Staci Donegan, an award-winning Associate Broker at Seabolt Real Estate in Savannah, Ga., sold $67.43 million in real estate in 2022 and was ranked by the Savannah Multi-list Corporation (MLS) as the #1 individual full-service residential agent for the Savannah MLS region, which includes Chatham, Bryan and Effingham County. She also earned the distinction of being the 2022 Seabolt Real Estate Agent of the Year, the overall #1 agent in Chatham County and the overall #1 agent in downtown Savannah.
“I’m incredibly honored to work with buyers and sellers and to showcase the wide range of real estate options in the Savannah area,” said Donegan. “Despite the fact that interest rates increased in 2022, Savannah continued to attract newcomers with its vibrant coastal lifestyle, historic charm and welcoming atmosphere.”
In 2022, Donegan closed on 54 transactions, including listing and selling a number of noteworthy historic homes. She represented the buyer and seller in the highest residential sale in the Savannah MLS for 2022 and represented the seller in the all-time highest residential sale on record in Savannah’s Victorian District. In addition, she negotiated the highest price per square foot for a residential transaction in the Savannah MLS in 2022. Donegan also brought national attention to the Savannah area when her listing for a historic home at 112 W. Gaston Street was named the winner of the “Downtown Dwellings” category of the prestigious 2022 HGTV Ultimate House Hunt.
“We’re delighted to celebrate Staci’s success in the residential real estate market in 2022 and applaud her ongoing commitment to excellence,” said Seabolt Real Estate founder and Broker Elaine Seabolt. “Staci works hard, exceeds client expectations and offers personalized service for every buyer and seller.”
A four-time member of the invitational Christie’s International Real Estate Masters Circle, Donegan is known for her in-depth market knowledge, uncompromising integrity, data-driven market analysis and strong negotiation skills. A former financial and business consultant, she brings a business-oriented approach to real estate and leads a team of public relations, marketing and social media experts.
Honored as a Top Producer and Agent of the Year at Seabolt Real Estate for 2021 and 2022, Donegan combines her knowledge of the Savannah area with her background in business and accounting to deliver a highly professional experience for buyers and sellers. She also understands the value of strategic marketing and public relations, securing national exposure for local real estate listings in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global and other major media outlets in 2022. She is also a regular contributor to the Savannah Morning News Sunday Homes section.
Earlier in her career, Donegan worked in accounting, finance and account management at The Coca-Cola Company in Atlanta and served as a Certified Public Accountant in the audit department at PriceWaterhouse Coopers. She also served as a controller for the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and as chief of staff in the college’s Office of the President. She attended Clemson University and the University of Delaware and earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Active in the community, Donegan currently serves on the board of directors for the Savannah Philharmonic and the Downtown Neighborhood Association. She is the chair of the Downtown Neighborhood Association’s Public Safety Committee, the treasurer of the Downtown Garden Club of Savannah and a sustaining member of the Junior League of Savannah. A 2022 Women Who Rule panelist, Donegan is also a member of Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, the Telfair Museum of Art Directors’ Circle, the Savannah Philharmonic Composers’ Circle, United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Tocqueville Society, Chatham Commerce Club and the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce.
