DEMO 01 – Testimonials
A Few Comments From Folks We Have Worked With
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“The Legacy. The Lifestyle. Nobody is more knowledgable about the Cashiers-Highlands, NC plateau than McKee Properties. Their experience, network of relationships, and advocacy for their clients are the reasons I’ve trusted them to represent me on nine real estate transactions and a new, private community.”
–Jay H.
“Three Decades of Trust. Experience. Relationships. Integrity. For 35 years, our family has trusted McKee Properties with out real estate needs. They are a strategic part of our plan to continue to invest in the area.”
–Laurin & Rex F.
“Creating the Vision. Our dogs are a complete part of our life. So, we wanted open fields and flat land for walking with them — and amazing views. Our agent was able to visualize this and make it happen, even when we couldn’t see it. We refer anyone we know to McKee Properties.”
–Melanie & Peter B.
“Our Slice of Heaven. Our McKee Properties agent sold us on this house before we even saw it. He knew we would love Buck Knob Island. He also represented the sellers and he really stuck with us through the closing. Now, when we’re here, we step back in time.”
–Danette & Don S.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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!”
–Bill & Ann V.
“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.”
–John & Carrie I.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.”
–Bill & Misty B.
“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.
“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.”
–Pete R. & Cathy L.
“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.
“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!”
–Steve & Kathy K.
“We cannot thank Sandy enough for leading us to the perfect home for our family. She was so kind, patient, and went above and beyond for us. We know that our family will make lasting memories here in Cashiers.”
–Reid & Jenny B.
“Wayne was a pleasure to work with. He is very knowledgeable of the area and was quick to get a good sense of what we were interested in purchasing. Wayne knows what is going on, not only in the real estate market but also in the community. Wayne is very prompt in returning phone calls and procuring information for us. He is very patient and a good negotiator. I believe Wayne represented our interests well in negotiating our purchase agreement. I would highly recommend Wayne to anyone looking to buy or sell property in the Cashiers area and surrounding communities.”
–Lorena L.
“It was a pleasure working with Wayne in 2014 when we purchased our house in Laurel Falls. It was an easy decision when we decided to sell our home to contact Wayne in Oct. 2020. He is a true professional and certainly a man of his word. We both have enjoyed working with him in finalizing the transaction. I cannot say enough about his professionalism and work ethics to complete the sale. Thank you, Wayne!”
–Bob & Kathy B.
“Wayne is an excellent realtor. He was very knowledgeable, gave us plenty of his time, and knew the area very well. He quickly learned what we were looking for and was very patient with us. It took us 3 years to find the right home. He is polite, fun, and has continued to be a great asset to us. We have become friends with Wayne and his wife; they are great people who have introduced us to many things. We would strongly recommend Wayne.”
–Michelle & Mike T.
Wayne Monday was so kind to help my family with the sale of our home. We loved Wayne’s ‘get up and go’ attitude! He had creative ideas and brought value to the table with different avenues on marketing, open houses and showing the property. He was always very quick to respond and stayed in touch with us quite well throughout the entire process. I am certain that we secured a higher sales price as a result of Wayne. I would highly recommend him!”
–Isabel B.
“My husband Scotty and I had the privilege of working with Joanne Bryson earlier this year. We had two lots in Laurel Falls that we wished to sell. We had known Joanne previously and asked her to assist us. She was amazing! She got us considerably more money for our lots than we thought we could possibly get and got it sold VERY quickly. She was so friendly and yet super professional. No issues whatsoever in the entire process. If we EVER need a realtor, Joanne is most definitely the first we will call.”
–Nancy P.
“Philip did a wonderful job for us and succeeded where others had repeatedly failed. Professional, sincere and effective. Could not have asked for a better relationship, and would highly recommend him.”
–Bob P.
“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.”
—Robert & Mary Lane J.
“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.
“I would like to take a minute to let you know what an asset Joanne Bryson is to your organization. Having bought and sold 35+ properties over my lifetime, I have never had the pleasure of working with someone like Joanne. She is professional, compassionate, detailed, and truly interested in the customers wants and needs. She takes the time to get to know her client, and also has an unusual talent to listen. That is rare these days. I would recommend Joanne to anyone that wanted to buy or sell a piece of property. She is responsive and detailed at all times. She was a joy to work with, and she is a real asset to McKee properties.”
–Mike W.
“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.”
–Paul & Mary J.
“We decided to relocate to unknown territory. Joanne Bryson’s knowledge of local area was unmatched. She went above and beyond to not only show us properties that suited our needs, but actively listened to our feedback and introduced us to the community which we now call home.”
–Michelle C.
“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.
“It is with great enthusiasm that I write this letter of acknowledgment and support of Wayne Monday. My wife and I have worked with numerous realtors over our 34 years of marriage, and I can say that our experience in working with Wayne totally exceeded our expectations and previous experiences with real estate professionals.
We first met Wayne in 2013 when we were looking for a vacation home in the Western North Carolina area. Wayne was extremely knowledgeable of the various communities that we were interested in visiting. He was very professional, thoroughly listened to what our housing requests were, built a list of properties to show us and escorted us to view numerous properties over the course of a couple of months.
We were successful in finding the perfect home for our family in Cashiers and Wayne was the key factor in making our search such a pleasant experience. Wayne has continued to stay in touch with us over the years, introducing us to the community and helping us with referrals for service providers when needed.
After our home purchase, we referred my wife’s sister and her husband to Wayne and, again, he successfully assisted them in locating and purchasing their beautiful vacation home in Sapphire, NC.
I have no reservations in recommending Wayne to anyone who may be in need of a professional real estate agent to represent them. In fact, I recently referred him to a close personal friend of mine and his wife, and he is currently representing them in a search for a family vacation home in the Western North Carolina area.”
–Gary B.