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Realtor · Northeast Georgia
Michelle Lynn Jones
With 21 years in business, a 5 star rating, and 10 Northeast Georgia towns plus 2 lakes covered, I'm Michelle Lynn Jones, a Realtor with eXp Realty in Georgia, helping buyers and sellers in Flowery Branch, Braselton, Hoschton, Buford, Gainesville, Jefferson, Dawsonville, Lavonia, Hartwell, and Cumming, plus the waterfront communities of Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell. Wherever home is headed, I already know the roads, the schools, and the shoreline.
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6.68%
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As of the week ending October 22, 2026. Rates change weekly and vary by lender, credit score, and down payment.
Full rates & calculator Flowery Branch Braselton Hoschton Buford Gainesville Jefferson Dawsonville Lavonia Hartwell Cumming Lake Lanier Lake Hartwell
Today's Mortgage Rates
National average, updated weekly
30-Year Fixed
7.32%
Freddie Mac national average
15-Year Fixed
6.68%
Freddie Mac national average
As of the week ending October 22, 2026. Rates change weekly and vary by lender, credit score, and down payment.
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Michelle Lynn Jones
Realtor · eXp Realty, Georgia
About
A local Realtor for Northeast Georgia lake country
Michelle Lynn Jones is a Realtor in Georgia serving buyers and sellers across the lake-country corridor from Flowery Branch to Gainesville, with Lake Lanier on one side and Lake Hartwell beyond it. Her work is local in the truest sense: the same towns, the same lakes, the same docks and marinas, visit after visit.
Whether you are buying your first home, selling after many years, or searching for waterfront, the process starts with one conversation and stays plainspoken from the first showing to the closing table.
- Straight answers about value and the market, even when they are not what you hoped to hear
- Local context on counties, schools, commute times, and lake rules
- Your pace, from the first tour to the closing table
By the numbers
21
Years in business
5
Star rating
10
Towns served
2
Lakes covered
Guiding you HOME! Every Step!
Michelle Lynn Jones
Services
Full-service guidance for every move
From the first tour to the closing table, the details of buying, selling, and waterfront living are handled for you.
For sellers
Market-grounded pricing, preparation guidance, and marketing written for lake-country buyers.
Lake & waterfront
Dock, shoreline, flood, and insurance questions answered before the offer, not after.
Relocation
For newcomers moving into Northeast Georgia: the lay of the land before the first house tour.
Every engagement starts with a conversation about what you need, with no pressure and no obligation.
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Proudly serving Northeast Georgia
Ten lake-country towns and two very different lakes, each with its own character: Flowery Branch, Braselton, Hoschton, Buford, Gainesville, Jefferson, Dawsonville, Lavonia, Hartwell, and Cumming, plus the shorelines of Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell. If your area is not listed here, just ask: many North Georgia buyers and sellers reach out from nearby communities too.
Flowery Branch
Lake Lanier shores
Buyers who want lake access, a walkable downtown, and an easy drive to Atlanta.
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Braselton
Estate & countryside living
Buyers drawn to resort amenities, acreage, and horse-country character.
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Hoschton
Small-town quiet
Buyers who want quieter streets, bigger lots, and neighbors who know each other.
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Buford
Gateway to the south end of the lake
Buyers who want conveniences close by and a boat launch minutes from home.
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Gainesville
The lake's north-end city
Buyers who want a full-service city with the lake in their backyard.
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Jefferson
County seat with its own school district
Families who want an independent city school district, a classic courthouse-square town, and an easy drive to Athens.
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Dawsonville
Foothills, moonshine heritage & the lake's north end
Buyers who want mountain views, lake access, and a straight shot down GA 400 to Atlanta.
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Lavonia
I-85 gateway to Lake Hartwell
Buyers who want an easy interstate commute and quiet Lake Hartwell weekends minutes from home.
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Hartwell
The lake's namesake town
Buyers who want full small-town life with one of the Southeast's biggest lakes in the backyard.
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Cumming
Lake Lanier's Forsyth County shore
Buyers who want a full-suburb amenity base, many public school options, and lake access minutes from home.
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Lake Lanier
38,000 acres · 692 miles of shoreline
Waterfront buyers, second-home owners, and families who live on the water all year.
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Lake Hartwell
56,000 acres · 962 miles of shoreline
Buyers who want room to roam, quieter coves, and a lake that never feels crowded.
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Living Local
The editorial guide to actually living here
Local events, neighborhood stories, seasonal guides, and community happenings, all curated by Michelle and gathered in one place. Useful whether you already call Northeast Georgia home or you are still deciding.
Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Michelle Lynn Jones?
A licensed Realtor with eXp Realty, LLC, serving Northeast Georgia (Georgia license 298565).
Where does she serve?
Flowery Branch, Braselton, Hoschton, Buford, Gainesville, Jefferson, Dawsonville, Lavonia, Hartwell, Cumming, and the shorelines of Lake Lanier and Lake Hartwell.
How can I reach her?
Phone 678-409-0882, email MichelleJonesSells@gmail.com, or book a call at her Calendly link.
Does she work with first-time buyers?
Yes, she guides first-time buyers through pre-approval, down payment options, and their first home purchase.
Contact
Let's talk about your next move
Call, visit the website, or send a note. Every inquiry is answered personally, usually within a day, and every conversation starts with your questions.
Phone 678-409-0882 Email MichelleJonesSells@gmail.com Website www.michellelynnjones.com Office eXp Realty, LLC 1372 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Office hours Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, weekends by appointment
Serving
Jefferson · Dawsonville · Lavonia · Hartwell · Cumming · Flowery Branch · Braselton · Hoschton · Buford · Gainesville · Lake Lanier · Lake Hartwell