Meet the Team

Hope Brown

Hope launched her real estate sales career in March 2016 in Valdosta, GA, bringing a powerhouse background to the industry. Prior to her success in sales, she spent four years as a Real Estate Paralegal at a prestigious Atlanta law firm. This distinctive blend of legal insight, business education, and sales proficiency provides her with an elite understanding of the regulatory landscape, modern technology, and the complexities of the sales process.

Today, Hope stands as one of the most respected and recognizable figures in the region. Her commitment to leadership is reflected in her active involvement with: Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated; The National Association of Realtors (NAR); The South Georgia Board of Realtors; and The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (Board of Directors).

Her track record of excellence is undisputed. Hope has been consistently nominated as a Top 3 Best Realtor of South Georgia for seven years (2017–2019, 2022–2025) and proudly earned the title of Best Realtor of South Georgia in 2022, 2023, and 2025.

Kayla Waters

Every Key Begins With Kayla!🗝️

Kayla Waters is a dedicated real estate professional with 3 years of experience serving the Georgia market. Based at Lavish Realty, Kayla specializes in  First-Time Home Buyers and is committed to providing her clients with a seamless and personalized experience.

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or looking to sell your current property, Kayla combines local market expertise with a passion for helping clients achieve their real estate goals.

Van Newberry

I'm Van Newberry, a dedicated Realtor with 14 years of experience helping families find their perfect home. My career in real estate is deeply rooted in my commitment to family values. I understand that a home is more than just a property; it's where great memories are made.

Over the past decade and a half, I've had the privilege of guiding countless clients through one of life's most important decisions. My approach combines professional expertise with a personal touch, ensuring every family I work with feels supported throughout their journey.

Whether you're buying your first home or selling a cherished property, I'm here to make the process seamless and rewarding. Let's work together to find the place where your family's next chapter begins.

When I’m not helping families, I can found on road trips with my husband or hanging out with my family and friends.

Latoya Posey

For more than 18 years, LaToya Posey faithfully served the local community within the healthcare system as a licensed Radiographer and Clinical Applications Analyst. In an environment where technical precision and human empathy were equally essential, she earned a reputation as both a steady hand and a trusted problem-solver.

Today, those same qualities form the foundation of her real estate career. LaToya brings a unique perspective to real estate, combining analytical expertise with genuine care for the people she serves. Whether guiding first-time homebuyers through the excitement of their first purchase or helping sellers navigate the strategy behind a successful sale, she approaches every transaction with a diagnostic eye, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.

Known for her professionalism, patience, and strong advocacy, LaToya believes real estate is more than contracts and closing dates. It’s about helping people make confident decisions during some of life’s most important transitions.

When she’s not analyzing market trends or negotiating on behalf of her clients, LaToya enjoys staying active with the local community run/walk team and spending quality time with family and friends. For her, real estate isn’t just about houses, it’s about the people and the communities that make them home.

Cortney Adams

I’m Cortney Adams, a licensed Realtor proudly serving Valdosta, Georgia and the surrounding areas. I am dedicated to delivering top-tier service while guiding my clients through every step of their real estate journey with confidence, clarity, and care.

As a wife, mother, and grandmother, I deeply understand the importance of protecting what matters most — family, home, and future. Real estate is more than a transaction to me; it’s about helping families build stability, security, and lasting memories.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, staying active with a great workout, and indulging in a little shopping. I bring that same energy, dedication, and personal touch to every client relationship.

Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, I’m here to help you make your next move with confidence.

Livonda C. Williams

Livonda C. Williams is a dedicated REALTOR® licensed in both Georgia and Florida, committed to helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate the real estate market with confidence. As a Realtor with Lavish Realty Corporation, she believes every client deserves honest guidance, exceptional service, and an advocate who genuinely cares about their goals.

Known for her professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail, Livonda takes pride in building lasting relationships with her clients. She understands that buying or selling a home is more than a transaction. It’s a major life decision. Whether assisting first-time homebuyers, families searching for their forever home, individuals relocating, or sellers preparing to maximize the value of their property, she is dedicated to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Originally serving communities throughout Georgia and expanding her services into Florida, Livonda enjoys helping clients find not just a house, but a place they can truly call home. She values open communication, education, and personalized service, ensuring each client feels informed and supported from the initial consultation through closing and beyond.

When you work with Livonda, you gain a trusted real estate professional who is committed to protecting your interests and helping you achieve your real estate goals with confidence.

Whether you're ready to buy, sell, invest, or simply have questions about today's market, Livonda welcomes the opportunity to earn your trust. Contact her today and discover the difference personalized, client-focused service can make.

Leah Daniels

With a heart for service and a passion for helping others, Leah Daniels brings dedication, integrity, and a wealth of life experience to every real estate transaction. After serving our country in the United States Air Force, Leah and her family chose to make Valdosta, Georgia, their forever home—a decision inspired by the area's welcoming community, beautiful weather, and exceptional quality of life.

During her military career, Leah worked in a fast-paced environment managing contracts and financial operations while serving as a liaison for deployed service members and their families. Those experiences strengthened her communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills while reinforcing the importance of serving others with professionalism and compassion.

Leah earned degrees from Trident University and the Community College of the Air Force, and she continues to bring the same discipline, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence into her real estate career. Having personally experienced the challenges of buying, selling, and relocating multiple times, she understands the process from her clients' perspective and is dedicated to making every transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, relocating, selling your current home, or searching for your dream property, Leah is committed to providing personalized guidance, honest communication, and exceptional service every step of the way.

Outside of real estate, Leah enjoys music, interior decorating, coaching youth sports, riding golf carts, spending time at the beach, and creating lasting memories with her husband and their two daughters.

From proudly serving her country to faithfully serving her community, Leah is honored to help clients achieve their real estate goals with confidence.

"Let me help make your next move your best move."

Katrina Maxwell

Katrina Maxwell is a REALTOR® with Lavish Realty Corporation and the owner of K&M Tax Services LLC. For more than 13 years, she has proudly served the South Georgia community by helping individuals, families, and small business owners make confident financial decisions.

Katrina believes homeownership is one of the most powerful ways to build wealth and create a lasting legacy. Whether you're buying your first home, selling your current property, or investing in real estate, she is committed to providing honest guidance, clear communication, and personalized service every step of the way.

As both a REALTOR® and tax professional, Katrina offers clients a unique perspective by helping them understand how real estate fits into their overall financial goals. Her mission is to help clients make informed decisions that strengthen their future—not just complete a transaction.

When you work with Katrina, you gain a trusted professional who is passionate about helping people build wealth, secure their future, and achieve their real estate goals with confidence.

Building Wealth. Securing Futures.

Amanda L. Johnson, Realtor & Property Manager

Amanda Johnson is a licensed Realtor and Property Manager with Lavish Realty Corporation in Valdosta, GA. A native of the Washington, DC area, Amanda studied Computer Science and IS Management at Strayer University and spent 20 years as a Systems Engineer and Program Manager leading complex Intel and Defense contracts. Drawing on nearly two decades of personal real estate investing experience in land, residential, and commercial properties, Amanda offers clients a highly structured approach to property selection, tenant placement, vendor oversight, and long-term asset management across South Georgia. She has been happily married for 19 years to Hiram DeWayne Johnson, and together they are the proud parents of three children