Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Ellijay, GA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated August 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(4)
Marilyn Drake
Coldwell Banker High Country Realty
29 Years of experience
17+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.1%
in Ellijay, GA
$54.2M
All-Time Sales
$120K - $720K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.47%
in Ellijay, GA
$121.8M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $2.3M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.25%
in Ellijay, GA
$193.2M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.8M
Price Range
20%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.46%
in Ellijay, GA
$158.4M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $1.2M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 11.76%
in Ellijay, GA
$49.6M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $900K
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.24%
in Ellijay, GA
$59.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1000K
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 13.6%
in Ellijay, GA
$158.7M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $1.4M
Price Range
8%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(4)
Chris Van Olphen
Keller Williams Community Partners - The North Georgia Group
22 Years of experience
295+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 14.34%
in Ellijay, GA
$716.9M
All-Time Sales
$280K - $1.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$462.9M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $1.3M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 16.18%
in Ellijay, GA
$281.2M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$95.9M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $950K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(43)
Sarah Stovall
century 21 results realty services
34 Years of experience
33+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 17.28%
in Ellijay, GA
$305.6M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $2.8M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$47.4M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $970K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 19.12%
in Ellijay, GA
$392.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $6M
Price Range
9%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 19.49%
in Ellijay, GA
$169.7M
All-Time Sales
$360K - $2.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(261)
Carl Hawthorne
Watkins Real Estate Associates
20 Years of experience
59+ Sales in the last 12 months
$447.7M
All-Time Sales
$250K - $1.8M
Price Range
2%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.29B
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(1070)
Janice Overbeck
Keller Williams Atlanta North
17 Years of experience
565+ Sales in the last 12 months
$1.55B
All-Time Sales
$280K - $3.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$1.49B
All-Time Sales
$440K - $903.4M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$573.2M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.9M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$335.6M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $2.6M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(161)
Lindsey Haas
Keller Williams Realty signature Partners
20 Years of experience
81+ Sales in the last 12 months
$495.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $2.3M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(27)
Cindy Bunch
Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners
26 Years of experience
30+ Sales in the last 12 months
$271.6M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $2.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(96)
Tim Hur
Point Honors and Associates, Realtors
19 Years of experience
100+ Sales in the last 12 months
$360.4M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $3.2M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$206.5M
All-Time Sales
$270K - $1.4M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Ellijay Housing Market Trends
Homes in Ellijay take a median 57 days to sell, go for 95.5% of asking, prices are up 32.8% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through August 2026.
Market temperature
Buyer's market
7.1 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$527,651
median sale price
How fast they sell
57 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
7.1 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Ellijay.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Ellijay agents whose results fit it.
Ellijay agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 30 days, the Ellijay market in 57
median sale price in Ellijay
Do Top Ellijay Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Ellijay sell in a median of 30 days, compared with the Ellijay market median of 57 days on market.
About 27 days faster (47% quicker than the Ellijay market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Ellijay agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Ellijay market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ellijay?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Ellijay sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in August. To hit that window, plan to list around May.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
August
Best month to sell
78 days
Typical time on market
96%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Ellijay, GA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
What These Numbers Mean for Ellijay Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where negotiating leverage has shifted meaningfully toward buyers, even as prices remain elevated. The median sale price sits at $527,651, a +32.8% move year over year, yet the underlying competitive indicators tell a more nuanced story. With 7.1 months of supply and just 4 homes sold against 31 active listings, Ellijay is well into buyer-favorable territory, where anything above roughly six months of supply typically eases pricing pressure.
The clearest signal is that 49.5% of listings have recorded a price reduction, meaning nearly half of sellers initially priced above what the market would bear. Only 7.7% of homes sold above asking, and the average sale-to-list ratio of 95.50% shows buyers are consistently negotiating below list. Homes are also taking a median of 57 days to sell, and just 21.2% leave the market within two weeks. For a buyer, this combination supports patient, data-backed offers below asking, particularly on listings that have aged past the median or already dropped once. For a seller, it argues for disciplined pricing from day one, since the reduction data shows that overpricing here leads to extended time on market rather than a bidding response.
Navigating a market this segmented rewards local expertise. Ellijay has 272 licensed agents, but performance varies widely, which is why comparing verified transaction records matters more than name recognition when you list or buy.
What Ellijay Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Ellijay goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $527,651 |
| Down payment (20%) | $105,530 |
| Loan amount | $422,121 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $3,669 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.28% mortgage rate (as of October 1, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $527,651 median home price with 20% down at 7.28% (as of October 1, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Ellijay MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Ellijay Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: verified results, pricing discipline, and negotiation outcomes. In a market where 49.5% of listings cut their price and the average sale-to-list ratio is 95.50%, the difference between an agent who prices correctly and one who chases the market can mean weeks of extra time or thousands left on the table. Among the 272 licensed agents in the area, EffectiveAgents has ranked 74 based on measured performance. The top-ranked agent, Marilyn Drake at Coldwell Banker High Country Realty, has closed 359 transactions with $53.7M in all-time sales volume, a record that spans buyer and seller representation across the 30536 and 30540 zip codes. That depth of experience matters when negotiating in a market with 7.1 months of supply, where reading buyer leverage correctly protects a seller's bottom line. When reviewing any agent, weigh transaction volume alongside review patterns, since a consistent record over many closings is a stronger signal than a handful of ratings.
How We Rank Ellijay Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Ellijay market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
272
agents analyzed
15+
performance signals
$0
paid for placement
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: August 2026
Ellijay Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Ellijay, GA?
The top-ranked agent in Ellijay, GA by verified performance is Marilyn Drake at Coldwell Banker High Country Realty, with 359 closed transactions and $53.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies leading agents by analyzing actual transaction records, pricing accuracy, and outcomes rather than advertising or self-reported claims. Of the 272 licensed agents in the area, 74 meet our ranking criteria. The best agent for you depends on your property type, price range, and whether you are buying or selling, so we recommend comparing several ranked candidates before deciding.
How were these Ellijay real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Ellijay?
Our data covers 272 real estate agents serving the Ellijay area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Ellijay market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Ellijay mean for sellers?
Ellijay's median sale price is $527,651 as of August 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Ellijay?
The median home in Ellijay currently takes 57 days to sell, and market time has shifted by a -27 days change year over year. Several factors influence your individual timeline: pricing accuracy is the biggest one, since 49.5% of local listings have already required a reduction. Condition, location within the 30536 and 30540 zip codes, and seasonality also play roles. With 7.1 months of supply, correctly priced and well-presented homes tend to sell faster than the median, while overpriced listings often linger well beyond it.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Ellijay realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Ellijay agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Ellijay neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Ellijay realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Ellijay in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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