Crye-Leike Real Estate Services has opened in Buford at 4949 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 101. 

The office will primarily serve the real estate needs of buyers and sellers in Hall, Gwinnett, Fulton, DeKalb and surrounding counties. 

A member of the real estate industry since 2006, Realtor Kim Dontje has been named the branch manager of the Buford–Flowery office. 

“I really enjoy mentoring other agents and helping my clients, as well as serving in our community,” said Dontje. 

The new office has started the recruiting process for qualified agents. Dontje currently has five agents, but is hoping to recruit about 15 more in the coming months.