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Rooted in North Georgia Since 1928.

Norton Real Estate has served North Georgia since 1928, building the kind of local knowledge and long-standing relationships that help clients make practical decisions in changing markets. Generations of experience across communities such as Gainesville, Braselton, Buford, and Dahlonega provide a grounded perspective for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants.

Today, Norton Real Estate remains a full-service resource for residential and commercial real estate, rentals, and property management. The organization also includes Norton Land Group, which focuses on land opportunities and informed local stewardship. Whether the goal is to find a home, position a property, manage a rental, or evaluate land, Norton brings a clear understanding of North Georgia and a service approach built on trust.

Craig Shoemaker - Realtor, Norton Commercial Acreage Group, LLC

Craig brings decades of leadership experience and a deep appreciation for property, craftsmanship, and legacy to Norton Land Group.


A Penn State graduate in Industrial Engineering, Craig spent much of his career in executive leadership roles within the furniture industry, including Kittinger, Henredon, Pennsylvania House, and Craftique. That background shaped his attention to detail, straightforward approach, and appreciation for things built to last.


Craig moved to Georgia in 2012 and joined The Norton Agency in 2018. Since then, he has represented buyers and sellers of lake homes, acreage, and other properties throughout North Georgia. He also hosted Home Matters on WDUN, giving him a broad perspective on the people, properties, and communities that make the region unique.


Craig believes in honesty, loyalty, plain talk, and keeping commitments. For him, real estate is about more than a transaction — it is about helping clients make thoughtful decisions about property, opportunity, and legacy.

One Local Team, Many Property Needs

From homes and businesses to rentals and rural acreage, Norton Real Estate serves North Georgia with established local knowledge.

Residential Real Estate

Guidance for buying and selling homes across North Georgia, including Gainesville, Braselton, Buford, and Dahlonega.

Commercial Real Estate

Practical property and business-location guidance backed by Norton’s established North Georgia market knowledge.

Rentals & Property Management

Reliable support for North Georgia property owners and tenants throughout the rental and management process.

Norton Land Group

Land, acreage, and rural property expertise delivered as part of the Norton Real Estate organization.