Traci Nelson

Lake Oconee & Lake Sinclair Waterfront Specialist

Traci Nelson is one of Georgia’s Lake Country’s most trusted names in lakefront real estate. With more than a decade of experience and over $150 million in career sales, she specializes in luxury and waterfront homes on Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, helping clients step into the life they’ve pictured: weekends on the water, sunsets from the dock, and a slower, fuller pace of living.

Lakefront is her specialty

Waterfront real estate is its own discipline, and Traci treats it that way. She understands the details that make or break a lake purchase: dock permits and condition, water depth and seasonal levels, shoreline frontage, and orientation for those sunset views. For buyers, she knows which communities and coves fit the lifestyle they’re after, from the gated golf and lake communities of Lake Oconee to the quiet, relaxed waterfront of Lake Sinclair. For sellers, she positions waterfront properties to stand out and reach the right buyer, because a lake home is more than a house. It’s a lifestyle, an investment, and often a family legacy.

Rooted in Lake Country

A Lake Sinclair native, Traci has spent her life in Georgia’s Lake Country, and it shows. She knows these shorelines the way only a local can, and brings that depth of perspective to every client she represents.

Global reach, local expertise

Traci represents clients under the Ansley Real Estate | Christie’s International Real Estate brand, pairing elevated marketing and a global luxury network with her hands-on local knowledge. A respected collaborator within the brokerage community, she serves as President of the Lake Country Board of REALTORS®.

Real estate is personal

Above all, Traci believes every move has a story behind it. She considers it a privilege to hear those stories and to guide clients through one of life’s most meaningful purchases or sales.

At home in Madison with her husband, Chris, and their two children, Charlotte and Copeland, Traci lives the life she helps her clients find, one rooted in family, community, and a love for the lake.

Meet Traci

Traci Nelson is a trusted name in Georgia’s Lake Country, known for her expertise in lakefront living on Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair. With over a decade of experience and more than $150 million in career sales, Traci has built her business around helping clients step into a lifestyle they’ve long envisioned—whether that’s weekends on the water, sunset views from the dock, or a slower, more meaningful pace of life.

Her specialty lies in connecting buyers to the lake life they’ve been dreaming about, while also guiding sellers in positioning their waterfront properties to stand out in a competitive market. Traci understands that lakefront real estate is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle, an investment, and often a legacy.

A Lake Sinclair native and longtime resident of Madison, Georgia, Traci offers a deeply rooted perspective of the area. She brings a nuanced understanding of waterfront properties, from dock considerations to shoreline nuances, along with a genuine appreciation for the small-town charm that defines the surrounding communities. From historic Madison to the quiet coves of Lake Sinclair and the luxury lifestyle of Lake Oconee, she serves as both a local expert and trusted advisor.

Traci is proud to represent clients under the Ansley Real Estate | Christie’s International brand, where elevated marketing, global reach, and a commitment to excellence align seamlessly with her approach. Known for her collaborative spirit, she values strong relationships within the brokerage community and actively serves on the Lake Country Board of REALTORS®.

Above all, Traci believes real estate is personal. She takes pride in hearing her clients’ stories and considers it a privilege to guide them through one of life’s most meaningful purchases or sales.

At home in Madison with her husband Chris and their two children, Charlotte and Copeland, Traci embraces the very lifestyle she helps her clients find—one rooted in family, community, and a love for life at the lake.

PHONE

(706) 818-4168

[email protected]

LICENSE NUMBER

356057

ADDRESS

1394 S Milledge Ave, Athens, GA 30605

Testimonials

Rob & Ruth B.

Working with Traci on the sale of the home where we raised our children was an absolute joy. She is a true professional with the heart to understand the sale or purchase of a family home is more than a transaction. She communic...

Elizabeth C.

This review is long overdue. Traci has helped us in our search and purchase of two properties in separate counties since 2018 -a lake house and a historic lot to build. We were so impressed with her when buying the lake home th...

Laura K.

Traci Nelson, Realtor, where to even begin? She redefines the meaning of Realtor for me. Working with her was a wonderful experience. Here are my top five favorite things about Traci: 1. She is a great communicator - every day ...

T. Bristow

My experience with Traci as my realtor was, by far, the best I've had with selling a house. She did exactly as she said she would do. She devised a plan and worked the plan to bring top dollar for my house and did so in a way t...

P. London

5 stars isn’t even enough to cover it! Traci was recommended to us and this recommendation was a hit! She treated us as if she’d known us her whole life. At every turn we always felt as if she had our best interest at heart. Sh...

Linda P.

Traci sold us our home in 2018 and sold it in 2022. She is extremely knowledgeable about Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee. She was a pleasure to work with and kept us informed during the purchase and sales process. We recommend Tr...

Crystal T.

She was very helpful, knowledgeable, and caring! She met all of our needs and requests. I highly recommend her to anyone! Any time we had questions about anything she was right on top of getting us answers. Didn't matter what t...

Ginny B.

Worked very hard to stage my home and did a great job advertising and getting it sold. Traci also helped me find my new home in the exact area I wanted to go to! She followed through with both closings for me and we did both cl...

Bill S.

Traci Nelson was excellent to work with on the purchase of our original lake house and the sale of that house when we elected to purchase a lake house for retirement. She was always available, very helpful, and very calm as we ...

Tommy B.

My experience with Traci as my realtor was, by far, the best I've had with selling a house. She did exactly as she said she would do. She devised a plan and worked the plan to bring top dollar for my house and did so in a way t...

Lillian S.

Traci did an amazing job selling our property in Sparta, GA. She was our 3rd agent and made the sale in less than 6 months. Her knowledge of the area and her ability to bring the right buyers was impressive. We highly recommend...

Linda B.

Traci’s experience and deep understanding of the market is invaluable. Traci presented the info and talked about pros/cons/strategy for moving forward. The amount of effort and time she put into walking us through the process i...