The Highlands NC Experience Guide

" Mitzi was great. We felt like she well represented our interest. "

- Joel O'Neal, Jr.

" Lorna was extremely diligent and professional. She was on top of everything from start to closing and promptly returned calls and answered questions. Her team made everything easy so that we could handle everything remotely. We will recommend her to everyone who is buying or selling property in the Cashiers/Highland areas. "

- Tjmazziotti97

" Over the years, my husband and I have worked with realtors and realty companies that may have had the characteristics of professionalism, personal warmth, or knowledge of their market. Louise Booth, our agent with Berkshire Hathaway has all these qualities, plus so much more. We came to the area with one type of home in mind, but over time our criteria changed. Louise hung in there with us (perseverance), advised us, previewed homes/filmed two properties for us, and was always available corresponding via phone, text and email promptly and thoroughly. She recommended professionals and companies for us to work with both before and after our purchase of the home. I highly recommend Louise as an agent for real estate purchases/sales in the Highlands/Cashiers/Sapphire area. I would also like to add that the office staff was also very friendly and helpful. Overall, our experience was “five star”. "

- Laura Sonntag

" 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. "

- Jacqueline Booth

" Great folks going above and beyond and I appreciate their quality service "

- Donna Ross

" My experience with Traci Erwin has been nothing but spectacular. Her professional and local knowledge is unmatched and her attention to detail superb. I highly recommend anyone needing professional real estate services contact her immediately! "

- Marion Tyre

" 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. "

- Katy Calloway

" I have 100% trust in Lorna. She knows the area so well she does not push anything she educates. Everything was 100% smooth. She took care of every single detail and communicated constantly. If you want seamless…work with Lorna she’s amazing. "

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" I am a real estate investor and have purchased properties in four states in the last three decades. During that time I have worked with innumerable real estate brokers, but Judy Michaud stands alone as the best broker that I have worked with. Judy is incredibly knowledgeable and honest. I didn’t feel pushed to buy any particular property, she just shared her knowledge, pointed out any concerns she had, and helped guide me in the right direction. Judy quickly defended our position when there was conflict with the seller and supported me throughout that process. "

- Jon Hundley

" Loved working with Don Collins "

- Anne Huffman

" Mary is knowledgeable, experienced, and has a great personality, genuinely friendly and caring. "

- Lindsay Heller

" Traci Erwin went above and beyond. We gave her quite a wish list for our home, and she was able to find several that checked all the boxes! Once we found our house she was amazing at assisting us in lining up inspections, tradesman etc for quotes! Simply put start to finish we feel blessed Traci was our relator! "

- Britain Riley

" 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. "

- Lisa Loglisci

" If there was an Academy Award for Realtors, Betty Holt would be a recipient. She directed us thought a very limited market to find our home. She then stayed with us from initial offer to final closing and believe me, there was a long, uncertain path between the two. She was very quick and responsive though all the difficulties and challenges. More that all that, we now consider her a friend. If you are looking to buy or sell, Betty is someone you can trust. "

- John Williams

" 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. "

- Karl Ordetx

" This is the 8 th real estate transaction that John Muir handled for me. Each time he was very helpful and knew the right contacts to get the tough questions answered. John has a unique way of being attentive, yet not pushy. He also knows how to make the deal happen by finding the magic number. Which in the end is all that matters for both sides. The last listing he had for me went under contract in three days and closed in less than 30. They didn't even have a chance to put out the for sale sign. "

- Whiteside Mountain Valley LLC

" 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! "

- Tony Fleming

" My husband and I recently closed on a home in Sapphire, and Faye Wurm from Berkshire Hathaway's Meadows Mountain office was our awesome Realtor! She is quite knowledgeable of the Highlands, Cashiers and Sapphire areas - and more areas, I am sure! She was very professional working with us and also with the home sellers and other agents we met along the way. I highly recommend her! "

- Leigh Mattern

" 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!! "

- Ashley Bartol

" We have purchased two homes recently, one in Highlands and the other in Cashiers. In both cases we worked with Brooks Kittrell, our Berkshire Hathaway agent and it was great! First, Brooks was very patient and with us, we looked at many properties before making our final decisions. Once made he handled everything related to the transactions which was painless for us. I would highly recommend working with Brooks and his team at Berkshire Hathaway if you are considering buying or selling a home. "

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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. "

- user182710

" We can't say enough about our experience with Faye Wurm and John Bynum. They are the 'Dynamic Duo'. We first me John almost 4 years ago when looking to buy a home. He probably showed us almost 20 homes that weekend. We narrowed it down to Highlands and bought a wonderful home in a fabulous area. After four years in Highlands, we decided to upgrade to a home with a 'Million Dollar View'. So, of course we listed our Highlands home with them and it sold quickly. Fortunately, they didn't find the 'Million Dollar View', we had to settle for the 'Billion Dollar View'! We couldn't be happier. They have been there for us, going above and beyond what any other realtors would do. Scheduling appointments, finding repairmen, moving furniture and running interference between two Type A spouses. We would highly recommend the Dynamic Duo, John Bynum and Faye Wurm. "

- Deann Sadowski

" They were professional and friendly. What more can you ask for? "

- Richard Ludwig

" 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!! "

- Ashley Bartol

" 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! "

- Katie and Max, from Georgia

" 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. "

- Bob Andrews

" 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! "

- user0341385

" 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. "

- Robert Pierson

" I am giving Bershire Hathaway 5 stars because of Faye Wurm and John Bynum. These are the 2 best agents I have ever had the pleasure to work with. They deliver more than what you expect! Both John and Faye were very positive, honest, compassionate (especially when you did not get your offer accepted), patient and generous with their time. I would put them up against any agent to deliver the best service. Thanks is not enough to say for helping us find our dream home! "

- Sam Lever

" Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty was professional and helpful in my real estate purchase. I worked with Don Collins and was very satisfied with the whole process. Don was extremely professional and friendly. Don made me feel comfortable with the whole search and buying experience. He took extra time to make me feel comfortable in every step of my purchase. Don was great at explaining the ins and outs of the area as well as providing honest insight on several properties we looked at. I feel like his professionalism and friendly demeanor contributed to me choosing the Cashiers area. Don is a great asset to your company and I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking in that area. "

- John McMackin

" Faye Wurm treated us like family in the most professional manner. Our purchase was seamless and stress free. Her knowledge and skill put us in a comfort zone. We bought with Faye without even visiting the area. Spectacular result!! "

- Steve Rosenthal

" Katy Postal-Dearth was our agent in our most recent purchase in Highlands, N.C. She was very professional, went far above and above what we expected and treated us with fairness and transparency. We had a very trustworthy and cordial working relationship and a successfully smooth closing. I truly feel we have met a new friend in Katy and we would certainly be welcome to use her services again. If I could give Katy 6 stars, I most certainly would. "

- Rick Whitworth

" 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! "

- David Varn

" Don is a great communicator I enjoyed working with him. Gaetan F Richard Delray Beach, Florida "

- Gaetan Richard

" Katy is amazing! She patiently worked with us to find a second home, starting with one house preference and price point, and changing over time to something very different. Katy was extremely responsive and helpful throughout the entire process, made introductions to requisite professionals on our behalf, and handled issues locally for us while we were away. We unconditionally recommend Katy Postell. She is the best! "

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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. "

- Richard Ludwig

" Faye was amazing and she made sure we got what we wanted. That you so much for helping us sell our house. "

- Ricardo Goenaga, Jr.

" John is highly attentive and was an excellent advisor throughout the entire process. Thank you for all of your efforts! "

- Jason Connor

" 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. "

- Ciara, from Germany

" We have bought and sold 6 houses over the years and working with Joy was by far the best realtor relationship we have ever experienced. She always kept us up to date on how the sales process was progressing and her contractor recommendations were outstanding. Without her experience and expertise, I doubt we would have had such a positive outcome. We would highly recommend Joy Rideout and Meadows Mountain Realty to anyone wanting to buy or sell property in the Highlands area. Thanks Joy! "

- Tony Fleming

" Angie did a great job! "

- Jessica McCall

" Lorna and her team at Berkshire were very easy to work with and went above and beyond for all of our needs. Highly recommend "

- David Guren

" Tricia was fantastic to work with! "

- Test

" 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! "

- Cynthia Tourison

" 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. "

- David Guren

" We are so grateful to have had an opportunity to work with Lorna Alexander to purchase our home in Highlands. Lorna is such a dedicated, thorough and kind human and agent. She made sure we were informed during every step of the way, she guided us through home inspections, she connected us to the right people, she explained the process, and she made the closing process so much easier and seamless. We can't wait to work with Lorna again and we will definitely recommend her to our friends and family. We can't say enough good things and thanks to Lorna! She is so rad! It was also such a treat to meet Emma as well! "

- Nijar Ginsberg

" 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!! "

- Jennifer from Florida

" 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. "

- Alex B.

" 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. "

- Patrick Hutzel

" I've had the pleasure of working with Judy for more than 25 years. She is a gifted broker, honest and highly skilled. She knows everything there is to know about this area and is committed to representing her clients with dignity and class. "

- John Lupoli, Jr.

" 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! "

- Danielle Weener

" Faye was very professional, knowledgeable and always available for us. "

- Eva Earley

" Faye came highly recommended to us as we have been searching for a home in the Cashiers area. She has been a wonderful partner to us for over 2 years on our house searching journey. In addition to having great local knowledge, she's been incredibly patient, responsive, and has consistently gone the extra-mile to be helpful. "

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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. "

- Daniel Doherty

" 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. "

- Thomas Trustee

" 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!! "

- Ashley Bartol

" 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. "

- Edeist123

" 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. "

- Jerry Grubb, JR

" Angie was amazing! She helped us sell our hard-to-sell home during a contentious divorce. Even with the issues the home had, she got us an offer at full asking price. She navigated the sticky situation between my ex and me with professionalism and kindness. Any issue that came up with the home was immediately handled. I would absolutely recommend her as an agent. She's responsive, determined, and kind. "

- Stephanie Cook

" 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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" Have already recommended John Muir to a friend who is selling her home soon. Made selling our home a very positive experience! "

- Veronica Dickerson

" 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. "

- David Rose

" Excellent experience with Louise, She is caring and very helpful. "

- Lance Nicholas

" 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. "

- Brandon Maresma

" Angie Longgood is a wonderful Agent..She's very thorough and handles everything in a professional manner!!! She's goes the extra length to make sure her clients have everything they possibly need!! "

- Tammy McCall

" Lorna was great! She helped us find a great mountain home "

- Sarah Riley

" 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! "

- Mark Flammer

" Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty was a pleasure to work with. They were professional and helpful through the whole process. Don Collins exceeded all my expectations. Don took extra time to make me feel comfortable knowing this was my first experience buying real estate. He was extremely personable and honest with me about several properties we looked at. Don's professionalism and insights were a big factor in me choosing the Cashiers area. I highly recommend Don to anyone! "

- John Mcmackin

" 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. "

- marcy hutzel

" 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. "

- Jerry Grubb, JR

" My family has worked with Judy Michaud for over twenty years buying and selling homes in the Cashiers/Highlands area. She knows the area better than anyone. Her team is knowledgeable, professional, responsive to questions, and knows how to get the job done. I highly recommend her if you are looking to buy or sell a property on the Plateau. "

- Kelsie Weekes

" 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. "

- user0313920

" 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. "

- Janet Miller

" 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! "

- Rima LeBlanc

" 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. "

- Thomas Dickerson

" Angie was literally the best realtor we’ve ever worked with. She originally helped us list and sell our home, then went above and beyond to help us buy our second home, and even found something for us that was quite literally our dream home. Pinterest worthy, if you get what I mean. From staying up late to sort out paper work, to working on days off, she excelled in professionalism and helped dry tears from our fear of a dry market. Best realtor to ever exist and now even a good friend. We can’t wait to work with her in the future. Thank you Angie!!! Your forever clients. "

- Sara Newkirk

" Rachel Wavra was amazing! "

- Keith Heffron

" 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! "

- Ashley Walker

" 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. "

- Daniel Longman

" Joy went over and beyond finding our dream home. She was patient and always researching the areas that would best suit our family. Once we found our sanctuary she fought for us every step of the way. Thank you Joy! "

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" Angela was very professional and knowledgeable. We had a few tricky issues with our closing that she was able to navigate through with ease. Whether buying or selling, would highly recommend for anyone looking to have a stress free transaction. "

- Carl Maneely

" Mitzi did a great job making sure any questions were answered "

- Valerie O'Neal

" 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. "

- R and L McCarthy

" Judy is a true professional. She is diligent and hard working. Would recommend her without any hesitation. She is the best broker I have ever worked with. "

- Clyde Patton, Jr.

" 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. "

- Jerry Grubb, JR

" We just acquired a property in Scaly Mountain, NC, with the advisory of Berkshire Hathaway. Katy Postell was our real estate agent. She was great, responsive, and interpreted our needs very well. Highly recommended. "

- Oscar Eduardo MEDINA ARANGO

" 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!!! "

- Janice Brill

" 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. "

- Lance Nicholas

" Katy was amazing to work with to help us find a new home. She got us exactly what we wanted and made the process extremely easy for us. She was very thorough with her search and new the area very well. "

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" Rachel was great. She was very communicative throughout the process and very helpful in getting things done. "

- Allen Shackelford

" My husband has been in real estate for over 56 years and he said he has never seen a more professional agent in all that time . A pleasure to work with and one who works ever so hard for her customers . So glad to have met her, and gained a new friend . Leslie Patton "

- Leslie Patton

" 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! "

- John Czekanski

" 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. "

- Erin Phillips

" Joy did a great job "

- Mitchell Hopper

" 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, "

- Robert Coghill

" 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. "

- Lawrence Dudney Jr

" We can't say enough about our experience with Faye Wurm and John Bynum. They are the 'Dynamic Duo'. We first me John almost 4 years ago when looking to buy a home. He probably showed us almost 20 homes that weekend. We narrowed it down to Highlands and bought a wonderful home in a fabulous area. After four years in Highlands, we decided to upgrade to a home with a 'Million Dollar View'. So, of course we listed our Highlands home with them and it sold quickly. Fortunately, they didn't find the 'Million Dollar View', we had to settle for the 'Billion Dollar View'! We couldn't be happier. They have been there for us, going above and beyond what any other realtors would do. Scheduling appointments, finding repairmen, moving furniture and running interference between two Type A spouses. We would highly recommend the Dynamic Duo, John Bynum and Faye Wurm. "

- Deann Sadowski

" transaction was handled in a very professional & timely manner. "

- Patsy Thomas

" 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. "

- leah mccarthy

" 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. "

- Lawrence Dudney Jr

" Over the years we have sold a few properties, and we’ve never experienced the amount of effort put into to helping us from another realty. Thank you Tom, Judy and Trisha. You went beyond in your efforts. "

- Jenny Fraebel

" 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. "

- Travis Brown

" Katy Postell is a wonderful agent! You won't go wrong working. with her. She will go out of her way to help you find just the right home. She is excellent!! "

- Kathy Brown

" Mary was fabulous! Very professional and knowledgeable I have recommended her many times She’s fabulous "

- Kathleen Hillman

" Rachel was a dream to work with! She was highly prepared when we initially met with her to discuss listing our Scaly Mountain home. Once we decided to move forward with the sale, she created a well-thought-out pricing analysis but also included her extensive knowledge of the area to support a higher price than the comps showed. We had our house under contract in 3 days after receiving seven offers at or above list. We closed four weeks later and received significantly more than asking price. Rachel was with us every step of the way. We loved her and highly recommend her! "

- jenniferlheffron

" Great job of selling our house for over asking price. This was a difficult job, and you were gracious about all the challenges! "

- Pat Highlands LLC - Hilda Patrick

" Betty Holt did a really great job listing and selling our home. We would highly recommend her services! "

- Hollee Bollman

" Joy is the ultimate professional realtor. She went above and beyond her duties to make sure everything went perfect. I can’t say enough nice things about her. Hope everyone uses her services. "

- Kimberly Finlayson

" Friendly and helpful "

- Janice Dill-Ludwig

" Betty Holt was very helpful and easy to work with. There were several challenges but Betty handled them all well. "

- George LaHood, III

" 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! "

- Investor from Georgia, July 2022

" 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. "

- Lizzie Gladson

" 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. "

- Brian Eades

" 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. "

- Steve Cave

" Our experience with Mary was outstanding. She was very responsive and professional and gave us excellent advice along the way. "

- Natalie Schweers

" We loved working with Mary. "

- Natalie Schweers

" My wife and I had a wonderful experience searching for and buying our home in Highlands. Faye Wurm was instrumental in making our dreams come true with her professional and friendly attitude. She was always responsive and very easy to work with. Faye provided all the services that we could have wished for and we highly recommend seeking Faye's services if you are in the market for a home or property on the Highlands Plateau. "

- Beavers Family

" We had an excellent experience with Louise Booth as our realtor. She was very helpful and knowledgeable of the area, provided referrals for our remodeling projects and went our new property to meet with contractors when we were unable to be there. "

- William Price

" Tom did an excellent job of representing our property to the market. His local knowledge was invaluable. He is honest, hardworking and always positive. "

- Harry Butler

" Don did a great job! "

- Joanne Simmons

" 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. "

- William Trust

" 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! "

- Tony Fleming

" 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! "

- Benjamin Jackson

" 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! "

- Ashley Mills

" Wonderful stress-free and painless site-unseen-house purchase experience thanks to Angie Longgood! Buying a house without actually inspecting It yourself can be a tad stressful but because Angie was so quick to investigate and answer all our questions we were very quickly put a ease and feel we made a great investment. I now consider Angie a friend and would highly recommend her to anyone that is searching for a new home or selling their home. Thanks again Angie! "

- linda895735

" Judy worked with us for 7 years until we finally got the house we wanted! "

- Kay Wooten

" Lorna is by the far the best Realtor I have ever worked with in any real estate transaction! Lorna is extremely knowledgeable about the entire Highlands, Cashiers, and Sapphire region. I like to call her “The Plateau Ambassador” as she loves every aspect of the area and her passion is quite contagious! Lorna went above and beyond in helping us find our perfect home with detailed videos and the meeting and coordination of experts which allowed us to purchase our property long distance and site unseen!! Lorna is extremely detail oriented, very responsive, and dedicated to making sure the entire process is seamless. Although we initially met just by happenstance with me calling her initially about a property she had listed, i immediately liked her and I now consider her a friend. A friend that has my best interest at heart! "

- zuser20180706152216101

" 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!! "

- John Casbon

" Great experience, professional and extremely courteous. Brooks gave honest answers for every question "

- Stephen Coltharp

" Excellent job "

- Brian Harlander

" 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. "

- William Brill

" 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. "

- Jason Cost

" Always a wonderful experience working with Betty Holt. Very understanding, very accommodating to our needs and wishes. "

- Teri Parrish

" 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! "

- Alina Hernandez

" 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. "

- Tiffany Feyerabend

" When you work with Faye, you will feel like you're working with friend of 20 years. She is so approachable, available, honest, and patient! She made herself available to accommodate our schedule, had great feedback regarding houses we were interested in and was very straight forward about how to think about the pros and cons of each house. Highly recommend! "

- zuser20140602121801553

" 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. "

- Keith Gilbert

" I started my search for homes with Zillow and was put in touch with Angie Longgood with BH and she was absolutely wonderful!! We started with texting and she always responded immediately, I never had to wait to hear back, that was SO great! Angie was so friendly and professional and could not have been nicer! We are so happy with our purchase and so glad we worked with Angie!! "

- Katie Casey

" Lorna was the best realtor we have ever worked with, and we've done a lot of real estate transactions over the years. She was so very engaged in the entire process and went way beyond the call of duty to help us feel safe and confident in our purchase. I absolutely recommend her for your next agent if you are looking in the Sapphire, Highlands, Cashiers area of NC. She knows everyone and everything about this area. You can't go wrong! "

- rneimy

" Angie did a great job. There were several times that things got confusing to us and she was very prompt to help us through the process. Recommend her without hesitation! "

- Richard L

" Mitzi is simply the best !!! Count on her for expert service and care. "

- Jeff Arrendale

" Mary has consistently pursed the sale of this property for years. She has been very professional. "

- Richard Moyer

" Genuine, dedicated, and knowledgeable... less focused on making the deal than on meeting her clients specific needs. Mary is truly a rare find. "

- Joe S. Habachy, PC, Attorney at Law

" Agent Angie Longgood was amazing! She couldn't have been more professional and friendly. Every question I had, she answered immediately. When I wanted to see a property, she made it happen. The closing was handled beautifully with no issues. I can't recommend her highly enough! "

- Kyle Ball

" 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! "

- Katie Morgan

" 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! "

- kimberly snipes

" We had a wonderful experience with Mary Abranyi. She paid attention to what we were looking for and found us a wonderful house. "

- Shepherd Booth III

" 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. "

- evg eades

" Mary was easy to work with when selling my house. She kept me informed and gave personal service. "

- Glenn Boyd

" Everything went smooth, Traci kept us updated through the whole process. Super friendly. "

- Daniel Temple

" 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. "

- Jerry Grubb, JR

" 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! "

- Tristan Eckert

" Excellent market knowledge. She is quick to acknowledge changes and make strategy changes. Very confident in her research and very professional in her manner. I would absolutely recommend her. Thank you Joy! "

- user4688059

" If you need a home or property in the Highland North Carolina area, I highly recommend Dinah Davis. We met Dinah through a referral of a friend. Dina was able to find property in Highland that was not listed. Throughout the process, Dinah was an expert in consulting us with all the aspects of our purchase. "

- Michael Carter

" Excellent realtor with strong knowledge of local market. "

- Nicholas Loglisci

" 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. "

- user10135996

" Attentive to client needs and wants. "

- McB Family Properties LLC (Matt Barber)

" Mitzi and her team were excellent realtors. Thorough, honest and helpful. Great experience. "

- Cloyd Investments LLC

" Excellent care. "

- Andrew Corty

" Knowledgeable, informative, flexible, persistent, patient, and friendly. "

- Susan Suffolk

" Judy Michaud did a very good job with the sale of our mountain home. We highly recommend her services. "

- Lisa Doherty

" Thank you "

- Daniel Temple

" Lorna Alexander is the best! "

- Sarah Riley

" 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. "

- Joey Feyerabend

" Betty Holt, Realator and this Broker are the Best of the Best!! 1st Class All The Way! "

- Hap Black

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