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About Us

Athens Real Estate Group was founded in 2010 as a full service real estate firm handling residential and commercial brokerage, residential and commercial property management, development and association management services. Our company has extensive knowledge of the ever-changing real estate market and specializes in residential and commercial sales, investments, student housing and development.

Our mission is to deliver exceptional real estate experiences by putting our clients’ needs first. We are committed to building lasting relationships through integrity, market expertise, and personalized service. Whether buying, selling, investing or renting, we empower our clients with the knowledge and support to make confident real estate decisions.

Meet our Team

Our services are provided by highly educated licensed professionals with extensive experience in real estate investments and property management.

Our backgrounds have taught us that it’s all about the details, down to the penny. Many property management companies overlook the little details, or ignore what they perceive as burdensome rules and regulations. That’s not our style. These kinds of oversights can, and often do, lead to increased expense and liability for property owners. We pride ourselves on the attention we pay to details, which sets us apart.

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Blake Underwood Principal/Broker

Athens Real Estate Group was founded by Blake Underwood in 2010 and is based in Athens, GA.

Blake moved to Athens, GA in 2001 to attend the University of Georgia where he graduated from Terry College of Business with Bachelors of Administration degree in Finance. Upon graduation, Blake decided to make Athens home.

Since 2006, Blake has been dedicated to learning all facets of the real estate industry. Under his leadership, Athens Real Estate Group has grown to over 2500 beds under management, development of multiple boutique student housing developments in Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina and a leader in brokerage services.

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Josh Chandler Sales Agent
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Jessica Briscoe Director of Operations
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Hillory Bingham Operations Coordinator
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Margo Sullivan Administrative Assistant
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Madison Watson Leasing and Marketing Manager
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Laken Minish Senior Leasing Agent
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Emily Marlow Leasing Agent
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Christina Jiang Leasing Agent and Social Media Manager
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Grace Zimmerman Accounting Specialist
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Jim Sullivan Senior Property Manager
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Devin Arnold Property Manager
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Hunter Smith Property Manager
Angie Sutton Community Manager - The Haven at Wake