
Nelson Kunes
Founder
Nelson Kunes, MAI, Registered Forester offers appraisal services for South Georgia. Appraisal fees can be quoted over the phone. Nelson is a certified general appraiser specializing in eminent domain, residential, land, and commercial real estate appraisals and is qualified as an expert witness in Superior Court. He is a Member of the Appraisal Institute, holds the MAI and is past President of the Tiftarea Board of Realtors, and is the broker for Kunes Real Estate & Appraisals, Inc. and is a Registered Forester. No matter what your Real Estate need is, give Nelson Kunes a call. Rentals, Property Management, Buying or Selling Real Estate, Appraisals, and Timber Management.
- Registered Forester
- MAI Member of the Appraisal Institute
- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from UGA
- Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from ABAC
- Society of American Foresters, Georgia Forestry Association

E. W. Bowers, Jr.
Realtor
Emmett W. Bowers, Jr. passionately known as “Coach” will be glad to assist with residential real estate and commercial real estate. Emmett specializes in commercial sales, commercial leasing, hunting land for sale, farm land, and real estate property listings in Tift County, Worth County, Ben Hill County, Irwin County, Berrien County, Turner County, Colquitt County, and Cook County. However, he can serve the entire state of Georgia. When you think of commercial real estate, think Emmett Bowers.
- GRI Graduate of Realtor Institute
- Graduate of University of Georgia (1975) Received a Masters from Georgia Southwestern in 1979

Brandon Johnson
Realtor / Appraiser
Brandon Johnson is a valuable part of our team at Kunes Real Estate. Brandon is a "Professional Agent" who works hard to match his clients with their forever home. He is knowledgeable, friendly, and responsive. For any real estate need you may have give Brandon Johnson a call.
- SRTC Graduate

Kristen Johnson
Certified General Appraiser/Realtor
Kristen Johnson is a Certified General Appraiser in the State of Georgia and has worked with Kunes Real Estate and Appraisal since July 2019. During that time working at Kunes Real Estate she has also became a Real Estate Agent in the State of Georgia as well as earned her Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness degree from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in the spring of 2021. Kristen specializes in eminent domain assignments as well as land, commercial and industrial assignments. Kristen has a passion for real estate and has renovated several properties in recent years with her husband Brandon Johnson. Her strength comes through her ability to understand the needs of her clients. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her two Chesapeake Bay Retrievers, which she personally trained as hunting companions. She is also a member of the American Kennel Club. Kristen also has a heart of service and is active in the Down Syndrome community participating in Buddy Walks, Polar Plunges, and overall support of fundraising efforts. Kristen looks forward to partnering with clients and using her skills and experience to successfully service all her clients’ real estate and appraisal needs.
- Certified General Appraiser
- Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness from ABAC

Daniel Register
Appraiser
Daniel Register is a registered appraiser in the State of Georgia. Daniel graduated from Valdosta State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice in 2023. During his senior semester, Daniel completed the necessary qualifying education which allowed him to become a registered appraiser. Upon graduation, Daniel started his career with Kunes Real Estate and Appraisals in May of 2023. Since joining Kunes Real Estate, Daniel has performed a variety of appraisal assignments including eminent domain, commercial, residential, and land appraisals. Daniel is now working towards earning his Certified General Appraisers License. Daniel is intelligent, ambitious, and attentive and is dedicated to help customers with their appraisal needs. For any appraisal needs you may have, give Daniel a call!

Michelle Harris
Office Manager
Michelle Harris is the Office Manager for Kunes Real Estate and Appraisals, Inc. Michelle is a native of Houston County, Ga and a graduate of Northside High School. Michelle is the proud wife of Tim Harris. In her spare time, Michelle enjoys fishing, watching football and baseball, singing, and spending time with her family. Michelle achieved her education in Business Management, Criminal Justice, and as a Legal Secretary. Michelle is smart, professional, and dedicated. Known and loved for her smile, her compassion, and her thoughtfulness, she will be the voice you hear on the phone or the face you see as you enter the office. Michelle is excellent with the staff and clients at Kunes Real Estate and we are proud and fortunate that she is a part of our team.