About

Our Broker, Steve Ballew, is a founding principle and CEO of Pinnacle Real Estate Services. He is a retired Army officer with 22 years of service to our country. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Georgia and a Master’s Degree in Business from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.  Steve started his career in real estate in 2006 with Keller Williams Realty, serving in the Dawsonville, Cumming, and Woodstock areas before opening his own real estate brokerage in 2017.  Steve is on a mission to create a client experience that is unmatched in the industry.  You will not find a more passionate team of realtors to trust with all your real estate needs.

Steve is active in his community.  He was the founding Scoutmaster of BSA Troop 1755, Ball Ground, GA and he serves as the chairperson of several committees in community organizations.  Through all of his involvement, he strives to make this world a little better than he found it.  Steve and his wife, Annabel, reside in Ball Ground, GA where they have raised three children.

Founding Principle, CEO, Broker and REALTOR®

About

Jeff Barrett is a founding principle of Pinnacle Real Estate Services.

His years of experience as an investor, business owner and agent culminated in partnering with Steven Ballew to launch a relationship-driven firm.  As a listener, he can quickly understand your need and go to work for you. Having sat at the closing table dozens of times as a buyer and as a seller, Jeff has a perspective few agents do.  He has personally experienced just about every scenario possible as a buyer or seller.

Years at the table have taught him the value of an agent who is trusted, informed and works tirelessly for you. This shaped Jeff into the kind of agent everyone hopes for — one who is patient, knows how to keep things moving forward when the buyer finds the home they want, and can help navigate the unexpected. He is a resource for the inexperienced buyer or anyone who has tried to navigate the world of selling, purchasing, and financing a home on schedule.

Jeff knows that if he does an excellent job for you today, he will be your agent tomorrow as well. He serves as a mentor and resource to other agents in the firm.

Professional memberships

• National Association of Realtors
• Georgia Association of Realtors
• Cherokee Association of Realtors
• Winder-Barrow Board of Realtors
• Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors

About

Phil Banzhof joined the team of Pinnacle Real Estate Services as an agent who genuinely enjoys the experience of serving others.  It is his nature.  As a combat veteran of 28 years, he values honesty and integrity and exemplifies these qualities as your agent.  Phil understands buying and selling a home is a life-changing event, and he works to make the process as smooth as possible.  He knows what it takes to sell a home and equipped to guide sellers to get the best offers possible.  Because Phil has lived here for 25 years and is also a real estate investor, his market knowledge makes him well suited to help find the home right for you.  He is a skilled tactician that commits to get you the best deal possible, keep you informed and help you navigate the process with ease.

Education: BS in Professional Aeronautics and Aviation Safety from Embry Riddle University.

About

Alexandra “Allie” Barrett is a vital team member here at Pinnacle Real Estate Services.  Allie is a quick study, and as an agent has already proven her drive to serve her clients with excellence. She has a strong commitment to dig in and find solutions for her clients. We truly work as a team at Pinnacle and use our combined experience to assist each other when needed.  As a young mother, Allie is an ideal choice to represent buyers who relocate to the area. She is well informed about school districts and understands the importance of finding the right home and location to meet your needs.  As a seller’s agent, Allie works hard to help you get the best deal possible and aggressively promotes her listings through traditional channels as well as extensively through social media. She is flexible, adjusting her schedule to work when you need her.  Her strong communication skills, familiarity with the community and accessibility to those she serves make her a rising star on our team.

About

Andrew Barrett, one of our young agents here at Pinnacle Real Estate Services, is driven to help his clients.  He finds great satisfaction seeing them achieve their goals at the closing table.  In his first year in real estate, he discovered he enjoys being both a listing agent and buyer’s agent.  Andrew isn’t just an agent from nine to five.  He is tenacious and available when the clients need him. If Andrew isn’t at an evening or weekend showing, he is often busy utilizing social media along with traditional marketing channels to garner attention for his listings.  Or, he is researching properties for his buyers to find the ones best suited to their needs.  As a professional realtor, Andrew enjoys Pinnacle’s team approach and drawing on over 50 years of experience.  He has already become a skilled listener and proficient at closing deals.  Andrew is an exceptional golfer and enjoys a day on the course or as a volunteer leader for his church’s youth group when he isn’t pursuing his real estate career.

About

Sherryl joined Pinnacle Real Estate Services as an experienced agent.  Even before she was an agent, she watched and learned from her mom as a realtor.  Because listening is vital to succeeding in this business, Sherryl takes the time to get to know the wants and needs of her clients before working on their behalf.  Searching for the right home or finding the ideal buyer can be an emotional time for any client and her positive outlook puts people at ease.  By providing relevant detailed information, she empowers you to evaluate every option and not just settle for the first offer presented or make do with the first home you visit. Let her help you purchase or sell your home on terms that meet your goals.  Sherryl and her family enjoy life on their horse farm, where they can support their daughter’s passion for barrel racing.

About

Sean Catlett joined Pinnacle Real Estate Services as a realtor who first entered the real estate market as a buyer and investor.  He fostered and honed his skills and experience as an agent, beginning with his personal real estate purchases and investments.  Before offering his services to others as homebuyers, investors or sellers, Sean did his due diligence to become well-versed in his expertise. His entrepreneurial nature and adventurous spirit led Sean to live and work internationally in mainland China, and he now speaks Mandarin as a second language.  He has renovated a 100-year-old home and created some Airbnb rentals.  His enthusiasm is tempered by real-world experience in the demolition and construction of commercial and residential properties.  If you are looking for a home, a potential rental property, or need to make a 1031 exchange, Sean is ready to leverage his practical knowledge and expertise to help you realize your real estate goals

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Samantha Finney joined Pinnacle Real Estate Services as an experienced agent.  She is organized, a self-starter, and possesses the leadership skills to take charge and work for her clients. Samantha carefully listens to hear your dreams and goals to guide her research of the market. Her approachable demeanor puts others at ease. And she instinctively knows that keeping her clients informed, whether they are buyers or sellers, is invaluable.  During the negotiation, due diligence period, and before closing on a home, Samantha remains in constant contact with her clients because she has been at the closing table multiple times as both a buyer and a seller.  Samantha is determined to win the best deal possible and make each opportunity a positive experience for her clients.  Samantha and her husband have three children and she is a lifetime Georgia resident.

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Karen Johnson joined Pinnacle Real Estate Services with a considerable background in customer service.  She is a detail-oriented problem solver that is adept at offering multiple solutions. Karen has firsthand experience understanding the stresses of making a big move, whether across the country or around the world.  The Johnson family made Georgia their home 15 years ago, and as a resident, Karen has become very familiar with the region and is a valuable resource to her clients.  As a realtor, she is a careful listener and empathetic to what is a priority for you.  If it is time to move to your next home and you are looking to buy or to sell your current home, Karen is an agent who is ready and willing to serve you with excellent care.

About

Steven Meier joined Pinnacle Real Estate as an experienced agent who has served sellers and buyers; and truly enjoys working with both.  Whether it is a primary residence, second home, or investment property, Steven dedicates his full attention to you, the client, and your needs.  He approaches each challenge by applying his management skills and experience in process engineering to advance his client’s wishes.  Intuitively prioritizing the steps, his long-term approach is to help you efficiently and effectively achieve your goals in buying or selling a property.  As a long-time resident of North Georgia, Steven is familiar with the region and has helped clients from Atlanta to the North Georgia mountains.  Are you searching for a committed agent for your real estate needs?  Steven is ready to serve as your guide and advocate.