Kelley Kesterson - Broker Member
Pathfinder Realty 3111 E Hwy 34 Newnan, GA 30265 (Map)Office: (678) 850-1303
Cell: (678) 850-1303
Email: Kelley.kesterson@gmail.com
http://GAREOSpecialist.com
Bio:
I'm Kelley Kesterson, Managing Broker and Owner of Pathfinder Realty, a 100% woman-owned brokerage based in Newnan, Georgia. I've been in real estate since 2006, and REO has been my business's primary focus from the beginning.
Over the past 20 years, my business partner and father, Bobby Spradlin, and I have closed nearly **2,300 properties, including nearly 2,000 REO transactions**. We've sold 68 properties in the past 12 months alone. I've had the opportunity to work with Fannie Mae, HUD, Phoenix Asset Management, Groundfloor, AMIP, VRM, and numerous other banks, servicers, asset management companies, and institutional investors.
I started Pathfinder Realty in 2019 after owning RE/MAX Results for eight years. Bobby and I have worked together for over 21 years, and we've built a team that allows us to stay personally involved in our assignments while making sure nothing falls through the cracks. Jeremy Lee assists with field inspections and buyer representation, Sandy Villaflor serves as my Executive Assistant, and Shelby Kesterson handles billing, reimbursements, and other administrative responsibilities. Everyone has their role, but we work closely together to keep properties moving, address issues quickly, and make life a little easier for the asset managers we work with.
We handle the entire REO process, from initial occupancy checks, BPOs, and cash-for-keys negotiations to property preservation, repairs, marketing, and closing. One of my strengths is property valuation. After preparing thousands of BPOs and working through just about every property condition imaginable, I've learned that pricing a property correctly takes more than pulling a few comps. You have to understand the local market, the property's challenges, and what buyers are actually willing to pay. I'm not afraid to have a difficult conversation or recommend a price adjustment when the market supports it.
We serve Metro Atlanta and surrounding counties, including Coweta, Fayette, Fulton, DeKalb, Clayton, Henry, Cobb, Gwinnett, Rockdale, Troup, Meriwether, Spalding, Heard, Harris, Talbot, and Muscogee. Our coverage extends south toward Columbus, and I'm always willing to discuss assignments outside our normal territory.
I'm proud to serve as the **2026 NRBA Master Broker for Georgia** and to be a member of U.S. REO Partners and the National Association of Default Professionals (NADP). I value the relationships I've built throughout this industry and believe there's always something to learn from other experienced professionals.
I also believe REO properties deserve the same quality of marketing as traditional listings. We use professional photography, 360-degree virtual tours, floor plans, and digital marketing to give buyers a better understanding of each property, even when the condition presents challenges.
At the end of the day, I know asset managers have a lot on their plates. They need brokers who answer their phones, communicate clearly, identify problems early, and follow through without having to be chased down. That's the kind of service I work hard to provide.
I've always believed in treating people the way I would want to be treated, whether that's an asset manager, a homeowner going through a difficult situation, another agent, or a buyer. You can be good at this business without forgetting that you're dealing with people.
**My goal is pretty simple: protect my clients' interests, do what I say I'm going to do, and build relationships that last.**
**Pathfinder Realty | Newnan, Georgia**
**GAREOSpecialist.com**
Certifications:
Asset Optimization & Solutions REO Workshop, REO Specialist Certified by Bubba Mills, Certified Short Sale Expert (CSSE) Certification, Equator REO Certified, RES.NET Certified, Pyramid Platform Certified
Areas Serviced:
Georgia: Carroll County, Clayton County, Cobb County, Coweta County, DeKalb County, Fayette County, Fulton County, Gwinnett County, Harris County, Heard County, Henry County, Meriwether County, Muscogee County, Talbot County, Troup County