John Huckaby

John Huckaby showcases a strong record of accomplishment in the real estate industry, dating back over three decades,s where he spearheaded and managed $1.5 Billion worth of closed transactions, which was a cumulation of $640 million in aggregate multi-family and condominium sales and $845 million in residential home sales. With diverse experience in a wide variety of disciplines within the planned neighborhoods and multi-family real estate sector, particularly asset management, property management, condominium development, mixed-use projects, acquisitions, and property sales.

John has managed portfolios of up to 25 communities, had full responsibility for apartment-to-condominium conversions, and successfully delivered new condominium/single-family/mixed-use construction projects to market while maintaining integral relationships with all parties involved. With his in-depth experience in all aspects of new construction, sales, marketing, association management, legal, and property management, John possesses a true insider perspective on what it takes to bring his clients success, whether buying, selling, developing, investing, or beyond.

As a real estate developer and advisor, John aims to cultivate pockets of culture that are set to evolve into true communities “from trees to keys,” which means from the time you cut the first tree down until you place the keys in the homebuyer’s hands. He has dedicated himself to building homes with quality that you can see and feel, which are designed to inspire and promote thoughtful, energetic living. Having served on 25+ HOA boards in his term, John becomes an integral part of every community he immerses himself in, making him the undeniable go-to real estate expert for that particular sector of the market.

John is a big believer in the old adage, “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression.” As part of his real estate advisor services, his very first step is to create a detailed plan with recommendations on how to put your best foot forward when selling your home or entering the market as a buyer. From the perspective of assisting his sellers in their most important milestones, John possesses every skill set needed to ensure a successful transaction.

From his ability to adapt to the fluctuating housing market, his years of staging expertise, and his wealth of knowledge related to home maintenance, upgrades, extensive renovations, inspections, and landscaping, to his knowledge on comprehending inspection reports and advising sellers accordingly, John is rightfully confident in his ability to help sellers navigate through the bidding process and achieve optimal pricing.

Over the course of his several decades in the industry, John had the opportunity to work with all of Atlanta’s top real estate brokerage firms, so when he decided to hang his license with one, he chose Engel & Völkers Atlanta for a reason - their strong and sustainable platform and their industry experience. 

Working on the other side of the table from Christa Huffstickler and her team at Engel & Völkers Atlanta for years, John realized that it’d be tough to find anyone who does it better than them with their full-service marketing department, extensive partnerships with lenders, closing attorneys, globally recognized brand name, and pristine reputation in Atlanta and beyond. With John’s experience and the acclaimed brand of Engel & Völkers, buyers and sellers are placing themselves in the best hands the industry offers.