The Donnelly Group

Home Building and Real Estate Sales

By Patti Richter

Ryan and Ashley Donnelly are a husband-wife team with a dual-focused real estate company — Donnelly Developments and The Donnelly Group with Atlanta Communities Real Estate Brokerage. Together, they help their clients build, buy, and sell some of the nicest homes in Cherokee County.

The Donnellys began their married life during the Great Recession with very different vocations. Ryan began his career working for Cherokee County as an assistant district attorney, and Ashley worked in the health care field. But it did not take them long to make a leap of faith and decide to follow their passions in real estate.

Best of Both Worlds

Since 2015, Ryan and Ashley have worked full time in construction and real estate. Ryan credits his father-in-law, a long-time builder, for their career reset, especially for mentoring him in the home building business.

What really sets the Donnelly businesses apart is the couple's ability to help clients in all aspects of the home buying experience.

“From the beginning, we’ve had the benefit of working together to achieve our clients’ goals. Ashley does an amazing job of working to ensure their home building and buying process is as smooth as possible. She’s great at finding the perfect home, which can be difficult to find in a seller’s market,” Ryan says.

Ryan can assist clients in creating exactly what they desire. Whether it’s buying new construction or an existing home or selling a current home or a fixer-upper, the Donnelly expertise in real estate and construction is a valuable asset to any client.

Boutique Construction

Donnelly Developments specializes in building modern farmhouse, traditional, and craftsman style homes. They’ve built in the Brookfield and Wilshire Estates subdivisions in White, Georgia (west of Canton) and in Sawyers Farm in Waleska. They also build custom homes in Cherokee, Bartow, and Pickens counties for individuals who have their own land.

Ryan says their clients truly create a new home instead of just buying a new one: “From the initial consultation, to floor plan selection, to design choices, we are with you all the way.”

Unlike large nationwide builders who only offer limited selections with no modifications, the Donnelly team offers a happier home building experience. Instead of having to choose everything in a single so-called “design” meeting, clients can express their ideas and pick out everything from doorknobs to light fixtures.

“We assist our clients in designing homes that stand the test of time,” Ryan says.

As the home is built, Ryan emphasizes that most builders have a cost-plus method that will change according to the actual price.

“Buyers pay those builders an extra 15% for everything they choose to add to their home. Our fee, however, is fixed — it doesn’t change if the market prices for material and labor increase. Our fee is set before a client signs a contract,” Ryan explains.

Building and buying choices can be overwhelming to people. The Donnelly team is happy to look at any lot a client is interested in to let them know if it will work with the plan the buyer has in mind.

“We understand that most people have no idea how to begin. If they don’t have a floor plan, we help them find one. They can use one of our plans or work with our architect to draw one from scratch,” says Ryan.

A Better Buying and Selling Experience

The real estate market in Cherokee County is on fire, and the current housing shortage has made it more important than ever to work with an experienced team of realtors. Ashley’s team has the expertise needed to get the best results for clients.

“The most important attribute of a great realtor is communication,” Ashley says. “Whether buying or selling a home, there is never a time that my client should feel that they can’t get in touch with their realtor and know exactly what is going on in their deal. We understand that not everybody is familiar with the intricacies of buying a home, and we truly enjoy walking them through every step to the closing table.”

“Our clients can expect clear communication,” Ryan adds. “We will always be upfront and honest and do everything possible to keep them informed and involved in either the building or buying process.”

The Donnelly Group has helped dozens of families achieve their dream of owning a home. They understand that your home is more than a place to live.

“Home is where you raise your family and create lifelong memories, and that is why you can trust us when you’re ready to build, buy, or sell,” Ryan says.

For more information, please call, email, or visit the website.

Donnelly Developments
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Ryan Donnelly 678-708-7940

The Donnelly Group
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Ashley Donnelly 678-230-2911

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