“Keep educating yourself in your industry and find a mentor!” — Trelle Collins, Realtor, The Real Estate Gurus

The recipient, Jennifer Barnes, founded the nonprofit Solidarity Sandy Springs during the first year of the COVID pandemic. 

“Focus on service, not outcome, and stay true to your authentic self.” — Olivia Marquez, Realtor and Project Management Professional, The Marquez Realty Group at Village Premier Collection

Atlanta-area agents are largely satisfied with their brokerages, according to our latest survey, with 93% of respondents saying they plan to stay with their current firms.

The new managing broker also serves as the president of the Women’s Council of Realtors®️ Atlanta and as a director of the Atlanta Realtors®️ Association. 

“Find a great mentor (or two); put in the work.” — Jeff Beal, Managing Partner | Broker, The Agency North Atlanta

Tori Hughes was named senior vice president and managing broker of the Buckhead Northwest office, while Dawn Motter was named senior vice president and managing broker of the Woodstock location. 

“Do not be a secret agent. Always be selling. Your family and sphere of influence are a good place to start.” — Bion Grady, Associate Broker, Solid Source Realty

Shirley Gary was named the top agent nationwide by sales volume and sides for the second year in a row by the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance. 

Providing a 3D floor plan where buyers can virtually immerse themselves into the space is key to securing an in-person viewing.

The promotions come on the heels of the promotion of DeAnn Golden to president and CEO. 

The brokerage’s new “communities” will provide its agents with specialized training, technology, coaching and referral opportunities. 

Several Atlanta-area real estate agents made this year’s Top 250 Latino Agents rankings from the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. 

According to the annual survey, the typical Realtor saw their transaction sides rise from 10 to 12 and their sales volume increase from $2.1 million to $2.6 million. 

The incoming executive replaces Lee Arberg, who retired from the position after 25 years. 

The new agents will continue to serve clients at Sugar Land, Texas-based RE/MAX Fine Properties, while growing their business in Atlanta.