman-Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce

Loan Committee-Treasure Coast Enterprise Fund

Chairman & Founder-Father and Child Resource Center  

Ransom "Reed" Hartman is a 5th generation resident of Martin County. Reed comes from a real estate family with his grandfather founding Hartman Real Estate and his father, Rick Hartman and uncle Peter Hartman now carrying on the family business with Hartman Real Estate Inc.

Reed graduated from Illinois State University in 2002 with a Bachelors in Science, Construction Management and is a licensed building contractor. Up until joining Elliot Paul & Company, Reed was a construction supervisor for a local commercial builder on the Treasure Coast.

Reed Hartman is a licensed salesperson in Florida. Reed graduated from the World Wide College of Auctioneering, Mason City, Iowa. He successfully completed the course of instruction and training covering all phases of auctioneering taught by 20 professional instructors at the college.

Reed brings his energy, enthusiasm and knowledge to Elliot Paul & Company. His attention to detail along with current market awareness and vast knowledge of Martin County will aid clients in reaching their real estate goals.

Additionally Reed has done numerous charity auctions including:

American Cancer Society’s Cattle Baron’s Ball

Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Alzheimer’s Association of St. Lucie County

Habitat for Humanity.

He is also involved in the Stuart/Martin County Chamber of Commerce having recently completed their Leadership program and volunteering for the Youth Martin County Leadership.  

Justin Paul is the newest addition to Elliot Paul and Company. A second generation auctioneer, Justin Paul has been in and around the auction profession most of his life. He is a lifelong resident of Martin County, having attended South Fork High School. He subsequently attended and graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. While at the University of Michigan, Justin demonstrated his initiative and leadership skills by holding the position of Vice President of the University of Michigan student body.

Since graduating, Justin studied for and received his State of Florida real estate salespersons license. Mr. Paul has also recently received his auctioneer’s license, having attended the Worldwide College of Auctioneering located in Mason City, Iowa in the fall of 2007. The Worldwide College of Auctioneering is considered one of the finest auction schools in the U.S.

Justin looks forward to helping you get your property sold. His determination and hard work ensures a positive outcome for both sellers and buyers.  

Donald Hughes is a highly experienced professional bringing over 35 years of banking experience to Elliot Paul & Company. His career includes extensive involvement on all facets of commercial, residential real estate and consumer lending as well as underwriting, credit analysis, credit risk review, portfolio management, due diligence and business refinancing.

Donald also specialized in commercial and residential real estate loan workouts during the difficult real estate market of the 1980's and 1990's serving as Vice President of Special Assets and President of various service corporations for Harbor Federal Savings Bank. During this period he oversaw the Real Estate Owned department and directly managed the larger assets with responsibility for administration, staffing, marketing, development and sales. Donald served on many Condominium, Homeowners Association and Development District Boards when projects were being sold. His largest project was a 32,000-lot project. He worked with partners, borrowers, buyers, contractors, brokers and City, County & State officials to successfully operate, develop, market and sell the various assets owned.

Donald saw the real estate market becoming stressed and retired from banking in March 2006 to spend time traveling with his wife Lee. They now spend six months of each year traveling in their motor home. The other six monts are spent at home in Palm City, Florida.

While at home Donald works as an associate with Elliot Paul & Company to assist Banks and borrowers with the efficient sale of their real estate. He came to believe in the Auction Method of Marketing during those difficult real estate years when he oversaw troubled assets and found, first hand, that Auctions were the best way to limit risks and bring about a quick and efficient sale. 

Kelly Cramer designs and creates the marketing materials used in promotion of Elliot Paul & Company and Auction properties. Kelly Cramer also creates the advertising used in various media and also updates & maintains Elliot Paul & Company's web site.

In addition to the development of marketing materials Kelly coordinates the transactions from contract to closing.

Kelly Cramer has had her real estate license since 1999 and is knowledgeable in all facets of real estate.