Sandy Ellington-Graves

To ensure that I can offer my clients the highest level of service, I earned designations that reflect my commitment to further my education and experience.  CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) is held by less than 4% of realtors nationwide.  GRI (Graduate of Realtor Institute) represents over 90 hours of continuing education.  In an ever changing real estate market, learning is always a priority.

In addition, I am a member of the Triad MLS and the Triangle MLS - reaching realtors across the heart of North Carolina.  I currently serve as a State Director for Alamance-Caswell Homebuilders Association Board of Directors and Chair of the Professional Women in Building Council. I am a past member of the Alamance MLS Board of Directors and the Burlington Alamance County Association of REALTORS® Board of Directors. I am a member of the North Carolina Association of REALTORS® and the National Association of REALTORS®.

GIVING BACK IS GOOD BUSINESS! I have always believed that 'giving back is good business'. The people in Alamance County have made my success possible and serving my community is important to me. In 2017, I danced as a local celebrity for Dancing with the Little Pink Stars and raised almost $75,000.  In 2018, my participation with the Pink Ribbon Fund at Alamance Regional Medical Center raised almost $45,000.  In 2020, I was chosen as one of 25 Community Champions for Alamance Regional Medical Center/Cone Health's 25th Anniversary Celebration and raised over $2,500 for the charitable foundation. I served six years on the Board of Directors for Alamance County Meals on Wheels, serving two of those as President. In 2020, I took a huge leap of faith and ran for one of four seats on the Alamance County Board of Education (School Board) in the General Election. I successfully secured a seat collecting over 40,000 votes. I am quick to tell folks I am not a politician...but rather a passionate parent with a small business who loves calling Alamance County home! Re-elected in 2024, I have learned so much about myself and my community over the last six years. Most recently, I joined the Board of the Salvation Army of Alamance County.

KEEPING IT REAL When I'm not helping folks make fabulous deals in real estate, I enjoy spending time with the four humans who keep me grounded and MY WHY front and center: my husband Justin is a builder who I met early in my career, my oldest son Jynsen (33), and daughters, Ashley (31), and Katie (20). Let's not forget the furry family members - three Labrador retrievers, Ella, Sadie and Rip and my 'granddogs', Foofer, Winnie, Charlie & Mila. In May, we welcomed two little grandsons, Asher and Bridger, and I earned a new title, Gigi! Oh, chocolate, coffee and bubble baths keep me balanced too! :)

I believe that my commitment to my clients, my community, and my family reflect both a passion and a purpose.   If you are thinking about buying or selling, please think of me.  Call (336) 516-2348 and let's talk real estate!