Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Locust Grove, GA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated September 2026. No pay-to-play.
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Top Agent
(79)
Dusty Brock
Keller Williams Sucess & Atlanta Partners
24 Years of experience
129+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 0.78%
in Locust Grove, GA
$304.3M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.04%
in Locust Grove, GA
$158.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $3.4M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.3%
in Locust Grove, GA
$225.9M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $17.6M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.82%
in Locust Grove, GA
$96.3M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $810K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.86%
in Locust Grove, GA
$134.3M
All-Time Sales
$220K - $1.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$238.5M
All-Time Sales
$150K - $40.2M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 3.9%
in Locust Grove, GA
$92.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.5M
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Lisa Hill-McGhee
Crye-Leike Realty
21 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.19%
in Locust Grove, GA
$62.6M
All-Time Sales
$210K - $760K
Price Range
Top Agent$59.2M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1000K
Price Range
1%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(52)
Courtney Maddox
Watkins Real Estate Associates
18 Years of experience
19+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.97%
in Locust Grove, GA
$46.1M
All-Time Sales
$190K - $1.1M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(16)
Letrissa FRIESON
Keller Williams Atlanta Partners
21 Years of experience
24+ Sales in the last 12 months
$91.7M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $730K
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent$21.6M
All-Time Sales
$170K - $530K
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 8.31%
in Locust Grove, GA
$38.3M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $810K
Price Range
Top AgentTop 8.57%
in Locust Grove, GA
$35.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $800K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Monique Crummie
Virtual Properties Realty
6 Years of experience
15+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.09%
in Locust Grove, GA
$30.2M
All-Time Sales
$240K - $600K
Price Range
Top AgentReviews not yet available
Joseph Carbone
Keller Williams
9 Years of experience
13+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 9.61%
in Locust Grove, GA
$76.7M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top Agent(34)
Daren Hall
Hallway Realty Partners LLC DBA EXIT Hallway Realty
21 Years of experience
6+ Sales in the last 12 months
$43.6M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $540K
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(17)
Christy Barnard
Watkins Real Estate Associates
9 Years of experience
43+ Sales in the last 12 months
$52.2M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $870K
Price Range
8
Sold in Locust Grove, GA
Top Agent$26.5M
All-Time Sales
$230K - $1.1M
Price Range
8
Sold in Locust Grove, GA
Top Agent(1)
Kimberly Vining
Watkins Real Estate Associates
9 Years of experience
23+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 10.13%
in Locust Grove, GA
$14M
All-Time Sales
$200K - $550K
Price Range
Top Agent$78.9M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $1.1M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 12.73%
in Locust Grove, GA
$345.5M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $290M
Price Range
Top Agent(13)
Lytice Brown
Brown Property Search-NorthGroup Real Estate
14 Years of experience
20+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 13.25%
in Locust Grove, GA
$50.1M
All-Time Sales
$180K - $780K
Price Range
Top Agent$37.6M
All-Time Sales
$290K - $1.1M
Price Range
5
Sold in Locust Grove, GA
Top Agent$410.1M
All-Time Sales
$140K - $1.5M
Price Range
5%
Negotiated Off List
Locust grove Housing Market Trends
Homes in Locust grove take a median 99 days to sell, go for 97.84% of asking, prices are up 3.9% from a year ago. Verified MLS market data through September 2026.
Market temperature
Balanced market
4.6 months of supply. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers.
What homes sell for
$350,493
median sale price
How fast they sell
99 days
median time on market
Supply and competition
4.6 months
of supply on the market
The numbers speak
for Locust Grove.
Every agent above earned their place with closed sales, not advertising. Tell us about your home and our algorithm picks the Locust Grove agents whose results fit it.
Locust Grove agents analyzed for these rankings
days faster: top-ranked agents sell in 22 days, the Locust Grove market in 99
median sale price in Locust Grove
Do Top Locust Grove Agents Sell Faster?
The 23 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Locust Grove sell in a median of 22 days, compared with the Locust Grove market median of 99 days on market.
About 77 days faster (78% quicker than the Locust Grove market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Locust Grove agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Locust Grove market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Locust Grove?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Locust Grove sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in May. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
May
Best month to sell
70 days
Typical time on market
98.1%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Locust Grove, 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 Locust Grove Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a market where leverage is more balanced than the headline price growth suggests. The median sale price sits at $350,493, a +3.9% move year over year, yet the underlying competitive indicators point to buyers regaining room to negotiate. With 4.6 months of supply and 97 active listings against 22 homes sold monthly, the market is drifting toward equilibrium rather than the seller-dominated conditions of recent years.
The clearest signal is that 44.7% of listings have taken a price cut, while only 14.1% of homes sold above asking and just 5.3% went off the market within two weeks. A median of 99 days on market, reflecting a +14 days change in market time, reinforces that properties are sitting longer. For a buyer, this combination means offers near or modestly below list are realistic, especially on homes that have already lingered or seen a reduction. The 97.84% sale-to-list ratio confirms that final prices are landing close to, but often under, asking.
For a seller, the takeaway is disciplined pricing from day one. With 69 new listings and 75 pending sales monthly, demand is present but selective, and overpricing invites the price drop that 44.7% of sellers are already absorbing. Priced correctly against the $141.65 per square foot benchmark, homes still transact. Navigating this requires local expertise: 335 licensed agents operate here, but only 139 meet the EffectiveAgents performance threshold, and that distinction matters most in a market rewarding accurate pricing and skilled negotiation.
What Locust Grove Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Locust Grove 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 | $350,493 |
| Down payment (20%) | $70,099 |
| Loan amount | $280,394 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $2,537 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 7.32% mortgage rate (as of October 22, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $350,493 median home price with 20% down at 7.32% (as of October 22, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Locust Grove MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Locust Grove Realtor
Choosing an agent on name recognition or a familiar yard sign overlooks what actually determines outcomes: transaction volume, negotiation results, and consistent client feedback. In a market spanning zip code 30248 where 44.7% of listings require a price reduction, the difference between an average and a measured agent shows up directly in your final sale price.
The top-ranked agent verified in Locust Grove is Shannon Watkins of Watkins Real Estate Associates, with 2,229 transactions closed, 521 client reviews, and $561.7M in all-time sales volume. That depth of experience matters when the 97.84% sale-to-list ratio means every negotiation point translates to real dollars, particularly on homes competing against 97 active listings. High-volume agents tend to price accurately from the start, avoiding the reductions so many sellers now face. Of the 335 licensed agents in the area, only 139 earn EffectiveAgents ranking. Review patterns are equally telling: a high review count sustained over hundreds of transactions signals reliability that a handful of five-star ratings cannot.
How We Rank Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove 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.
335
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: September 2026
Locust Grove Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Locust Grove, GA?
The top-ranked agent in Locust Grove, GA is Shannon Watkins of Watkins Real Estate Associates, with 2,229 career transactions, 521 client reviews, and $561.7M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents identifies top agents through a data-driven methodology that analyzes actual transaction history, sale-to-list performance, and verified client reviews rather than advertising spend. Across 319 transactions analyzed, only 139 of the 335 licensed agents here meet the ranking threshold, so the designation reflects measured results in the local market.
How were these Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove?
Our data covers 335 real estate agents serving the Locust Grove area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Locust Grove market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Locust Grove mean for sellers?
Locust Grove's median sale price is $350,493 as of September 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 Locust Grove?
Homes in Locust Grove currently take a median of 99 days to sell, reflecting a +14 days change in market time compared with last year. With 4.6 months of supply and 44.7% of listings taking a price cut, timelines depend heavily on pricing accuracy, condition, and presentation. Homes priced correctly against the $141.65 per square foot benchmark and prepared for market tend to move faster, while overpriced listings often sit and require reductions. Working with an experienced local agent is the most reliable way to shorten your timeline.
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 Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Locust Grove 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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