Auburn Opelika Key Team
Welcome to our family-led real estate team! As a mother–daughter duo backed by four generations of knowledge, insight, and dedication, we are proud to serve the communities of Auburn and Opelika.
Our roots run deep in this area—its neighborhoods, its growth, and its people—which allows us to offer unmatched local expertise and a truly personal approach. Whether you’re buying your first home, searching for the perfect investment, or preparing to sell, we’re here to guide you with the care, integrity, and wisdom that comes from generations of experience.
We look forward to helping you feel right at home!
Let’s make your goals happen!
Tracie West
Tracie was born in Lee County, Alabama. Soon after, her family relocated to Birmingham where she grew up and graduated from Jefferson Christian Academy. Tracie returned to Auburn and graduated from Auburn University College of Human Sciences, in March of 1991. Tracie launched a career in business in 1997, owning and operating a successful small business in Auburn for the next 21 years. Tracie has been a licensed REALTOR since 2015 and has earned her GRI and ABR designations from the National Association of REALTORS.
Tracie is currently representing District 2 on the Alabama State Board of Education but has invested her time in the community for many years. She served over nine years as a member of the Auburn City Schools Board of Education, including two years as President of the board. She has served as the Lee County Salvation Army Board Chair and also on the Lee County Youth Development Center Board, Auburn Chamber of Commerce Board, Foundation for Auburn Continued Enrichment in Schools Board, Auburn University Housing Initiative Task Force and the Auburn Commercial Development Authority, to name a few. Tracie was named Auburn Chamber of Commerce 2001 Small Business Person of the Year and the "Spirit of Auburn" recipient in 2010 for outstanding service to the Auburn community. She is a Lee County Sunrise Rotary Club member and is serving on the board for the East Alabama Boys & Girls Clubs.
Tracie is married to retired Lt. Colonel Paul West (US Army Reserve) and they have three daughters and the cutest dog, Birdie!
Marion Farinella
Marion is a fourth-generation real estate professional. She grew up in Auburn and saw first-hand the relationship that Auburn University and the city of Auburn have cultivated, both for current students, alums and people who call Auburn home. She hopes to be part of these strides by bridging the gap between generations and encouraging first time home buyers through the process. Her passion to serve people has kept her in Auburn and ultimately led her to join the family business. Marion has been licensed since 2019!
Together, Tracie and Marion have successfully remained in the TOP 2% of small teams within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network nation-wide for the past 4 years!
Marion is an active member of the Lee County Association of Realtors Community Service Committee, is engaged in a local needlepoint club, a member of Cornerstone Church, and stays busy with her husband Matt and their two boys!
