Real estate agents. They can be fiercely competitive, even within individual agencies. But it really doesn’t have to be that way. What if the individual agent that you hired was backed up by an entire team, all collaborating for you – instead of competing with each other? Wouldn’t that give you more confidence in their performance? And what if that same agent was also friendly, honest, effective and real? That’s the 3tree Realty philosophy, in a nutshell.
Planting the seed.
3tree sprouted in 2010 when Ceci Churchwell realized, after 5 years in real estate, that her career really wasn’t benefitting from working within the confines of a traditional agency setting. So she went home, and she planted the seed for a new firm that has since grown and blossomed into one of the most unique, respected and successful real estate agencies in the greater Athens, Georgia area.
In those early days, Ceci recognized that what many home buyers, renters, and sellers alike crave most of all is a more human experience. Many of them are making one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives, and they just want to feel at ease throughout the process. They wish to work with someone approachable, someone honest, someone real. As Ceci continued to cultivate this ideology, her favorable reputation in the market grew.
Solid core. Strong branches.
By 2013 Ceci was confident in her methods and was finding real success in her approach. But she was also feeling a bit lonely. So she brought on a second agent, then another and another, and the firm grew steadily, eventually consisting of more than ten agents.
Under Ceci’s wisdom and guidance, 3tree Realty has organically spawned a culture deeply rooted in collaboration. Our veteran agents naturally take on a mentoring role when new agents come on board. The results are a strong and well-rounded team that assists and supports one another, and has a whole lot of fun together in the process. We just know that our client-centered collaborative approach ultimately yields agents that are more trusted and more effective.
Adaptable and resilient.
We don’t shy away from our reputation of being a little bit quirky and a lot of fun. But despite our more comfortable and casual image and approach, we take our work very seriously. We pride ourselves on being fully engaged and prepared when it matters most. We adapt to the changes that come our way. We fight to get the very best deal for our clients, and we do not sacrifice our integrity in the process.
Our agents are all goal-driven, in their own unique ways. But we aren’t focused on touting or attaining awards and recognition. Instead, we just focus on our work, and clients keep coming back and keep sending their friends and family our way. For us, those are the best kinds of rewards.
Deeply rooted.
Our city. The surrounding area. This region. It’s our world. Some of us were born and raised here in the Athens area, while others found our way here and made it our home. But we all agree that this community is unique and special, and we love being a part of it. To do our share, we pledge to give a portion of our profits in support of several area nonprofit organizations. That’s just a small way that we can give back to this community that’s given us so much in return.
Branching out.
We’ve established a network of honest, hardworking craftsmen and service providers in the area who cover a range of property maintenance and enhancement needs. And we’re in tune with the best area resources whenever our clients ask for suggestions. Our hope is that when one of our clients inevitably need a referral for anything, they won’t hesitate to reach out. If we can be thought of down the road as a trusted resource for our clients, we believe we’ve done our job.
A bird’s eye view.
At 3tree Realty, we didn’t set out to be a different kind of agency. We just did what came naturally, and the rest fell into place. We understand that our friendly, authentic and collaborative approach might not be what people are used to from their real estate agent. But for those who entrust us to help navigate them through the process, they’ll be gaining not just a trusted advisor, but a friend for life.
In the end, we’ve arrived here because we all recognize that we’re here to serve. Serving each other for the benefit of all. Serving our clients so they can realize their dreams. And serving our community for a better tomorrow. This is what keeps us motivated, and grounded, and real.
3tree Realty: Deep Roots. Strong Relationships. Real Results.
hands down the best realtor in Watkinsville and Athens
Julie was professional in every aspect
Amy Gay
Amy Gay
Christine is thorough, a good negotiator, and helpful
absolutely a wonderful person & realtor
Annie Osaer
Annie Osaer
well versed in all areas of real estate
Ceci was recommended to us through a friend and she was an AWESOME and CARING agent for us! She worked hard to get to know our needs and made herself available to us when we needed to see houses. She always returned phone calls and texts quickly! She knows her Athens area and is very well versed in all areas of Real Estate! We are soo happy we chose Ceci as our agent as she was the perfect fit for us, helping us find our perfect home for the next stage of our lives!
He found a buyer before the house even went on the market
Andrew Malec
Andrew Malec
a patient, kind and honest realtor
professional in every aspect
Amy Gay
Amy Gay
extremely honest, ethical and professional
her level of expertise was vital
Charlotte Rice
Charlotte Rice
offers sound advice throughout the entire process
highly knowledgeable, organized and assertive agent
Rich & Emily Mautz
Rich & Emily Mautz
I cannot sing her praises enough – sincerely
enjoyable to be around and serious about the work at hand
has gone above and beyond her responsibilities
Kim and Doug Knudsen
Kim and Doug Knudsen
no exaggeration, she’s the real deal
Ron & Maliko Wallach
Ron & Maliko Wallach
the best in the business
I trusted her to steer us in the right direction
she truly became a friend
Mary Logan Bikoff
Mary Logan Bikoff
really had our best interest in mind
Shaun Fagrell
Shaun Fagrell
seamless and stress free
Kristi Tripp
Kristi Tripp
our number one cheerleader, negotiator, and champion
Carmen Comeaux
Carmen Comeaux
smooth process from start to finish
Keith & Amy Ward
Keith & Amy Ward
impeccable character to match her work ethic
honest, prompt, and very knowledgeable
Tara Buehler
Tara Buehler
honesty, attention to detail, and calm demeanor
After making our offer, Julie helped us navigate the many remaining steps and kept us at ease as different hiccups arose--keeping our best interests in mind. We appreciated how she always managed to keep our transaction clear in her mind--balancing all of her other clients simultaneously.
In the end, Julie's honesty, attention to detail, and calm demeanor made her an ideal agent for us! Overall, we were grateful to work with Julie Moon for our first time buying experience, and she has our highest recommendation!
Joe McAnulty
Joe McAnulty
fantastic to work with
so pleasant during our lengthy search
patiently helping me look for the right house
remained positive and helpful despite several complications
professional and friendly
a great agent
very knowledgeable about Athens
one of the best realtors in town
by far the best experience we could have asked for
exceedingly responsive and worked tirelessly
distinct professionalism, industry expertise, exemplary class
her smile and personality light up the room
intelligent, knowledgeable, honest, and hard working
strength, knowledge and dedication
will work with you and your schedule
doing so much more than I ever even imagined a realtor would do
listed, sold and closed in 30 days
personable, trustworthy and dependable
Great friend
helped me find the perfect house
really marketed the property thoroughly
very helpful
can not thank you enough
helping us make a dream come true
a joy to share this with someone we could trust
From the bottom of all our hearts we thank you
compassion and “calm downs”
so pleasant to work with and so professional
Julie and Rod
Julie and Rod
dedication, smarts, and enthusiasm
Would have never been able to pull it off without Aaron and Sara
Allan and Lorena
Allan and Lorena
amazing and so passionate about helping us find the perfect home
Edy Copeland
Edy Copeland
genuine care and concern for our family touched us deeply
Jennifer Bailey
Jennifer Bailey
we knew that Ceci was looking out for us
Devon Radford
Devon Radford
You can’t go wrong with 3tree
Kristie Kennedy
Kristie Kennedy
did an excellent job of understanding who we are
Julie Bridges
Julie Bridges
whether renting, buying, or selling a home — fantastic experience
Karen Hilyard
Karen Hilyard
we have referred all of our friends and business associates to her
Liz Mendell
Liz Mendell
a perfect and professional job
Jared Norton
Jared Norton
Ceci was our agent, and she hit a home run for us
Ceci is just a gem!
Aynn Collins
Aynn Collins
she made a very daunting task very easy and even enjoyable
Paul McHugh
Paul McHugh
Through her connections, we got an amazing deal
Dr Lindsey Daniel
Dr Lindsey Daniel
she made it much easier for us as sellers
Jim & Susan Daniel
Jim & Susan Daniel
Julie found us our unicorn!
James & Jill Tomol
James & Jill Tomol
She is knowledgeable, organized, patient and gets the job done!
Jonathan & Angie Ruhlen
Jonathan & Angie Ruhlen
She truly is an expert real estate professional.
Al Schwalbe
Al Schwalbe
careful attention & care for her clients
Joe & Laura Whitaker
Joe & Laura Whitaker
He went beyond my expectations in all areas…prompt, knowledgable, professional
Judy H.
Judy H.
Aaron was incredibly patient in finding us a house
Katie Asher
Katie Asher
so that we could sell quickly but retrieve optimal equity
Seri Beall
Seri Beall
her negotiations made all of the difference
Rebecca Rohbeck
Rebecca Rohbeck
[Aaron] is creative and really enjoys imagining how a space can work for his clients
I am happy we chose 3Tree Realty to help us
M. Kathleen Kern
M. Kathleen Kern
Ceci and Lauren were incredible
Jason Higgins
Jason Higgins
I truly felt more comfortable with the process because Lauren was working with us
Carson H.
Carson H.
Ceci and Lauren were amazing!
Jodie
Jodie
We were confident in their expertise and trusted their advice
AJ & Will
AJ & Will
Lauren Crane was very easy to work
Lisa F.
Lisa F.
Aaron made the process of buying our dream home SO easy
Heather
Heather
Tex was wonderful!
If you’re looking for an honest and reliable realtor, look no further.
Ceci and Lauren far exceeded my expectations
Christy M.
Christy M.
Ryan T.
Ryan T.
most interested in satisfying his customers’ needs
he enjoyed the challenges of the job
Glencora Pipkin
Glencora Pipkin
Tex helped us through every step of the process
Elizabeth Sadler
Elizabeth Sadler
Her promptness and enthusiasm was so very appreciated
Throughout the entire process, Lauren was always there when we needed her. As soon as a new house came on the market that fit our needs, she was able to get us a viewing next day! Her promptness and enthusiasm in helping us find our forever home was so very appreciated and I would recommend her to anyone looking for their forever home as well!
Tex was extremely helpful
Tiago Bruniera
Tiago Bruniera
extremely responsive and helpful
Thomas Woodward
Thomas Woodward
he was always available and happy to help us
Jon & Maggie Owen
Jon & Maggie Owen
she was super helpful, responsive, and supportive
Scott & Lauren Hull
Scott & Lauren Hull
there isn’t a better agent or more trustworthy person
Nick Tallent
Nick Tallent
I have already recommended her
Veronika Snuggs
Veronika Snuggs
definitely work with Kelsey. I was so lucky to find her!
Belinda Stillion Southard
Belinda Stillion Southard
Kelsey was great!
Oscar & Jessie Garcia
Oscar & Jessie Garcia
She was very patient with us
Josh & Mary Kate Rubin
Josh & Mary Kate Rubin
We found Ms. Woodard to be hardworking, honest and professional
George & Andrea Tallent
George & Andrea Tallent