If you’re buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent can make a big difference in your experience and outcome. Top real estate agents in Georgia close more deals, negotiate better prices, and move homes faster than their peers.
We analyzed transactions and performance metrics for 17,747 real estate agents in Georgia to identify the best of the best. These are the top selling realtors across the state based on local experience, sales history, and overall results.
- Identify agents with solid experience in your price range, neighborhood, and property type
- Prioritize agents with high customer review counts and strong ratings
- Look at active or recently sold listings to assess marketing quality and performance
- Interview 2–3 agents minimum (actually meet or speak with them)
- Gauge communication, honesty, and expertise during the interview process
- Verify included services and specifics about terms and pricing before signing anything
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Our team spends hundreds of hours each month analyzing real estate agents across the country so you don’t have to. We focus on the most important data for typical buyers and sellers in Georgia — people looking for a knowledgeable, well-rounded agent who can deliver strong results.
To identify the best agents for most people, we apply a consistent set of filters to narrow the field to agents with relevant experience, strong performance in the local market, and a balanced track record. We then sort those agents based on key metrics like sales volume, speed, pricing accuracy, and client mix.
We regularly update our rankings as new data becomes available and continue refining our approach to surface the most useful recommendations. See our full methodology.
10 best real estate agents in Georgia by total recent sales (May 2026 rankings)
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Ashley Johnson
eXp Realty LLCSavannah, GARecent sales*343Price range*$115K - $1.1MTypical price*$350,000HighlightsAbout -
Kris M Kolarich
Southern Classic RealtorsAtlanta, GARecent sales*336Price range*$35K - $890KTypical price*$268,000HighlightsAbout -
Modern Traditions
RE/MAX CenterAtlanta, GARecent sales*306Price range*$45K - $877KTypical price*$329,900HighlightsAbout -
Dale Hill
LGI Homes Realty LLCAtlanta, GARecent sales*298Price range*$293K - $1MTypical price*$361,900HighlightsAbout -
Rhonda Duffy
Duffy RealtyAtlanta, GARecent sales*286Price range*$55K - $2MTypical price*$401,500HighlightsAbout -
Michelle Witmer Humes
eXp RealtyAtlanta, GARecent sales*276Price range*$45K - $1.8MTypical price*$448,500HighlightsAbout -
Trisha M Cook
Compass Georgia, LLCSavannah, GARecent sales*269Price range*$100K - $3.7MTypical price*$336,495HighlightsAbout -
Naiverh C Castelao
Virtual Properties Realty.comAtlanta, GARecent sales*267Price range*$187K - $780KTypical price*$337,000HighlightsAbout -
Greg Kurzner
Resideum Real EstateAtlanta, GARecent sales*256Price range*$45K - $1.5MTypical price*$301,500HighlightsAbout -
Janice Overbeck
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta NorthAtlanta, GARecent sales*255Price range*$105K - $1.9MTypical price*$425,000HighlightsAbout
Top Georgia real estate agents near you
Top real estate agents in Atlanta, GA
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Michelle Witmer Humes
eXp Realty272 local sales -
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Greg Kurzner
Resideum Real Estate253 local sales -
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Kris M Kolarich
Southern Classic Realtors335 local sales -
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Zack Bobo
ERA Sunrise Realty177 local sales -
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Kelli Phillips
Real Broker LLC36 local sales -
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Rhonda Duffy
Duffy Realty272 local sales -
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Meko Fountain
Compass121 local sales -
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Karina Graham
Atlanta Fine Homes - Sotheby's Int'l32 local sales - See all real estate agents in Atlanta, GA »
Top real estate agents in Augusta, GA
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Justin Bolin
VanderMorgan Realty236 local sales -
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Southern Homes Group
Southern Homes Group Real Estate219 local sales -
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Matt Kelly
WRKHORSE REAL ESTATE155 local sales -
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Peter Larson
Summer House Realty98 local sales -
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Kyria Jefferies
BHHS Beazley, Realtors154 local sales -
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Caleb Willing
Better Homes & Gardens Executive Partners87 local sales -
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Greg Honeymichael
Meybohm Real Estate - Evans118 local sales -
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Meybohm Real Estate - Evans68 local sales - See all real estate agents in Augusta, GA »
Top real estate agents in Savannah, GA
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Ashley Johnson
eXp Realty LLC288 local sales -
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Trisha M Cook
Compass Georgia, LLC252 local sales -
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Chandie W Hupman
Keller Williams Coastal Area P188 local sales -
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Jeri E Patrick
Keller Williams Coastal Area P47 local sales -
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Sabriya Scott
Scott Realty Professionals137 local sales -
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Keller Williams Coastal Area P26 local sales -
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Heather Murphy
Keller Williams Coastal Area P190 local sales -
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David M Johnson
eXp Realty109 local sales - See all real estate agents in Savannah, GA »
Top real estate agents in Columbus, GA
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Tiffiney Graham
Keller Williams River Cities61 local sales -
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Tanja Cady
Keller Williams Realty River Cities14 local sales -
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Elizabeth Milner
Keller Williams River Cities8 local sales -
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Colton Burks
Hughston Homes Marketing, LLC71 local sales -
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William Rembert
Prestige Property Brokers44 local sales -
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Latasha Hicks
Century 21 Premier Real Estate7 local sales -
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Meghan Kanno
Keller Williams Realty River Cities14 local sales -
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Heather Williams
CB Kennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis29 local sales - See all real estate agents in Columbus, GA »
Top real estate agents in Macon, GA
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Amber Ayers
RE/MAX Cutting Edge Realty138 local sales -
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Keller Williams Middle Georgia52 local sales -
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Essie Y Miller
Keller Williams Middle Georgia29 local sales -
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Jojo Poff
Southern Classic Realtors69 local sales -
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Douglas Barnes
Fickling & Company Inc.67 local sales -
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Angela Sarrell
Fickling & Company Inc.31 local sales -
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Cecilia Robinson
Keller Williams Middle Georgia44 local sales -
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Ryan Willis
Georgia's Home Team Realty42 local sales - See all real estate agents in Macon, GA »
What to know about top real estate agents in Georgia
Top Georgia real estate agents combine deep, local expertise with higher-than-average performance. Here’s what that looks like in Georgia.
General
- High transaction volume: Does more than 12 sales per year (local median)
- Well established: At least 3–5+ years of experience in the local market
- Good reputation: High total review count and average ratings
Sellers
- Pricing expertise: Few-to-no price drops
- High sale-to-list ratios: Typically sells near or above list price (median sale-to-list in Georgia is 99%)
- Strong marketing strategy: Beautiful photos, compelling listing descriptions, maximum visibility
- Faster-than-average sales: Gets homes under contract quickly (median sale timeline in Georgia is 64 days)
Buyers
- Strong negotiator: The best buyer’s agents in Georgia often save 5-10% off list price
- Local expertise: Know neighborhoods, schools, amenities, regulations
- Responsive and accessible: Reviews consistently call out these specific traits
Most likely, yes. The vast majority of home sellers in Georgia will get the best outcome and most money selling with a top local real estate agent. That said, it really depends on your goals.
Consider listing with a Georgia realtor if:
- You're aiming for top dollar or need help navigating pricing and offers
- You want someone to handle the full process—marketing, showings, negotiation, paperwork
- Your property is typical for the area and priced at or above $200,000
Consider alternatives if:
- You want a faster sale and are open to a cash offer from a cash home buyer or iBuyer
- You’re cost-conscious and want to save on commission with a discount real estate broker
- You want to avoid realtor commission altogether and are comfortable trying FSBO (for sale by owner), knowing that FSBO sales usually net less and require a lot of work.
In Georgia, the average real estate commission is about 5.66%, while the national average is (5.7%).
- Typically, this gets split between the listing and buyer’s agents (2.8% and 2.86%, respectively).
- Rates are negotiable and may be lower for higher-priced homes or repeat clients.
- Following the NAR settlement, buyers may need to negotiate their agent's fee directly.
Sell with a top agent and save
With Clever, sellers can list with a top local agent for just 1.5% (or $3,000 flat) — up to 50% less than the typical rate in Georgia.
What you ask during an agent interview reveals more than any online profile. Jenna Ritter, a real estate agent serving Hall and Lumpkin Counties, recommends digging into their approach: "[Ask] who all the agent pays out of their commission, whether you'll be working with anyone else throughout the process, whether they are ever inaccessible, whether they conduct open houses themselves, and whether they can provide references from past clients within the last 12 months."
Taylor Tindal-Wade, an Atlanta real estate agent, builds on this: "[The three most important things are about] trust, knowledge, [and] communication. Ask about their experience with similar buyers or sellers [and] their opinion of the current market." The answers to these questions will tell you a lot about whether an agent is truly invested in your outcome.
If you’re both selling a home and purchasing a new one, using the same agent can simplify the process. But you’ll need to find an agent with a successful track record as both a listing agent and a buyer’s agent. While some real estate agents do both, some of the best real estate professionals specialize in either representing buyers or listing properties
If a traditional agent isn’t the right fit, here are some Georgia alternatives:
- Get fast, no-obligation offers from investors, iBuyers, and bridge loan providers.
- Ideal for distressed homes, tight timelines, or sellers prioritizing speed over top price.
- Offer lower commissions (often 1–2%) while still providing MLS access and support.
- Good option if you want to save but still prefer professional help.
- Pay a one-time fee to list your home on the MLS.
- You'll handle pricing, showings, and negotiation yourself — best for experienced sellers.
- No agent involvement, no commission—but you’ll do everything yourself.
- FSBO homes typically sell for less, so weigh potential savings vs. final sale price.
Pro tip: Even if you go non-traditional, consider services like Clever or local offer platforms — they help you compare your options and connect with agents or investors offering discounts, fast offers, or both.
Georgia is currently a buyer's market, due to fewer active homebuyers and more homes available for sale.
- The market has an average of 6.2 months of supply, meaning it would take about that long for all available homes to sell if no new listings were added. There were 43,710 homes for sale in GA in the last month. Sellers added 3,230 new listings, and 1,321 home sales closed in that time.
- On average, properties spend 64 days on the market, and it takes 38 days for a home to go under contract.
Homes in Georgia are selling for less on average compared to the previous month. More sellers reduced their listing price this month compared to last month.
- 2,858 homes dropped in price this month. That's around 7% of all homes on the market, compared to the 6.02% of listings that lowered prices the month before.
- The median home in Georgia ultimately sells for $375,000 – 0.59% less than its original list price.
In February 2026, we asked real estate agents across Georgia about conditions in the local housing market. Chetaun Smith, a real estate agent serving Central Georgia and Metro Atlanta, said, "[The market has] shifted from a strong seller['s] market to a mixed market leaning more toward buyers. [Over] the next 12 months, I think [it] will remain mixed but gradually lean [back] toward sellers and not many homes [are] available to purchase."
Jenna Ritter, a real estate agent serving Hall and Lumpkin Counties, added, "Buyers [now] have more leverage and sellers have to be competitive. Anything on the market for more than about 60 days, I would encourage buyers to go after a sizable price reduction." Buyers who've been waiting for more favorable conditions may find this window worth exploring, while sellers should plan for a more competitive listing environment.
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How we research and evaluate top realtors in Georgia
Data sources
Our rankings are powered by real estate transaction data, internal research, and other publicly available sources. We compiled and analyzed over 30,957,300 data points for 17,747 real estate agents across Georgia.
We make every effort to ensure accuracy, but no dataset is perfect. Some activity may not be captured if information isn’t available or accurate from our sources. We update and refine our data regularly to improve coverage and reliability.
Methodology
There’s no single “best” real estate agent — the right fit depends on your goals and situation. Our approach is designed to highlight agents with strong, well-rounded performance and make it easier to compare real estate agents in Georgia.
We look at factors that matter most to typical buyers and sellers, such as:
- Transaction volume and recent activity
- Balance of buyer- and seller-side representation
- Pricing accuracy and negotiation outcomes
- Speed of sales relative to the local market
- Years of experience and proven track record
- Specialized expertise with certain property types or client needs
We use these key indicators to surface agents who are likely to be a good fit for most people, while giving you the data you need to decide which qualities matter most for your own situation.
Ongoing updates
Rankings are updated regularly as new data becomes available. Our goal is to provide a clear, objective view of agent performance to help you make an informed choice when hiring a real estate professional.