The DRB Homes Atlanta Division earned multiple honors at the 46th Annual OBIE Awards, presented by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and its Sales and Marketing Council. The division’s sales team stood out, with Ed Hundley earning individual recognition as Rookie Salesperson of the Year and joining Jae Christian to win Sales Team of the Year. Nina Howell and Elle Roberts also received top honors as Salesperson of the Year and Online Specialist of the Year.
Rookie Salesperson of the Year
Congratulations to Ed Hundley, recipient of the Rookie Salesperson of the Year honor! After retiring from a distinguished career as a school principal, Hundley joined DRB Homes with no prior home sales experience. Since joining the company in 2025, he has already proved himself as one of the Atlanta Division’s top-performing sales consultants.
Sales Team of the Year
Hundley and agent Jae Christian also won Sales Team of the Year, recognizing their combined sales success at Enclave at Evergreen in Fairburn. The team sold 71 of 73 homes at the community in just 15 months, including 50 homes and approximately $18 million in revenue over the past year. Their success stems from complementary strengths, with Christin driving traffic through Realtor relationships, social media and CRM strategy, while Hundley excels in customer service and building buyer trust. When municipal restrictions limited signage and off-site advertising, the duo developed grassroots marketing strategies, hosted community events and homebuyer seminars, and built relationships with local businesses and community members. Their creativity, resilience and commitment to customer service exemplify the teamwork and professionalism recognized by the award.
Salesperson of the Year
Nina Howell was awarded Salesperson of the Year for her consistent sales performance, adoption of new technology, commitment to customer service and professionalism. Passionate about selling new homes, Howell takes pride in helping buyers begin the next chapter of their lives while serving her customers and team with excellence.
Online Specialist of the Year
DRB Homes’ Elle Roberts was named the 2026 Online Specialist of the Year after supporting more than 15 community openings, scheduling 1,638 kept appointments and contributing to 119 home sales in the past year. In less than two years, she has become a key contributor to the division’s sales success through personalized buyer engagement and strategic digital outreach. As an early adopter of HubSpot CRM, Roberts also trained onsite sales consultants in lead management, appointment tracking and follow-up, strengthening sales operations across the division.
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About the OBIE Awards
Named for the obelisk-shaped trophy presented to winners, the OBIE Awards have recognized excellence in Atlanta’s home building industry since 1980. The annual program includes more than 100 categories spanning construction, remodeling, marketing and personal achievement.
Explore more winners from the 46th Annual OBIE Awards on the OBIE Awards page.
