Christie Bergen
Salt Marsh Realty

Looking to sell your property, buy a new home, or just need some expert real estate advice?

Highlights *
50 recent sales
$175K - $1.42M
CRS
59 days on market
13 years experience
About
After finishing a degree at Winthrop University in 2005, Christie made Savannah her home. In 2007, she completed a Master’s degree in Historic Preservation from SCAD. Her first job was in commercial construction, which she intended to be a long-term career. Unfortunately, the 2009 recession ended those dreams, and a brief career in property management led her to obtain her real estate license in 2012.

Growing up in Hartsville, SC, Christie was inspired by her father, who was in the construction industry. She enjoyed visiting historic homes with him and witnessing their restoration firsthand. Christie’s parents were constantly working on a project at home; they were the original "flippers" before it became a trend. She completed her first flip in 2013.

Christie spent six years as the top agent at a large firm in Savannah. In 2022, she decided to start her own brand. She teamed up with long-time friend and colleague, Jonathan Haley, and her husband, fellow realtor Patrick Bergen, to create Salt Marsh Realty.

Ratings & Reviews

Joyce B.

Very knowledgable about the Landings and
helped us find the right house for our needs

Abbey D.

As a first time home buyer, Christie made the
whole experience so easy AND fun! I knew virtually
nothing about the home buying process going into
it, but Christie explained everything we needed to
know from day 1 until closing. She was there for us
from the beginning whether it was a question we
had, a new listing that had just hit the market that
we wanted to see or just to give us advice that we
could trust. Can't thank her enough for helping us
find the perfect place to call home!

Jamie W.

I would definitely recommend Christie if you’re
looking in the Savannah area to buy or sell. She has
helped us find great homes in both Wilmington
Island and The Landings. Her knowledge of the
markets & industry insight eliminated the stress
and uncertainty of the process and made it
exciting. She also helped us sell our home
remotely with a great return on our investment.

Matt J.

Christie is a great pleasure to work with for both
selling and buying your home. She fights for what
her client wants from start to finish, offering steady
feedback, suggestions and recommendations. I
highly recommend Christie for midtown, islands,
The Landings, historic district, Pooler...anywhere!
After you choose to buy or sell a home, the next
choice should be to team up with Christie Wallace
Bergen!

Shelley F.

Wonderful person! she cared for us and thought
about us with every new property came up. She’s
patient, and accurate, and real.
We were very lucky to have as our realtor!!

Ashley M.

Christie helped us purchase our first house! Since we were first time buyers, we had a lot of questions. She went above and beyond to make sure we understood everything before making our final decision to buy our home. Christie is very personable and fun to work with. She is knowledgeable about neighborhoods, their projected trends, and was honest with us through our entire homebuying process. I can't imagine working with someone else for such an important purchase and step in our lives! Will absolutely recommend Christie to anyone in need of a realtor and can't wait to work with her again in the future.

Anne T.

Christie was a pleasure to work with - as a first time home buyer I had a lot of questions and nerves
about various parts of the process; Christie's calm
and confident demeanor kept me feeling the
same! Christie has a vast knowledge of Savannah
and how it is growing and changing and
represented me and my interests well.

Chris H.

Christie Bergen and her team are the Best! This is our second time working with Christie. First time as a seller in 2022 and this time as a buyer. Christie tirelessly showed us over 50 properties in our year long search for the perfect home. Her knowledge of the Savannah market, attention to detail and negotiation skills made sure that we bought the right home, at the right time for the right price. Many Thanks to Christie and her team of professionals for making the home buying process stress free!

Billy N.

Very professional and a pleasure to work with.

Michael K.

Salt Marsh Realty was professional and easy to work with from start to finish. We would definitely use them again!

Suvi T.

Salt Marsh Realty is a game-changer in Savannah real estate scene. Christie’s deep understanding of the market, proactive approach and strong negotiation skills, ensured we got the best deal. She was always available, ready to help, and made the whole process seamless and enjoyable. We recommend Salt Marsh Realty to all our friends and family!

Heather N.

Christie was amazing! She came highly recommended by friends an investor friend who regularly engages in real estate transactions, and I am so grateful that we got that referral. Since I was an out-of-town seller, Christie was truly the one who was boots on the ground. Christie did what it took to get the deal DONE - including arranging for and meeting with contractors, cleaners, the inspector, the appraiser, the estate sale company, junk removal, the auction company, and charities for donations. She could not have possibly made things any easier for me. Christie kept me informed on everything along the way and provided invaluable advice during negotiations. THANK YOU, Christie!!!

David W.

The team at Salt Marsh is amazing. Christie walked us through every step of the process as first-time home buyers and went to bat for us as circumstances required. We are so grateful to have worked with her and would recommend her to anyone.

Mike M.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Christie Wallace-Bergen on the purchase and sale in the Savannah. I cannot express how grateful I am for the outstanding service I received. Christie is truly a gem in the real estate industry, and I couldn't have asked for a better partner throughout this journey.

From our very first meeting, it was evident that Christie possessed a deep knowledge of the local real estate market. Her expertise was apparent as they guided me through the entire process, answering all my questions and ensuring I had a clear understanding of each step. Christie not just about making a sale; they were genuinely invested in helping me find and sale our home.

One of the qualities that stood out the most was her commitment to my needs and preferences. She took the time to listen to my desires and concerns, and she tailored their search to properties that aligned with my vision. Christie was incredibly patient and never pressured me into making decisions.

Colby G.

Christie was the perfect catch for our first-time home buy. She walked us through the home-buying process in a manner that helped us understand each step and its implications clearly. She also acted as our advocate every step of the way - from the initial offer to stepping in to help us navigate an issue with our lender who made a clerical error that could have been very costly to us. We are forever grateful for her efficiency, attention to detail, and follow-through. She also has a wonderful team. Bethany Harris, our transaction coordinator, ensured a timely flow of documents and deliverables while communicating each phase in real time - like a Greek chorus. We look forward to recommending Salt Marsh Realty to our friends and network, with great confidence.

Professional Info

Brokerage

Salt Marsh Realty
10 W State St
Savannah, GA 31401

Licensed

Licensed REALTOR®
GA 349611

Awards

  • Top Producer 2015-2022
  • Savannah Business journal 40 under 40 in business
  • Community Involvment award Leukemia Lymhoma Society 2020
  • Runner Up Women of the Year for LLS 2020

Specialties

  • First-time buyers
  • Flipping & rehab
  • Investment & property management
  • Luxury properties
  • Recreation & Vacation
  • Relocation

Designations

  • CRS

Hobbies

  • Art
  • Entertaining
  • Gardening
  • Shopping
  • Television & Film
  • Travel
  • Volunteering

Education

Winthrop University
Bachelor’s Degree, history
2001 - 2005

Top Cities *

Savannah

  • 25 sales past 3 years
  • 44 days on market
  • $390K median price

Skidaway Island

  • 9 sales past 3 years
  • 90 days on market
  • $915K median price

Richmond Hill

  • 4 sales past 3 years
  • 28 days on market
  • $405K median price

* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.