Revenue

Over $2 Billion Sales Volume | 3,000 Homes Sold

Awards


- 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. 2025)
- 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


A passion for providing an elevated, exceptional client experience.

We are a team of agents that specialize in...
- Luxury Homes
- New Homes | New Neighborhoods
- Marketing | Video + Lifestyle
- Relocation
- Builder + Developer Relationships
- Land
- Networking

Education

University of North Carolina at Charlotte | Finance

Licensed in North Carolina since 2000.

Gretchen Coley, 
President, Women of Compass' Southeast Division
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, 2018-2023)
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

Affiliations

Sports & Entertainment Division  
Women of Compass  
REALM  
Luxury Division  
Compass Military Division

Charity

The Hope Center at Pullen
Meals on Wheels
HOPE Community Church
Raleigh Rescue Mission
A Place at the Table
Backpack Buddies
Space for Good
RRAR Realtor Giving Network
Total Charitable Community Contributions of $78,000

A portion of all commissions is donated each year.
We donate $100 to the charity of your choice for every referral sent to our team.

About The Coley Group

Who Is The Coley Group? 

The Coley Group is a leader in Raleigh real estate, known for delivering exceptional results and redefining the client experience. As the #1 Compass team in the Triangle for three consecutive years, we bring over 25 years of expertise, cutting-edge marketing, and a relentless commitment to our clients.

With over $2 billion in sales and more than 3,000 homes sold, our track record speaks for itself. But it’s not just about the numbers, our team is rooted in service, providing a seamless, concierge-level approach that turns transactions into lasting relationships.

From first-time buyers to seasoned investors, we offer personalized strategies and exclusive access to off-market and new construction opportunities, ensuring every client achieves their real estate goals. Deeply connected to the Raleigh community, The Coley Group combines local insight with global reach, always putting people and possibilities first.

About The Coley Group

Our Competitive Edge in Action: Backed by decades of expertise, we bring a tenacious work ethic, visionary problem-solving, and an enduring passion for Raleigh to every experience. When you hire one of us, you get the collective power of our entire team, and the impact we make unlocks possibilities. As trailblazers leading the way in Raleigh real estate, we empower our clients with knowledge, while going the extra mile to advance our own strengths whenever we get the chance. Together, we’re redefining the role agents play in shaping client outcomes, one success story at a time.

Luxury Real Estate, Reimagined: Results matter in real estate, and we always deliver. No less powerful, though, is the way we go beyond the numbers to make every moment count for the clients we represent. To our team, luxury isn’t about any particular price point, it’s about a seamless, end-to-end experience, and one we handcraft intentionally with only you in mind. Whether you’re searching for your first home, selling your third, or growing your investment portfolio, you can trust The Coley Group to turn opportunity into outcomes with personalized support that meets you wherever you are.

Team Agents

The Coley Group’s Transactions

Past Sales
a front view of a house with a yard

$5,150,000

5
Bedrooms
6,218
Square Feet
0.54
Acres
$4,500,000 | 607 North Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075

$4,500,000

4
Bedrooms
3,350
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$4,060,115 | 4813 Parker Mdw Drive, Raleigh, NC 27614

$4,060,115

5
Bedrooms
6,698
Square Feet
1.01
Acres
a front view of a white house with a yard

$3,888,500

4
Bedrooms
5,662
Square Feet
0.95
Acres
$3,794,100 | 1404 Rock Dam Court, Raleigh, NC 27615

$3,794,100

5
Bedrooms
5,913
Square Feet
0.92
Acres
a view of a park with large trees

$3,750,000

5
Bedrooms
7,150
Square Feet
16.42
Acres
a view of a dining room with furniture window and wooden floor

$3,700,000

6
Bedrooms
6,681
Square Feet
0.96
Acres
a front view of a house

$3,630,000

4
Bedrooms
6,616
Square Feet
4.47
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,500,000

5
Bedrooms
5,000
Square Feet
0.55
Acres
$3,270,000 | 701 Midori Court, Solana Beach, CA 92075

$3,270,000

4
Bedrooms
3,000
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
a house view with a outdoor space

$3,225,000

5
Bedrooms
5,678
Square Feet
0.43
Acres
a view of a house with backyard and garden

$3,200,000

5
Bedrooms
5,769
Square Feet
0.53
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$3,100,000

5
Bedrooms
5,435
Square Feet
0.45
Acres
$2,975,000 | 1216 Gunnison Place, Raleigh, NC 27609

$2,975,000

5
Bedrooms
5,542
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
a front view of a house with garden

$2,950,000

5
Bedrooms
5,371
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
front view of a house with a yard

$2,945,000

6
Bedrooms
7,688
Square Feet
0.58
Acres

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4
Bedrooms

-

5
Bedrooms
Past Rentals
$5,250 | 304 North George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

$5,250

4
Bedrooms
2,138
Square Feet
$4,600 | 304 North George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22203

$4,600

4
Bedrooms
2,138
Square Feet
front view of a house with a yard

$3,295

5
Bedrooms
3,033
Square Feet
a view of a house with backyard and a tree

$3,200

4
Bedrooms
2,492
Square Feet
0.39
Acres
$2,900 | 1979 Biltmore Street Northwest, Unit 2, Washington, DC 20009

$2,900

2
Bedrooms
808
Square Feet
$2,895 | 2936 Baronial Street, Apex, NC 27502

$2,895

4
Bedrooms
2,728
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$2,895 | 508 Edgepine Drive, Holly Springs, NC 27540

$2,895

4
Bedrooms
2,669
Square Feet
0.52
Acres
$2,750 | 475 K Street Northwest, Unit 720, Washington, DC 20001

$2,750

1
Bedrooms
729
Square Feet
a front view of a house with swimming pool

$2,600

5
Bedrooms
2,885
Square Feet
$2,500 | 215 T Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001

$2,500

2
Bedrooms
732
Square Feet
$2,450 | 47 Bates Street Northwest, Unit A, Washington, DC 20001

$2,450

2
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,400

3
Bedrooms
1,596
Square Feet
$2,350 | 1507 First Street Southwest, Washington, DC 20024

$2,350

3
Bedrooms
1,103
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
$2,350 | 47 Bates Street Northwest, Unit B, Washington, DC 20001

$2,350

2
Bedrooms
1,000
Square Feet
0.03
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard

$2,300

3
Bedrooms
2,229
Square Feet
0.12
Acres
$2,300 | 1024 Lacala Court, Wake Forest, NC 27587

$2,300

3
Bedrooms
2,512
Square Feet
$2,295 | 211 14th Place Northeast, Washington, DC 20002

$2,295

2
Bedrooms
988
Square Feet