Missy Derr brings a sharp eye, deep Atlanta market knowledge, and a decidedly hands-on approach to real estate. Originally from Columbus, Georgia, where her family has been involved in real estate for two generations, Missy has built her own career in Atlanta helping buyers and sellers navigate everything from first homes and fixer-uppers to historic properties, condos, townhomes, and luxury residences.
A longtime Atlanta resident with extensive knowledge of the Beltline and the neighborhoods surrounding it, Missy knows that buying a home here is about far more than square footage and a ZIP code. She loves working with first-time buyers, helping them understand the process without making it feel overwhelming, and has a particular talent for spotting potential in properties other people might overlook. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a background in art and design, she is equal parts REALTOR® and fixer-upper visionary. She is able to walk into an outdated or unusual home and immediately see what it could become.
On the listing side, Missy is known for being strategic, creative, and exceptionally proactive. She has particular expertise marketing challenging properties, including condos and townhomes in Atlanta’s competitive attached-home market, where positioning, presentation, pricing, and knowing when to change course can make the difference between sitting and selling. When a listing needs a new strategy, Missy isn’t afraid to make one and make it quickly.
Her work has earned recognition from both Engel & Völkers Atlanta and the Atlanta REALTORS® Association, including multiple Top Producer honors. She has ranked among Engel & Völkers Atlanta’s top advisors for both units sold and sales volume, achieved Elite Diamond status, and has twice been published in The Wall Street Journal.
Missy’s approach is straightforward: know the market, tell clients what they actually need to know, solve problems before they become bigger problems, and never treat a real estate transaction like it’s just another transaction. Whether she’s helping someone buy their very first home, envisioning what an unloved 1920s bungalow could become, navigating the Beltline market, or getting a stubborn condo SOLD, she brings equal parts strategy, creativity, and determination to the table.
Outside of real estate, Missy can usually be found working on her own historic Atlanta home, collecting art, seeing live music, gardening with varying degrees of restraint, or getting overly invested in another home project.
Home Types:
House, Condo, Townhouse, Mobile Homes
Years of Experience:
8
