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“We’ve worked with Beth on a number of transactions over the past several years as buyers and sellers. She is smart, honest, hardworking and a lot of fun. She is well-prepared and strategic, and we have always been well-served by trusting her instincts and advice. Plus, she just makes the whole process enjoyable from beginning to end. I can’t imagine there’s a better broker in Western North Carolina.”

—DAVE & JEN D.

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“When we decided to look for a vacation home in the Cashiers area, we were told Beth Townsend was the person to call. Since then, Beth has been our go-to person for all real estate matters in Cashiers. She has provided professional, personal and super friendly service at every turn. She’s a great, hard working person we trust and appreciate.”
—LYN & TERRI A.

"Liz has successfully been my Broker on two occasions. First, she coordinated with other Brokers to get top-dollar for my home in Mountaintop. Next, she was able to secure a property I really wanted after it was just sold to someone else, and find a solution that satisfied everyone. In a word she is tenacious, and gets the job done.”

—CHRIS E.

“Over the last 10 years, Liz Harris has represented us as buyers or sellers in probably six transactions. She has a keen sense when a ‘deal’ is possible and works very hard and creatively to make it happen. Bottom line is Liz is the best!”

—ANN & BILL V.

"Our experience with Maggie has been excellent because of her professionalism, knowledge and willingness to help and go the extra mile for us. Without any reservation, we strongly recommend Maggie Elmer for your realtor in the mountains!”

—PATTY & CEASER S.

“My husband and I recently purchased a home in Holly Forest and sold a Hilltop condo at Fairfield Lake. The realtor who represented us on both transactions was Maggie Elmer with McKee Properties. I highly recommend Maggie. She was on top of both transactions. She’s a good communicator, always responding to our concerns. She made both the purchase and sale go smoothly.”
—MARY JANE & ROBERT J.

"My husband and I have had the great fortune of knowing Coleen for more than 20 years. What started as new neighbors grew into a long friendship and working relationship. Throughout multiple real estate transactions Coleen represented us with patience and integrity. She never tired when we were indecisive. She is always committed unconditionally to her clients in the long run and most people that work with her remain friends for a lifetime. We recommend her wholeheartedly. “

—ROSEMARY & GARY M.

"We have worked with Coleen on multiple purchases and sales over 20 years. She quickly learned our likes and dislikes with properties and has been very helpful as we looked for properties that fit our desires. Her assistance turned a dream into reality. She is patient and thorough. In the process, Coleen has become a very close family friend. We cannot recommend Coleen enough.”

—KAY & WATSON J.

"John worked hard and was a good advocate for us. I was happy with the way things moved along. I appreciated everything he did for us!”

—MICHAEL P.

"We want to thank John for all his kindnesses and helpfulness while we were staying at Arrowhead. He is always on top of things and takes such good care of things. We had a wonderful time, as always.”

—STEPHANIE & JEFF

“When selling a challenging property, you want Beth on your team. She is determined, creative and perseveres to meet your goals. From emails and texts on the weekend to going above and beyond her ‘broker duties,’ you know instantly that you have an essential advocate on your side.”

—SEAN L.

“Beth found the ideal home for us when others said our search was too precise. A property with stellar views, unique construction, gated privacy, and quick Cashiers access — at a targeted price point. Pleasant, patience, and a deep array of options yielded success for us long distance. Additionally, Beth learned our interests and sought routes to speed our acclimation to what has become our new beloved hometown.”

—SARAH & JUD P.

“Recently, we had the pleasure of working with Beth Townsend of McKee Properties for finding a home in Cashiers. Her knowledge of the area and in particular the characteristics of the different neighborhoods was invaluable. More important, she came to understand exactly what we were looking for. Beth knew of a property that was not listed for sale but might be available. She arranged for a showing and it proved to be a perfect match. We are the new proud owners and could not be happier.”

—CARRIE & JOHN I.

“We were thrilled to work with Liz on the sale of our home and the purchase of our lot. Many thanks to her for expertly guiding us through a challenging process and providing superlative counsel and support. Her in-depth knowledge of market trends and understanding of our needs resulted in a perfect scenario for us to continue enjoying the Cashiers community. With her abundance of listings, we were especially appreciative of her responsiveness and ability to make us feel as if we were always her top priority. We could not be any more pleased with the combination of professionalism and sensitivity to our concerns throughout our sale and purchase. We are certainly looking forward to a long relationship of real estate transactions and friendship.”

—JAN & DUDLEY W.

“Liz and Jessica have guided us through the purchase of several homes in Cashiers and we could not speak more highly of their expertise, attention to detail or the care and services they provided us as clients. You would be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable agent; they have led us to a few of our best investments. This team will just about bend over backwards to find you the perfect real estate for your family. We are so grateful for their professionalism and assistance.”

—KELSEY A.

"It is with great pleasure that I offer my recommendation for real estate related services provided by Coleen Gottloeb.

Coleen has served as the Broker-In-Charge for McKee Properties for the past seven years, during which time I have witnessed her remarkable leadership and real estate skills. Coleen's knowledge and expertise has been developed and refined during a nearly thirty-year career in the real estate industry.

What truly sets Coleen apart is her unwavering commitment to integrity and professionalism. She leads by example and has a passion for delivering exceptional service and achieving outstanding results, and she does so in a comprehensive, patient, and caring manner.

I have the utmost confidence in Coleen's ability to serve her Clients, and I wholeheartedly recommend Coleen Gottloeb to anyone seeking a trusted luxury real estate Broker and advisor in the Cashiers-Highlands, NC area.

I would welcome the opportunity to elaborate on my experience and working relationship with Coleen Gottloeb.”

—PRESIDENT, MCKEE PROPERTIES

“We bought a lot to build on in the future, near Glenville, NC. Maggie Elmer at McKee was very helpful, patient, and professional. She was with us from start to finish and made it as easy as possible. Kept us from making a bad choice. Thank you, Maggie.”

—PAUL E.

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“Maggie was such an asset in the marketing and sale of our property. She was extremely professional and positive throughout the sale. She never avoided delivering the news of any setbacks and remained steadfast during the entire process. I would not hesitate to recommend her.”

—ROSEMARY & GARY M.

“We have been involved in over a dozen real estate transactions over the years and have dealt with many different agents. Maggie Elmer rises to the top of this list. Her energy, intelligence, personality, perseverance and attention to detail ensure that her client’s best interests are always being served. She goes above and beyond to provide excellent service and makes the experience pleasant, convenient and expeditious. We are happy to call her our friend as well.”

—JAN & CHRIS S.

“Beth is a pleasure to work with and knows how to get the job done. She has helped us to sell two houses over the years, and neither sale was without some stress due to a variety of factors, none of which were caused by Beth. She is adept at working through challenges and finding a way to make things happen. You can be confident that she will get the very best possible result when she represents you.”

—VICKIE & RUFUS D.

"My experience with my wife was exceptional in working with Beth to find us a home in Cashiers. She knew the market like it was the back of her hand — showing us several exclusive listings to which she was only privy. Her perception to quickly understand our home desires was remarkable (only a real estate veteran with her experience). Her hands-on services continued through and after closing (we still call on her a year after our closing). Beth is the consummate professional — knowledgeable, honest, service minded, fun and now a friend. We recommend her all the time to our friends. You will love working with her, and it will be the best thing you can do to successfully purchase a place in the Cashiers area.”

—MARTIN G.

“We have worked with many real estate agents over the years and I can’t say enough about the professional service provided to us throughout the process by Beth Townsend. She represented us buying homes in downtown Highlands as well as High Hampton and I would highly recommend her to anyone. Not only was she adept at presenting us with homes that met our very specific criteria, but she was also a stellar negotiator and ensured that we got the best possible deal. Beth is easy to communicate with, knows her market intimately and helped to shepherd us through the entire closing process. Thank you for everything, Beth.”

—MISTY & BILL B.

"Liz Harris is on top of the Cashiers real estate market. She is proactive and creative and someone you want working for you. We've worked with her on several transactions and enjoy her personally as well as professionally.”

– RENEE H.

“Ya’ll need to go straight to Maggie Elmer for a great experience buying and selling a home in Cashiers, Sapphire and surrounding areas. We met Maggie when we were selling our small home and trading up. Every step of the way she was a consummate professional and went out of her way to give us the best service possible. In a red-hot market, she got us in to see what became our new home the very first day it was on the market, pitched our offer and locked it down for us. During inspection, Maggie was spied in the crawl space looking for leaks just to confirm our house inspection findings! Maggie will go the extra mile with a smile. She really got after it like nobody’s business. Recommend Maggie Elmer without reservation.”
—DEE B.

“We had one of the best experiences working with McKee Properties and your associate, Maggie Elmer. Maggie is the definition of professionalism. With a nice dose of true southern hospitality and the ideal amount of relentless pursuit! We found the perfect home to purchase and she gave us great guidance through the entire process. Not only did she work out a great deal, but Maggie had all the inspectors, contractors and service groups set up for us without an issue. Our sincere thanks to Maggie and McKee for everything.”
—MARY & PAUL J.

“From the very start, Beth explained the process and provided realistic expectations through thoughtful and detailed pricing analysis. Her experience and knowledge made the process of selling our home much easier. And her calm demeanor helped us through closing.

Unlike most real estate companies that put the house in the MLS and shove the key in a lockbox, McKee is structured to provide real concierge service. With Beth as our agent, she provided the overall experience and guidance. But Beth has a team of dedicated assistants that add the concierge touch. Her licensed assistant, Clay Cantler, was assigned to our house sale. Clay demonstrated strong business and project management skills throughout the process. He coordinated multiple contractor activities to achieve a successful close while demonstrating a professional demeanor throughout. And either Clay or Beth were present for every client showing, inspection, and contractor visit. It was a pleasure to work with Beth and Clay!”

—KATHY & STEVE K.

"Based on a friend’s recommendation, we contacted Beth during our search for vacation home on Lake Glenville. For the most part, our first transaction with Beth was conducted remotely. We felt comfortable having someone with Beth’s experience and expertise driving the process. Her local knowledge, communication skills and professionalism are second to none. Over the years we have continued to buy and sell exclusively with Beth. We highly recommend her to our friends and associates."

—BRAD C.

"Coleen helped us buy two properties and sell one. She knew our first purchase did not fulfill all our requirements but we purchased anyway. She, unbeknownst to us, continued to look for the “right” property. She found it in Stillpoint on Lake Glenville. She has the right mix of local knowledge, professionalism and personality to help anyone find the right dream in the mountains.”

—LISA & DON C.

“We had the pleasure of working with Maggie Elmer on the purchase of land to build on. From start to finish she was very responsive, kind, and a constant professional. We are out of state and she handled all of the items that come up with such a purchase. We look forward to working with her again should the opportunity arise.”

—RENA & SPENCER P.

“We have had two real estate transactions with Beth Townsend to date, with another (hopefully!) in the near future. On a buying side, Beth was quick to understand our unique needs and desires, and because of her expansive market knowledge, hone in and accurately lead us to agreeable selections. Our time is always valued. From a selling side, Beth is creative and as hard-working a real estate professional as either of us has ever known. We are certain that Beth will expose our property to every single prospective buyer. Both of us are licensed, career-long real estate sales professionals, so we know a talent when we see it. Beth Townsend’s reputation first lead us to her, but her performance and success in meeting our needs has earned her our loyalty — now and as long as we live in western North Carolina.”

—CATHY L. & PETE R.

“It was an emotional time for the whole family, since we were selling the mountain house we had enjoyed together for nearly 30 years. Even though we all agreed the time had come, the decision was not easily made.

All of the agents we interviewed were top-notch, but Beth distinguished herself through both her knowledge of the market and through her ability to “connect” with us and adjust her approach to our situation. Beth and her assistant Clay worked hard behind the scenes, but could not have been more available and attentive to our needs.

A full-price offer, after only a few weeks on the market, helped affirm we had made the right decision. Not only did Beth help sell our house, she helped us reach closure and transition to the next chapter in our lives with grace. Thank you Beth. We are grateful for your service.”

—JOHN D.

“I have been building custom home spec models for over 40 years. Currently using Liz from McKee for my Cashiers projects and am very happy with her highly professional performance.”

—ROBERT T.

“It is a privilege to write about our experiences of selling our beautiful home in Cashiers with McKee Properties as our Broker.

We met with our children to see if they could come one or more times a year and help us assess what items needed maintenance and even join us in getting the projects completed. We had been unable to obtain dependable help to assume these roles in our absence. This discussion led to a recommendation to sell the property.

Husband Al made the initial call to John Barrow. A follow-up meeting was held with John and Sandy and the team began its task. Communications were an A+. The written communications were written with the English teacher in mind and the photography and use of color and texture of paper made it a coffee table edition.

Now it was the magical team of Sandy and John — SOLD!! There were general drop-ins. One was a drop-in for all the female brokers for a sit-down formal dinner which Sandy cooked and McKee Properties provided the French wine.

We live three hours from Cashiers. We typically come every other week to clean, cut grass and water plants. Since both of us are experiencing health issues, we notified them when we were not being able to come to Cashiers. They watered all the plants for us.

I could continue with so many other things they did for us to make this such a memorable experience. When they walk through the door, they are greeted with “Come in Friends.” Congratulations on having such Special people on your team.

—EVELYN & AL B.

“Having worked for 25 years as a top producing Realtor for one of the two most prestigious real estate firms in Houston, I always found it rewarding to receive appreciation and thanks from my clients both buyers and sellers. Being on the other end of the transaction as a buyer myself in North Carolina was a novel experience. Beth Townsend knows the market inside out, she listens, she wants to help you find or sell your home in the most efficient way possible. In my case, she found the house of my dreams which checked every box on my wish list except for one thing; it had no flowing water on the property. Within two weeks of signing the contract with the seller for the house, she investigated the contiguous property which had a branch flowing through it, contacted the owners and persuaded them to sell. I closed both transactions back-to-back. I have my “forever” house with all that I dreamt of. To say that Beth was proactive is an understatement; she is determined, capable, and she cares about her clients. This is one excellent Realtor describing from personal experience another excellent Realtor.”

—JOYCE T.

“Beth was wonderful to work with as a buyer’s agent. I initially engaged her to help me evaluate a property that was off-market. She did a thorough job and provided the info I needed to determine the asking price was too high. Then she found me a much better property at a reasonable price. Beth was always responsive and in command of the process all the way to, and beyond, closing. I would definitely work with Beth again and value her expertise and judgement.”

—GARY D.

“We met Beth in 2019 when she helped us find and purchase a special cottage at Wade Hampton Golf Club. Beth spent time getting to know us, sharing the history of the area, great hikes and favorite eateries. We grew to love the area too and realized we needed a slightly larger home. We reached out again to Beth who soon found a perfect next home for our family. Beth then listed and put under contract our old cottage within 48 hours. Beth was more than helpful with both negotiating and working through the purchases and closings we’ve had over the past several years. She has since helped multiple friends find homes in the western North Carolina Mountains, too. You have the very best there is when you are working with Beth Townsend!”

—CAROLYN & KEVIN K.

“When the decision was made to buy a home in the Cashiers area, we went online to begin our real estate search, and as luck would have it, our first call was to Beth Townsend. Immediately, she began lining up homes for us to see based on our wants and needs, and those of our 3 dogs. Thanks to her hard work and guidance, within a few weeks we had signed a contract on our beautiful new mountain home. Beth goes beyond just being a realtor. We have found her to be a loved and respected member of the community. With her extensive knowledge and active involvement in the area, we had no doubt that she was working in our best interests to not just sell us a house, but to welcome us to her beloved hometown. We will be forever grateful that we made the call to her that day, because through Beth we found more than just a beautiful home, we found a friend as well.”

—KELLY D.

“It is with great pleasure (after a wonderful sale result) that I write to applaud the work of the entire McKee Properties team and acknowledge, in particular, Beth Townsend as a very talented, knowledgeable and hard-working (as in never stops) Broker. Her ability to act, react and constantly address the particular situation is outstanding and truly unique in the field.

Our home in High Hampton had been listed unsuccessfully and at the end of that agency agreement we engaged Beth and the McKee firm. Within 10 days of our signing, we had a beautiful brochure that was bright and attractive with a well composed message and was well circulated. It received nice compliments from even the non-buyers.

The greatest difference in the use of McKee was the interaction with the area’s brokerage community. Due to Beth’s extensive experience and visibility in the brokerage community, she was able to have numerous showings and interaction through other agencies.

Beth was willing to use creative marketing methods and was in command of good ideas. This was the key to our quick sales agreement signing and sale that was closed in less than three months from agency start to finish.

The result was fine and we are very pleased; but, most of all, we loved the feeling of being in good hands throughout.”

—TOM B.

“Maggie Elmer was fantastic to work with! She made purchasing my land extremely easy and stress free. She went above and beyond to make sure the inspections were completed on time per the contract deliverable dates. She also changed out the gate lock at her own time and expense for my ease of mind since I was in Florida during the close. I highly recommend her!”

—JENNIFER M.

"When buying or selling a property it’s easy to imagine all sorts of unknown pitfalls that will complicate your life. The best way to ease your real estate stress is to call Coleen Gottloeb, one of Cashiers most qualified and respected brokers, and let her guide you through a process that will always be handled efficiently and effectively. With her vast experience as not only a salesperson, but a broker-in-charge and a former agency owner she knows everything and everybody that will keep the process of buying or selling flowing smoothly and give you the results you are seeking. Coleen is a delight to work with and projects an inner calm that resonates with professionalism. There is nothing that can replace top-notch experience. She’s got that, and more. I cannot recommend her highly enough.”

—DEE B.

“We have known Beth for most of the 18 years that we have been in Cashiers and she has assisted us with several real estate transactions, most recently the sale of our home that we had for 18 years. Beth is a professional. She exemplifies this professionalism by her integrity, her knowledge of the market, her availability and responsiveness, her positive attitude, and her good judgment in finding a way to bring fair value to the parties involved. If we have the need, we would be happy to work with Beth in the future.”

—ELTON & GORDIE W.

“We chose Beth Townsend as our realtor, because she had a long standing reputation and a great deal of experience in the Cashiers / Sapphire area. We were not disappointed. Beth and team were very professional, attentive, and honest regarding the sale of our property. She made great suggestions and showcased our property well. Beth was quite helpful when we were in negotiations with our buyer. In addition, Beth and her team were enjoyable to work with.”

—CATHY & ROBERT H.

“Beth Townsend had become a friend of ours in Cashiers, where we had a home. We knew of her reputation as an excellent realtor. When we decided to sell, we immediately called Beth. No time was lost in listing the property. Beth, and her assistant Clay, listened carefully to our questions and suggestions, noting everything in detail. Very complimentary photographs and an attractive listing of the property was sent out to the media. It took one week to sell the house! Beth’s reputation in Cashiers is well known. She is extremely active in the community. She knows everything there is to know about the area, and her advertising with McKee Properties reaches far and wide. We are a family of top realtors, thirty five years and still active, so we can appreciate all that Beth has done for us to get a quick sale with the right price. And, she is still our good friend!!!!”

—CHERI & CHIPPER A.

“We have bought, sold and rented homes in Cashiers with Beth. She is hard-working, creative, level-headed and extremely knowledgeable about comps and availability. As a longtime Cashiers resident, Beth has deep relationships in the community and often has the inside scoop. She and her team are total professionals, and we can recommend Beth without reservation.”

—STEPHEN & LANDON L.

"We have purchased and sold homes with Beth Townsend. Her local knowledge and expertise were extremely helpful. She is thorough, detail oriented, very creative and flexible. Above all else she is a wonderful person who I would highly recommend to any of my friends.”

—JENNY B.

“Selling a house that you have enjoyed on a compressed timeframe to pursue a new direction and opportunity is a challenge. Beth Townsend quickly and professionally presented our home to the market to meet our unique needs. Her deep knowledge of the marketplace and the intricacies of the sale process was invaluable to achieving a favorable offer and closing within the timeframe we sought. A job well done by someone with great professional and personal touch.”
—VICKIE & RUFUS D.

“Maggie Elmer is an absolute joy to work with. She is smart, hardworking and enthusiastic — all combined with a large dose of true Southern charm and hospitality! Maggie diligently helped us through our entire home search process and purchase and she continues to assist us as we renovate the property. She remains an invaluable source of local knowledge and resources on everything from construction and renovation, the moving process, landscaping, decorating and more. Maggie is a problem solver. Maggie has made would could have been a stressful experience into something exciting and very worthwhile. We would not have achieved a successful result on our recent second home purchase without Maggie's assistance, knowledge and insights! We highly recommend Maggie without reservation!”

—BETH & BRAD B.

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