Gretchen Coley
Broker | Member - Sports & Entertainment Division
Awards
Over $1.5 Billion Sales Volume | 2,600+ Homes Sold
- No. 1 Compass Team in the Triangle (or Greater Raleigh Area) (2022, 2023, 2024)
- #1 Mid-Sized Team in North Carolina by Volume (RealTrends) (2022, 2023)
- #1 Mid-Sized Team in Raleigh by Transactions & Volume (RealTrends) (2022, 2023)
- Midtown Magazine Raleigh’s Best | Best Real Estate Agent & Team (2022, 2023)
- Top 100 | Triangle Real Producers
- President, Woman of Compass’ Southeast Division
- Former Board Member, RRAR Realtor Giving Network
- Founding Member, REALM Global
- Member, Compass’ Sports & Entertainment Division
- Member, Compass Luxury Division
- Member, BRDG Network
- Member, Coast to Coast Network
- Top 20 Agents on Social Media (Property Spark, 2018-2024)
- Host, American Dream TV’s “Selling Raleigh” (2022)
- Past Top Producers Council (RRAR) Chair
- VP (2022) & Member, Luxury Home Marketing Group (2021-2022)
- Triangle Business Journal, Top Residential Real Estate Agents (2019, 2021)
- Certified Luxury Home Specialist, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
- Luxury Home Certification, NAR | Relocation Certification, NAR | Strategic Pricing Specialist, NAR | Certified Residential Specialist, NAR | Certified New Home Specialist, NAR | e-Pro, NAR
- No. 1 Compass Team in the Triangle (or Greater Raleigh Area) (2022, 2023, 2024)
- #1 Mid-Sized Team in North Carolina by Volume (RealTrends) (2022, 2023)
- #1 Mid-Sized Team in Raleigh by Transactions & Volume (RealTrends) (2022, 2023)
- Midtown Magazine Raleigh’s Best | Best Real Estate Agent & Team (2022, 2023)
- Top 100 | Triangle Real Producers
- President, Woman of Compass’ Southeast Division
- Former Board Member, RRAR Realtor Giving Network
- Founding Member, REALM Global
- Member, Compass’ Sports & Entertainment Division
- Member, Compass Luxury Division
- Member, BRDG Network
- Member, Coast to Coast Network
- Top 20 Agents on Social Media (Property Spark, 2018-2024)
- Host, American Dream TV’s “Selling Raleigh” (2022)
- Past Top Producers Council (RRAR) Chair
- VP (2022) & Member, Luxury Home Marketing Group (2021-2022)
- Triangle Business Journal, Top Residential Real Estate Agents (2019, 2021)
- Certified Luxury Home Specialist, Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
- Luxury Home Certification, NAR | Relocation Certification, NAR | Strategic Pricing Specialist, NAR | Certified Residential Specialist, NAR | Certified New Home Specialist, NAR | e-Pro, NAR
Specialties
Luxury Homes | New Construction | Listing Agent
Buyer's Agent | Relocation | Land | Developments
Buyer's Agent | Relocation | Land | Developments
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Finance
About Gretchen
Gretchen Coley is a trailblazer in the luxury real estate market, recognized for her unwavering commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience. As the Founding Principal of Compass North Carolina and leader of the #1 Compass team in the Triangle, Gretchen has facilitated over 2,600 successful transactions, amassing more than $1.5 billion in sales. Her success stems from a foundation of concierge-level service and an innovative approach to real estate, seamlessly blending cutting-edge technology and video storytelling to achieve outstanding results for her clients.
With 25 years of experience, Gretchen has built an unparalleled reputation in the real estate world. Her collaboration with builders and developers has helped shape entire communities, from initial land acquisition to the strategic marketing and sale of new homes. She takes pride in forging lasting relationships with clients and industry professionals alike, guiding them through every stage of the process with a results-driven mindset and a deeply personal touch.
In addition to leading one of the most successful real estate teams in North Carolina, Gretchen is the creator and founder of Best of Raleigh—a podcast-turned-platform designed to elevate how people live in Raleigh. Launching publicly in Fall 2025, Best of Raleigh is a curated lifestyle and referral platform that connects residents to the city’s most trusted businesses, experiences, and experts. Powered by The Coley Group, the platform celebrates Raleigh’s most inspiring people and places through exclusive content, local partnerships, and vetted recommendations that reflect Gretchen’s signature standards of excellence.
Gretchen’s passion for her city and its people shines through in everything she does, from highlighting local gems on her podcast and blog to building a platform that fosters community connection and lifestyle enrichment. Her team’s all-inclusive real estate experience, backed by a nationwide network of professionals, has solidified her place as a trusted advisor to clients across the country.
A dedicated wife and mother of three, Gretchen’s connection to Raleigh extends far beyond her career. She is an active supporter of local businesses and serves in leadership roles, such as President of Women of Compass for the Southeast Region and Board Member of RRAR’s Realtor Giving Network. She is also a founding member of REALM Global and part of Compass’ exclusive Luxury and Sports & Entertainment Divisions. Her work reflects a commitment to giving back, building community, and redefining what it means to serve in real estate.
In addition to leading one of the most successful real estate teams in North Carolina, Gretchen is the creator and founder of Best of Raleigh—a podcast-turned-platform designed to elevate how people live in Raleigh. Launching publicly in Fall 2025, Best of Raleigh is a curated lifestyle and referral platform that connects residents to the city’s most trusted businesses, experiences, and experts. Powered by The Coley Group, the platform celebrates Raleigh’s most inspiring people and places through exclusive content, local partnerships, and vetted recommendations that reflect Gretchen’s signature standards of excellence.
Gretchen’s passion for her city and its people shines through in everything she does, from highlighting local gems on her podcast and blog to building a platform that fosters community connection and lifestyle enrichment. Her team’s all-inclusive real estate experience, backed by a nationwide network of professionals, has solidified her place as a trusted advisor to clients across the country.
A dedicated wife and mother of three, Gretchen’s connection to Raleigh extends far beyond her career. She is an active supporter of local businesses and serves in leadership roles, such as President of Women of Compass for the Southeast Region and Board Member of RRAR’s Realtor Giving Network. She is also a founding member of REALM Global and part of Compass’ exclusive Luxury and Sports & Entertainment Divisions. Her work reflects a commitment to giving back, building community, and redefining what it means to serve in real estate.





































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































































