Lake Lanier Homes for Sale | Sheila Davis Group -The Norton Agency | Leading Lake Lanier Real Estate Agents - LAKE LANIER REAL ESTATE – We are the #1 Lake Lanier Realtors, 20 Years selling Lake Lanier Homes for Sale - We help both Buyers and Sellers, Call today for a no-obligation home consultation 770-235-6907. Top Lake Lanier Real Estate, LakeLaniersFinest.com, Leading Agents Lake Lanier

**#1 in Lake Lanier Sales!** The Sheila Davis Group, has sold over $450 Million in Lake Lanier Properties since 2001. We know and sell Lake Lanier! Our years of experience, track record, local connectivity, & marketing services allows us to service our clients the best. Both Sellers and Buyers can trust that when you work with our Top Lake Group at The Norton Agency you are getting the best overall experience. Our sales expertise & guidance, with our knowledge of Lake Lanier, from working with the CORPS of Engineers, to assisting with docks and permitting gives Buyers the confidence & knowledge they need. Sellers, we represent the finest properties on Lake Lanier from cottages to luxury estates. Our sales experience and comprehensive marketing program gives you the expertise and exposure your property needs to get top dollar and sell quickly.

**About Sheila Davis Group:** Sheila Davis has been a Lake Lanier resident since 1994, and a Top Realtor on Lake Lanier since 2001. Our energetic group of Realtors are local, live on the lake and in lake communities with ties to the community.

**#1 in Lake Lanier Cumulative Sales since 2001**

**#1 Lake Lanier Agent and Lake Group with $90 Million SOLD in 2021**

**#1 Lake Lanier Agent and Lake Group with $70 Million SOLD in 2020**

**#1 Lake Lanier Agent and Lake Group with $43 Million SOLD in 2019**

**#1 in Luxury Lake Sales and Luxury Home Marketing Specialists with specialized Luxury Marketing Services**

**5 Star Client Service! We have a full concierge of service providers at your fingertips**

**We have 6 full time Realtors, a full-time Real-Estate assistant and a Full-time Marketing associate at your service**

**Sellers:** Our marketing services are the best & most comprehensive. We spend over $250,000 in lake focused marketing each year. We will provide you with a detailed pricing analysis and marketing plan specialized for your property. We can assist with home staging & pre-listing repairs and prep if necessary. Ask us how our sales record & marketing plan can get you sold faster and for up to $16,800 or more in sales price.

**Buyers:** Our lake agents with specialized lake knowledge and experience can help you find the right lake property faster and for a fair price, and assist you with the Army CORPS of Engineers, dock questions, list of inspectors and services. Our negotiating skills, local connections and resources can make the buying process go more quickly and smoothly.

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**Giving Back to Our Community**: We believe in giving back through volunteering at over 20 different local charities, civic organizations and churches

Our Professional Realty Group serves Lake Lanier, Gainesville, Buford, Cumming, Flowery Branch, Dawsonville, Murrayville, Oakwood, and Clermont, Georgia.

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The Long-Term Benefit of Homeownership

Today’s cooling housing market, the rise in mortgage rates, and mounting economic concerns have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important to factor the long-term benefits of homeownership into your decision.

Here’s a look at how just the home price appreciation piece can really add up over the years.

>>Home Price Growth Over Time

Even though home price appreciation has moderated this year, home values have still increased significantly in recent years. That means a home’s value can increase substantially in a short time. And if you expand that time frame even more, the benefit of homeownership and the drastic gains you stand to make become even clearer.

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The Cost of Waiting for Mortgage Rates To Go Down

Mortgage rates have increased significantly in recent weeks. And that may mean you have questions about what this means for you if you’re planning to buy a home. Here’s some information that can help you make an informed decision when you set your homebuying plans.

>>The Impact of Rising Mortgage Rates

As mortgage rates rise, they impact your purchasing power by raising the cost of buying a home and limiting how much you can comfortably afford.

As rates go up, the amount you can afford to borrow decreases and that may mean you have to look at homes at a different price point. That’s why it’s important to work with a real estate advisor to understand how mortgage rates impact your monthly mortgage payment at various home loan amounts.

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Buyer of a Lake Lanier home

It was great to work with Sheila on the purchase of our new home on Lake Lanier. Sheila understood our needs and managed the relationship with buyer and seller to success. David & Peggy G.

Seller of a Lake Lanier home

Sheila Davis is a great Realtor! She listed our home on Lake Lanier and had a contract on it within 35 days at 95% of our asking price! During the due diligence period, she assisted us every step of the way until closing was completed. I would recommend her very highly. Clay and Lori S.

Sold a Lake Lanier home

Sheila Davis is very professional and was a joy to work with on selling my Lake Lanier house. I would recommend her highly! Joy S.

Both - Seller of a Lake Lanier waterfront home and Buyer of an Alpharetta home

I hired Sheila to sell my home on Lake Lanier prior to moving to Alpharetta. She sold the property in two weeks to a cash buyer. She helped me work through the negotiations on the house so I was able to close at a price I was comfortable with. She did such a wonderful job for me I hired Sheila to represent me on my home purchase in Alpharetta. She is professional, extremely knowledgeable of the lake and the players in the area, (which is very important when selling lake property). Realtors know her and she has a good reputation with them. If you want to sell your house, you need to interview Sheila for the job. I have bought and sold eight houses in my lifetime and Sheila is a standout when it comes to realtors. Lana E.

Having been a real estate closing attorney for many years, I was extremely impressed with Sheila’s professionalism. From listing to closing, she was always there for me. Even when we hit some bumps along the way, she was calm, clear, helpful, supportive, and firm when needed. Sheila is a consummate professional. Joan M.

Buyers of a Lake Lanier waterfront home

Thanks, for all of your effort in helping us find our new home. You all at Norton not only serve your clients in the best way possible, you also do it in the most heartwarming and classy way!! Frank & Sandy R.

Sellers of a Lake Lanier home in Cumming, GA

It was my good fortune to have Sheila Davis list and sell my home on Lake Lanier. Like most sellers of high-end homes, I was occasionally frustrated with the time it took to sell; however throughout the process Sheila was always patient and confident in her approach and recommendations. She knows the market, does her homework, and is always professional and thorough. She is also respectful that you are the client. She will stand her ground and make the case for her approach….but, it’s not ” my way or the highway “….we had productive and open discussions on strategy. Sheila was really a star in navigating us through the sales agreement negotiation and a complex set of hurdles placed before us by our buyer to reach closure and ultimately closing. She was ” hands on ” and collaborative with us as well as the buyer’s agent, came up with creative solutions, and kept us optimistic, calm, and focused on the final result. Pat and Janie G.

Purchased a Lake Lanier home

Sheila is a real pro. She’s among the small group of realtors from the area who lead sales on Lake Lanier and have done so year after year over a long period of time. She has a great demeanor for dealing with potential conflict situations between buyer and seller. Also, her team was especially helpful throughout the process of buying our new home. The Norton Agency’s Home Works program is great and was very helpful in getting due diligence items (from the seller’s cash settlement) completed soon after closing. Larry F.

Seller of a home in Flowery Branch, GA

Very professional and great people person. I would use Shelia again and recommend her to my friends. Great job done by this team. Sheila knows her craft well and gives you the best service in the business. This team takes time to answer questions, stage your house and take professional pictures. P. Wilder

Seller of a home in Gainesville, GA / Harbour Point neighborhood

I would highly recommend Sheila Davis. Sheila will go the extra mile to make sure your home sells and is the kind of agent whom you can trust and believe in. The Norton agency is an example of integrity. I would not hesitate to use them again. Jack Allen

Thompson Mill

I was looking for a home on Lake Lanier. Cindy was very helpful and readily available to answer my questions and concerns throughout the whole process. As a former real estate agent in another state I was very impressed with Cindy Ballard in comparison with the many realtors I’ve worked with and we landed a great deal on the house I bought! Darrin

Sold a home in Cumming and purchased another home in the Polo Fields

Sheila and her team were a pleasure to work with as we bought our new home and sold our old one. From previous experiences, We knew that this could be a very arduous task, but the team at Sheila Davis and Company made it a very seamless process. In the future we will absolutely use Sheila and more importantly we will recommend her to our friends and family as we know she is truly one of the best agents in this area. We are grateful for her expertise and her professionalism throughout both sides of our real estate transactions! Larry & Kay T.

Seller of a Flowery Branch Lake Lanier home

Sheila, thanks for helping to make the sale happen with all the requirements placed on us. You did a great job keeping all of us in line! Walter J.

Derek A.

Best and most helpful realtor I’ve ever used! Sheila Davis will get you the best house for your investment. Sheila not only shows homes but advises and guides you through the entire process. I highly recommend her. You can not go wrong with Sheila! Derek A.

Seller of a a Luxury Lake Lanier home in Buford

We just wanted to pass on some words of appreciation for our Realtor, Sheila Davis, and her real estate team at the Norton Agency in Gainesville, GA. We were completely satisfied throughout our entire selling process. Sheila and her team were professional, conscientious, and motivated. Her professionalism, hard work, motivation and frequent communication with us really made the selling process go smoothly. We do and will continue to recommend Sheila Davis as a great real estate agent. She is extremely knowledgeable regarding Lake Lanier properties. She sold our lake home very quickly. We recommended her to a friend and their Lake Lanier property was sold very quickly, as well. Thanks again, Sheila and continued success! Fred and Marty G.

Seller of a Lakefront home in Chestatee

When we first met with Sheila Davis, she conveyed to us an important message of confidence in selling our home on Lake Lanier. Sheila’s professionalism, coupled with her knowledge and experience in the Lake area real estate market let us know that we had selected the right person to help us through this process. From our perspective, listing our home for sale was more than simply marketing our home. It served as a launching pad for our next step in our life journey. Sheila made a commitment to market our home to a targeted group of prospective home buyers. For us, this meant that each showing was to pre-qualified clients who were interested in finding a home on Lake Lanier. It was, in fact, a pleasure to partner with Sheila and her team. Throughout the process, she and the members of her team provided professional counsel, were caring, and remained committed to working tirelessly to ensure the success of all aspects of the process from listing to closing. We highly recommend Sheila, not because of our success, but because we see her providing the same professional guidance to others. Bruce & Deb L.

Buyer of a Cabin in Blueridge, Georgia

We met with Stephanie Gillespie to show us some homes and I was so impressed with her. She was right on time with which started us off on the right foot. She made it a point to get the most out of our day. I’m sure it took many phone calls and careful planning to get us from point A to B to C, etc. Not one glitch in her logistics which was nice because we were unfamiliar with the area. She also had a packet with just enough information to give me a rundown of each property which was quite informative without being overwhelming. I felt that Stephanie listened to our wants and needs and truly had our best interest in mind. I would recommend her and will absolutely refer her to my friends. Thank you, Stephanie! Wendy F.

Buyer of a Gainesville, GA home

Sheila was a joy to work with and was right on top of everything in our new home purchase. A real professional and very hard worker. She’s NOT a part timer. Great job Sheila! F. Windsor

Purchased a Lake Lanier home

We had a great experience working with Shelia Davis when we purchased a lake cottage on Lake Lanier! She was very professional and responsive to all our questions. She did a lot of due diligence on the property so it made it much easier for us to make a quick decision to make an offer on the property. There was another offer right behind ours and I have to credit Shelia for advising us to make a quick decision. Shelia did a great job on listing and marketing the property. We really liked the video with the aerial view that we could share with our friends. We would highly recommend Shelia to sell any property! We could not be happier with our purchase or the process of making the purchase! David & Dixie D.

Both - Sold a Lake Lanier home and purchased another Lake Lanier home

We contacted Sheila Davis because of her knowledge and experience of Lake homes. She did not disappoint! Without starting any renovations or even having any idea of what new home we wanted, we were able to find a new house, negotiate a crazy long contingency period, do major renovations on our house, list it and close on both in the time frame that we were shooting for. With the renovations, long contract length, and then quick closing, there were some bumps in the road that Sheila and her team handled and navigated us through even right up to closing. We are in our new home in time for school and couldn’t be happier! Matt & Kelly D.

Seller of two Lake Lanier waterfront Properties

Sheila and her team are awesome. She sold both of my Lake Lanier properties very quickly. And the process was very easy. I would recommend Sheila to all my friends. Top notch marketing and listing services and just a really really nice person to work with. We could not have been happier! James R.

Buyers of a Lake Lanier home

Our experience with the Shelia Davis Group was wonderful! We had looked online and selected 8 homes that we wanted to look at. We contacted Shelia and she immediately got a date and times to for us to look at the homes. We found the lake home we wanted. Sheila was very helpful in making the purchasing process simple and enjoyable. Dave & Dan

Sold a Gainesville, GA home

Sheila and her team were great. They provided an honest opinion regarding the value of the home with well researched support. Throughout the process they provided sound advice and were very responsive to any request. T. Wesley

Sold a Lake Lanier home, Buford, GA

Shelia Davis was a pleasure to work with. She was always in contact with us and the status of the sale and closing. She helped take some of the stress out of selling our home. Thank you Joseph C.

Sold a Lake Lanier home in Flowery Branch

After an unsuccessful attempt to sell our home through another agency, we listed our home with Sheila Davis. She is very knowledgeable about Lake Lanier and its residential neighborhoods. She is an active member of the Lake Lanier Association which shows her dedication to lake living. Sheila, honestly and knowledgeably, answered our questions about selling price and other issues, not just giving answers she thought we wanted to hear. She was aggressive in helping us stage our house (we had already moved and taken most of the furnishings with us) and advertised extensively. She and her team were very comfortable with the special features of our house (pool, waterfall, etc) and one of them was always on site to turn features on/off and to answer questions, but not to interfere with a potential buyer’s visit. Sheila was very patient and helpful as we nervously went through to contract and closing processes. We enjoyed working with the Sheila Davis Group and recommend them to others hoping to sell a home on or near Lake Lanier. P. Gracey

Purchased Cabin & Property in Statham, GA

My Realtor, Stephanie Gillespie helped me out a great deal. She was aggressive and helped me locate a property and contact a seller who was very busy and hard to reach. She kept in touch, kept me tuned in to all important aspects of the transaction, and took care of all the details and made the buying experience so much easier than it otherwise would have been. M. Farmer

Purchased a home in Buford

Sheila was very patient with us. She knew exactly what we were looking for and kept her eyes and ears open and helped us find the perfect home. We did pay a fair price because of her negotiations. This is our third deal with Sheila as our Realtor and she continues to go above and beyond our expectations. We highly recommend her to all of our friends. B. Brooke

Sold a Lake Lanier home

Nicole Columbo was a pleasure to work with in the sale of our lake house. She was always willing to go the extra mile to make showings a breeze for all involved. She was available for questions and concerns that came up, and always looked out for our best interests as her clients. I would highly recommend her to anyone in the market for a great real estate agent. M. Moorehead

Sold a home and Purchased another

Nicole did an amazing job helping me to both sell and buy a home! She works very hard and does a great job! She made the whole process very easy, I was never worried about missing a step because she helped me along the whole way and made sure I knew what to expect the whole time for both the selling and buying process. I would highly recommend using her! M. Bertolino

Sold a Gainesville Lake Lanier home

Sheila Davis? Superstar in every regard! Just 58 days from listing to closing. Sheila provided a level of service and professional attention to detail we’ve never experienced before in a real estate transaction. Simple, smooth, start to finish. If you want it done right on Lake Lanier – Sheila Davis Group is the only way to go! J. Gardner

Both - Sold a Lake Lanier home and Purchased another Lake Lanier home

We’ve known Sheila for a long time. She has advised us and our clients throughout the years and I have sent her several referrals in past years. More recently, Sheila provided our family with an exceptional experience. She possesses remarkable local market knowledge. She advised us on the trade-off between improvements on our house versus the value of purchasing in another neighborhood. Her advice led us to explore the local market which led to the purchase of an exceptional property. She negotiated on our behalf, helped making sure appraisal values reflected the local market, helped with property inspection and negotiating the price thereafter, once again, leading to a great purchase value. She did a great job in understanding the emotional estate of seller and buyer and worked to make the transaction take place in an amenable and graceful manner – nicely done! We would not hesitate to recommend Sheila. Carlos D.

Sold a Lake Lanier home

Polite and professional, Sheila and I became acquainted when she successfully sold a neighboring lake home several times. She was always very willing to discuss market value of my home even knowing I wasn’t necessarily planning to list. When the time came to sell my Lake Lanier home she didn’t disappoint even when we experienced some craziness from a potential buyer. She also has a strong team behind her. Will M.

6440 Hampton Highland Drive

Thank you so much, Cindy, for your guidance, professionalism and most of all, your patience working with Bob and I. I’m very excited about my new house and know there will be many, many happy memories shared within its walls, both inside and outside. This could be a record, see the house, decide it’s the one, put in a contract, original offer accepted all within a little over 4 hours! Thank you so much for staying on top of houses for me, and more so, for taking the time to make sure that I got what was “right” for me! Things happen for reasons, this was truly one that the Lord blessed me with! Stay in touch, and thanks for everything! So appreciated. Susie ❤

Bought a South Lake Lanier home

Cindy Ballard was so wonderful to work with… She communicated very well and was always available to answer any question we had. She was so professional and kept us up to date with everything regarding the purchase of our new lake house. She is very knowledgeable when it comes to lake properties! Thank you for everything you did with the house! We appreciate your professionalism and your understanding of our situation. John B.

Sold a Lake Lanier home - Sold in 6 days!

Professional, polite, knowledgeable – Shelia Davis!! From our first meeting until closing (55 days!), Shelia handled our listing flawlessly. It was a pleasure working with her! olemiss90

Both-Purchased a Lake Lanier home & sold a home in Hamilton Mill

We were fortunate enough to work with Realtor, Stephanie Gillespie to try to find our dream home on the lake. She listened to what we were looking for, found it, guided us through the process and walked us through the close. The experience went so well that we asked her to help us sell the existing home we were in and she did so 24 hrs after it was listed. Highly knowledgeable and professional and a great person. I would recommend her to any and all. Dave S.

Purchased a Lake Lanier home in Dawsonville

Thank you Sheila Davis and Cindy Ballard! We have been looking at lake properties for over a year and half and finally found the perfect little “diamond in the rough”. It was a crazy busy time scheduling-wise with other things going on in our lives and Sheila and Cindy were solid as a rock for us with the real estate deal – meeting inspectors and contractors, answering questions, negotiating, and helping us keep the whole deal on track. And the entire time, they both kept smiling. We would absolutely use the Sheila Davis group again and we would recommend them to anyone. Joanna C.

Sold a South Lake Lanier Waterfront home

Our Realtor, Nicole Columbo was awesome in listing and selling our Lake Lanier home. Her photographers were wonderful. We were under contract in 48 hours! Highly recommend Nicole and the Sheila Davis Group team. Looking forward to working with Nicole again! Cindy H.

purchased 1st home

As a first time home buyer working with Nicole Columbo exceeded all my expectations. Buying a home can be a stressful experience but she made it straightforward and enjoyable. She is knowledgeable, personable, endlessly patient, and incredibly generous with her time (including mornings, evenings, and weekends over the course of several months). She answered every question, explained every form and part of the process clearly and thoroughly. We highly recommend her!

Sold a Lake Lanier home in Dawsonville

Michelle Sparks enthusiasm was evident from the first time we met. Her patience and willingness to answer so many questions helped us throughout the selling process. She took care of so many details and stayed actively engaged until the sale was finalized. Several times she met inspectors or contractors at the property when we were not able to be present. Thank you Michelle! Gene B.

Sold a home in a Lake Lanier neighborhood

Sheila provided excellent customer service and guided me through all the details to help me sell my home. I really appreciate that she didn’t try to under price my home just to make a quick sale! Even so, it sold in two days! I am a happy customer! Thank you Sheila! Jane D.

Sold a Lake Lanier home

Sheila Davis and the Sheila Davis Group just sold our lake Lanier home! We have never experienced a more professional, hands-on, attention to detail, Group of Realtors! From the initial listing meeting, all the way through to our close, Sheila was there to make suggestions, incorporate our ideas, ensure our home was show-ready, and field our numerous questions about the whole process. We could not be happier with the results! There’s a reason they are the number one sales group for Lake Lanier homes! Look no further, you will be in good hands! Chuck & Mary G.

Purchased a home in Cumming, GA

Michelle Sparks was a joy to work with! She gave us information about each house we visited and began to get a sense of our style after the first two houses. What makes Michelle stand out is that she offered her opinion when we asked for it but never tried to sell us on a house we did not like. We will be calling Michelle for all of our home buying needs in the future. Thanks Michelle, you are awesome! Nick H

Purchased a Flowery Branch, GA home

Thank you! You guys were an absolute pleasure to work with! Vincent & Markie

Purchased a Lake Lanier home

Are you looking for someone honest? Someone who will bend over backwards to find you the house of your dreams? Someone who will never judge your crazy because, let’s be honest…house buying is quite possibly the most crazy thing any of us will ever do and it will bring out a side of you even YOU won’t recognize? Then look no further than Michelle Sparks w/the Sheila Davis Group! My husband and I happened to be out for a Saturday scouting trip, thinking in the next few years we’d like to move “towards the lake”. Fast forward 3 short months…a random phone call on a Saturday morning linking us to Michelle…and we found ourselves signing our names on the dotted line of an absolutely fabulous home! We had a LOT of issues after the settlement process. Lots of drama with the sellers…but the silver lining and the bright part of ALL of it…was Michelle. She went and even STILL goes above and beyond to make sure life in our new home is amazing, and we couldn’t be more thankful for her. A LOT of realtors (sorry!) can be “wolves in sheep’s clothing” in my mind. We’ve met a lot of Continue Reading

Sold a Lake Lanier home

Michelle and Sheila were very thorough and kept us informed from list to closing! I would highly recommend them! Janet T.

Purchased a Luxury Lake Lanier home in Flowery Branch

Sheila is truly the best in the business. You won’t find anyone else that has the experience and hard work that Sheila brings to the table. Sheila represented the seller when I was buying a large home on Lake Lanier, in the future I will be using Sheila. She is always available, she can take a stressful situation and make it calm, and she is very transparent. A class act through and though! James N.

Seller of a Lake Lanier home in Dawsonville

Sheila and her team were great to work with, and it very easy to list and sell my home. She was very prepared with comps, and brought a great deal of professionalism to the process. Best yet, my home sold in a few days for a price we were very happy with! I’d recommend Sheila’s services without hesitation! Tim H.

Bought a Luxury Lake Lanier home

Shelia Davis was amazing to work our from start to finish! She is very knowledgeable about Lake Lanier and was always quickly available to answer any questions. We also had to delay closing two times because of our lender, and she made sure the seller understood why and always made it a smooth transition. We will use Shelia in the future to sell or buy a home and highly recommend her and her very qualified staff. A.T.

Sheila was very professional and handled everything from presenting my home, answering questions from buyers about life on the lake, and making sure I understood everything at closing!

First time home buyer

Michelle Sparks, my Realtor at the Norton Agency was great! She was very helpful and patient with all my first-home-buying questions! Insightful and professional – I never had to worry! Would definitely recommend! J. Miller

Sold a Luxury Waterfront home in Harbour Point

Sheila Davis was great. She helped us sell our home in a short time. She went out of her way to make us comfortable with the process and help to make the sale go through. We highly recommend her, especially for Lake property. S. DeBrincat.

Sold a 45 acre Lake Lanier Estate

Sheila was excellent in every way. We had a very complex property and she was very proactive in helping us get to a closing. I can not express my appreciation for her work ethic and professional manner enough. I highly recommend her and her team for anyone looking to sell or buy on Lake Lanier. Reid K. Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Sold a luxury Lake Lanier home

Sheila Davis did a great job selling our home on the lake. She was prompt in keeping us current on showings and gave us valuable feedback on what prospective purchasers thought about the home. Given her experience on the lake front properties, her patience with the whole family during the process, I would use her again and highly recommend her services. Charles R.

Sold a residential home in Grayson

Jennifer Anderson, Realtor with the Sheila Davis Group, has a great personality and is very professional. She kept me informed every step of the way. She made the experience of selling my home very easy. My home was sold the day after putting it on the market! Jeanne A.

Purchased a Luxury Lake Lanier home

We worked with Michelle Sparks at Sheila Davis Group to buy our home and it was a great experience! We are from out of state and had limited time and a lot of ground to cover. Michelle was prepared, informative, flexible and on top of it every step of the way. She understood what we were looking for and offered great advice. She took care of many details and was very helpful meeting contractors and inspectors at the property. She took ownership of the process and made it easy for us. We highly recommend Michelle and Sheila Davis Group when you are purchasing a home. K. Gomez

Sold a Luxury Lake Lanier home

Sheila Davis is the most professional and effective person I have worked with in several fields. Within 60 days of describing my objectives to her she had contracts in place to accomplish them all. And it was done with no fanfare or delay. I was out of the lake house and into my preferred alternative community on schedule. My interactions with her team were all pleasant and effective. This Group is an outstanding credit to The Norton Agency, It has been a pleasure, my friend. Thank you and God Bless! J. Price

Sold a Luxury home on Lake Lanier

I highly recommend and greatly appreciate Sheila Davis. She and her entire team are very knowledgeable, caring, hard working, and did an incredible job selling our home on Lake Lanier. Thank you very much Sheila. Tommy T

Represented this buyer of a Lake Lanier condominium

Agent, Michelle Sparks provided Awesome service as very honest and professional!

Sold a Lake Lanier Estate and purchased another Luxury home

Michelle Sparks was amazing to work with, from beginning to end. She is such a hard worker and incredibly knowledgeable of the area. She is a fantastic listener, very detail oriented, extremely patient and so kind. She has a way of making you feel like you are her only client. She handled all of the stressful moments in such a calm way, it helped us to stay calm. She is very good at what she does and I would highly recommend using her as your realtor. I am so thankful that we did!!

Buyer of a Lake Lanier lot

Thank you Michelle for all your hard work! Highly recommend contacting Michelle for all your real estate needs – responsive, fair, professional, quick results, quick closing, great negotiating skills!

Woodlake Drive

We have bought and sold 18 houses throughout the years, and I can honestly say we never had the type of service/attention to detail/quick responsiveness, etc. than with the Sheila Davis Group, in particular Linda Thompson. Linda is one of the most intelligent persons I have ever worked with. On several occasions when there would be an issue that needed immediate attention, by the time I called her back, the problem had been addressed. She is always kind and attentive. She also finds ways to keep her client from feeling overwhelmed. Were we still in the Gainesville area, I would use Linda Thompson and the Sheila Davis Group. These women are sharp as the ole proverbial tack and get the job done. Smart, beautiful and effective: who could want more than that from their realtor?

The Sheila Davis Group stages many of our homes using the services of an Interior Designer, Malinda O’Brien with White Dog Home.

(photos are from 3639 N River Rd, Gainesville which was staged, listed and under contract within 3 days!)

Homes may be selling faster, but the right style can help earn the highest ROI.

“Many homes are going under contract the first weekend they're listed—and sometimes without any preparation for the market. Still, real estate professionals can't promise sellers their property will stand out and receive the highest offers unless buyers fall in love with the home. That's where staging makes a big difference! In what ways does staging capture buyers' hearts for a successful, top-dollar sale? Let us explain.

Help Buyers Emotionally Connect -Staging is about showcasing an engaging, move-in ready home that creates an emotional connection with the buyer. Updating décor with on-trend, inviting style—particularly in living rooms, primary bedrooms, kitchens, and dining rooms—can make a memorable impression. Once engaged, buyers will be more committed and possibly willing to increase their offer, and they may be less likely to change their minds at the last minute or ask for concessions.

Eighty-two percent of buyers' agents said staging helped their clients visualize the property as their home, according to the National Association of REALTORS® 2021 Profile of Home Staging.

Increase Perceived Value - With staging, you minimize the negatives and accentuate the positives of a property to make the best impression. Start by decluttering and depersonalizing to remove any potential distractions. Then, add a coat of neutral wall color to brighten the space, remove dated window treatments, and strategically arrange furniture and remove bulky pieces. These simple updates will help play up the home's unique features and increase the perceived value.

More than a quarter of buyers are more willing to overlook property faults if a home is staged, according to NAR's 2021 Profile of Home Staging.

Help Buyers Better "Visualize" a Vacant Home - There is no question that a dark, empty property will not get the same attention as one filled with on-trend, engaging furnishings and accessories. Not only does it instantly help buyers visualize their furniture in the space and how it will match their lifestyle, but it also creates a more spacious and inviting room.

Create Quality Online Images to Peak Interest - You only get one chance to make a first impression. Nearly all—99%—of millennial home buyers start their search online, according to NAR's data. Even in a hot market, staging a photo-ready property can directly influence a buyer's decision to see the home in person and submit an offer.

Stats Show Staging Is Worth the Investment - Staging is an investment that helps maximize the rate of return on the sale of the property—and usually costs less than the first price reduction. With an average investment of 1% of the sale price into staging, about 75% of sellers saw an ROI of 5% to 15% over asking price, according to data from the Real Estate Staging Association (RESA).

A recent survey from the International Association of Home Staging Professionals shows that staging helps sell homes three to 30 times faster than the nonstaged competition. Further, staging can help increase the sale price by up to 20% on average.

For sellers who decide not to stage, the IAHSP survey also shows that the average price reduction on a home was five to 20 times more than what the staging investment would have been.

(Originally published September 27, 2021)

9210 Four Mile Creek

Working with Michelle Sparks was such a pleasant experience. We had many questions throughout the process and Michelle was always quick to respond. Her calm demeanor made me feel less stressed and more comfortable. Her knowledge of the area and professionalism simplified our home purchase and experience. I would highly recommend Michelle Sparks. Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness

Lake Lanier home 3986 Hidden Hill Dr

We were starting the process of placing our home on the market and the 1st realtors we met with was Sheila Davis & Linda Thompson of The Norton Group. They asked us a series of questions and then told us about themselves and The Norton Group. They were very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable about Lake Lanier homes and the US Army CORPS regulations. They brought various comps and we went through them all. There was no time frame. They were not rushed to get to another appointment. We felt very comfortable. We did the walk through and explained different parts of the home. Linda was taking thorough notes as we did the walk through. We went back to the table as we were interested in what they felt was a good market value for our home. We agreed with their assessment as it was higher than what we had anticipated. We had planned to interview other realtors; however, after spending the time with Sheila & Linda we knew that was not needed. One of the conditions of giving them our listing is we did not want a sign in front of the home as well as a lock box. They Continue Reading

Cumming, GA home

Jennifer worked very hard finding us the perfect home and when we found it, she really went to bat selling us to the previous owners of the home. It was a pleasure working with her and we would absolutely recommend any other first-time home buyers to work with her. Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value

Our realtor, Jen Anderson, did an amazing job! It’s a tough market with multiple competitive offers on almost every house, but she was able to sell our offer and make us stand out above everyone else. As first time home-owners, they were also great with helping us understand everything and walking us through the process. Positive: Quality, Responsiveness

From the first call to the closing we could not have been happier! We put our home on the market and then left to go out of town for 2 weeks. Michelle Sparks was so kind and helpful through out the entire process and willing to help with anything we needed.

Michelle Sparks did an amazing job working with us from start to finish! I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted or where I wanted to be on the lake, and she was so patient and understanding. We looked at a lot of lots and homes over a couple of months. Michelle was incredibly proactive in sending listings our way and responsive in getting showings scheduled very quickly in this very hot seller’s market. We closed on our lake home yesterday and are very happy. Michelle was by our side the entire time and it was a pleasure doing business with her. We highly recommend Michelle and this agency for any residential real estate needs!

Lake Lanier home

We listed our house for sale and bought a new one. Jennifer was our agent for both. During the process she did an excellent job of communication and giving us the latest updates. With all of the staging, packing, getting ready for showings, offers, contracting and all of the other stuff, Jennifer was there to provide advice and guidance. Despite some bumps in the road and some unforeseen challenges she provided us guidance and was proactive in communicating with us and was also a reassuring voice. We have bought and sold several homes and we can say without a doubt Jennifer is the best realtor we have ever worked with. And through this whole process we are glad to say we gained a friend. If/when we need a realtor again, we will definitely call Jennifer. Thank you Jennifer.

24 Pauls Court

Professional, personable, and someone who gets the job done! Our parents’ home sold quickly and Michelle Sparks made the process easy for our family.

Tallulah Falls Cabin & property

Michelle Sparks is a very professional realtor and we highly recommend her to anyone buying or selling a home. She went above and beyond to help us purchase our home. We will definitely call her again in the future for our real estate needs.

1509 Addie Field Way

My wife and I have purchased 9 homes in numerous states through the years. We have dealt with an abundance of realtors considering two realtors are involved with each purchase not to mention all the realtors we encountered in our numerous house searching. We can say without any doubt Linda Thompson, with the Sheila Davis Group of Norton Agency, is at the top of the list as an outstanding realtor! We recently used Linda to purchase a house in Georgia while we resided in Pennsylvania. Linda showed houses by video and we purchased a house without ever seeing the house. We put our faith in Linda and she helped us search for over a year during the Covid pandemic. She wanted to help us find the perfect house but not to overpay for a property. She made sure during the diligence period that everything stayed on track and we were protected. Linda’s service does not end with the signing of a contract or the closing of a property. Buying a house from Pennsylvania during a pandemic took a lot of work on Linda’s part or else we could not have succeeded. And Linda continues to help even today with things Continue Reading

Nicole is a rare gem. She’s super smart and savvy aligned with world-class charm. Nicole only saw the value and opportunity with our property vs. any gaps and flaws. A lake house without a dock was a negative with most Realtor’s, but not Nicole. She created a positive strategy for our niche buyer and it paid off. Unlike others, she didn’t recommend a low ball sale price for that quick transaction. She listens and brings much to the table! Thank you Nicole! We are thrilled with the outcome. Will call on you again!

Lake Lanier home

When it was time for us to sell our home on Lake Lanier we didn’t know who we should use as our Realtor, so we interviewed several Real Estate groups. We hired Sheila Davis and Linda Thompson from The Norton Group because they were so professional and understanding during the interview process. They did a great job of evaluating our home and setting the selling price. They were very helpful in staging our home for sale that we sold in about 10 days, and closed a month later. Linda Thompson was amazing thru the entire process and my wife and I feel as though we made a new friend in Linda. If you are looking at selling your home, I would strongly suggest talking to The Sheila Davis Group and Linda Thompson.

We interviewed several realtors when we decided to sell our lake house in Gainesville, GA. Sheila was the last one we interviewed, and she was so knowledgeable and helpful answering all our questions, we immediately felt comfortable and hired her to be our agent. She did everything she told us she was going to do, plus more. She made the process of selling our home so easy. We would recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. We trusted her with the home we had lived in for 32 years, and she delivered first class service and sold our home quickly. Thanks, Sheila for a wonderful experience. We’ll definitely use you again if we have any real estate needs.

Stephanie Gillespie continues to go above and beyond what is expected to help me, as a buyer, find the perfect home. She is pleasant to deal with and takes the time to listen to what her client’s needs are so that she can direct them to the right home that would be a fit.

Stephanie was awesome! She helped us through a complicated transaction of selling two homes and buying a new home. I felt like she got us a more than fair price on the two houses we sold and helped us get a great deal on the house we bought. She handled it all so easily.

Seller of a Lake Lanier home

Sheila is eons ahead of her competitors when it comes to her knowledge, professionalism, and marketing skills. Her online presence is also matched by no one in the Lake Lanier market. Continue Reading

Seller of a Lake Lanier home

We interviewed several realtors when we decided to sell our lake house in Gainesville, GA. Sheila was the last one we interviewed, and she was so knowledgeable and helpful answering all our questions, we immediately felt comfortable and hired her to be our agent. She did everything she told us she was going to do, plus more. She made the process of selling our home so easy. We would recommend her highly to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. We trusted her with the home we had lived in for 32 years, and she delivered first class service and sold our home quickly. Thanks Sheila for a wonderful experience. We’ll definitely use you again if we have any real estate needs

Purchased a home on Lake Lanier

Jennifer Anderson was my realtor when I purchased my home on Lake Lanier, GA. I am moving from Virginia to be closer to my daughter and also live on one of the most beautiful lakes in the Southeast. Jennifer made my transition to living on Lake Lanier a joy! Her consistent positive attitude and professional competence is unmatched. I am a retired U.S. Air Force officer and Georgia is the fourth state in which I have purchased a home. Jennifer Anderson is by far the best realtor I have ever worked with! When Jennifer says she is going to do something, it happens, and always in a timely manner. I consider Jennifer and her husband John my first new friends in Georgia, and when I need a realtor in the future, Jennifer is the first person I will call. Very sincerely,

Purchased a Lake Lanier home

Jennifer Anderson was the agent my husband and I chose to help us find a lake home. She was very knowledgeable about the particulars of Lake Lanier properties, dock permits and Corp of Engineers regulations. Jennifer was very strategic with the offers that we made on homes through our process, and she worked diligently with the selling agent and our lender to make sure all the bases were covered. She helped us “win” the perfect fit and we are very happy with the results. My husband and I highly recommend Jennifer Anderson!

Buyer of a Lake Lanier Home

SERVICE EXTRAORDINAIRE! We came into town for only a day or so to look around at lake houses on Lake Lanier. We were also going to check out other lakes in other states. We called the Sheila Davis Group of the Norton Agency and Jennifer Anderson met with us within the hour! She spent all weekend with us! She was very knowledgeable and exceptionally friendly. After working with Jennifer, we decided to stop looking at other lake areas. She found us the perfect home and we found, in her, a new friend! We strongly recommend Jennifer Anderson if you are thinking of selling and/or buying your home. We will most definitely use her again! Thank you Jennifer!

Seller of a Lake Lanier home

Sheila Davis Group of the Norton Agency, and, in particular, Realtor Michelle Sparks, provided exceptional service and guidance throughout the entire process of selling our home on Lake Lanier in 2022. Sheila and Michelle spent significant time with us even before we listed our home with them. They offered practical advice about how to position our home for sale, which we took and was very effective (and inexpensive). Michelle was our primary contact, organized our open houses and dealt with all of the interaction with the buyer’s side of the transaction. She was responsive, courteous, professional, thoughtful, kind, realistic, honest and fair. She was a good listener and offered sound advice. We are so grateful to Michelle and Sheila for helping us sell on home. From beginning to end, it was a great experience. We highly recommend Michelle and Sheila Davis Group.

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