Gillespy Group

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.