Chris van Olphen and the North Georgia Group earned the 2026 RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume and Sides recognition after closing 312 transactions and $143.26 million in sales during 2025.
FORSYTH, GA / ACCESS Newswire / June 24, 2026 / Chris van Olphen and his team have been named to the 2026 list for the RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume and Sides recognition, based on completing 312 sides and closing $143.26 million in 2025. The production record ranks the group as #4 in Georgia and places them among the Top 200 teams in the United States.
What Did RealTrends Recognize Chris van Olphen For?
Chris van Olphen and the North Georgia Group earned the 2026 RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume and Sides recognition after closing 312 transactions and $143.26 million in sales during 2025. The production ranked the team #4 in Georgia and among the Top 200 real estate teams in the United States.
RealTrends tracks and verifies residential real estate production across the country, recognizing teams that consistently perform at the highest levels of the industry. The rankings are based on completed transactions and closed sales volume, providing an objective measure of production and market activity.
For van Olphen and his team, the recognition reflects years of sustained growth serving buyers and sellers throughout Forsyth County and North Georgia.
What Makes Chris van Olphen a Leading Agent in Forsyth County?
Serving Forsyth County, GA, and the surrounding North Georgia region, Chris van Olphen is known for combining local market expertise with a highly structured team approach. His clients benefit from specialized support across pricing, marketing, negotiations, and transaction management, allowing them to move confidently from contract to closing.
Experience Proof Points:
Earned the RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume and Sides recognition based on 312 sides and $143.26 million closed in 2025.
Guided more than 2,500 real estate transactions over the course of his career.
Surpassed $750 million in total closed sales volume.
Recognized as a Top 10 agent in Forsyth County by Top10REAgents.com.
Received the #1 Team designation from the 400 North Board of REALTORS® for seven consecutive years.
Maintained status as a top-producing MERA Team within the Keller Williams network.
Ranked among the top 10 Keller Williams teams in the Southeast Region.
Honored with a Top Team Award by Real Producer magazine in 2024.
What Does the Recognition Mean for Forsyth County Buyers and Sellers?
The RealTrends Verified Top Team by Volume and Sides recognition provides independent validation that Chris van Olphen and the North Georgia Group consistently perform at a high level in the local market.
That experience is particularly valuable in Forsyth County, where home values continue to rise, with the median sale price reaching approximately $642,000, up 1.9% year over year. Homes are spending about 38 days on the market, creating a balanced environment where buyers have options while sellers still benefit from steady demand.
For buyers and sellers alike, the recognition reflects a team that is actively involved in the market and equipped to help clients navigate changing conditions with confidence.
Who Is Chris van Olphen?
Chris van Olphen is the owner of North Georgia Group, powered by Keller Williams Community Partners, serving buyers and sellers throughout Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Gainesville, Canton, and the Lake Lanier area. His team assists clients with a wide range of real estate needs, including residential sales, corporate relocations, investment properties, second homes, and foreclosure transactions.
Known for his hands-on leadership style and commitment to client service, van Olphen has built a reputation for helping clients navigate complex real estate decisions with confidence. Supported by a dedicated team based in Cumming, he provides practical guidance, local market insight, and a streamlined transaction experience throughout North Georgia.
Buying or selling in Forsyth County, GA? Reach Chris van Olphen at North Georgia Group at 404-997-2065.
Media Contact:
Chris van Olphen, Owner, North Georgia Group powered by Keller Williams Community Partners
Phone: 404-997-2065
Website: https://www.northgeorgiagroup.com
Address: 540 Lake Center Pkwy, Cumming, GA 30040
SOURCE: Chris van Olphen
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