Highlands NC
A mere two hour drive from the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia; Asheville, North Carolina; and Greenville, South Carolina is the idyllic mountain town known as Highlands, North Carolina. At a pristine elevation of over 4,000 feet, this quiet rustic mountain community is located at the southern tip of the Blue Ridge Mountains and is surrounded by national Forest. It straddles the Eastern Continental Divide and still seems to the first time visitor like just a few steps from Heaven’s door.
This picture perfect mountain oasis, so reminiscent of a Norman Rockwell painting, had its humble beginning back in 1875, when as legend has it, two Kansas developers drew intersecting lines on a map from New York to New Orleans and from Chicago to Savannah. They theorized that the point where these lines met would one day be a great trade center and the hub of commerce. Fortunately, they missed their calculations by approximately 120 miles (Atlanta Georgia) and this rich and fertile mountain village was able to develop as a health and summer resort town on the highest plateau of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in Western North Carolina. The year round population of the Highlands area is about 4,500, but the summertime temperatures draw visitors from around the southeast who come to enjoy the cool days and brisk mountain evenings.
Unlike most resort towns, the majority of our summer visitors are also homeowners and the town has created a community of concerned citizens and cultural organizations with many diverse activities. This community atmosphere makes for an ideal relocation to Highlands. Within the four blocks of Main Street and adjacent streets that make up the center of town, Highlands is a delightful blend of country and city cultures. Rarely is it possible for such a small town to offer the array of services found in Highlands. Medical needs are met with a full-service hospital and a staff of general practitioners and specialists.
The cultural amenities include professional theatre, chamber music concerts, cabarets, art exhibits, galleries, a fine art center and other special events. A variety of educational classes and informative seminars are also available. Highlands gives you a range of choices and somehow manages to nurture your spirit at the same time.
For those who possess a more adventuresome spirit, nature is always calling and beckons you to spend time away from the harried cares of your world. Take a long walk or an invigorating hike to a nearby waterfall; go mountain biking or stroll the sidewalks of Main Street. There is championship golf, tennis, swimming, fly-fishing, boating, kayaking, canoeing, and even whitewater rafting in the rivers nearby. Spring, summer, fall and winter each of the seasons offers its own unique set of outdoor adventures that attract residents and visitors alike to revel in the magnificent splendors of the mountains.
Testimonials
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Mary has consistently pursed the sale of this property for years. She has been very professional.
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- Richard Moyer
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- Daniel Temple
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Faye made purchasing a home in NC from Florida a reality. Her availability and assistance went beyond my expectations. I truly appreciate all she did to make this dream a reality for us! Thank you!!!
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- Janice Brill
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Mary was wonderful to work with. She is so knowledgeable of the area and found me a great buyer for my land. I would definitely recommend working with Mary!
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- Benjamin Jackson
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Katy was so great to work with! Her assistance in helping my daughter purchase her first home was amazing - she definitely went above and beyond what I have experienced with other realtors. Thanks, Katy!!
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- Ashley Bartol
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John has done a great job for us in our purchase of the Doe Falls Home. He has gone the extra mile to ensure we were happy and our questions answered. I would refer others to John and in the future would personally use him again to buy or sell in this area.
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- Daniel Longman
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Rachel was great to work with! She made the buying experience so easy for us. When we couldn’t be at an inspection, she went. When we had any issues, or needed attention, she was right there with answers or actively finding the answers and solutions.
We couldn’t have been happier with our buying experience!
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- Ashley Mills
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Mary was great when I used her services to find a vacant lot in Sapphire. She spent a ton of time finding properties that met my criteria, and we had a lot of fun riding around together while she taught me all about the area. She was prompt with information, enthusiastic, knowledgeable of the next steps and the many entities I needed to deal with, and I have only positive comments to offer regarding my experience. Absolutely recommend her!
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- David Varn
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I am an out-of-town real-estate investor who fell in love with Highlands, NC, two years ago. Faye Wurm helped me purchase my second investment property in Highlands. She is the epitome of professionalism and expertise in this most desirable town. Faye was responsive, communicative and detail-oriented, throughout the transaction. Faye is familiar with all the nooks and crannies, that is Highlands; that's exactly what I have been looking for in an agent. She is a well-seasoned real-estate agent who is familiar with the sales market, as well as the rental market in Highlands and the surrounding area. If you're looking for representation that is honest, receptive, accurate and efficient--Faye is the premier realtor and resident in Highlands, NC! Thank you, Faye!
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- Rima LeBlanc
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Judy Michaud did a very good job with the sale of our mountain home. We highly recommend her services.
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- Lisa Doherty
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Rachel contacted us immediately to help us with the purchase of property in Highlands, NC. Rachel assisted us with many of the tasks required. She, which we are grateful for, helped us to make offers and counter offers. We were able to purchase the land at the price we wanted. Rachel supplied us with many helpful contacts, which we needed, since we do not live in the area.
We recommend Rachel for her follow through, diligence and personal interest.
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- Tiffany Feyerabend
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John Muir did an excellent job of selling our property. He was reliable, he worked hard hiking up and down our steep terrain multiple times. The round trips drives to the property were about 45 minutes each and he showed up ready to go! His conversations were professional and thoughtful. My wife and I highly recommend Realtor John Muir with Berkshire Hathaway.
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- Thomas Dickerson
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Dinah was absolutely wonderful to work with! The property we purchased required a lot of due diligence and she was able to provide contacts and coordinate inspections with all trades. Being out of state purchasers, having her expertise and attention to detail was essential to helping us get across the finish line to purchase this home. We have purchased several homes, and I can honestly say she is the best agent we have worked with! Thanks Dinah for all your help! If you are looking for an all-star agent, you want Dinah on your team!!
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- Jennifer from Florida
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Mary was amazing. We live 3 hours away and she met us on a weekend to show us several houses. She kept in contact about what was going and and even helped coordinate the fixing of some issues we had at the house. Even after the sale was complete she has helped me answer some small questions about alarms and thermostats etc. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to buy a home in the Highlands/ Cashiers area.
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- Jason Cost
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Mary was easy to work with when selling my house. She kept me informed and gave personal service.
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- Glenn Boyd
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Sherman has always been a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable and professional. We only use Sherman for our real estate needs. We have done business with Sherman for over 6-years.
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- Jerry Grubb, JR
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We had a wonderful experience with Mary Abranyi. She paid attention to what we were looking for and found us a wonderful house.
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- Shepherd Booth III
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Mary has consistently proven she is a consummate, professional realtor. We have had the pleasure of working with Mary and she is extremely responsive and accommodating to our requests. She gives honest opinions and knows our style well....saving us time in looking at homes! We highly recommend her, she is just a pleasure to work with!
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- Danielle Weener
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Mary was fabulous! Very professional and knowledgeable I have recommended her many times She’s fabulous
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- Kathleen Hillman
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Louise was a pleasure to work with. She really does go the extra mile keeping a closing on track as well as helping out with vendors.
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- Lance Nicholas
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Rachel was great. She was very communicative throughout the process and very helpful in getting things done.
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- Allen Shackelford
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When we began searching for a second home in the Highlands-Cashiers area, we quickly narrowed our search to working only with Mary. She was very patient with us, as we were not 'under the gun', and knew exactly what to show us. It was during a period of limited supply and plentiful buyers, but she found us a house we have been in since. We consider Mary and her family to now also be friends of ours.
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- Patrick Hutzel
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Betty Holt was very helpful and easy to work with. There were several challenges but Betty handled them all well.
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- George LaHood, III
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Mary is an amazing hard working woman that helped us buy our first home. She took care of us as if we were family. ! would definitely use her again to buy or sell a home!
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- user0341385
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Mary and Katy were an excellent team. Their proactive approach, along with friendly and professional demeanors, made the entire process smooth. They were always ready to answer any questions and ensured that we were comfortable every step of the way. We’re very satisfied with process and our purchase, thanks to them!
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- Cynthia Tourison
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transaction was handled in a very professional & timely manner.
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- Patsy Thomas
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Genuine, dedicated, and knowledgeable... less focused on making the deal than on meeting her clients specific needs. Mary is truly a rare find.
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- Joe S. Habachy, PC, Attorney at Law
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Joy was very helpful, professional and answered all our questions. She was very patient with my wife and I. She took her time explaining all our questions.
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- Lawrence Dudney Jr
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Brooks Kittrell has been an amazing realtor to work with! He is honest and has an excellent demeanor to work through the various situations that come up during the purchase process.
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- Keith Gilbert
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Lorna was great! She helped us find a great mountain home
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- Sarah Riley
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Faye is excellent! A true professional looking out for the client’s best interest. I am glad to have met her. She is so nice and knowledgeable.
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- William Brill
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- Richard Hamm, JR
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Mitzi is simply the best !!! Count on her for expert service and care.
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- Jeff Arrendale
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Faye was amazing and she made sure we got what we wanted. That you so much for helping us sell our house.
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- Ricardo Goenaga, Jr.
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Mitzi Rauers is very knowledgeable in the Highlands and Cashiers market. She has worked with us for several years now, finding personal and investment properties for us. We have purchased and listed properties with Mitzi and have had great success. She is constantly sending us new listings and price reductions. She is always willing to preview properties and send us additional photos. We have purchased over a dozen properties throughout the country, and I can honestly say Mitzi has been the best realtor we have worked with.
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- Karl Ordetx
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Mary is the best agent we’ve ever had. She has gone above and beyond. I would and do recommend her to anyone looking for a real estate agent. She’s the best!
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- kimberly snipes
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Our experience with Mary was outstanding. She was very responsive and professional and gave us excellent advice along the way.
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- Natalie Schweers
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Personable, professional, knowledgeable and sincere. These are the words that best describe Mary. You are very fortunate to have her on your Berkshire Hathaway team. Please give Mary our best. Thank you,
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- Robert Coghill
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Excellent realtor with strong knowledge of local market.
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- Nicholas Loglisci
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Karen and I absolutely loved working with Dinah. Her work ethic, knowledge of the market, tenacity, and dedication were greatly appreciated. She made the process enjoyable and fun!
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- John Czekanski
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Always a wonderful experience working with Betty Holt. Very understanding, very accommodating to our needs and wishes.
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- Teri Parrish
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Dealing with Mary was wonderful. She is very communicative and knowledgeable. I never once felt like I was out of the loop; she always kept me updated with what was going on. I only wish I could use her for my properties in Atlantic Beach, Fl.
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- user0313920
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Mary is knowledgeable, experienced, and has a great personality, genuinely friendly and caring.
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- Lindsay Heller
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We have known Sherman for years. He is THE consummate professional when it comes to all things realty, but he is also a warm and caring man who looks out for his clients. He has become a great friend in the process and we wouldn’t go to anyone else.
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- Jerry Grubb, JR
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Rachel was always available to answer a question or take a call from us. She also has numerous contacts that were very helpful in getting our place inspected and repaired.
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- Joey Feyerabend
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Mary is attentive and enthusiastic. Her broad experience accounts for her uncanny ability to understand and visualize what her clients want. She is an active listener and connects with clients on a meaningful level, providing efficient and effective real estate services.
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- Katy Calloway
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Our experience with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Meadows Mountain Realty, and specifically with Ms. Teresa Seay, our realtor, was exceptional. Although it took us awhile to purchase a home in the Highlands area, Teresa was always available and willing to assist us in our search. She is very knowledgeable about the Cashiers/Highlands area and expertly guided us through our many visits, tours and showings. We highly recommend Teresa and give her 6 stars!
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- Keith William Patten
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Judy went over and above the call of duty to hold our closing together. He entire team was on point and professional throughout the process.
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- Daniel Doherty
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Dinah was great to work with, as someone experienced in real estate, or not, she is a wealth of knowledge on the process and on the local market. She went above and beyond in supporting me through my purchase, ultimately finding me an area that wasn't even on my radar, but met all of my wishlist items, and then locating a piece of property that wasn't even on the market through her connections! i would highly recommend Dinah to anyone shopping for property on the Highlands Plateau!
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- Investor from Georgia, July 2022
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We loved working with Mary.
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- Natalie Schweers
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Mitzi Rauers was our buying agent during our search for the perfect mountain retreat in Highlands, NC. Mitzi is a pleasure to work with. Positivity, honesty and integrity are her strongest attributes. I would highly recommend her if you are interested in finding or listing a property in Highlands/Cashiers.
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- Bob Andrews
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Mary recently helped us find and purchase a second home on Lake Glenville. She patiently stuck with us during our search and was super helpful, knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with!
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- Tristan Eckert
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If you are looking for a real estate agent in the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau area, look no further and call Mary Abranyi! She is extremely knowledgeable about properties in the area, very thorough and always responsive. She is extremely patient and answers questions and addresses issues in a very straightforward way, but never with any of the 'high-pressure' tactics we have seen from many other agents. She did a great job in helping us market and sell our home recently, and she will certainly be the first one we call when we are looking to buy another property in the area.
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- Steve Cave
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Angie did great. There were a few times things got confusing and she was patient and helpful.Recommend her without hesitation.
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- Richard Ludwig
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Katy was so great to work with! Her assistance in helping my daughter purchase her first home was amazing - she definitely went above and beyond what I have experienced with other realtors. Thanks, Katy!!
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- Ashley Bartol
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Mary is down to earth, honest and has a great personality. It is a pleasure working with her. She is one of the most productive hard working people I know. She knows the area well, has children and a vast community network here. I would absolutely recommend Mary as your real estate agent.
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- user182710
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Friendly and helpful
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- Janice Dill-Ludwig
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Rachel was incredibly knowledgeable and considerate from start to finish. She is very organized and kept us updated throughout the process which was especially helpful because we do not live locally. She knows a lot about the area and can help with just about anything. But above all, if she doesn't know the answer, she isn't afraid to say so and find out. We found that to be very refreshing.
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- Alex B.
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Tricia was fantastic to work with!
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- Test
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When I asked a trusted advisor who to use as the realtor for the sale of our mountain home in Highlands, he said that there was only one choice....Judy Michaud. He said to turn everything over to her, step back, and watch her work her "magic." I did so and his advice proved to be true and accurate! She is the best.
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- Thomas Trustee
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Great folks going above and beyond and I appreciate their quality service
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- Donna Ross
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I can't say enough about Dinah. Our deal had a lot of ups and downs and pitfalls that we had to walk through. She did more than we expected to keep the deal going and get us through to the finish line. On top of that she is as personable and pleasant as anyone can be. Highly recommend.
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- Brandon Maresma
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We met Katy when we made a cold call on, I think, a Sunday morning in late June. We stopped in Highlands because a friend said it was a nice town. Katy made arrangements for us to see a house that day. She was so nice! We did not buy that house but Katy stayed in touch. We came back about a month later. She helped us arrange for a place to stay. We saw so many houses - at least 15 in one day. We thought we might want to be on a lake. Then we thought we might like to be in a golf community. As she got to know us she realized we would be happier not far from the town of Highlands. She found the house we bought on Foreman Road. She called it "the surprise" because she had not told us about the house. We walked in and fell in love. She has gone out of her way to help us through inspections, and contracts not to mention helping us get familiar and settled in Highlands! She is a lovely lady! We now consider her a friend.
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- Travis Brown
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My wife Ann Casbon & myself love this company & the folks that run it!! True professionals in every way!! There home grown in that area and really know there way around!! Experts in real estate!!
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- John Casbon
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Sherman has — in about 4 deals we’ve done together— been a steady and knowledgeable source for us in real estate. We have appreciated his experience and advice, and his keen understanding of market forces. We have come to rely on his input, and we’ve always been glad when we listened. We consider him our realtor and friend, which is a bonus!
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- Alina Hernandez
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We have bought and sold several houses over the years but working with Joy Rideout was by far the most rewarding experience we've ever had with a realtor. She never failed to keep us up to date with what was happening during the sales and closing process. She recommended several contractors to help get the property ready to sell and we had a good result from each of her referrals. We are convinced that because of Joy's knowledge and experience, the sales process yielded a result beyond our expectations. We would highly recommend Joy to anyone wanting to buy or sell property in the Highlands area. She is truly "5 Star" in our estimation. Thank you so much, Joy!
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- Tony Fleming
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I can’t say enough good things about Sherman Pope, our realtor who helped us acquire a condo in Sapphire Valley. He was professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and so easy to work with. He made this purchase seem almost effortless on the part of me and my husband, and he continues to guide us as we transition into being NC homeowners. Highly recommend!
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- Katie Morgan
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Joy was great to work with. She was friendly, professional and was very patient with us. We did not feel like we were being pressured by Joy during the whole process. We made several trips to North Carolina during this process and Joy was always on time with a smile on her face. I highly recommend her. Not only is she a great real estate agent but during the process she became our friend.
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- Lawrence Dudney Jr
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Dave went above and beyond in helping us find our vacation dream home in the mountains! He was and is always available anytime we had questions and quick to follow through on everything. We couldn’t have asked for a better person to work with. He is the best!
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- Marie Dixon
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I can't say enough wonderful things about Dinah! She helped my husband and I find the perfect piece of land in Scaly Mountain/Highlands area. Dinah held our hand through the entire process and was invaluable in facilitating all of the moving parts during due diligence and recommending local contractors. As out of state buyers, her deep knowledge of the area made us feel confident that we were making informed decisions. On a personal level, she's an absolute delight!
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- Katie and Max, from Georgia
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Rachel was the most attentive realtor we have worked with. Her attention to all aspects of the real estate deal was helpful to us; especially being out of town buyers. Although the deal didn't work out, we plan to continue to work with Rachel until we find the perfect second home for our family. She has great communication skills and follow through.
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- R and L McCarthy
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Sherman is the best. His knowledge of the market lends itself to the great advice that Sherman brings to the table. He looks out for his client.
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- Jerry Grubb, JR
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Mary Abranyi was an Excellent realtor for our family home. She did whatever she needed to do in order to sell our home. She helped with staging and small repairs to help appeal to more buyers. She studied the market and found where to best market our home. She was always available to talk or answer questions. She is genuine, friendly, factual and so easy to deal with. If any of our family were to want to buy a home in that market again we would definitely want Mary to find us that special home.
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- Lizzie Gladson
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Joy did a great job
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- Mitchell Hopper
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Have already recommended John Muir to a friend who is selling her home soon.
Made selling our home a very positive experience!
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- Veronica Dickerson
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Rachel is an outstanding agent. She provided excellent service throughout the listing and sale process. Rachel stayed in regular contact and worked diligently to find the right buyer. She is highly professional, courteous, and efficient. I highly recommend her for all your real estate transactions.
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- Brian Eades
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I recommend Mary as she has patiently found answers to all my questions which tend to be many and been a gentle guide while wending our way through some complicated deals. Her husband is a good local builder, and throws in his advice when needed.
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- user10135996
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We have bought and sold 6 houses over the years and I must say, working with Joy was by far the best realtor relationship we have experienced. She continuously kept us aware of how things were progressing and her marketing advice was invaluable. We needed some work done to get the house ready to market and her contractor recommendations were outstanding. We would highly recommend Joy Rideout to anyone buying or selling property in the Highlands area. Without her experience and expertise, I doubt we would have had such a positive outcome. Thanks Joy!
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- Tony Fleming
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Mary is a tenacious, methodical agent. She is well grounded in her knowledge of the area and availability of properties. She is friendly and goes an extra step or two. I would not hesitate to have her help me find another property if I needed one.
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- Edeist123
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Tracey was always available , very responsive to any and all questions, professional, extremely nice,
Patient, and wonderful to work with as we looked for another second home! Many thanks to her!
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- Mark Flammer
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My family has worked with Judy for more than twenty years on buying and selling homes in the Highlands/Cashiers area. You won't find a realtor who knows the area better than her. Judy and her team are knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and know how to get the job done. If you are interested in buying or selling your home on the Plateau, I highly recommend Judy Michaud.
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- David Rose
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They were professional and friendly. What more can you ask for?
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- Richard Ludwig
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Mary Abranyi is one of the most knowledgeable realtors on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau. She has a breadth and depth of knowledge that can only come from years of experience and a true passion for the area. She works tirelessly for her clients, always exceptionally responsive and available. She has a knack for finding the perfect properties for the right buyers and has the skill set to expose many qualified buyers with your listing. Her extensive network of contacts and impeccable reputation throughout the community aid in making sure homes are ready to get their best prices when they go on the market, closings go smoothly, and new owners are prepared to settle right in to their new mountain homes. On top of all that, she’s someone you actually like spending time with, making sellers and buyers feel at ease throughout the process from start to finish.
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- Erin Phillips
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We have known Sherman for 6-years and have consulted with him on numerous occasions. He was our first realtor in the area and will always be. He is THE consummate professional and our go-to person in all real estate matters. He has also grown to be a good friend.
We will never go to anyone else.
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- Jerry Grubb, JR
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Mary was very proactive in learning exactly what we wanted in a home and found us the perfect home (even if it was a little over our original price range). She handled all the negotiations professionally and made the process very easy. I very highly recommend Mary if you are looking to buy or sell a home.
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- Jacqueline Booth
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Betty Holt did a really great job listing and selling our home. We would highly recommend her services!
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- Hollee Bollman
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We worked with Mary over many weekend visits to Highlands , NC, and she was extremely knowledgeable and helpful to us in visiting local Country Clubs and properties and , ultimately, purchasing our mountain home. She and her family became valued friends. I highly recommend her for both her professional skills and very personable demeanor.
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- marcy hutzel
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John is the best! We are so grateful that he was by our side guiding us through this entire process. We will recommend him to all of our friends.
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- Lisa Loglisci
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Excellent service
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- Marla Fleming
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Lorna and her team at Berkshire were very easy to work with and went above and beyond for all of our needs. Highly recommend
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- David Guren
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John Bynum always went above and beyond for us. Living in Florida with a house for sale in NC, John made sure everything was taken care of in our absence.
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- Janet Miller
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Brooks Kittrell and his team were fantastic to work with. They went above and beyond to make sure our property showed it very best. The photography was outstanding and really made the interior look awesome. Thank you so much Meadows Mountain Realty.
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- William Trust
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Dinah is amazing, she goes out of her way to help you, she's extremely knowledgeable, responsive and has your best interest. We've worked with many agents over the years and its rare to find one's like Dinah, I'd recommend her to anyone looking to buy or sell.
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- Ciara, from Germany
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Everything went smooth, Traci kept us updated through the whole process. Super friendly.
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- Daniel Temple
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Judy Michaud & Meadows Mountain Realty are beyond wonderful. A rating of 10 is just not enough.
I put my house on the market & placed an offer on a house on the same day in January & closed on the same day on both in May. Judy remained incredibly patient & enthusiastic throughout the entire 4 months. She kept me calm & positive the whole time which was not easy. She was always available & fiercely represented my interest every step of the way. She continues to take care of unfinished details. Everyone at Meadows Mountain Realty showed the same spirit of enthusiasm & assistance as Judy.
I cannot imagine ever using any other realtor. I feel truly blessed to have had her on my side.
Thank you Judy Michaud!
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- Ashley Walker
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Great job of selling our house for over asking price. This was a difficult job, and you were gracious about all the challenges!
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- Pat Highlands LLC - Hilda Patrick
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As a general contractor, I have been buying and selling real estate for over 30 years I can tell you that Louise is by far one of the best I’ve ever worked with very thorough personable and goes out of her way to accommodate. I would highly recommend Louise for all your real estate needs.
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- Robert Pierson
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Excellent care.
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- Andrew Corty
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Lorna did a great job and was very easy to work with, over accommodating, and timely to respond. I would recommend working with her and the Berkshire team.
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- David Guren
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