Mother, wife and real estate executive, Karen Hatcher, is the CEO and head broker for Sovereign Realty & Management. Karen is a Certified Property Manager® (CPM®), which is the elite mark of distinction to those invested in real estate demand when they seek someone who they trust to manage their assets. Serving the Atlanta-metro area for over a decade, Karen sets the standard in keeping vacancy rates low- and maximizing-income sources for her clients.

This Rochester, New York native landed in Georgia’s capital city of Atlanta when she attended Clark Atlanta University, where she received her bachelor’s in Finance degree in 2002. She then continued her education after pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration, with a concentration in Real Estate, from Georgia State University in 2011.

Founded in 2008, Karen created Sovereign Realty & Management to be a full-service, one-stop-shop real estate management experience with the necessary “know-how” to provide her clients with unparalleled service. She and her dedicated employees serve every customer with the passion of their motto, “Improving Lives, Transforming Communities.”

Karen has been recognized by her real estate community in more ways than one. While at Georgia State, she was awarded Student of the Year in 2011 by the Institute of Real Estate Management® (IREM®) Georgia Chapter, then gain as Candidate of the Year in 2014, and finally receiving the Presidential Award in 2015. Karen entered into the Multi-Million Dollar Sales Club (Not coined Top Producers) by the Atlanta REALTORS® Association in 2015 and met every year since. She continued on to be awarded the Five Star Circle of Service and Captain of the Industry awards in 2017 from the Atlanta REALTORS® Association.

Karen makes an effort to give back to the community that has given so much to her. She serves on the Executive Council for IREM®-Georgia Chapter, Vice President of Administration and Finance and Trustee on the Political Action committee for the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, and as a member of the National Association of Residential Property Managers (NARPM). Karen also makes time for teaching and is passionate about real estate education. She is an Continuing Education instructor for the Capitus Real Estate School where she teaches Ethics and Leasing and sits at the Board of Governors. She also serves her time by volunteering at Habitat for Humanity, Hosea Feed The Hungry and several other charitable organizations, all in Atlanta.

When Karen isn’t working real estate she is a devoted wife and mother of three beautiful children.

Bill has been in the real estate industry for more than a decade in roles including sales associate, career development vice president, chief operating officer and managing broker. During his career, he has been involved in more than $2 billion in closed sales, was Rookie of the Year in 2003 and was named a Top 10 Agent Company-wide in 2010. As a Life Member of the Atlanta REALTORS® Top Producers, Bill represented the buyer in the largest residential sale in the Atlanta area in 2006. Named by the Atlanta Business Chronicle one of the 100 Most Influential Atlantans in real estate, Bill brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and professional reputation to our management team. 

In addition to his responsibilities with his agents, Bill also serves the general REALTOR® population in Atlanta though his involvement with the Atlanta REALTORS® Association (ARA). Having served as the chair of three committees and vice-president four times, Bill served as the 2017 President of the Atlanta REALTORS®, one of the nation's oldest and largest associations. In addition, he also represents the Atlanta REALTORS® on the Georgia Association of REALTORS® Forms Committee. Bill earned the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) designation from the Real Estate Business Institute in 2016. He is the recipient of the Atlanta REALTORS® Five Star Circle of Excellence award in recognition of his leadership and innovative thinking, in addition to receiving the Captain of the Industry award twice for his continued support and service.

Outside of the real estate industry, Bill was recognized as a top campaign fundraiser for The Leukemia & Leukemia Society’s Annual Atlanta Man & Woman of the Year campaign where the 2015 group raised over $1,100,000 to go toward research to eradicate blood cancers. He was named the 2016 corporate walk chair by the Georgia Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for its 2016 Atlanta Light The Night Walk, an annual fundraising event that raised more than $1.5 million to fund lifesaving research and to provide support and information to families affected by blood cancers. He was named to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Georgia Chapter Board of Trustees in 2016. 

Bill is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a bachelor of science degree in commerce and business administration. Bill and his wife, Audra, have two children, Carter and Leighton.

The North Atlanta office of Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby's International Realty opened in 2009 and is based in Sanctuary Park, specializing in northern suburban areas such as Johns Creek, Alpharetta, Roswell, Cumming and Milton.

Recognized as the 2019 REALTOR® of the Year by the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, Michael’s people-centric approach to real estate has built a respected presence in the metro-Atlanta real estate market. He is the Co-Founder and Broker of Homestead, REALTORS®, a boutique, independent Brokerage located in the heart of Atlanta, GA. Throughout his career, Michael has been a tireless supporter of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association.

Michael has served in a variety of roles within the Association, including Vice President of Professional Development, Member Engagement Chair, Governmental Affairs Chair, Emerging Leaders Chair, and Orientation Chair. On the State and National level, Michael has remained committed to the industry by serving on various Committees, giving advice on Tax Policy and State Legislative Issues. He is a proud RPAC Major Investor and President's Circle Recipient.

Michael grew up in metro-Atlanta and attended the University of Georgia. He is a resident of Brookhaven, GA, with his wife Jennifer, daughter Ella, and two rescue dogs, Holly and Rosey. In his free time, Michael and his family support a number of charitable organizations, including the Atlanta Humane Society, PAWS Atlanta, Soccer in the Streets, and the Red Shoe Society.

Quinn is a lifelong resident of the Atlanta area and a sixth generation Atlantan. A graduate of The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business Quinn has served as chairperson of the Member Engagement Committee, the RPAC Subcommittee and The Government Affairs Committee. Quinn is a 2017 Emerging Leaders Program and a recipient of both the Five Star Circle of Service and the Young Achievers Awards and also serves as an ARPAC Trustee.

Quinn and his wife live in the Grant Park neighborhood and are active fundraisers for the Grant Park Conservancy. Quinn also actively supports both Habitat For Humanity and the Georgia Transplant Foundation. As Vice President of Marketing & Business with Homestead, REALTORS®, Quinn enjoys Georgia Bulldogs football, loves English Bulldogs and snow skiing.

Kelly Thrash always knew she would follow in her Grandmother’s footsteps to become a successful REALTOR®. Watching her Grandmother be a trailblazer and help so many families inspired her from a young age. Kelly is a Lifetime Member of Top Producers of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, ranking among the Top 10% of REALTORS® in Atlanta. She is currently serving as Vice President of Community Affairs and Public Relations of the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, having served six years on the Board of Directors, two years as the Chair of the Fundraising Committee, one year as the Chair for the Southeast’s Largest Real Estate Trade Show, and one year as Chair of REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC). Kelly is also a Major Investor and President’s Circle member in the REALTORS® Political Action Committee (RPAC), supporting property rights and home ownership.

Kelly has more than 10 years of experience in real estate, with extensive knowledge of the home-building market in the Metro Atlanta and North Georgia areas, specifically specializing in Forsyth and Fulton Counties, Lake Lanier, golf communities and Big Canoe. She is also a mountain and lake specialist.

Kelly attributes her consistent success to her results-oriented approach and her effective negotiation skills. Her commitment and dedication to understanding and fulfilling her client's needs is her top priority. She is passionate about assisting buyers with finding their perfect home, as well as successfully marketing her seller's homes. To Kelly, helping her clients is her greatest joy, whether they are searching for their perfect home or looking to sell their home and move into a new chapter of their lives. She is dedicated to providing her clients with a seamless and exceptional real estate experience from beginning to end.

Originally from Alabama, Kelly graduated from The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee and then obtained her bachelor's in psychology and advertising from the University of Alabama. While there, she became a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, Order of Omega and was President of the Panhellenic Association, and prior to joining Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty, gained 12 years of award-winning sales experience working for international and Fortune 500 companies.

Kelly has served her community through memberships with the Junior League of Atlanta, the National Association of Women Business Owners and numerous other volunteer organizations including assisting in building with Habitat for Humanity for 8 years. She is a Guardian Circle supporter of the Atlanta Humane Society.

In her free time, Kelly enjoys concerts, action movies and dining with friends all around Roswell, Alpharetta and Crabapple. She loves curling up with a good mystery book, is a Pilates enthusiast, fantasy football (she is a two-time champion!) and of course, Alabama Crimson Tide football! (ROLL TIDE)

Kelly currently lives in Crabapple with her rescue dog and rescue cat.

Angel Crayton is a native Georgia girl! She lives and resides in Southwest Atlanta, where her family still owns the home where she grew up. Passionate about keeping the home ownership dream alive, she works as a Realtor in the North Metro Atlanta Area. Angel Crayton has an exceptional ability to understand client needs and strives to build an excellent rapport with them. Living and growing up in the Metro Atlanta area, she has seen much of the growth throughout communities she serves. This detailed knowledge of local neighborhoods gives Angel an edge and allows her to educate her clients whether they need assistance in buying into a new community or selling their existing home. 

Angel is an Accredited Buyers Rep with a career of 11 years in Real Estate and over 15 years of experience in Private Banking and Wealth Preservation. With millions of dollars in sales, Angel is amongst the top 50 of more than 1800 real estate professionals at PalmerHouse Properties and a top producer with the Atlanta Realtors Association. She is a member of the ARA Governance Committee, serving for more than 2 years now. On this committee, Angel sat at the table with several United States Senators in Washington D.C. to fight for bills that affect the Atlanta housing market.

A powerhouse professional and mentor, Angel also trains and coaches new agents coming into the business. Together with her business partner, they manage and facilitate the PalmerHouse Properties Career Development Program. Her desire to pour into individuals to produce quality performing agents allows her to share knowledge and skills with others while maintaining and growing Angel Crayton & Associates.

Angel’s foundation is family. She is a mother to an adult son, an older sister to three siblings, an aunt and a niece. She uses her love for family, passion for real estate, and helping others to boost her charitable efforts. Angel spearheaded a group of family and friends to organize a team called Angels4Angels, in memory of her mom, to raise awareness and support for those affected or infected with HIV/AIDS. She has been participating in the annual AIDS Atlanta Walk/Run for more than 20 years.


Angel represents her clients in one of the most important transactions they will ever make – finding their dream home. She offers personalized service including customizing a home-selling program which is designed to specifically meet the needs of her clients’ financial desires, target moving date and other personal factors when pricing and marketing their home. Whether you are a first-time buyer, savvy investor or experienced homeowner, Angel can interpret and understand your needs on any level. Her tag line, “Because of YOU, I LOVE what I DO” is the true essence of who she is and why she is committed to producing joy in each client relationship.

Angel Crayton is a native Georgia girl! She lives and resides in Southwest Atlanta, where her family still owns the home where she grew up. Passionate about keeping the home ownership dream alive, she works as a Realtor in the North Metro Atlanta Area. Angel Crayton has an exceptional ability to understand client needs and strives to build an excellent rapport with them. Living and growing up in the Metro Atlanta area, she has seen much of the growth throughout communities she serves. This detailed knowledge of local neighborhoods gives Angel an edge and allows her to educate her clients whether they need assistance in buying into a new community or selling their existing home. 

Angel is an Accredited Buyers Rep with a career of 11 years in Real Estate and over 15 years of experience in Private Banking and Wealth Preservation. With millions of dollars in sales, Angel is amongst the top 50 of more than 1800 real estate professionals at PalmerHouse Properties and a top producer with the Atlanta Realtors Association. She is a member of the ARA Governance Committee, serving for more than 2 years now. On this committee, Angel sat at the table with several United States Senators in Washington D.C. to fight for bills that affect the Atlanta housing market.

A powerhouse professional and mentor, Angel also trains and coaches new agents coming into the business. Together with her business partner, they manage and facilitate the PalmerHouse Properties Career Development Program. Her desire to pour into individuals to produce quality performing agents allows her to share knowledge and skills with others while maintaining and growing Angel Crayton & Associates.

Angel’s foundation is family. She is a mother to an adult son, an older sister to three siblings, an aunt and a niece. She uses her love for family, passion for real estate, and helping others to boost her charitable efforts. Angel spearheaded a group of family and friends to organize a team called Angels4Angels, in memory of her mom, to raise awareness and support for those affected or infected with HIV/AIDS. She has been participating in the annual AIDS Atlanta Walk/Run for more than 20 years.


Angel represents her clients in one of the most important transactions they will ever make – finding their dream home. She offers personalized service including customizing a home-selling program which is designed to specifically meet the needs of her clients’ financial desires, target moving date and other personal factors when pricing and marketing their home. Whether you are a first-time buyer, savvy investor or experienced homeowner, Angel can interpret and understand your needs on any level. Her tag line, “Because of YOU, I LOVE what I DO” is the true essence of who she is and why she is committed to producing joy in each client relationship.