My husband and I recently sold an investment property in Alpharetta, and choosing Katie Gardner as our Realtor was one of the best decisions we made. As out-of-state investors living more than 3,000 miles away, we faced a unique challenge: we had never even been inside the property. We needed someone we could trust to represent our interests locally and manage every aspect of the sale. Within five minutes of our first interview, I knew Katie was the right person for the job. She delivered on every promise she made, and then some. Katie's market knowledge was exceptional. She advised us on exactly which improvements would make sense in the current market and which ones would not. She coordinated contractors, managed access to the property, oversaw repairs, flooring, painting, and cleaning, and handled countless details that would have been difficult for us to manage remotely. What impressed us most was her ability to anticipate issues before they became problems. She worked seamlessly with the tenants prior to their departure, coordinated effectively with the property management company, and consistently stayed ahead of potential obstacles. Because of her attention to detail and proactive approach, the entire process felt remarkably smooth. Her communication was phenomenal. We always knew what was happening, what decisions needed to be made, and what to expect next. We never felt out of the loop despite being thousands of miles away. Katie is also an outstanding negotiator. She handled both pricing strategy and buyer concessions expertly, helping us secure better terms than we expected. Her recommendations on preparing and positioning the property helped it sell faster than the average property in the market, while still achieving a strong outcome. Most importantly, we genuinely enjoyed every step of the transaction because of Katie. She made what could have been a stressful and complicated process feel straightforward and manageable. We have zero regrets about choosing Katie. In fact, we were so impressed with her professionalism, expertise, communication, and execution that we would go out of our way to refer her to friends, family, or anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Alpharetta area. If we ever have another real estate need in North Atlanta, Katie will be our first call. read more

We are extremely pleased with our experience with the Rocco team and specifically our agent Tori. She was the most patient and helpful agent I have ever worked with. In a very difficult market, she showed us over a hundred houses over a 2-3 month period, provided her honest and unbiased opinion and advised us on our offer terms. She is very knowledgable about the housing market but also on home improvement projects that you may want to do on a prospective house. She was always very patient with us and made herself available many times a week; we never felt rushed when we were looking at houses, and she never pushed us into making a decision we weren't comfortable with. When we decided to terminate on a house that we went under contract on because it didnt feel like the right choice, she supported us and made it clear that her priority was for us to find the right home not getting her commission. House hunting can be a very stressful and tiring process specially in today's competitive market but Tori always made it a pleasant experience and assured us that we will finally get there. The fact that we used to look forward to meeting up with Tori to see houses speaks to how pleasant our experience was with her. Also, when we asked the sellers at the closing table what made them pick us over the five other offers they had, it was nice to hear that it came down to our clean offer terms and the personal letter that Tori had helped with writing. That's all you can expect from a good agent. Help you prepare a winning offer that you are comfortable with. Our good experience didnt stop with Tori. The rest of the team were always very helpful and professional and Katie followed up on how we were doing multiple times during and after the search. read more

I met Katie years ago at a networking event. I was not in the market to purchase a house at the time; my husband and I were renting property and had no intention of buying a house, but I started following Katie on social media. I would constantly see what a masterful job she did for other people. Come back to the present and I found myself in a position where I needed to find a place to live and quickly. My husband and I were being asked to leave our rental home due to our landlords wanting to sell it. Of course, panic quickly ensued. After lots of debate between my husband and I, we ended up getting a wild hare idea to actually just put an offer in on our rental house, that was not even on the market, nor did I know if our landlords would actually want to sell to us, but I proceeded to contact Katie. I knew she was good based on what I'd witnessed peripherally, but I didn't realize how good she actually was. In less than a day, my husband and I were able to put in an offer on our house, that was easily accepted due to how skillfully Katie put together the deal. She worked hard to make sure the offer was fair for us and honestly, the whole process was a breeze. Through technology, we were able to easily sign documents for her and within a month of our crazy idea, we had closed on the house. It was honestly one of the most easy HUGE purchases I've ever made. Overall, Katie is amazing at what she does. She fights for you, no matter whether you are the buyer or the seller. She's absolutely, 100% in your corner, looking out for you. I wouldn't hesitate for a second to recommend her....matter of fact, I already have! read more

Karin Bilderback is a great realtor. We recently had the pleasure of working with Karin to purchase our new home in Canton, GA, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! Moving from out of state can be very challenging and confusing, but Karin made the entire process smooth and stress-free. We chose to work with Karin after watching her work with our son and daughter-in-law with their home purchase. What really impressed us is Karin's extensive knowledge of the local areas. She is incredibly informed and provides invaluable insights that helped us find the perfect neighborhood, as she did with our children. She was willing to visit multiple locations no matter how far. She really listened to our needs and preferences demonstrating her dedication and commitment to finding us the right home. Karin's kind and wonderful attitude made the entire journey enjoyable. She was always patient, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. She went above and beyond with her assistance even after we found our home. She helped us navigate the complexities of transitioning utilities, wifi, and other essential connections, which was a tremendous help for us as out-of-state buyers. Karin is now working with our youngest son and daughter-in-law with their home search and purchase. Two home runs-one to go! We highly recommend Karin to anyone looking for a realtor in the North Atlanta area. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine care for her clients make her an exceptional real estate professional. Thank you, Karin, for helping us find our dream home! read more

I chose to work with the Rocco Team of Keller Williams to buy a house last month. It of course was hard as a buyer in a vibrant sellers market. But, the experience was enjoyable and finally fruitful; we found the perfect home for my taste just before Thanksgiving. I teamed up with Tori Drehoff and could not have been happier with her professionalism, knowledge, rapport and strength of will (Key!). Tori was always available for talk sessions when important matters needed to be hashed out or I just had a worry or concern - day/ night weekend evenings. Communication skills easy & crisp. At crunch time during due diligence over the Thanksgiving Holidays she came through Big Time. There were a lot of hurdles to clear with my purchase; the HVAC, septic tank, electrical and unfinished bathroom remodel. It came to a point during Thanksgiving week that I thought that I was going to have to pull out of the purchase of my dream home because of inspection difficulties. But, Tori came through with excellent solutions to the difficult problems and was available to go out to the property the day after Thanksgiving to see to a last effort on getting an inspection conclusion on a hard to access septic tank. At the end, I was able to see everything clearly with Tori's hard work. I got the proper concessions of seller contributions to closing cost and bought the house for $12,000 UNDER the appraised value. Thanks Tori and the Rocco Team! :) read more

We recently had the pleasure of working with Karin to purchase our new home in Georgia, and we couldn't be happier with the experience! Moving from out of state can be incredibly daunting, but Karin made the entire process smooth and stress-free. What truly stood out was Karin's extensive knowledge of the local areas. She was incredibly informed and provided invaluable insights that helped us find the perfect neighborhood. Her willingness to visit multiple locations with us, no matter how far, demonstrated her dedication and commitment to finding us the right home. The curated listings she put together were spot-on, reflecting all the specific things we were looking for - it was clear she truly listened to our needs. Beyond her professionalism, Karin's kind and wonderful attitude made the entire journey enjoyable. She was always patient, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. What truly went above and beyond was her assistance even after we found our home. She helped us navigate the complexities of transitioning utilities, wifi, and other essential connections, which was a tremendous help for us as out-of-state buyers. We highly recommend Karin to anyone looking for a realtor in the North Atlanta area. Her expertise, dedication, and genuine care for her clients make her an exceptional real estate professional. Thank you, Karin, for helping us find our dream home! read more

I had the privilege of working with Rocco team specially with Karin Bilderback recently, and I cannot express enough how invaluable her expertise and guidance were throughout the entire home-buying process. I cannot emphasize enough the warmth and genuine care that Karin extended towards us. From the very beginning, she welcomed us with open arms, treating us as if we were part of their own family. From start to finish, she went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful experience, earning my utmost respect and gratitude. Throughout the house searching journey, Karin demonstrated exceptional patience and professionalism. She was always available to answer my questions, show properties, and provide honest feedback. Even after the offer was accepted, Karin continued to provide invaluable support. She promptly coordinated with the necessary parties, such as lenders, inspectors, and attorneys, ensuring a seamless closing process. She is my number one friend at Alpharetta. I cannot emphasize enough how grateful I am for the outstanding service provided by Karin. If you are in the market for a new home and want a professional who will truly advocate for your best interests, I wholeheartedly recommend working with a Rocco team. read more

Katie assisted my family and I in both the sale of our home and purchase our new one. We absolutely loved working with her and she will be without a doubt our agent for life! During the entire process, Katie was organized, meticulous about every detail, and professional. She was always available when we needed her and was very proactive in her communication. Her advice, ideas, changes in strategy when we needed them were always spot-on, honest and straight-forward. Buying/selling a home can be a stressful process, but Katie was always patient and helped us stay focused and positive when hiccups occurred. Another major plus is that Katie is very well-connected so in many occasions she was able to reach out to her network to help us get answers to questions with appraisals, inspections, mortgage documents, etc. She also was able to help us with professionals to help fix items in our own home. I don't often write reviews (really ever), but I felt the need to do so with Katie. It is hard to put into a review how highly I think of her, but as I told her many times, she is a rock star! Look no further, Katie is exceptional at her trade! read more

Karin Bilderback was absolutely exceptional throughout my entire home buying journey. From day one, she operated with professionalism, urgency, and a level of care that made a complex process feel seamless. This was not a simple transaction--there were multiple moving parts, tight timelines, and last-minute challenges--but Karin stayed on top of everything and consistently kept me informed and prepared. What stood out most was her ability to advocate for me while also navigating all parties involved--lender, attorney, and seller--without letting anything fall through the cracks. She was proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused at every step, especially during closing when things could have easily gone sideways. Instead, she ensured we crossed the finish line successfully. Beyond the transaction, Karin genuinely cares about her clients. She made sure I understood every decision, protected my interests, and ultimately helped me secure my new home with confidence. If you're looking for someone who delivers results, communicates clearly, and truly goes to bat for you, Karin Bilderback is the one. Highly recommend--5 stars all the way read more

We are making an international move to Alpharetta and reached out to Katie and her amazing team to help us buy a home. From the first interaction all the way to the remote closing, they really went above and beyond to make it a great experience. Our agent Tori set up video calls to meet us and understand what we wanted, found us a ton of amazing homes, did many, many virtual tours for us, and was super responsive to all our questions throughout the entire process. She was very supportive and there was absolutely zero pressure. While we did almost the whole transaction remotely, we had a couple of days in Alpharetta over the holidays, and this is when we really saw the whole team effort. They pulled together a marathon schedule of house showings with very little notice, gave us recommendations of other places to see in town, and really bent over backward to be accommodating with our tight schedule. I would highly recommend this team! read more

If you're looking for commitment, honesty and persistence - Lauren is a fit for you! Lauren went above and beyond for us as we looked for our first home, worked with us beyond 11pm to submit an offer on our dream home and worked with us through a 45 day closing. We didn't have the most communicative sellers/sellers agent and Lauren continued to follow up on questions with them and our lender when we had issues communicating with them too. Even after we'd closed and moved into our home, Lauren frequently checked in to ensure a smooth transition and helped connect us with her trusted and reputable team of contractors when we needed them. Lauren kept us sane, calm and confident in the process and we will continue to use her for years to come and will recommend to friends & family. If you're a first time buyer, selling your home or buying your forever home, call Lauren. You won't be disappointed! read more

We were out of state buyers and looking for a place in Alpharetta. Katie did an amazing job finding us a great house. She listened patiently to our "must have" list and very responsive in answering our questions. She has solid knowledge of the neighborhoods. She also is very knowledgeable about how houses are built, pointing out issues which are not noticeable for novices like us. She is willing to assist you in all aspects of a house buying process from the offer, inspecting, appraisal to closing, which is very helpful for 1st-time buyers. She is always very prompt with her response which was a huge plus for us since we were new to this area and out of state. Also, she has tons of contractor references for any upgrade/update projects after closing. Thanks to Katie our house buying process was extremely smooth. We would highly recommend Katie to anyone looking for a great realtor. read more

We struggled to sell our house for over a year. Once we engaged with Katie and listed the house, it took her less than a month to find new owners for our home. Call it magic, the stars aligning or really what it was, her professional touch. Katie is a great communicator, always prompt and thorough communication with us. She also helped us greatly with preparing the house for the market with just exactly what we needed. In working with her we even discovered our favourite new paint colour that we ended up repainting our own home's walls with. Once we were in contract, we were on a tight deadline to address repairs in the house, this effort involved engaging with contractors and ensuring that the work is done accordingly. It was challenging for us because we are out of town but with Katie's help it came through on time and as expected. Thank you Katie!!! read more

Karin Bilderback from the Rocco team was absolutely amazing to work with during our first home-buying journey. From start to finish, she educated us and guided us through every step of the process, making us feel confident and prepared. (We even joke that we're ready to get our real estate licenses after everything we learned!) Karin was incredibly patient and quickly understood exactly what we were looking for. She helped us navigate each stage with ease, and her professionalism in working with the listing agent ensured a smooth and seamless closing process. Beyond her expertise, we truly enjoyed spending time with Karin and will miss seeing her regularly. She's not just a fantastic real estate agent but also someone we built a great relationship with. If you're looking for a realtor who goes above and beyond, we cannot recommend Karin enough! read more

She (Lauren) was recommended to me by one of my colleague. She is honest, dependable, ethical and also fun to be with. She knows what's important in a negotiation and when to say "no.". She quickly learned what my tastes are and focused on what I was looking for rather than just trying to make a sale. Due to corona, she was my boot on ground while I was enjoying Virginia Beach and reposed my faith in her for selecting a property and she never let me down. We'd have to write a book to say all the good things we have to say about Lauren! She is so sweet and helpful! Everything was happening so smoothly that I could hardly believe it when we got the keys to our house! All this to say, I highly recommend Katie and her team. She is definitely one of North Atlanta's finest realtors and is genuinely our friend read more

If you're looking out for an amazing Realty contact, I would recommend Katie and her Team. The Rocco Team has been so diligent right from the inception of our house hunt. They've helped us to do everything from the scratch to successfully owning the house of our dreams. I also would have to make special mention of Katie's associate Lauren, who has very well understood our needs and has been very diligent and patient in the process. We've moved from a different state and did video tours, but it never felt like it was virtual. We had a realistic experience even though we were remote all the time. I thank Katie and her team once again for helping us to find the best! I hope the Rocco team would see more success and continue to fulfill peoples' dreams! read more

Tori and the entire Rocco team made buying my first home as simple and stress free as possible. Tori was phenomenal at finding houses for us to see and went out of her way to rearrange her schedule to make it fit our timeframe! Once we found our home, Tori was great at negotiating for us and making sure we got the best deal and everything we wanted! The Rocco team was always there to pick up any phone call and answer my hundreds of questions. Karin relieved so much stress by helping us find all of our inspectors and make appointments for us. They were there every single step of the way making sure I was comfortable and happy! You can tell they really care about their clients. I could not recommend Tori and the entire Rocco team enough! read more

A++ experience! Katie Rocco and her team drastically exceeded expectations in facilitating the sale of our home. From day one, Katie exemplified impeccable service and commitment. Specifically, two characteristics stood out through the home selling process: 1. level of customer service and 2. industry knowledge. Katie responds to questions and concerns immediately - and I do mean immediately. Not only does Katie make her client's needs a top priority, but she also demonstrates a vast working knowledge of current industry trends. These are the types of things that separate Katie and her team from others. If you are a homeowner seeking a highly qualified, results-driven, professional realtor, I highly recommend Katie and The Rocco Team. read more

Katie and the Rocco team went out of their way to make every step of a home-buying process extraordinarily smooth. Due to a series of circumstances, we had a very tight window to work within, and every step of the way Katie was a JOY to work with. She made us feel like we were a priority throughout the process; even on evenings, weekends, and even during an international trip where there was a 6 hour time difference between us. Katie and everyone on the Rocco team has such professionalism, integrity, knowledge and experience. We cannot recommend them enough, and we thank them for making what could have been a stressful, rushed process into a well-orchestrated and successful experience. 5 stars! read more