Awards and Recognition

Clareo Group at The Agency Atlanta is a Marietta-based real estate team led by Deborah Morton, Managing Partner, The Agency Atlanta. These are the recognitions the team, Deborah and Lawana Ludd have earned, with the organization that issued each one.

What awards has Clareo Group won in Cobb County?

Clareo Group was named the #1 Team in Cobb County for 2024 and the #5 Top Large Team for 2025 production ($47.68M), both by the Cobb Association of Realtors. The team is also a member of the Cobb Multi-Million Dollar Club.

  • #1 Team in Cobb County 2024 - Cobb Association of Realtors
  • #5 Top Large Team (2025 production, $47.68M) - Cobb Association of Realtors
  • Multi-Million Dollar Club, Active Life 3-9 Years (2023 and 2025 production) - Cobb Association of Realtors

Four Clareo Group agents smiling together at the Cobb Realtors neon-sign photo wall during the awards gala

Clareo Group at the Cobb Realtors awards gala photo wall.

How does Deborah Morton rank among agents nationally?

Deborah Morton is ranked in the Top 1.5% of real estate professionals in the US, RealTrends Verified for 2020 through 2025. Clareo Group recorded $100M+ in sales volume in 2025 (source: GAMLS). Deborah was featured in an Inman Broker Spotlight in July 2025 and was named to the Greater Atlanta Real Producers Top 500 from 2022 to 2024.

  • Top 1.5% in the US - RealTrends Verified, 2020-2025
  • $100M+ in sales volume, 2025 - source: GAMLS
  • Inman Broker Spotlight: "Deborah Morton, The Agency Atlanta" (Jul 2025) - Inman
  • Greater Atlanta Real Producers Top 500 (2022-2024) - Real Producers, Mar 2025 issue

How does Clareo Group rank in RealTrends and Atlanta REALTORS?

RealTrends Verified ranked Clareo Group #1 in Marietta and #7 in Georgia by volume on 2024 data, and #15 in Georgia by sides on 2025 data. The team was also in the Atlanta REALTORS Association Top 5% for 2024 and 2025.

Clareo Group agents posing with an award in front of the Cobb Association of Realtors step-and-repeat at the April 2024 awards gala

The Clareo Group crew on the Cobb Association of Realtors step-and-repeat at the 2024 gala.

What awards has Lawana Ludd earned?

Lawana Ludd, an agent with Clareo Group, received the Cobb Association of REALTORS 2024 Rising Star Award, was featured as Greater Atlanta Real Producers "Agent on Fire" in November 2025, was a GAMLS 2025 Top Producer (Top 3% of Georgia MLS), and was The Agency Atlanta 2025 Top Producer for units closed. She was ranked among the Top 20 agents nationwide by Zillow (2024).

  • Cobb Association of REALTORS 2024 Rising Star Award - Cobb Association of Realtors
  • Greater Atlanta Real Producers "Agent on Fire" (Nov 2025) - Real Producers, Nov 2025 issue
  • GAMLS 2025 Top Producer (Top 3% of Georgia MLS) - Georgia MLS
  • The Agency Atlanta 2025 Top Producer for units closed - The Agency Atlanta
  • Ranked among the Top 20 agents nationwide by Zillow (2024) - Zillow

Lawana Ludd smiling on stage as the 2024 Rising Star screen is displayed at the Cobb Association of Realtors awards gala

A star is born: Lawana takes the stage as the 2024 Rising Star.

Lawana Ludd holding her Cobb Association of Realtors 2024 Rising Star Award trophy beside a presenter at the gala

Rising Star, glass trophy, big smile. Lawana with her 2024 award.

Who leads Clareo Group at The Agency Atlanta?

Deborah Morton, Managing Partner, The Agency Atlanta. RealTrends Top 1.5%. Georgia license #372673.

How can I work with an award-winning Cobb County team?

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1290 Kennestone Circle, Suite D103, Marietta, GA 30066
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Clareo Group at The Agency Atlanta

(470) 990-4414

[email protected]

1290 Kennestone Circle, Suite D103, Marietta, GA 30066