Jim Getzinger & Co. Team
Atlanta, Georgia
Jim Getzinger
With over 20 years of experience in real estate, Jim Getzinger has earned his reputation as Atlanta’s premier Realtor. Praised by his clients for his in-depth industry knowledge and thorough understanding of the city’s many neighborhoods, Jim is also known for his steadfast guidance no matter how daunting the circumstances. He is the calming force in every transaction, and his highly skilled approach lets each client know they’re in the best possible hands.
Raised in a construction family, Jim has held his real estate license since college, and possesses a keen eye for potential and value. He leads the Jim Getzinger & Co. team at Compass, responsible for 70 closed transactions totaling more than $80 million in 2018.
Jim is consistently a top producer with a long list of record-breaking sales to his credit. Most importantly, he delivers hands-on, attentive service to clients at every price point.
Jim and his partner reside in Ansley Park with their two beloved dogs. An avid fan of his neighborhood, Jim is a frequent visitor to the area’s many parks and an enthusiastic supporter of community businesses and organizations.
With a professional, yet friendly approach, Jim Getzinger & Co. helps clients feel comfortable about buying and selling.
FOUNDER OF JIM GETZINGER & CO | FOUNDING AGENT OF COMPASS ATLANTA
Joel Desmarteau
MARKETING DIRECTOR/TEAM MEMBER OF JIM GETZINGER & CO
Joel Desmarteau is an established Metro Atlanta REALTOR® with a profound passion and personal interest in equestrian real estate, affording him sought-after global market exposure. His passion and keen expertise positions him as a leading agent, representing $180,000,000 in team sales since his start in 2015.
Joel grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and by the time he settled in Atlanta, he had already acquired industry experience in addition to vast communication and marketing knowledge. For almost 20 years, Joel worked in the corporate marketing and communications sector of a large retail company, focusing on marketing, branding and public relations, but an interest in residential real estate guided the transition in his career.
In 2015, he joined The Getzinger Group, a leading team with Compass Realty, and in 2017, The Getzinger Group produced more the $70 million in sales & closed over 60 transactions. Powered by immense knowledge and market understanding, Joel is recognized as a top performing REALTOR® in the Intown market, providing his clients with premier service and record-breaking results.
Joel's strategy has catapulted The Getzinger Group's marketing for properties to new levels, as well as brought a new passionate and charismatic spirit to the team. An equestrian himself, for 30+ years, Joel has bred Arabian show horses, allowing him to travel around the world for competitions and develop a unique appreciation for equine properties. In addition to his own, Joel has represented both buyers and sellers in transactions specific to the equestrian lifestyle.
He currently resides in Ansley Park and frequently visits his farm in Chattahoochee Hills, just outside the city.