A New Century Realty was opened in March 2001 by Thelma Ratliff, Principal Broker/Owner. The previous owner/broker had decided to discontinue his real estate business at the existing location. Thelma Ratliff was the Managing Broker under the previous firm and established A New Century Realty. This allowed the existing agents at the current location to continue functioning as an office at the same location but with a new name and new owner/broker. Thelma Ratliff has been licensed since 1990 and is a Broker in both Virginia and West Virginia. She has obtained the designations of Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI) and is an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR).