Mary Ellen Vanaken

I help luxury buyers and sellers navigate the North Atlanta real estate market to protect and grow their equity.

I'm a luxury real estate consultant and the founder of The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team at Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta. Serving clients in Alpharetta, Milton, and Roswell for over 20 years, I combine deep local market knowledge with a professional background in Wall Street finance. I help luxury buyers and sellers navigate complex transactions with a focus on protecting their long-term equity through strategic marketing and data-driven negotiation.

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luxury home marketingnorth atlanta real estatealpharetta residential marketfinancial negotiationinternational property specialiststrategic relocationequity protection
20+years
Serving the North Atlanta residential market
25+years
In real estate and finance-driven business roles
8
Professional real estate designations and certifications

Experience

  1. 2004 — Present
    Real Estate Consultant

    Keller Williams Realty North Atlanta

    Founder and Lead Consultant of The Mary Ellen Vanaken Team, specializing in the luxury markets of Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, Cumming, Duluth, and Johns Creek.

    Team leader serving North Atlanta since 2004.

  2. 1989 — 1991
    Mergers and Acquisitions

    JP Morgan

    Worked within the Mergers and Acquisitions division, developing foundational skills in financial analysis and high-stakes negotiation.

    Wall Street veteran with M&A background.

Recent writing

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playbook

Selling a North Atlanta Luxury Home Privately: Off-Market Playbook

A Wall Street-backed strategy guide to off-market luxury sales in Alpharetta, Milton, and Roswell: when privacy works, how to price without MLS feedback, and who buys.

July 23, 2026 · 12 min read