In 2012, Leah was awarded the REALTOR® of the Year Award by the Athens Area Association of REALTORS®.  She was chosen out of almost 700 REALTORS® for the Board’s highest honor based on REALTOR® spirit, civic activity and involvement, and business accomplishments.  In 2015, Leah was awarded both the State and the Local Entrepreneur of the Year Awards by the Georgia Women’s Council of REALTORS®.  Other awards Leah has received have been the Good Neighbor Award (2009), the Rising Star Award (2010), the YPN Young Achievers Award (2011), and the Circle of Achievement Award (2013-2015, 2017), and the Circle of Distinction Award (2016).  

Leah is a member of the Athens Area Association of REALTOR®, the National Association of REALTOR®, the Georgia Association of REALTOR® and the Women’s Council of REALTOR®.  She served as the 2014 State President and the 2015 State Governor of the Georgia Women’s Council of REALTOR®.  She has served as the 2016 President of the Athens Area Association of REALTOR® and is currently serving as a Director on the board.  In 2013 she served as the President of the Classic MLS of the Athens Area Association of REALTOR®.  In 2011 she helped charter the local FUEL Young Professionals Network.  Leah is also a 2015 graduate of the Georgia Association of REALTOR® Leadership Academy and continues advancing her knowledge of the real estate profession by attending various conferences, classes and earning real estate designations including the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Council of Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate Realtor® Institute (GRI), Short Sales and Foreclosure Specialist (SFR), and e-PRO.

In addition to Leah’s substantial contributions to professional organizations, she also lends her time and talents to her community.  She has served on the Board of Directors for Keep Athens Clarke County Beautiful as the Ex-Officio for the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce.  She has served on the Board of Directors for Athens Canine Rescue as the Foster Coordinator.  While serving on the ACR board she personally rescued 13 dogs from local animal shelters and found them forever homes.  Leah also sponsors and supports several non-profit organizations in her community including Athens Canine Rescue, Pride Athens, and the Upper Oconee Watershed Network.  

CREDENTIALS

Licensed Georgia REALTOR® Since 2004 
Associate Broker Since 2008
Accredited Buyer Representative Designation (ABR)
Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI)
Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certification (SFR)
e-PRO
Council of Residential Specialist (CRS)
B.A. Degree in Drama from the University of Georgia, 2001
Georgia Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy Graduate, 2015

AWARDS

2016 Circle of Distinction, Athens Chapter Women's Council of REALTORS®
2015 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Georgia Women's Council of REALTORS®
2015 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Athens Chapter Women's Council of REALTORS®
2013-2015, 2017 Circle of Achievement, Athens Area Association of REALTORS®
2012 Realtor of the Year Award, Athens Area Association of REALTORS®
2012 Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Athens Chapter Women's Council of REALTORS®
2012 Exceptional Award, Athens Banner Herald
2011 YPN Young Achievers Award, Georgia Association of REALTORS®
2011 Small/Medium YPN of the Year Award, FUEL YPN Athens/AAAR, National Association of REALTORS®
2011 Athena Award Nominee, Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
2010 Rising Star Award, Georgia Women's Council of REALTORS®
2010 Humanitarian Award Nominee, Georgia Women's Council of REALTORS®
2009 Member of the Year Award, Athens Chapter Women's Council of REALTORS®
2009 Good Neighbor Award, Athens Area Association of REALTORS®
2007 Million Dollar Club, Athens Area Association of REALTORS®
2005 Rookie of the Year, Prudential Blanton Properties

AFFILIATIONS

Athens Area Association of REALTORS®
Georgia Association of REALTORS®
National Association of REALTORS®
Women's Council of REALTORS®
Residential Real Estate Council (RCC)
Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council
Athens Area Chamber of Commerce
Athens Area Women In Business Council
Athens Area Young Professionals Network
Georgia Young Professionals Network
FUEL Young Professionals Network

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Keep Athens Clarke County Beautiful
Athens Pride
Upper Oconee Watershed Network
Athens Canine Rescue
March of Dimes
 

NAR's e-PRO® certification teaches cutting-edge technologies and digital initiatives to link up with today's savvy real estate consumer.

The Graduate REALTOR® Institute (GRI) symbol is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. REALTORS® with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.

The CRS designation is the highest credential awarded to residential sales agents, managers, and brokers.