Jeff Newman has been helping clients navigate real estate in Alabama since earning his license in 2001. Prior to his real estate career, he worked as a high school science teacher and baseball coach, bringing the same commitment to preparation, hard work, and helping others succeed.
A native of Mobile, Alabama, Jeff graduated from Samford University in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education in General Science, where he was also a member of the Bulldogs baseball program. Over the course of his real estate career, he has served as a broker for much of that time, led a successful real estate team, and served as President of the MLS in 2015.
In January 2022, Jeff joined ARC Realty and transitioned his primary focus from personal sales to brokerage leadership, management, and agent development. Drawing on more than two decades of real estate experience, he works closely with agents to help them grow their businesses, navigate contracts and transactions, develop professionally, and succeed in an ever-changing real estate industry. Jeff also plays an active role in company leadership, helping strengthen office culture, support fellow brokers and managers, and improve the overall agent experience at ARC Realty.
Jeff believes strong real estate companies are built by investing in their people. His leadership style is centered on accessibility, communication, accountability, and creating an environment where agents have the training, resources, and support they need to succeed.
Jeff and his wife, Lauren Ray Newman, have been married since 2000 and have two sons. Their oldest, Jacob, graduated from Samford University in 2025 and later earned his master's degree from Flagler College, playing baseball at both schools. Their youngest, Wesley, is a freshman at the University of Lynchburg, where he is studying Biology on a Pre-Med track and playing lacrosse.
Outside of real estate, Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, following sports, and staying connected to the game of baseball that has been an important part of his life for many years. He remains actively involved in baseball through Full Count Ministries, an organization that uses the game to positively impact the lives of young athletes. Jeff is involved with the ministry and also serves on its Board of Directors, allowing him to combine his love of baseball with his passion for investing in and encouraging others.