Seabolt Real Estate, the #1 luxury real estate firm and #1 independent real estate company in Savannah, Ga. by annual sales volume, is pleased to announce that Associate Broker Staci Donegan, Associate Broker Danielle Hopper and Sales Associate Kacey Howardrecently earned the prestigious 2024 Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist certification. This certification is awarded to top-producing real estate agents who attended special training designed to enhance their skills and knowledge to better serve clients in the luxury market. 

More than 90 real estate agents from around the world were presented with the Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialist certificate at an invitational conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. on June 25-26, 2024. 

“We’re honored to recognize this elite group of agents as Christie’s International Real Estate Luxury Specialists,” said Thad Wong, co-CEO of Christie’s International Real Estate. “The designation is a testament to these agents’ luxury real estate sales expertise and commitment to ongoing training and education, and also lets buyers and sellers know that they are working with the highest level of luxury agent, focused on integrity, expertise and discreet client service.”

Seabolt Real Estate professionals who earned the 2024 Christie’s Luxury Specialist designation include: 

STACI DONEGAN, Associate Broker — Staci Donegan was honored as the Seabolt Real Estate Agent of the Year and as the #1 individual luxury residential agent for the Savannah Multi-list Corporation (MLS) region in 2020, 2021 and 2022 and has been repeatedly recognized as a Top Producer. Her superior sales volume also earned her a place on RealTrends’ list of America’s Best Real Estate Professionals and the honor of being named the #5 real estate agent in Georgia. A five-time member of the invitational Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle, Donegan combines her knowledge of the Savannah area with her background in business and accounting to deliver a highly professional experience for buyers and sellers. 

DANIELLE HOPPER, Associate Broker — Danielle Hopper is a member of Seabolt Real Estate’s Howard & Hopper Team and one of the firm’s top producers, closing more than $10 million in sales volume in 2023. Hopper was inducted into the Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle for 2024 and is a longtime resident of Richmond Hill, Ga. She previously served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Ford Field & River Club in Richmond Hill, Ga., and has held additional leadership positions within the luxury golf community and country club industries. Hopper’s extensive sales experience and vast market knowledge underscore her current role as a sought-after advocate for clients in the luxury real estate market. 

KACEY HOWARD, Sales Associate — Kacey Howard is a member of Seabolt Real Estate’s top-producing Howard & Hopper Team and an accomplished Sales Associate with more than a decade of experience. She was inducted into the Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle in 2024 and has earned acclaim for her tremendous sales volume and noteworthy transactions, including one of the highest residential real estate transactions in Richmond Hill, Ga. to date. Prior to joining Seabolt Real Estate, Howard served as a longtime Sales Associate at The Ford Field & River Club in Richmond Hill, Ga. A Hinesville, Ga. native, she comes from a family of real estate professionals and understands the importance of customer service and client care. 

Since 2006, Seabolt Real Estate has raised the standard for luxury real estate in Savannah, Ga., representing clients at every price point. Built on a legacy of integrity and a commitment to exceeding client expectations, Seabolt Real Estate boasts an accomplished team of agents who understand that buying a home is one of the most important decisions a person will make over the course of their lifetime. The firm works to earn client trust, one transaction at a time.

Under the leadership of Broker and founder Elaine Seabolt, Seabolt Real Estate has garnered the respect of clients across Georgia and around the world. Privately owned but affiliated with all major global networks, Seabolt Real Estate has had numerous properties featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Mansion Global, HGTV and other top media outlets.