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 wealth-building programs, or leading through challenges like the pandemic, she embodies a “let’s go” spirit. A sought-after 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.”
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.
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)
DEANN GOLDEN
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
