About Kelly

Hi! I’m thrilled you found me! If you’re seeking a REALTOR® with vast knowledge of the Metro Atlanta Market and North Georiga, flexible and willing to work in many areas, and ready to help when you are, then you have found the perfect GRITS! Girl. Raised. In. The. South. 😊 Yes, you will receive the southern hospitality you deserve and should expect! You want to Sell Your Home? I will not be shy while advising you on what you need to do to prepare your home for the current market conditions, whether it’s a buyer’s or seller’s market. You will receive pricing strategies and competitive market data to help make your home shine. If your home is in need of some major or minor TLC, I have a team of professionals ready to jump in and assist. You want to Buy a Home, Condo, Land or Investment Property? I’m your leader! Whether it takes days or months, I will be your go-to partner to help you acquire the perfect property (not just “almost” perfect). You need 1031 tax exchange guidance? I’ve been there, done that. Let’s discuss your investment goals, and how real estate is a lucrative long-term solution in your overall portfolio. I was born and raised in the small town of Jefferson, GA, which is surprisingly now one of the fastest growing areas in the country. While putting myself through college at the University of Georgia, I worked in marketing and customer service at McLane and Barclays America helping consumers obtain personal loans and home mortgages. I made my way to the Atlanta area bringing with me country sweetness to a growing vivacious city. (You don’t meet many of us Georgia natives!) I earned my MBA at Georgia State University while working for Fleet Finance marketing to mortgage brokers throughout the Southeast. I eventually began my long-term lucrative career in high-tech selling enterprise solutions and consulting services while negotiating contracts and providing license advisory services and leasing finance options. During my 30 years in Corporate America, I’ve traveled the world working for global leaders like Microsoft, NCR, Open Text and Comdisco. My customers included major brands like Ahold-Delhaize, Publix, The Home Depot, Coach and Macy’s. I managed alliance partnerships with top tech companies like SAP, Sun Microsystems, Infosys, HP, Capgemini, Cisco, and Intel. Today, I thrive on helping my clients (many returning clients) with their real estate questions and investments. I have a love for Atlanta and a deep connection with North Georgia. I reside in the Sandy Springs area with my husband who grew up just a few miles away (back when GA 400 was comprised of farmland, schools and quiet neighborhoods). I am a proud mom of adult daughters raised in the Buckhead area who attended the Galloway School (pre-school), the Lovett School (graduate) and North Atlanta High School (graduate). My oldest daughter (University of Southern California) is a recent law graduate who is currently doing a clerkship for a federal judge and will soon join Alston & Bird. My younger daughter graduates this year from NYU and works in the music business. In my personal life, I strive to be the best person I can be with a daily devotional to God. I enjoy staying fit with ongoing cycling, bootcamp and yoga classes. I’m also an actress and love making people laugh with stand-up comedy. You may have seen me on quite a few shows filmed in the Atlanta area. One of my recent gigs was being the full-time stand-in for the very talented Michelle Pfeiffer in the new movie “Oh. What. Fun.” Please call me anytime to chat about the market. I know we'll have a fruitful and fun conversation. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you on your real estate journey. Kelly A. Gilstrap (Hughes)