SAVANNAH, GA USA– Seabolt Real Estate, the #1 luxury real estate firm and the #1 independent real estate company in Savannah, Ga. by annual sales volume, is pleased to announce the 2023 Agent of the Year as well as the firm’s Top Producers for 2023.
On Jan. 30, Seabolt Real Estate recognized Taavo Roos as the firm’s 2023 Agent of the Year for his impressive sales record and strong commitment to clients. Roos, who serves as the firm’s President of New Construction and Project Development, was honored for closing on more than $60 million in residential and commercial transactions in 2023. Last year, he represented the buyer in the highest residential sale in Chatham County history for the $8.4 million sale of a spectacular 4.5-acre waterfront estate that was originally built by Food Network star Paula Deen and her husband, Michael Groover.
Seabolt Real Estate also recognized Associate Broker Staci Donegan for more than $55 million in sales volume. In 2023, Donegan represented the sellers in the two top residential sales in Ardsley Park history and the seller in the highest residential sale at The Landings for 2023. A five-time member of the invitational Christie’s Masters Circle, Donegan also secured a record price per square foot for a home in Savannah’s National Historic Landmark District in 2023.
The firm honored Bradford Moody, founder of the b. moody group, for more than $20 million in sales volume in 2023. This marks the third consecutive year that Moody has surpassed $20 million in overall sales volume. The following Seabolt Real Estate agents were recognized for selling more than 
$10 million in real estate in 2023:
• Ruthie Seese, Sales Associate
• Nicki Johnson, Associate Broker
• Kacey Howard, Sales Associate
• Danielle Hopper, Sales Associate
In addition, 11 agents were recognized for closing between $5 million and $10 million in sales volume last year, including:
• Ellie Titus, Associate Broker
• Meghan Littlefield, Sales Associate
• Justin Hart, Associate Broker
• Pam Peterson, Associate Broker
• Craig Simpson, Sales Associate
• Mike Brannin, Sales Associate
• Shannan Hunt, Associate Broker
• Peter Nelsen, Associate Broker
• Heather Collier, Sales Associate
• Cindy Meyer, Associate Broker
• Brooklyn Hauge, Sales Associate
“I’m incredibly proud of our agents for all their hard work on behalf of buyers and sellers in 2023,” said Seabolt Real Estate’s founder and Broker Elaine Seabolt. “Every day, Seabolt Real Estate’s professional team of agents earns respect for their unparalleled market expertise, service to clients and commitment to excellence.”
In addition, Seabolt Real Estate enjoyed record sales in 2023, closing on more than $330 million in overall sales volume, marking a 10 percent increase over 2022. Once again, the firm earned the distinction of being Savannah’s #1 luxury real estate firm and the #1 locally owned/non-franchise real estate company by annual sales volume.
Seabolt Real Estate is the exclusive affiliate of global luxury real estate network Christie’s International Real Estate in Savannah, Ga. Since 2006, the firm has raised the standard for luxury real estate in Savannah, Ga., representing buyers and sellers at every price point. Built on a legacy of integrity and a commitment to exceeding client expectations, Seabolt Real Estate boasts an accomplished team of agents who understand that buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person will make over the course of their lifetime. The firm works to earn client trust, one transaction at a time.
Under the leadership of Broker and founder Elaine Seabolt, Seabolt Real Estate has garnered the respect of clients across Georgia and around the world. Privately owned but affiliated with all major global networks, Seabolt Real Estate has had numerous properties featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Mansion Global, HGTV and other top media outlets.
ABOUT SEABOLT REAL ESTATE:Founded in 2006 by Broker Elaine Seabolt, Seabolt Real Estate has earned a reputation as Savannah’s premier luxury real estate firm and serves as the exclusive coastal Georgia affiliate for Christie’s International Real Estate. Specializing in the sale of residential and commercial properties, Seabolt Real Estate stands apart as the #1 luxury real estate firm and the #1 independent real estate company in Savannah, Ga. by annual sales volume. The company has an accomplished team of professional agents and is the only residential brokerage firm in Savannah offering five internationally recognized and renowned exclusive luxury real estate affiliations. Learn more: seaboltrealestate.com. 
ABOUT CHRISTIE’S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE: Christie’s International Real Estate has successfully marketed high-value real estate around the world for more than 30 years. Through its invitation-only Affiliate network spanning nearly 50 countries and territories, Christie’s International Real Estate offers incomparable services to a global clientele at the luxury end of the residential property market. Learn more: christiesrealestate.com.