Selling Metro Atlanta. Block by Block.

20+ Years • $500M+ In Sales • 237+ Five-Star Reviews

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North Atlanta, End to End.

From Cherokee's growing suburbs to Cobb's established neighborhoods, we serve the communities across North Metro Atlanta where local knowledge and long-term value intersect.

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OUR DIFFERENCE

The Hawthorne Standard

For over 20 years, Carl Hawthorne has helped families buy and sell homes across North Metro Atlanta — from Cherokee, Cobb, North Fulton, Forsyth, Bartow, Pickens, and Gilmer counties. A Georgia native and lifelong Atlanta resident, Carl began his career designing and building neighborhoods for John Wieland Homes and Pulte Homes, shaping communities like Woodmont, Heritage at Roswell, Vinings Estates, and Crabapple Registry. That builder's eye for craftsmanship, planning, and long-term value still defines how the team works today, as Carl now leads The Carl Hawthorne Team under the brokerage, Watkins Real Estate Associates. Recognized as Best of Cherokee 2026 and backed by more than 130 five-star Google reviews, the team has built a reputation for relationship-first, full-service real estate. Unlike larger teams, we stay small on purpose — available, accountable, and focused on the individual client from first showing to final close.

Meet Our Team

20+ YEARS IN REAL ESTATE

130+ FIVE-STAR REVIEWS

5 COUNTIES SERVED

15+ COMMUNITIES DEVELOPED

69 HOMES SOLD LAST YEAR

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Our Philosophy

How We Navigate Every Transaction

Strategy Before Action

Clear planning before the first move.

Honest Conversations

Real answers, even the uncomfortable ones.

Available When It Matters

Direct access, every step of the way.

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"The Carl Hawthorne team goes above and beyond to not only make you feel comfortable with the process but with the knowledge of every aspect of it. I highly recommend Carl & Emily and their team to help you buy or sell your next property."
"Working with Emily and Carl was an exceptional experience from start to finish. Emily's knowledge, professionalism, and dedication were evident from our very first conversation. She took the time to truly understand what we wanted in a home, helped us refine our priorities,
"The Carl Hawthorne team has been working with me for nearly a year to sell my home. It has been a long process and there were a lot of hurdles to go through (on the buyers side) but they never gave up on getting the job done! I am so pleased with their efforts. They really d
"Carl and Emily Hawthorne from the Carl Hawthorne Team were absolutely amazing to work with!! I can’t recommend them enough! Please don’t waste your time with anyone else! They will take care of every possible need you have and go above and beyond; making the process as smoot
"From the minute we contacted the Carl Hawthorne team, they came along side of us and provided us valued advice that facilitated the sale of our home in record time. Four days to be exact. They provided helpful guidance and suggestions regarding the showing of the home and
"We could not have had a better home- buying experience!! Carl is very knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely enjoys his work. We are so grateful for him and his wife, Emily!"
"Finding and purchasing my dream home was one of the biggest moments of my life, and I couldn’t have asked for a better real estate team to walk that journey with my daughter and I. From the very beginning, they treated us like family—not just a client—and that made all the
"Wow! Hard to even know where to begin in describing how wonderful our experience has been, and continues to be, with Carl and Emily. From the moment we reached out it felt like our new home was their top priority. To say Emily and Carl were "on the ball" would be a huge unde
"We were so pleased with Realtor, Drew Lehman and the Hawthorne team, who helped us in purchasing a new home and selling our old home. Drew is caring, conscientious, knowledgeable and we never had any doubt that he was looking out for our best interests. We highly recommend h
"We had an absolutely incredible experience working with The Carl Hawthorne Team (Emily). She went above and beyond every step of the way — truly exceeding all of our expectations. Her communication was clear, timely, and supportive, and she guided us through every detail wit

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