Riezl Bagatsing–Baker

Founding Principal, Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group

Riezl Baker is an award-winning Realtor who is the co-founder and principal owner of Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group, a multi-million leading luxury brokerage in Georgia. A top producer in the high-end residential market for over 20 years, Riezl has received numerous awards for her business accomplishments and community involvement. Riezl co-founded Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group with a mission to provide the highest level of professional service to real estate clients. The company had record sales volume after launching and the team was recognized as Experts in Second and Vacation Homes" for 2021 and 2020, and "Most Philanthropic Agents" for 2020 during an event in Atlanta hosted by Bentley. In addition to being recognized as 2021 Top Luxury Real Estate Industry Leader, Riezl was also nominated as Best Bilingual and Best Community Impact for all her civic involvement. She has played major roles and has been involved on leadership levels for different organizations that have impacted the growth of her community. She believes in giving back, which comes naturally, as the granddaughter of the longest serving Mayor of Manila Philippines. She attributes her entrepreneurial success to hard work, determination and persistence, which she learned from her “lolo.” Riezl also believes that these are traits that many Filipinos share in common. “ I am proud of my Filipino heritage. I am also proud to be a citizen of this country and call America my home, where you have the opportunity to start something, pursue your passions and thrive in the midst of uncertainty,” Riezl commented. Riezl has been married for 25 years to husband Ted Baker from Athens Georgia. They have two children: Stuart Charles, a sophomore at Yale University majoring in History and Economics, and Remi Maureen, an 11th Grader who attends the prestigious Interlochen Performing Arts Academy.