(GREENSBORO, GA) June 11, 2026 — Real estate leader Riezl Baker, Co-Founder of Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group, has once again earned national recognition as one of the nation’s highest-performing real estate professionals, securing a place in the prestigious 2026 RealTrends Verified Rankings.
Based on 2025 sales production, Baker ranked among the top 1.5% of more than 3 million real estate professionals nationwide and achieved the distinction of being the No. 4 individual real estate agent in the State of Georgia by sales volume. Notably, among Georgia’s top individual producers, the No. 1 ranked agent is based in Sea Island, while the No. 2 and No. 3 agents represent the Atlanta market. Baker proudly stands as the highest-ranked individual agent representing the Lake Oconee and Lake Country region.
RealTrends Verified is widely regarded as one of the real estate industry’s most respected and trusted ranking organizations. For more than three decades, RealTrends has independently analyzed and verified agent performance data to recognize the country’s top-producing professionals. The rankings identify the nation’s leading agents based on independently verified transaction sides and sales volume, serving as a benchmark of excellence within the industry.
“This recognition is truly humbling,” said Baker. “Real estate has always been about serving people, building relationships, and helping clients navigate one of life’s most important decisions. To be recognized nationally while representing the Lake Country community that I love is incredibly meaningful. I am grateful to my clients for their trust, the support team at Luxury Lake Oconee for their dedication, and this incredible community that has supported me throughout my career.”
A resident of Lake Oconee since 1997, Baker has spent more than 25 years helping define luxury real estate in the region. As Co-Founder of Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group, she has helped build one of Georgia’s premier boutique real estate firms, known for exceptional client service, innovative marketing strategies, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.
Throughout her distinguished career, Baker has consistently ranked among Georgia’s top agents. She has been recognized multiple times as a RISMedia Real Estate Newsmaker, named among Modern Luxury’s Top Luxury Real Estate Leaders for five consecutive years, and featured as an industry thought leader and speaker at national conferences, sharing insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and real estate trends.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Baker is deeply committed to community leadership and service, both locally and nationally. She currently serves as a Trustee for the National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA), advocating for Filipino American leadership and engagement across the country.
Locally, Baker has dedicated countless hours to philanthropic initiatives that have strengthened the Lake Oconee, Lake Country community. She has served on the St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Board since the hospital’s opening, supporting healthcare initiatives. She is also actively involved with the Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS), championing arts education and cultural enrichment, and has played leadership roles in major community fundraising efforts, including co- founding the Lake Oconee Food and Wine Festival and serving as Chair of the Heart & Soul Gala, which has raised significant support for St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital.
Her commitment to service extends well beyond real estate, reflecting her belief that true success is measured not only by professional achievements but also by the positive impact one makes within their community. “Riezl exemplifies the qualities of professional excellence reflecting her tireless work ethic, deep market expertise, and passion for helping others”, said colleagues and community leaders.
As the Lake Oconee market continues to attract buyers from across the country seeking an unparalleled lifestyle, Baker remains focused on delivering the elevated level of service that has become her hallmark as she continues to set the standard for luxury real estate in Georgia.
This latest RealTrends Verified recognition further solidifies Riezl Baker’s position as one of the country’s most accomplished real estate professionals and underscores the growing prominence of the Lake Oconee and Lake Country market on the national stage.
