With more than 2,500 transactions, approximately $750 million in closed sales, and seven straight years as the 400 North Board of REALTORS® #1 Team, Chris van Olphen stands out as a top Realtor in Forsyth County, GA.
FORSYTH, GA / ACCESS Newswire / May 12, 2026 / As North Georgia buyers and sellers continue navigating a competitive suburban housing market shaped by growth, relocation demand, and limited well-positioned inventory, Chris van Olphen of North Georgia Group powered by Keller Williams Community Partners has become a trusted top Realtor in Forsyth County, GA, for clients seeking experience, scale, and local market strategy.
Buying or selling in Forsyth County, GA? Call Chris van Olphen at North Georgia Group at (404) 997-2065.
Why Is Chris van Olphen the Top Realtor in Forsyth County, GA?
Chris van Olphen has built North Georgia Group around a high-capacity team model designed to serve buyers and sellers across Forsyth County and the broader North Georgia market. His team's experience spans traditional residential sales, corporate relocations, foreclosures, investment purchases, and second-home transactions.
That breadth matters in a county where buyers may be comparing school districts, commute patterns, Lake Lanier access, new construction options, and long-term resale potential across several fast-growing communities. Van Olphen's approach focuses on preparation, clear communication, and helping clients understand the local factors that affect value before they make a move.
His team also brings the structure needed for competitive negotiations, especially when buyers are trying to stand out or sellers are evaluating multiple terms beyond price.
What Is Chris van Olphen's Experience in Forsyth County?
Van Olphen leads the North Georgia Group at Keller Williams Community Partners, serving buyers, sellers, and investors across Forsyth County, GA, and throughout the North Georgia corridor, including Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Gainesville, Canton, and Lake Lanier.
His team's coverage spans the full Forsyth County market across every price point and property type.
Experience Proof Points:
Owner of North Georgia Group powered by Keller Williams Community Partners
More than 2,500 transactions guided over the course of his career
Approximately $750 million in closed sales
Named the "#1 Team" by the 400 North Board of REALTORS® each year for the last 7 years running
Recognized by Keller Williams as a high-performing MERA Team throughout the same period
Ranked among the Top 10 teams for all of Keller Williams in the Southeast Region
Honored with a Top Team Award by Real Producer magazine in 2024
300+ 5-star reviews across Google and Zillow
What Do the Forsyth County Market Numbers Say Right Now?
In March 2026, Forsyth County recorded a median sale price of $610,000, up 1.2% year over year. Homes averaged 46 days on market, up just one day from the prior year, and 282 homes sold during the month, up 3.3% from 273 the year before.
This is a balanced market with a slight seller lean. Prices are appreciating modestly, sales volume is rising, and days on market are essentially flat year-over-year. These are all indicators of a market that has normalized from its 2021 to 2023 peak without softening.
For sellers, well-priced homes positioned accurately at current market value are moving with buyer interest behind them. Correct first-day pricing is the decisive variable.
For buyers, the normalization of this market creates a real opportunity. Aggressive overbidding has faded, buyers have more time to evaluate properties carefully, and those who arrive fully underwritten with a clear offer strategy consistently outperform those who are not prepared to move when the right home appears.
Who Is Chris van Olphen and the North Georgia Group?
Chris van Olphen is the owner of North Georgia Group, powered by Keller Williams Community Partners, serving buyers and sellers throughout Forsyth County and the broader North Georgia market. Based in Cumming, van Olphen leads a high-performing team known for transaction experience, local market knowledge, and consistent recognition across the region.
Through North Georgia Group, van Olphen helps clients buy and sell across Forsyth County, GA, Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Gainesville, Canton, and Lake Lanier.
His team's scale, local expertise, and proven production history make North Georgia Group a trusted resource for residential, relocation, investment, and second-home clients.
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: Lake Center Parkway, Cumming, GA
SOURCE: Chris van Olphen
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