Chris Gilbert Hodges, Broker, is an esteemed real estate professional affiliated with Madison Realty since the inception of her career. Chris has established herself as a dedicated and successful realtor. Her achievements include being the sole Lake Oconee Board of Realtors Madison/Morgan County agent to receive the prestigious Silver Phoenix award, recognizing her consistent membership in the Million Dollar Club spanning over 25 years.Over the past decade, Chris has consistently excelled, earning the Bronze award for being the third highest producer in sales and units for the Lake Country Board of Realtors. Her reputation as a top-producing agent in the Madison/Morgan County, GA area is well-established.Chris specializes in various types of properties including inherited/estate properties, retirement properties, historic properties, homes with acreage, and investment properties. Her deep-rooted knowledge of the Madison/Morgan County area, where she was born and raised, is a significant asset to her clients.Academically, Chris holds a BA in History from the University of Georgia. She has furthered her professional development through the Georgia Academy for Economic Development and Leadership Morgan County.Beyond her real estate career, Chris is actively involved in her community. She has been recognized for her contributions with the Community Service Award and has served on Madison's city council. Notably, she founded Madison's public arts program and currently sits on the Madison Historic Preservation Commission. Her commitment to the arts is evidenced by her memberships in the Lake Oconee Arts Alliance and her role as Chair of Visual Arts and Executive Board member at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center.Chris is also the Founder and President of Expert Justice, an organization dedicated to promoting justice, and is an active member and on the administrative board of Madison's First United Methodist Church.In summary, Chris Gilbert Hodges is not only a highly accomplished real estate professional but also a dedicated community leader with a passion for arts, history, and public service in the Madison/Morgan County area. Her extensive local knowledge, combined with her achievements and community involvement, make her a respected figure both in real estate and in her community.

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The maxim “When you find a job you love, you’ll never work a day in your life” beautifully illustrates Dianne's genuine passion and enthusiasm for her work in the real estate industry. Her dedication to making meaningful connections and her ability to match buyers and sellers with the perfect real estate properties are reflective of her deep love for what she does.

Today, Dianne ranks among Morgan County’s top producers, representing clients in the Morgan County market area as well as clients in Lake Oconee, Central Georgia and in the Atlanta market. She is a member of the Institute of Luxury Marketing and earned her Certificate of Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designation, based on sales in the luxury price category. She also is a Historic Property Specialist, a designation received by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation.

“I see myself as the public relations and marketing representative for any property I am honored to list, and as a staunch advocate for each and every buyer and seller.” Her goal is to always exceed the expectations of her clients. Above all, she is grateful to be part of the dynamic team at Madison Realty, harnessing her genuine passion for the community of Madison and Morgan County, backed by her professional marketing background.

Having called Madison home for over three decades, she has actively participated in the area's growth while raising her three children. She truly upholds the values of honesty and professionalism along with a splash of joy and fun thrown in for good measure. Previously, Dianne and her husband, Patrick, were proud owners of the Morgan County Citizen newspaper and Lake Oconee Living magazine, which were later acquired by the Times-Journal, Inc. in 2021. She actively contributed to the Georgia Press Association as a board member from 2015 to 2021. During her impressive tenure in marketing and public relations, she spent a decade at Cohn & Wolfe in Atlanta, representing esteemed organizations like The Coca-Cola Company, Home Depot, AFLAC and Federal Express during the 1988 Winter Olympic Games in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She has been active in her community and church as well serving on civic and nonprofit boards and committees such as the City of Madison’s Main Street committee. She received the Volunteer of the Year award twice from the City of Madison and has also received the Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce’s Volunteer of the Year award. Currently residing in Madison with her husband, their empty nest is filled with the delightful company of a toy poodle named Ollie, a Jack Russell-Chihuahua mix named Scout and an old, beloved cat named Coco.

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