Payton Peoples is one of the most respected real estate and leadership voices in South Atlanta, known for building high-performing people, programs, and communities. As a top-producing Realtor for more than a decade, Payton has consistently ranked in the top 20 percent of agents at Keller Williams and has served on the Agent Leadership Council (ALC) in multiple market centers, shaping culture, growth, and strategy across the Atlanta Partners network.
Her real estate business is anchored in luxury, new construction, and community-driven development. Payton is the exclusive listing agent and strategic marketing partner for several major luxury neighborhoods in South Atlanta, including Eva Gardens in Fayetteville and Emerald Grove Estates in Sharpsburg. Her work with custom builders spans brand development, floor plan consulting, pricing strategy, incentive structuring, digital marketing, and full client experience design. She helps bring communities to life from concept to closing, ensuring a polished and elevated experience for buyers, sellers, and builders.
In her current role as the Director of Agent Performance and Development for Keller Williams Realty Atlanta Partners in Newnan, Payton leads Momentum Coaching, Edge Coaching, and the new multi-office Mentor Program rolling out across Newnan, Carrollton, and LaGrange.
She is known for her tactical coaching, clear expectations, and an accountability model that turns potential into production. Her coaching programs give agents the exact structure, systems, and skill development required to build sustainable, profitable businesses.
Payton also serves as the President and Founder of KW Young Professionals Atlanta South and as a Regional Ambassador for KW NextGen, expanding leadership development and opportunity for young professionals across Georgia and the Southeast. Her influence extends into her service on the University of West Georgia Alumni Board of Directors, where she leads the University Connections Task Force, strengthening engagement between students, alumni, and community leadership. She is also an active member of the Newnan Junior Service League, championing local impact projects that support families and children across the region.
What sets Payton apart is her ability to blend vision with execution. She builds programs from the ground up, develops leaders with intention, and creates environments where people feel seen, supported, and challenged to grow. Whether she is empowering new agents, guiding young professionals, advising custom home builders, or helping families navigate major life decisions through real estate, Payton brings clarity, direction, and a forward-moving plan that gets results.
