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"After 10 years married and in the Air Force, my husband and I were finally ready to settle down and buy our first home. Darlene and Lee came highly recommended, and I can see why. They walked us through the whole process of buying a home, always answered thoroughly when I had a question, and took time to get to know us well so they could find the perfect house for us. I wish I could buy house every year just so I could work with them again. Highly recommended!" - Lindsay and McLean B.
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"Our experience with Lee and Darlene was fantastic from start to finish! They were very thoughtful and reasonable as they helped us prepare our home for the market, giving us great advice. They did careful research to determine the right price point for our home, and supported us the entire time our home was on the market. We had a great time searching for a new home once we had our previous home under contract, and they went above and beyond to help us land a fantastic house that was getting a lot of interest. They are excellent at what they do, and we recommend them without reservation!" - Carla and Thurston C.
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"Lee and Darlene were wonderful to work with. We joined forces with them on a new build that we found through some friends. They were involved from the beginning and helped us every step of the way. They were a great sounding board for ideas and frustrations. They helped us do a double closing (which is not an easy feat) and this enabled us to only have to move once! Which was HUGE! We cannot thank them enough. They are such genuinely nice people and truly do care about their clients." - Holly and Ronnie B.
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Gillespy Group
Founding Agents | Compass Atlanta
The Gillespy Group is a premier real estate team and one of the Founding Agent teams at Compass Atlanta. Renowned for their professionalism, integrity, and deep-rooted expertise, Lee and Darlene Gillespy have become trusted advisors to Atlanta’s most discerning buyers and sellers. With over $250 million in closed real estate transactions, they bring a wealth of experience, sharp market insight, and personalized service to every client relationship.
Since establishing their real estate careers in 2001, Lee and Darlene have guided clients through Atlanta’s most sought-after neighborhoods with the highest level of care and discretion. They believe being a Realtor® is more than a profession — it’s a privilege. Whether helping a family find their forever home or assisting a seller in achieving record-breaking results, The Gillespy Group approaches each transaction with dedication, empathy, and expertise. As they like to say, “we wear many hats — advocate, strategist, negotiator, and friend.”
Darlene Gillespy began her Atlanta journey in 1992, working in the hospitality industry with Marriott Hotels before launching her own company, Atlanta Wildflowers, a boutique florist that became a million-dollar success story and was later sold to Blockbuster. Her entrepreneurial drive, creativity, and focus on client experience naturally evolved into a thriving real estate career, where she continues to blend business acumen with a genuine passion for people.
Lee Gillespy, originally from Birmingham, moved to Atlanta in 1996 after the Summer Olympics. His early career identifying tower sites for major telecom companies ignited a lasting passion for real estate and development. Licensed since 2001 and a broker since 2016, Lee offers a strategic, analytical approach that helps clients maximize their real estate investments while navigating each step of the process with confidence.
Beyond real estate, the Gillespys enjoy traveling with their daughter, Shawn, a recent graduate of the University of Georgia. Their family includes three beloved rescue pets — Lexi, their border collie, and two cats, Leo and Lizzie. When not serving clients, Lee and Darlene love snow skiing and spending time at Hilton Head Island, where they relax, recharge, and reconnect with family.






















































































































































































































