Our Team
We can check out your property, and will teach you more about the known and invisible assets inherent in your land. Since we know the market, we can see future developments, attractions, and traffic trends before they happen– and can advise you accordingly.
Ben Johnson
Broker, Land Unlimited, Inc.
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Ben moved to Springfield, Georgia, at a young age and has proudly called Effingham County home ever since. A graduate of Effingham County High School, Ben went on to earn his degree in Surveying from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia.
Before pursuing a career in real estate, Ben spent several years working with surveying and engineering firms, gaining valuable experience in land development, site planning, and project management. This background gave him a strong foundation for understanding property from the ground up-literally. Later he worked on a plantation for several years in South Carolina as property manager for several thousand acres. There he primarily focused on wildlife habitat improvements including planting food plots, dove fields, building duck ponds and guiding quail, deer, and pheasant hunts.
Ben obtained his real estate license in 2016 and joined Land Unlimited, Inc. in 2020. In 2022, he earned his broker's license, acquired LU Inc. and now serves as the company's broker serving Georgia and South Carolina. He specializes in helping clients maximize the potential of their property, whether it's a small residential lot, a commercial parcel, or a large-scale development. Ben takes pride in guiding clients through the entitlement process and coordinating with municipalities, engineers, and other professionals to help bring projects to life.
Outside of work, Ben enjoys hunting, golfing, boating, and spending time with his wife Shannon of 25 years and their three kids Trevan, McKenzie and Maggie. He's passionate about the outdoors, community, and helping others achieve their land ownership and development goals.
Clayton Tillman, ALC
Founder/Associate Broker
Growing up in middle Georgia near Monticello on a farm adjacent to the Oconee National Forest made me a little spoiled. My father was a US Forest Service Ranger and instilled in me a love for the land.
Several early ventures—including construction work and owning a small country store—made me realize that I was yet to find my niche. In 1980, I was introduced to the real estate (land) business. Being involved in large acreage transactions helped me realize my interest in helping others acquire real property.
After several years of working with land acquisition for a private land company, I obtained my real estate license in 1985, my broker’s license in 1988, and opened a real estate company with a partner that same year. In 1992, I realized the need for a full service land brokerage company, specializing in land sales. Soon thereafter, Land Unlimited, Inc., was launched. After years of experience and several hundred million dollars in land sales, I have earned a designation sponsored by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Realtors Land Institute (RLI) known as Accredited Land Consultant (ALC).
Laura Patton
Sales Associate
In Tribute to Laura "Laurali" Patton
2009 until September 7, 2015
On September 7th, 2015 our Laura went home to be with her Lord in Heaven. While at Land Unlimited, Laura was a licensed sales associate, but was primarily dedicated to working alongside to Clayton Tillman a personal assistant. Laura quickly became a part of not only the Land Unlimited family but the Tillman family as well. She will forever be a part of our team and will always be remembered by those that had the joy and privilege of meeting her.
Laura grew up mostly in middle Georgia. Some of her family are farmers and owned large tracts of land. During her high school years, she moved to Savannah, Georgia, which is where she would later meet the love of her life and later husband Patrick. For the last 20 years, they made Richmond Hill their home just before recently moving to Statesboro to open a new business, Papa Murphy’s Pizza.. Laura and Patrick have 2 boys, Colby in high school at Southeast Bulloch and the Waverly in the United States Coast Guard. Focusing primarily on residential sales, Laura was licensed as a sales agent in 2006, and joined Land Unlimited in 2009.