Atlanta & Metro Area Real Estate

The key to your next
chapter starts here.

Whether it's your first home, your next listing, or a legacy property, Zakiya brings faith, precision, and a decade of stagecraft-honed presentation to every closing table.

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Meet Zakiya

Empowering Clients. Elevating Real Estate.

Associate Broker, Property Experts | Owner/Broker, Regent Realty Collective

Known to her clients as “Keyed with Zakiya,” Zakiya Watford is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years of experience. Beginning in property management before earning her real estate license in 2007 and her broker’s license shortly after, she has successfully guided millions of dollars in transactions across the Atlanta market.

Time Buyer Specialist
1 st
Years In Real Estate
11 +
in Transactions Closed
$ 1 M+
of Families Guided to Homeownership
45 +

How Zakiya Serves You

Three doors. One key.

Every client's path through real estate looks different. Zakiya meets you at yours.

First-Time Buyers

Step-by-step guidance from pre-approval to closing day, translated out of industry jargon and into plain, confident decisions.

Listing & Selling

Strategic pricing, professional-grade marketing, and negotiation that protects your equity from list to close.

Luxury & Legacy Homes

Discreet, high-touch representation for distinctive properties and clients who expect more from every detail.

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Zakiya Watford

Associate Broker, Property Experts | Owner/Broker, Regent Realty Collective.

Associate Broker, Golden Locks Brokerage.

Zakiya Watford, known to her clients as “Keyed with Zakiya,” is a seasoned real estate professional with over 20 years in the industry — beginning her career in property management before earning her real estate license in 2007 and her broker’s license shortly after. She has guided millions of dollars in real estate transactions across the Atlanta market, serving clients at every stage of the homeownership journey — from first-time buyers taking their very first step to seasoned luxury clients acquiring their next statement property.

Zakiya’s true passion is education. She believes every client, regardless of budget, deserves to feel confident and informed rather than overwhelmed — whether that means walking a first-time buyer through the fundamentals of financing and inspections, or advising a luxury client on market positioning and negotiation strategy. This hands-on, education-first approach is the thread that connects every corner of her business.

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Zakiya's Philosophy

"A home should never be sold to you. It should be unlocked for you — with truth, patience, and a plan you actually understand."

— Zakiya, Keyed with Zakiya

Success Stories

What People Are Saying

Working with Zakiya was the best decision I could’ve made as a first‑time buyer. She explained every step in a way that made me feel confident instead of intimidated. Her patience and guidance turned what I expected to be a stressful process into an exciting milestone.
Michelle R.
Zakiya’s professionalism and market knowledge are unmatched. She listened closely to what I needed, offered smart strategies, and negotiated on my behalf with total confidence. I felt supported from start to finish, and the results exceeded my expectations.
David S.
From our first conversation, I knew Zakiya genuinely cared about my goals. Her education‑first approach helped me make informed decisions at every turn. She treats every client like a priority, and it shows in the experience and the outcome.
Lauren M.

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Ready to find your door?

Tell Zakiya what you're looking for — a first home, a next listing, or a legacy property — and get a clear, honest plan to get there.

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