DEANN GOLDEN
President & CEO
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Georgia Properties
LEADERSHIP OVERVIEW
DeAnn Golden is a real estate leader, coach, and champion for growth. A native of Athens, Georgia, she earned her MBA from the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business while starting her career as a receptionist and working her way up. Raised in real estate, she learned early that success comes from investing in other’s around you and fiercely protecting your clients’ best interests.
Known for her authenticity and passion for talent development, DeAnn believes training transfers knowledge, but coaching transforms people. She challenges the status quo, reshapes status go, and promotes energetic cultures—always putting people first. Whether launching innovative offices, creating wealthbuilding programs, or leading through challenges like the pandemic, she embodies a “let’s go” spirit. A soughtafter speaker and national contributor, DeAnn’s mission is simple: open doors, inspire potential, and make home ownership possible for all. She ascribes to the mantra in life and work to “always make good moves.”
CURRENT ROLES & ACCREDITATIONS
President & CEO
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Georgia Properties
2022-Present
Leads 100+ employees and 1,250 agents over 2 dozen Georgia offices, specializing in residential, commercial, relocation, and property management services, with 7,500+ annual transactions ushering the complete real estate experience with mortgage, title, insurance & warranty.
Commissioner
Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC) 2023 - Present (5-Year Term)
Appointed by Governor Brian Kemp to the six-member board regulating Georgia’s real estate industry, overseeing licensing, renewals, and enforcement. GREC’s role is to protect the public interest.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
SVP, Regional Managing Broker
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Georgia Properties 2005 - 2022
Directed strategic initiatives and programs for elite agent associations and teams. Managed multiple offices to exceptional profitability, grounded in culture, learning and growth.
Training & Coaching Director
Prudential Georgia Realty 2004 - 2012
Launched a coaching program for 300+ agents, increasing productivity 87% and average earnings by $27K. Overseeing 40-80 hours/month in continuing education + skills training & coaching.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Real Estate, Marketing, Strategic Management & Entrepreneurship
University of Georgia, Athens (1993-1998)
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Communication, Economics minor Tulane University, New Orleans (1988-1992)
Graduate The Georgia Instructor’s Training Institute (ITI)
RECENT RECOGNITION & AWARDS (‘22-’25)
ARA Broker Council Featured Georgia Real Estate Commission Presenter
Atlanta 500 – City’s Most Powerful Leaders (2023, 2024 & 2025)
BHHS Explosion Moderator
GAR ReNew Conference Speaker
Georgia Properties – National Diversity Champion Award - 1st 2023 & 2nd 2024
Georgia Titan 100 - Top CEOs (2024 & 2025)
Interiors – Top Luxury Real Estate Leaders
Mastermind of Momentum ’25 Conference in Asheville, NC
Mod Lux – 2025 RE Awards Executive Expert
Modern Luxury recognized as a Power Player and Women Making the Mark
Opening of Agentcy Space in Dunwoody - 2025
Opening of the new Luxury Marketing Space in Buckhead - 2025
Opening of new Roswell office - 2025
RISMedia Newsmaker - Crusader (Since 2020 - Different categories each year) Swanepoel Power 200 - (#134 and #34 Female) (2024 & 2025)
T3Sixty – Top 200 Most Powerful Leaders in Residential Real Estate (2023, 2024 & 2025)
The Atlantan – Influential Women, Power Players, Dynamic Women
Vogue Influential Women of Georgia - 2025
OTHER NOTEWORTHY MENTIONS
Atlanta REALTORS® – REALTOR® of the Year
Atlanta REALTORS® – E.A. Isakson Award
Atlanta REALTORS® – Captain of Industry Award
Atlanta REALTORS® – 5-Star Circle of Service Award
Authored Forward to Greg Keyes’ The Kingdom of A.S.E - Autism Spectrum Enlightenment book
Buffini & Company – Top Mentor in the Nation
Contributor to Allan Dalton’s AI to Aigent book
Contributor to Dr. May Gao’s Win Business with Relationships book
Erwin Downs Blanton Home - Historical Preservation Society Recipient
Inman News – Office of the Future feature
PREA – Community Spirit Golden Star Award
REALTOR® Magazine – Smaller Offices, Higher Productivity feature
University of Georgia – Remarkable Women Leaders Nominee & Distinguished Young Alumnae Award
ASSOCIATION AFFILIATION
Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA) 2004 - Present
Atlanta REALTORS® School of Real EstateBoard of Governors
2019 President of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association of 10,000 members
ARA Board of Trustees, Prior AMAS Board Member
Board of Directors and multi-year member of Executive Member
- Vice President of Finance & Administration, 2015
- Vice President of Member Services, 2012
- Multiple Chairperson Roles
Georgia REALTORS® Association 1995 - Present
Past Executive Committee, GAR Board of Directors
Member and Contracts Forms voting member, 2007-2008
National Association of REALTORS® 1995 - Present
Prior Director
NAR Mega Board Forum Chair 2021 Ideas and Exchange Committee 2021
Other REALTOR® Roles
REALTORS® Political Action Committee
- Hall of Fame Recipient 2024
- President’s Circle Level Gold (multiple years)
SAUPO (Symposium on ASIA-USA Partnership Opportunities) Advisory Board Member, 2023-2024
The Realty Alliance Appointed to Board of Directors, 2023
VOLUNTEER OUTREACH
Summit Counseling Center
Board of Directors, 2024–Present
Junior League of Atlanta
Sustaining Member
Go Red for Women – Past Chair
American Heart Association
Tulane Alumni Association
Member (163,000+ members)
President, Global Alumni Assoc, 2022-23
Executive Board of Directors
History Project Advisory Board, 2023–24
Atlanta Chapter Member
Junior League of Charleston
Board of Directors, Fundraising Committee
Low Country Children’s Center – Volunteer
Chi Omega Fraternity – Rho Chapter President & Recruitment Chair
National Recruitment Team Advisor
Active Supporter
Sunshine Kids Foundation
Moving Forward Initiative
American Heart & Diabetes Associations
Project Safe
Various local community volunteer projects
PRIOR CERTIFICATIONS ACHIEVED
Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®)
Career Certified Development Specialist (CCDS)
Certified Commercial Investment
Management (CCIM) Candidate
Certified Mentor: Brian Buffini’s (100 Days to Greatness & Peak Performance)
Certified Real Estate Broker (CRB)
Certified Skilled Negotiator (CSN)
Graduate REALTORS® Institute (GRI)
National REBAC Certified Instructor
Real Estate Associate Broker’s License, Georgia (2000)
Real Estate Salesperson License, GA - 1995
GOLDEN MOMENTS
DeAnn lives in Marietta, Georgia and blessed with a blended family: husband Craig, her children Grace and Wilson, their older brothers Michael and Tyler, and Craig’s three sons. Her “Why” is her family and serving others, which inspired her #GoldenMoments initiative—encouraging people to treasure what matters most in life... in memory of her late husband, Tony Golden.
Outside of work, she’s deeply involved in civic initiatives and enjoys supporting her children’s activities. As a former Tulane University Varsity swimmer and nationally ranked competitor, DeAnn’s competitive spirit and stamina continue to drive her success today. She is a forever coach at heart passing along her experiences to shape others.
“Leadership is more than a role—it’s a responsibility to inspire, empower, and create moments that last far beyond the meeting room.”
