With over $300 million dollars in total sales, the Living on Lake Lanier team has been changing lives on the lake for over a decade. Our motto is ‘We Sell Lifestyles ~ Not Just Homes’ and value relationships over transactions. Our team has a gift for matching remarkable homes with remarkable people and are committed to meeting each client’s needs. You may have seen us working our Living on Lake Lanier magic on HGTV’s Lakefront Bargain Hunt! Let us put our expertise to work for you and your Lake Lanier real estate goals.
Teresa Smith
Team Lead
After boating for many years, I still have trouble docking my boat!
Michele Kaplan
Realtor
Spent half an hour chasing a goat down Buford Dam.
Mackenzie Scott
Realtor/Marketing
Commonly referred to as the “magic millennial.”
Lisa Mitchell
Executive Assistant/ Transaction Coordinator
Saw a cow cooling off in Wahoo Creek!
Why Do You Need a Lake Specialist?
Because using a lake specialist with the Living on Lake Lanier team isn’t expensive…it’s priceless! Our team of professionals live, work and play on the lake and have extensive knowledge of all the lake intricacies to help you navigate buying or selling on Lake Lanier including:
- On and off market properties
- Army Corp of Engineers
- Dock permits
- Buying a lake lot?
- Septic systems
- Trusted vendor list
- Lake Lanier Association
- Lake Lanier Activities
- Lakeside dining
- And more…we’ve got you covered!
19
YEARS IN BUSINESS
176
5 STAR REVIEWS
$300 +
MILLION IN VOLUME SOLD
1,068
FAMILIES SERVED
Lake Lanier Homes For Sale
Recently Sold
Life on Lake Lanier!
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Buying And Selling A Home On Lake Lanier
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Lanier Real Estate is Hot like Summer!
by Teresa Smith – Oh boy! It has been a crazy time on the lake! Over the last year Lake Lanier property has been on
The Best Things to Do at Lake Lanier
The Best Things to Do at Lake Lanier We’ve always got our finger on the pulse of the local market, and can help you make
A Lake For Everyone to Enjoy: Things to do at Lake Lanier
One of our favorite aspects of Lake Lanier is sharing the joy and appreciation we havefor the activities and fun to be had as a
Testimonials
“I am a BIG Teresa Smith advocate and I highly recommend her as your Real Estate Agent if you are looking for a home on/near Lake Lanier. Not only is she intimately knowledgeable of the lake and neighborhoods, but she also has a reliable network of professionals to help make an informed decision (Contractors, Architects, Core Rangers, etc). Teresa helped us find our new home in Flowery Branch after an exhaustive search in a very difficult pandemic market. She then turned around and sold our existing home at our asking price before it was even listed. Always patient, no pressure, and extremely thorough and responsive.”
"My fiance and I were first time home buyers in the craziest market in history, and we couldn't have bought that first home without Mackenzie there to navigate us through the process. She was a joy to work with, as professional as they come, and one of the hardest working people we've ever met. We highly recommend working with Mackenzie if you are looking to buy or sell! You really will feel like a priority throughout the entire process. I am happy to say my fiance and I closed on a home in July, and we have Mackenzie and the KW team to thank for that!"
"My husband and I recently sold our home with Michele who did an absolutely amazing job! ALL the details she put into my listing were top notch, from the suggestions to get my home ready, to the pictures that were taken and even the personal attention she gave us. Anytime I needed ANYTHING she was there for my family. There’s no other realtor I will ever use. Michele is not only my realtor but will be a friend for life!"
"Teresa Smith is awesome! She knows the market and how to maximize sales price. Her and her team communicate well, and they are knowledgeable and easy to work with. You need to go no further when looking for the best Lake Lanier agent!"
"Teresa and her team were absolute professionals and absolutely "in our corner" as sellers. They were great about protecting our time and energy throughout the processes of selling our home - from scheduling the pictures, showings, and then negotiating. Even though I'm sure Teresa and her team had multiple clients while she worked with us, she made us feel as though we were her only concern - she was responsive to our calls, questions, and concerns - always providing timely and thoughtful responses. Truthfully, I'm glad she was on our "side" because she's a tenacious, formidable agent that made us feel as though she would've gone into "battle" on our behalf. It's rare to experience this type of customer care any more these days...as such it was a pleasure to work with Teresa and her team."
"Teresa Smith and the entire staff are the best of the best. Teresa worked tirelessly to find us the perfect Lake home. She listened to our needs and always guided us throughout the process. Her incredible knowledge of the Lake, surrounding communities and real estate market gave us the opportunity to preview a house coming on the market before it hit MLS and we were able to purchase the perfect dream home! Teresa continues to be a resource for us even after we've settled into Lake Living. If you are looking to move to the Lake area I highly recommend Teresa Smith!"
"My husband and I recently used Michele to help us purchase a lake home. Michele was very helpful in making sure we found the perfect home for our family. She regularly sent us homes that fit our needs. She worked well with our schedule to get us into the houses as they came on the market. When we were ready to make an offer, she was quick to get all the paperwork done. The market is moving FAST these days and Michele was quick to make sure we didn't miss out on an opportunity. We are super excited about our new home! Michele was a huge part of that excitement!"
"Mackenzie was the absolute best - from initial conversations through to closing I could not have asked for a better realtor! She understood what I was looking for in my first home, sought options that matched my desires / needs, and was so flexible and encouraging throughout the whole process. She was professional and great at what she does - within a few weeks of us looking, she was able to find a home that fit all of my criteria, before it even went on the market!! I was able to put an offer in at listing price, with such a smooth due diligence / closing process. She was knowledgeable in negotiations, questions and conversations throughout the buying/closing process. I would recommend Mackenzie to any and everyone - I am so grateful for her partnership and look forward to working with her again in the future!"
"Michele was awesome!! She made the often stressful process of buying a home much easier by giving us honest input and keeping all the pieces moving from start to finish. We are working with her again and would highly recommend her!"
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Zillow Reviews
- tombalsam
Michelle did a great job making sure she knew what we were looking for; and help us find those homes. She was very patience with us. Michelle has a very... Read more 
zuser20180926113919713 Michele worked with us for well over a year, as we navigated a tight market and our changing criteria. She always had our wants and needs forefront and stayed patient... Read more
mrcatd Great experience. She comunicates very well and kept us informed every step. Pleasant to deal with and knowledgeable. She took the time to explain the process and discuss any... Read more
- Sook Yoon Michele is a great agent who has much knowledge on buying a lake house. We have very busy jobs where it is difficult to keep up with deadlines, inspection scheduling,... Read more
cguhl27 Mackenzie was incredible to work with. She took time to understand what kinds of properties my husband and I were interested in, and went out of her way to show... Read more
DeborahAndrews29 Michele helped us 4 years ago, to find a home when we moved to Georgia. Recently we decided to move again and had no hesitation in calling Michele for assistance... Read more
- cdroberts10 After returning from working overseas for four years, we were blessed to find Michele in late 2016 to help us find our perfect home. She made our dream a... Read more
ricope1758 Michele was our best advocate from the get-go in our quest to purchase a lake home. The market activity was frenetic and a sellers' market, so as buyers we... Read more
jessemstill Teresa helped my son and I purchase a home on Lake Lanier for short term rental property. She was very knowledgeable of lake property. We had specific request of location.... Read more
Google Reviews
I am a BIG Teresa Smith advocate and I highly recommend her as your Real Estate Agent if you are looking for a home on/near Lake Lanier. Not only is she intimately knowledgeable of the lake and neighborhoods, but she also has a reliable network of professionals to help make an informed decision (Contractors, Architects, Core Rangers, etc). Teresa helped us find our new home in Flowery Branch after an exhaustive search in a very difficult pandemic market. She then turn around and sold our existing home at our asking price before it was even listed. Always patient, no pressure, and extremely thorough and responsive.
Teresa and her team were absolute professionals and absolutely "in our corner" as sellers. Teresa and her team were great about protecting our time and energy throughout the processes of selling our home - from scheduling the pictures, throughout the showings, and then when negotiating with the buyers. Even though I'm sure Teresa and her team had multiple clients while she worked with us, she made us feel as though we were her only concern - she was responsive to our calls, questions, and concerns - always providing timely and thoughtful responses. Truthfully, I'm glad she was on our "side" because she's a, tenacious, formidable agent that made us feel as though she would've gone into "battle" on our behalf. It's rare to experience this type of customer care any more these days...as such it was a please to work with Teresa and her team.
My fiance and I were first time home buyers in the craziest market in history, and we couldn't have bought that first home without Mackenzie there to navigate us through the process. She was a joy to work with, as professional as they come, and one of the hardest working people we've ever met. We highly recommend working with Mackenzie if you are looking to buy or sell! You really will feel like a priority throughout the entire process. I am happy to say my fiance and I closed on a home in July, and we have Mackenzie and KW team to thank for that!
