Joy is a true born-and-raised Atlantan who loves playing community-league volleyball, running the Silver Comet Trail, thrifting for colorful clothes, painting, and reading. An early travel bug took her around the country and her Spanish degree naturally led her to move to China for 5 year but she came back to Smyrna to raise her 4 kids in 2019.  A passion for building community wherever she has lived led her to a vocation in real estate. She has found things to love about every part of the city she’s lived in and has listed and sold homes from Decatur to West End to Vinings and Buford!  She’s a strong negotiator (married for 12+ years, sooo) who gets everyone to the closing table with a smile. Walking first time buyers and sellers through the process is her passion and opening the door to home ownership to everyone who is capable is her heart’s desire.  

She is known for putting the “Joy” in joie de vivre and for bringing more color to the world around her.

Client Testimonials

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Buying my first home is overwhelming, and I had a lot of questions/doubts/thoughts/concerns and I'm so grateful that I got to walk through them with Joy Holby McCall! She helped translate all of my thoughts (including a highly limited and specific radius, "vibes" on each place) and eventually got to the closing table with a home I'm really excited to live with. At the same time, this was a really fun but super stressful process and I'm so grateful to have had her in my corner to come up with solutions and act like a sounding board. I highly recommend her specifically for first-time homebuyers because she was such a great guide in this process.
- Katie Zhang

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Joy is incredible!!! She is incredibly informative, responsive, and works so hard to understand her client’s vision and help it happen. As a first time homebuyer I would’ve been completely lost without her guidance every step of the way, and she makes everything fun, joyful, and empowering. Not only did she help me understand that I could afford to buy a home in the first place, she suggested a neighborhood for me that I never would’ve thought of on my own and I love it here. Could not recommend her highly enough!
- Anna Shutley

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We loved every part of our experience with Strive Real Estate and our agent, Joy! She made the experience of buying a home from out of state so easy for us. Her FaceTime-showing game is on point! She was incredibly knowledgeable about every aspect of the home-buying process and helped us through all the negotiations. She very personable and a true JOY to work with!
-Katie Oosse

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We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Joy from Strive Real Estate Group! Joy is knowledgeable, caring, and got stuff done. Throughout the whole process, she was incredibly accommodating as we tried to navigate Atlanta real estate from out of state. From doing Zoom showings and communicating with our lender, to advocating for us with the seller and advising us on every step of the process, Joy was a rockstar! I highly recommend Joy and Strive, as I can’t imagine having a better experience buying a home than what they were able to deliver.
- Brendan Oosse

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Joy has truly brought tremendous JOY to my life and my family. Her absolute keen eye for details and her amazing knowledge helped me so much, as my first home buying experience I am truly blessed to have gone through it with someone who has SO much patience and understanding in this field. Looking to buy a home? Looking to sell a home? LOOK NO FURTHER, Joy is truly the only way to go!
- Tallulah Malaykhan

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Despite purchasing a home in April 2021, by the Spring of 2022 I was ready to put the house back on the market because I was extremely unhappy with the purchase. I had a TERRIBLE agent at the time and he, along with his KW buddies, basically got one over on me. After that dreadful experience, I decided not to rush into selecting another Realtor but I had some basic criteria that I knew that my next Realtor had to meet: honest, knowledgable, and someone who would be my advocate in any situation.

At the time, I wasn't really sure how I'd find that, but I decided to just let it happen. One super fun night at Atlantucky Brewing in Atlanta, I noticed there were some ads on loop on the televisions around the brewery and most of them were Realtor ads; my interest was piqued, as I was passively searching for one, and that's where I found Joy Holby McCall's ad. I'll fast forward through all of the details, but I feel very blessed to have found a Realtor who surpassed my basic criteria 100x's over. Joy is the real deal! She is a person of integrity, a true advocate for what/who she believes in, and she's not afraid of HARD WORK! Selling my house took more than she or I had ever imagined, but she stayed the course and I couldn't have asked for her to have done anything else differently. THANK YOU, JOY!
- Keturah Malaykhan

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Her name says it all. It was such a joy to work with Joy Holby McCall in the purchase of a town house. Joy is the epitome of professionalism.
She is a very talented, energetic and smart person.
She is very passionate about what she does, and her love for what she does is very evident.
Joy has that little magic that is
necessary to make a difference in a Real Estate business transaction. She was in constant contact with all the stakeholders throughout the entire process. Joy was definitely instrumental in helping with the achievement of this milestone. I highly recommend her to any buyer or seller. To top it off - the icing on the cake - she presented us with gifts that will be cherished for a lifetime.
- Chris Malaykhan

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Strive ATL came to our attention from an old friend and trusted source on all things Atlanta. From that came our NEW friend and trusted source on all things Atlanta real estate, Joy Holby McCall.

Not a surprise that it was a joy to work with Joy. She’s good people. We loved her vibe, her style, and how easy it was to talk to/be around her.
After sharing our vision for what we wanted out of a home, Joy found us a place that seemed like it was always meant for us inside the first week of working together!

We put an offer on the first house we saw and closed within a month thanks to Joy’s clear communication and meticulous follow up with both the lender and the seller.

Since we bought the house sight unseen and moved from across the country, she advocated for us to make sure it was nice and ready for us to move into.

We didn’t know much about the process going in and she made it easy and exciting, even helping arrange an inspector and making sure we had the contacts and resources we needed as we started our journey as homeowners.

Find you a realtor that sparks joy like Joy.
- Baron Vaughn

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Had an opportunity to work with Joy McCall and it was such a seamless process! When looking for the right agent, you want someone who is responsive, knowledgeable, understanding and professional. With Joy, she checked every box and then some! Thanks for everything! Hope to work with you again soon!
- Ron Khaki

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I can't say enough about working with Strive Real Estate Group, particularly Joy, our realtor! She made the searching and buying process so "joyful" -- yeah I said it and I meant it! My wife and I both lived in Los Angeles, CA for 24 years and felt it was time for a change now that our 9 year old son was getting more active. We wanted a city that put an emphasis on family, yet had the same industry feel we were getting from our work in Los Angeles. Atlanta definitely fit the bill. Only, I didn't know too much about Atlanta outside of conventions, parties and events I would attend over the years. Enter Joy, who was born and raised in Atlanta. Joy made the exploration part of Atlanta so comforting. She wasn't pushy and didn't try to sell us on the city too much. When I first met her, she gave me a choice of going to see listings or simply just driving around the city and checking out neighborhoods. She worked on my time and my time alone. She wasn't over-eager to get a sale or anything of the sort. This was a year and a half process and it never felt like a rush job!

Joy has an amazing sense of humor and an intuitive knack of fitting into her clients' mold without losing her own authenticity. I clearly noticed that about her with each interaction we would have with other folks along the way. She is definitely one of those realtors who feels like a long-lost friend. And I'm quite certain my family will have a life-long relationship with her and her family. In fact, after the closing appointment, the last words I said to her was "You're not ever getting rid of us!" And I meant every word of it.

If you're looking to move to the Atlanta Metro-area, do yourself a favor... call Strive Real Estate Group and ask for Joy. You can thank me later!
- Christopher

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Working with Joy was a true pleasure! She was flexible and she helped us to narrow down what it was that we truly wanted and where we wanted to look. She encouraged us to be picky and to be steadfast on our non-negotiables which worked out in our favor even in this seller’s market. She was able to give us many great ideas to help us secure our home and her advice was pivotal and making our offer the most attractive one. Along with her expertise in the field, she went above and beyond to make my two little girls comfortable as we were searching through the many houses that we walked through. When she wasn’t available, she would always find us a great stand in so that our home searching journey never came to a stop. She never rushed us and she was always patient with our questions. She helped us remain positive and confident that we were going to get our home that was right for us. As first-time homeowners, we had no idea of the ride we were in for but, she gave us peace of mind throughout the entire process! Thanks Joy!
- Eric Giles

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Joy was our realtor and she was such a huge help. She took the time to get to know our family and tell us about herself as well. She walked us through the buying process (multiple times 😅) answered all of our questions as first time home buyers. She even picked me and my girls up herself to go see houses when my husband had the car for work and our schedule didn’t allow for any other time. Eventually she helped us with the offer that got us our first home! Thanks for everything, Joy!

- Atembe Giles

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Joy is the best! My husband and I were selling our first home, and a friend recommended we connect with her. And thank goodness I asked, because we were overwhelmed and didn't how we wanted to proceed.

Joy came over and met with us, and we instantly knew we were in great hands. She was there for us every step of the way, especially when we had to make tough decisions.

But most importantly, she helped make the process easy, despite all our ongoing challenges. Joy is highly professional, flexible, patient, attentive, insightful, and kind. She even painted our home as a parting gift, which made closing the chapter on our home even more meaningful.

Moving is already one of life's biggest stressors, so if you're like us and feel uncertain about what to do next, or even anxiety about the process, contact Joy and her team. We couldn't be happier!
- Kasia

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We worked with Joy Holby-McCall from Strive Reality and she was wonderful. Going into the home search we didn’t know what to expect in the current market and she was extremely helpful in talking us through everything and giving us expectations. She made us feel like what were looking for was out there and she wasn’t going to give up until we found it. The search was discouraging only because the current market is so crazy BUT Joy really did make us feel like we could win and pushed hard for us with every offer. In the end we did find the perfect house for us with her help. Hire her if you’re looking for a great realtor! She will not disappoint. Thank you so much, Joy!
- Jessi Noel

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My husband and I had the pleasure of working with Joy McCall @Strive real estate in the purchase of our first home. Although we resided in a different state, working with Joy made our experience so effortless. She was truly Godsend, bringing with her so much positive energy and bliss!

We were blessed buying the first home we fell in love with! I remember before making the decision to travel to Atlanta in search of our home, we literally gave Joy barely enough time to compile and plan the home tours. She was so efficient and made every effort in scheduling most of the tours! When I arrived, Joy spent her entire day driving me to 7 different properties! We had such good time and ease together that I completely forgot we recently met! It felt like we had known each other for a while.

I will 100% recommend Joy McCall. She is truly remarkable and was there with us throughout our home buying process and even after closing, offering her assistance and counsel. I can testify she is a well seasoned realtor who is proffessional, responsive and very knowledgeable in what she does!

-Adaora

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We had a pleasant experience with Joy McCall! She was timely, professional and very nice to speak with. We looked at dozens of properties and I never felt rushed. She is a team player!
- Keosha Myers

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Our experience with Strive Realty was excellent. A friend of ours recommended them to us and they didn’t disappoint. We worked closely with Joy, who helped with our unique situation (we were afforded the opportunity to purchase the home we were currently renting). Joy was with us every step of the way to answer all of our questions from start to finish. She even painted this lovely picture of our family and gifted it to us at closing. They will be the first call we make when it’s time for property #2!
- Justin Goodwin

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We reached out to Strive and were quickly contacted by Joy, who led us through an in-depth introductory call. As first-time homebuyers, Joy helped set reasonable expectations and connected us an equally responsive lender. It only took one weekend and 4 showings to have two accepted offers! With Joy's expertise and advocacy, we bought our dream first house within a month. Joy scheduled and coordinated everything we needed to get to closing. I couldn't imagine a more efficient house buying process. To add a cherry on top, she painted the sweetest housewarming gift that we cannot wait to hang up in our new home!
- Ashby Combahee

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I worked with Joy as a first time home buyer and she was very helpful and patient. She went above and beyond to help find alternatives when I had trouble with lenders. She also gave me time to consider decisions about offers and lenders, without being pushy, which I think is not very common for realtors in Atlanta. Professional, knowledgeable, and responsive, I would recommend her for sure.
- Mary Thompson

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"We worked with Joy McCall to purchase a house that we absolutely love. Going in to the homebuying process, my partner and I weren't totally sure what we wanted and weren't in a hurry to buy, so we expected it might take us quite a while to settle on something. We let Joy know this, and she still never treated us like any less of a priority, which was great. (And with her help - which was never pushy and never made us feel rushed - we ended up finding something perfect sooner than expected anyway!) Joy was great to work with through every step of the shopping and buying process. She was knowledgeable, responsive, professional, and authentic -- and her great sense of humor helped make the whole process fun, too! My partner and I feel lucky to have wound up working with Joy, after reaching out to Strive based on their experience with the Atlanta neighborhoods we were targeting. Would definitely recommend Strive - and especially Joy - for your Atlanta real estate needs!" 
- Thomas M

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“It was my first time buying a home, so I contacted Erika Brown & Associates to help with my search in the West End of Atlanta (and surrounding areas). I received a prompt reply from Joy who helped me successfully narrow down my choices, be realistic about my selection of homes, and identify crucial improvements and tips that I was unaware of. Joy was easy to communicate with and very responsive throughout the entire process. Owning a home and investing in a historically Black neighborhood was an important dream that Joy was able to help me realize. I am eternally grateful for a quick, straightforward process that landed me a house that I still can't believe I own! Highly Recommended.”
- Mekhi

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“I worked with Joy as a first time home buyer and she was very helpful and patient. She went above and beyond to help find alternatives when I had trouble with lenders. She also gave me time to consider decisions about offers and lenders, without being pushy, which I think is not very common for realtors in Atlanta. Professional, knowledgeable, and responsive, I would recommend her for sure.”
-Lauren Thomson

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Joy McCall is professional, knowledgeable and cares very much about her clients. Her character is impeccable. You are in good hands with Joy.
- Merryartmaker

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“We worked with Joy from Strive to find the perfect home in West Atlanta! We couldn't be happier with how the home-buying process went. Joy made everything fun and easy. She listened to what we wanted and provided invaluable advice throughout. We leaned on her expertise and it absolutely paid off. Would highly highly recommend!”
- Elizabeth Graham

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This firm is amazing! Joy McCall is the best agent, hands down! The attention to detail and artistic touches she added at closing were very special. Also she has the best personality and that makes the process more enjoyable. You won’t be disappointed.
- Ivana Parker

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”As a mortgage lender it is refreshing to work with a real estate agent like Joy McCall, who is willing to openly communicate throughout the entire process and go above and beyond for their client. It was a pleasure working with you. I hope to work with you again very soon.”
- Russell Elam

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“I found Erika Brown and Associates through a Google search and after my initial consultation was excited to move forward with my home search. Joy was the consummate professional during my home search. She was always available and kept me up to date on the status of my inquiries. Joy really hit the pavement and communicated with my lender and selling agents to ensure the lines of communication were open and eased concerns about hiccups and delays that were out of our hands. I would definitely recommend this team to any home seekers in ATL.”
- Saddi Thompson

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“We connected with Erica Brown & Associates through a personal recommendation for a home purchase we were considering. After a couple conversations, we were paired with Joy McCall. In order for us to provide a truthful review, we weren’t able to score Joy 5’s across the board(Zillow). This however doesn’t reflect on her abilities but rather we had already come to the relationship having already completed most of the local market research so she didn’t have an opportunity to demonstrate the full extent of her local knowledge. Unlike some other agents we’ve worked with in the past, Joy was patient and kind, not pushy or forceful, she listened to us, provided appropriate recommendations, met us where we were, and engaged with us at the level we needed her most, her expertise in real estate transactions. In our view, Diligence is what would best describe Joy. She was flexible, thorough, followed through with clear communication, walked us through the deal flow and made sure we stayed on track throughout the entire process. It’s safe to say that our relationship grew from a transaction in the beginning to a friendship in the end. We would highly recommend Joy McCall for all of your residential real estate needs!”
- J & T Harris