Michelle VanHemert Branton

Michelle VanHemert Branton

Associate Broker / REALTOR® at Living Down South Realty
(GA): 397015SC: 120452
  •   5   (30 reviews)

Michelle's sales performance at a glance

See how Michelle has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

15
Reviews
3
Properties for sale
17
Sold properties
$441k
Average sale price
$6.9m
Total sales value

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  • County WinnerHart County
  • City WinnerReed Creek
  • 2x County Top 5Hart County - 2026, 2025

About Michelle

Michelle VanHemert Branton is a REALTOR® with Living Down South who currently serves clients in Northeast Georgia and South Carolina. Living Down South is excited to partner with Michelle, who has an unyielding passion to help those seeking a residential, lake, barn & land, or mountain lifestyle. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Michelle has also lived in Colorado and Nevada before making the Peach State her home. A graduate of the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Michelle obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree in Financial Administration with a minor in Sociology. Upon moving to Georgia, Michelle enrolled at the University of Georgia where she earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work. In addition to her higher education achievements, Michelle has also earned an Interior Design Certificate as well as had extensive training in Real Estate Investment. Considering her combination of industry experience, education, competencies, work ethic, and love for helping others, Michelle is a winning choice for anyone seeking a true professional to lead a real estate engagement. When not selling real estate, Michelle serves as Vice Chairperson on the Executive Board for the Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter, participates in various charity and raising awareness events, and enjoys yoga, reading, Sudoku, and rescuing animals. In their free time, Michelle and her Husband Jeff, who is a Regional Manager for a multi-national tool company, can be found traveling, boating, playing on the lake with friends, keeping up with their daughter Taylor, who is a Accountant with a company who provides 360 feedback surveys for corporate leadership, or chasing down their rescue dog, Smitty.

Michelle's reviews

  5  
Michelle has 30 reviewsacross 10 different locations, showing 6.
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Michelle's qualities as told by our client reviews: clear communication, local expert, friendly.
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Seller review
Our awesome realtor!
24 days ago
Our awesome realtor!

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Michelle! From the very beginning, she made the process of selling our home smooth, stress-free, and successful. Her knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and excellent communication kept us informed every step of the way. Michelle truly went above and beyond, always making us feel like we were her top priority. She was professional, kind, and genuinely cared about helping us achieve the best outcome. Thanks to her hard work and dedication, our home sold, and we couldn’t be more grateful. If you are looking for a realtor who is knowledgeable, trustworthy, and truly invested in her clients, we highly recommend Michelle.

Seller review
Michelle Delivered a Seamless, Stress-Free 5-Star Experience
4 months ago
Michelle Delivered a Seamless, Stress-Free 5-Star Experience

Michelle communicated clearly and consistently throughout the entire process, always keeping us informed and confident in each step. Her deep market knowledge helped us make smart decisions, and her strong negotiation skills ensured we got the best possible outcome. She handled everything with the utmost professionalism, making the experience smooth, stress-free, and truly five-star from start to finish.

Buyer review
We recommend Michelle to anyone looking to buy a home!
6 months ago
We recommend Michelle to anyone looking to buy a home!

Michelle was so wonderful and patient with us as we looked at many properties before finding our new home. She taught us so much about lake life. We appreciated her contacts for different providers, inspectors, and utilities. We enjoyed her company and thought she was kind and friendly in general, but as we came closer to making an offer and navigating the purchase process, she really shined. She was a staunch advocate for us and facilitated a creative solution to what might have been a challenging closing after a portion of the contract was not fulfilled. We did not want to delay the closing, and she was diplomatic yet masterful at crafting a solution that protected us. We are 2 weeks post-closing and she continues to serve as a resource, connecting us with services. Her guidance and counsel were on point, wise and greatly appreciated!

Seller review
Michelle is phenomenal!
6 months ago
Michelle is phenomenal!

We could not have chosen a more dedicated, knowledgable, caring, ethical, and customer oriented agent. Michelle listened and cared about all our wants and needs from the first meeting. Personable and professional she crossed the T's and dotted the I's. Giving attention to, and utilizing every resource at her disposal to market our home. Professional photos, drone photography and an extremely descriptive listing gave buyers a clear and accurate idea of our property. Communication was perfect. She kept in touch sharing important details and keeping us up to date with activity. We had fair notice of every showing and useful feedback from every one. She shared insight and suggestions. She worked, I mean WORKED, for us. She sold our house in a changing market while others remained on the market even after price reductions. Michelle is a ROCK STAR! Thank you!

Buyer review
In a word:  Effervescent!
7 months ago
In a word: Effervescent!

Michelle is absolutely the best Realtor I've ever dealt with--and there's been a few. She helped us find the right home for our family quickly, and once we were ready to go, she walked us through every step of the way with dignity, grace, and bubbly good humor at every step. She's fun, brilliant, and very, very skilled at what she does. Five stars is simply not enough on the scale here. I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough. If you're looking for a home in our area, I rather doubt you'll do any better than to have Michelle in your corner.

Seller review
Competent, market knowledgeable, clear responsive communicator, patient
7 months ago
Competent, market knowledgeable, clear responsive communicator, patient

Michelle was our "partner" in buying and selling 2 houses. Her advice was thoroughly researched and solid. Her promptness and responsiveness were second only to her patient and professional negotiating skills. I was amazed at how she handled some tough situations with coolness and strength. Until key issues were fixed, she advised that we may consider walking away. Fortunately, she stood her ground and the issues were resolved to everyone's satisfaction. When the time comes to buy or sell again, Michelle will be our first call.

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Michelle's properties

Michelle has 3 properties for sale and sold 17 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldJul 21, 2026
$127,319
61 Oak Ave
Milledgeville GA 31061
3
1
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of The Collective | RE and Living Down South Realty
SoldJul 21, 2026
$272,000
178 Nunnally Road
Anderson SC 29625
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of 1st Choice - Lake Hartwell and Living Down South Realty, LLC - SC
SoldJul 7, 2026
$425,000
95 Village Dr
Hartwell GA 30643
3
3
1
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Living Down South Realty and For Sale Realty LLC
For Sale
$235,000
1172 Shoal Creek Church Road
Lavonia GA 30553
3
2
Single-Family
Listing courtesy of Living Down South Realty
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Michelle's sold properties

Michelle has sold 17 properties in the past 12 months, showing 4.

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61 Oak Ave, Milledgeville, GA, 31061
61 Oak Ave
Milledgeville GA 31061
3
1
2
Single-Family$127,319Jul 21, 2026
178 Nunnally Road, Anderson, SC, 29625
178 Nunnally Road
Anderson SC 29625
3
2
Single-Family$272,000Jul 21, 2026
95 Village Dr, Hartwell, GA, 30643
95 Village Dr
Hartwell GA 30643
3
3
1
Single-Family$425,000Jul 7, 2026
529 North Point Circle, Reed Creek, GA, 30643
529 North Point Circle
Reed Creek GA 30643
3
2
2
Single-Family$305,000May 28, 2026
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