Jodi Moore started her real estate career in Palm Beach County, Florida in 1999 with Prudential Florida WCI Realty where she was an award winning residential agent beginning with her first year. Prior to real estate, she was the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a consumer product company for 9 years during which time the company’s sales grew by nearly 400% and was acquired in a highly successful buyout. She and her family became full time residents of Cashiers, NC in 2008 after visiting the area and falling in love with the mountain lifestyle. Jodi’s strengths lie in her sales and marketing skills and the ability to work with a diversified group of people, as well as her passion for real estate. Her many years of sales, marketing, and intuitive personal relations have helped bring buyers and sellers together successfully over and over again.

A London native, Carol now makes her full-time home in the Sapphire High community - next door to Panthertown National Forest. She loves mountain living to its fullest, including daily walks with her rescue dogs. Prior to moving to the area Carol lived in Charlotte, NC, for a decade where she worked in social research and held management roles with a major US airline. She has been a successful business owner in England and a scuba diving instructor in the Caribbean. Curious by nature, she diligently and resourcefully works for her clients blending her business experience and caring nature into the real estate professional she is today. Call for a friendly chat or make an appointment at one of our four local offices or in the privacy of your own home.

Carol, a Ten Million Dollar Producer, started her real estate career in Lake Toxaway in 2003 and has performed as a top producer ever since. Carol excels in customer service and delights in matching her customers with exactly the right property. Her hard work, attention to detail, and dedication have earned her a loyal customer base. She develops and implements an extensive online marketing program to target buyers and advertise her clients’ listings. Her web presence, 21 years of advertising experience, and love of photography help gain maximum market exposure for her listing clients. Born in Mexico City, she is fluent in Spanish and earned a BA in Nursing from DePauw University. Carol discovered Lake Toxaway in 1990 and found, “It didn’t take long to realize that just spending weekends in Lake Toxaway was not enough. I yearned to be here and call this glorious place home.” Carol did just that in 2001. Carol enjoys her two children, Kevin and Virginia, her grandchild, and traveling.

Bill and his wife, Cherie, have been coming up to the Cashiers area since the early 80s. Their love for the mountains led to a number of successful real estate investments which helped them learn the local market. During 2007, they left their corporate careers to move up to Cashiers full time. Bill pursued real estate to share his enthusiasm for the mountain lifestyle and belief in property investment as a good long term strategy. Bill says, “I will always go the extra mile to help clients find their dream property.” He is very pleased to be a member of the Landmark team.

Wes and his wife Susan have been property owners at Lake Toxaway for 27 years. For 50 years, he was a successful marketer and business owner in the luxury yacht industry before entering real estate. The skills he acquired in the yacht industry have translated easily to real estate; therefore he brings valuable business, marketing, and sales experience to the Lake Toxaway office of Landmark Realty Group. Wes recognizes the need for increased marketing of Lake Toxaway, which will benefit real estate sales as well as increase property values at Lake Toxaway. His ability and understanding of marketing and sales will bring beneficial results to property owners when they list their property with him. Through his real estate career, Wes has become a friend and confidant to many. He looks forward to assisting you with your real estate needs.

Chris's career in the Highlands-Cashiers real estate market for over 21 years has earned her an impeccable reputation as an experienced professional with extensive market and contract knowledge. As a top producer, Chris's expertise ranges from mountain cottages to castles. She has a clear understanding of construction and land development as well. Chris enjoys working with both buyers and sellers and believes personalized customer service is the key element in every successful transaction. An Ohio native, Chris moved to the area in 1981 with her husband and they are proud parents of two children. She enjoys spending time with her family, boating, hiking and cooking. To make your next real estate transaction a pleasant experience, contact Chris.

With more than 40 years of real estate brokerage experience in residential and commercial real estate sales and corporate site selection throughout the southeast, Lou is truly a seasoned veteran in the industry. He has served as a member, director and officer on numerous homeowner associations, community service clubs, yacht and golf country clubs. He and his wife Marene have had a residence in Sapphire Valley since 1988 sharing many wonderful and memorable times with their children, grandchildren, greatgrans plus friends and neighbors. What a great place to be and live!

Sheila has been a Realtor for more than 26 years and has earned the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate of Real Estate Institute (GRI) and Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) certifications from the National Association of Realtors. She is an avid hiker, hiking most of the Appalachian Trail, which has become an annual retreat for her. Sheila’s family tree has a long history in this region of the Blue Ridge. Her heritage brings knowledge and a deep understanding of Cashiers and the surrounding valleys. She lives with her husband, Cal, in the Laurel Knob area of Cashiers

Carl is a native of Northeast Georgia and grew up with a love of the outdoors and mountains, established by family trips and through his journey to become an Eagle Scout. He attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and received a BS in Industrial Management. The first segment of his career focused on construction project management and commercial banking. During the second segment of his career, he joined a family business as a third generation owner, focusing on the financial and operational management. After the sale of that business, he is finally able to focus on his true love of real estate. He owned a second home in Highlands for 15 years and decided to move here full time in 2016. Carl has always been active in the community, with a specific focus on the visual arts and community visioning.

Mark and his wife Laura have been residents of Highlands for the past 25 years. Laura operates Rosenthals Boutique on Main Street. Mark has used his extensive business knowledge to grow the company at the same time that he has developed an impressive customer base for his real estate sales. He prides himself on forming a special bond and friendship with each of his clients. Mark and Laura have a teenage daughter who attends Pinecrest school in Fort Lauderdale where the family spends the winter months.

Ken is a North Carolina native, having lived in Charlotte most of his life. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill and is happy to share that he still loves the Tar Heels, even when they don’t win. After college, Ken signed on with a frozen food distributor and within 16 years worked his way from basic office work to General Manager of the Carolinas. After that, Ken worked for four years as Vice President with American Studios, owner-operators of all of the portrait studios in the Wal-Mart stores in North Carolina. This included over 2,500 locations at that time, gaining valuable experience as he managed their Customer Service, Communications and Wal-Mart Relations departments. When American Studios was acquired by PCA International (a competitor that ran the K-Mart Portrait Studios), he continued with them for another five years, adding Warehouse, Shipping and Receiving, and Facilities to his areas of responsibility. Ken left PCA 10 years ago and entered into the residential real estate area, building his real estate knowledge with Cottingham Chalk and Associates, and most recently with Keller Williams, both in Charlotte. For the last three years, Ken has been the listing agent for WCDM Development in Macon, GA for their Rosewood luxury condominium project in Charlotte. During his tenure with WCDM Development, Ken averaged 12 sales a year, each condo sale averaging $850,000. Ken joined the Landmark Team in January 2013 bringing a solid background in corporate management, real estate, and quality customer service, as well as leadership experience. His strong background and industry expertise helps us to further expand our market reach and enhance our commitment of excellent service to our clients.

Sam has been involved in the Cashiers real estate industry for more than twenty-five years as an investor, developer and broker, and as the founding partner of Landmark. Specializing in investment and development properties, Sam brings an experienced perspective to Landmark as the developer of The Lake Club and other Lake Glenville and Cashiers area communities, as well as many in-town commercial properties. Sam is an active member of the community having served on the Board of Trustees at The Summit Charter School, The Cashiers Community Foundation, The Village Conservancy, The Village Council, and the Highlands/Cashiers Hospital Board. Sam is a graduate of The Hill School and The University of Vermont. He lives in Glenville with his wife, Wendy, and their three children. The family enjoys spending time on Lake Glenville, snow skiing, and playing golf.

Brian has spent over 25 years, most of his adult life, on the Highlands/Cashiers Plateau in the real estate, financial services and banking industries. He has helped hundreds of residents find their way in reaching their goals. Brian has a breadth of knowledge from his years in financial services that is invaluable for buyers and sellers. After graduating with a bachelors degree in Business Administration/ Economics with minors in Communication Arts and International Business from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, Brian joined Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo) and shortly there after relocated to the plateau as Vice President and later Western Area Manager for Wachovia's Jackson, Macon and Haywood County offices. Brian's love of real estate led him to obtain his NC Real Estate License and his General Contractor's License over 12 years ago. Brian has a vast knowledge of the building process but has only built homes for himself as he built his real estate business. Brian has four fantastic children, two attending Appalachian State and one at Highlands High School. He firmly believes that there is no better place to live and raise children than on the plateau. Each of Brian's children have attended Summit Charter School in Cashiers and Highlands High School in Highlands.

A North Carolina native, Doug acquired his love for the mountains through frequent family camping trips to the area. He graduated from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. Always the entrepreneur, Doug founded a highly successful business in international trade and quickly learned the key to success is uncompromising customer service. Doug later sold that business and bought a second home in the Highlands area. He began investing in local real estate properties including restoring and re-styling homes, as well as building new homes for resale. In 2000, that business became official with a Broker’s License (both in NC and GA) and full time residency in Highlands. Doug has earned two of the most prestigious designations in the industry: the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) and the CRS (Certified Residential Specialist). He brings to his business a high level of experience in real estate brokerage, as well as residential construction and development. In the end, he knows uncompromising customer service is still the key to success. Doug’s Stats: * 18 years full time real estate experience in Highlands. * Ranked in Top 10 Highlands based agents for each of the last 3 years. * Top Landmark Highlands based agent for each of the last 3 years. * Average sale over $1 million for the last 3 years. * Highest dollar sale for 2017 as reported by HC-MLS.

Kathryn moved here from the Brandon/Valrico, Florida area. With a background in the Medical Field, her specialties included Cardiovascular and Ophthalmology until retiring in ’94 to raise a family. Kathryn became a Florida REALTOR and purchased and sold investment properties. Kathryn has been vacationing with her family in the Cashiers area for over 30 years; 15 years ago they built their dream home here in the Lake Glenville area. When Kathryn’s husband, Dennis, accepted the position of Pharmacist at the Cashiers Ingles, they knew they were living the dream! Having both a NC Real Estate Broker License and Florida License , she continues to expand her knowledge earning designations as SFR and CREO. Kathryn looks forward to sharing her enthusiasm, education and investment experience to help find your mountain dream.

Bob and his wife Vivienne bought their home on Lake Glenville 21 years ago and have enjoyed many mountain experiences with their two children, Sean and Caitlin during that time. A highly respected, top producing Realtor in Sanibel and Captiva Islands Florida for more than 14 years, Bob now brings his extensive marketing and resort/second home specialist experience to the mountains. “I understand why Floridians love it here… I am one of them!” Tapping into that understanding with passion and technology helps Bob communicate effectively how very special our mountain location truly is. Check my website for the most complete info available. Maps, virtual tours, easy to navigate: www.TheNorthCarolinaMountains.com

David & his wife Janice have been a part of the Highlands/Cashiers community since 2012. They have been by embraced by the many friends they have made since coming to live here. David has a wealth of experience representing buyers & sellers of luxury homes, land & commercial real estate since 2000. He comes from a family of real estate developers and has worked with them on the development & design end of the business. David loves all of the facets of the real estate transaction and always strives to make it a great experience for all of the parties involved.

Pam began her real estate career in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, in 1978. In Florida, she was the Broker in Charge for Summa Group Real Estate Company for 18 years, which managed and sold, The Lahaina Inn Resort, an international ownership resort. After owning a vacation cottage in Highlands for the previous 8 years, Pam moved to Highlands full time in 1995 making it her home. Since then, Pam has had a successful real estate career as an on-site Broker-in-Charge at Trillium Links and Lake Club, and was Broker-in-Charge for Nellis Realty and Communities, which developed and sold “Old Highlands Park” located in downtown Highlands, among others. Pam’s background with communities and developments is an important aspect of her career. Pam is also a certified graduate of the Western School of Feng Shui, which enhances her ability for staging homes and is helpful to work with both buyer’s and seller’s. Clearing clutter, living with what you love and finding homes with the best “bones” to work with! Pam has worked with Landmark Realty Group for 3 years. She is motivated to make this the best year yet for her clients. Stop by the Landmark Highlands office to say hello and find out what Pam can do for you!

Lesley Howard is no newcomer to the art and craft of real estate. The South Carolina native was inspired by both her mother and her aunt to pursue art and architectural design classes while in high school. Graduating cum laude from Vanderbilt University with a continuing education in interior design, Lesley began the pursuit of her lifelong dream by freelancing – creating design and construction drafting for home additions and renovations. She soon took a job with a real estate development company in their architectural design department, drafting complete sets of working drawings for entire homes. She later worked with Ernst & Whitney as a graphic artist for hospital locations. Lesley eventually landed in South Florida in the mid-1980s, where she began a very successful career selling coastal homes and property. A top real estate agent in her firm for more than a decade, Lesley was honored to receive the title of “Realtor Associate of the Year” from the local Board of Realtors. Annual summer vacations to the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau with her sons ultimately led to a permanent move, as Lesley traded the heat and fast-paced Florida lifestyle for the mild climate and leisurely way of life promised by the mountains of western North Carolina. It was here that she immediately felt accepted by the “natives.” Over the course of the past decade, Lesley has worked with the renowned architectural design firm Greene & Associates, and has built a solid reputation as a Realtor, often achieving the ranking of number one agent in both sales and listings. When not hard at work matching buyers with sellers or on the hunt for the perfect site for a client’s dream home, Lesley enjoys playing golf at the Country Club of Sapphire Valley or traveling. She can often be found beaming with pride over her sons – Alex, a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Intelligence Department, and Zack, an accountant with Price Waterhouse in Charlotte, NC. Lesley’s background in interior design, architecture, and real estate, paired with her zeal for helping others find their own little slice of heaven along the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, make her an integral part of the Landmark Realty Group team. Contact Lesley today!

After graduating from Florida State University with a degree in Actuarial Science, Kristen worked as an Actuarial Consultant for more than 10 years. Although she grew up in Florida, she always had a love for the outdoors, so after vacationing in North Carolina for many years, she decided to relocate to the Cashiers area in 2015. She started her real estate career as a broker assistant to Sam Lupas, before becoming a licensed Real Estate Broker herself. She continues to work exclusively with Sam Lupas here at Landmark Realty Group. She is an avid equestrian, and enjoys horse showing, running, and hiking in her spare time.

Debra and her family moved to this area after vacationing here in 2002 because they loved the mountain beauty. Debra is a native of Indiana and graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree in marketing. After working in Atlanta for a number of years, she is delighted to work in this serene environment. “I’ve lived in many places; Cashiers is by far the most beautiful place I’ve ever been.”

Boasting decades of success in the Blue Ridge Mountain real estate industry, Beth’s passion is working tirelessly for her clients to find their dream home. Whether you’re looking for a home with breathtaking views, spending your days making memories fishing with your family, stepping out of your back door and hitting world-class hiking trails, filling your Saturday with a round of golf, or getting cozy by a fire, there’s no place quite like the Plateau of North Carolina. Waking up to scenic views is one of the great privileges of life and Beth can’t wait to make this happen for you! Beth understands that buying and selling real estate can be stressful and as your Realtor, Beth will be an advocate for you. So, if you’re ready to move to the mountains, Beth will move mountains for you! Serving North Carolina: Cashiers, Sapphire, Lake Toxaway, Glenville, Highlands, and beyond!

Frank has been an area resident for several years, during which time he has become very attached to the natural beauty of the mountains, lakes and waterfalls, as well as the caring people who have decided to make this their full-time or seasonal home. Upon coming to the area, Frank served as a visiting professor in the Business College at Western Carolina University. Frank later became an investor in real estate, and thereafter active on a full-time basis serving clients interested in purchasing homes or land. With more than 30 years of business experience, Frank also provides service in the areas of commercial land, the sale or lease of commercial property, as well as the search and/or sale of large tracts of land suitable for an estate or subdivision. Frank’s credentials include a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Master’s Degree in Business Administration, membership in National Association of Realtors, and the NC Association of Realtors.

I moved to the area 8 years ago from Orlando Florida after many years of yearly vacations enjoying the active lifestyle that the area provides. My husband, David and I enjoy hiking with our dogs, water sports on Lake Glenville, tennis, rafting, ziplining, Dancing on the Green and entertaining. We have no regrets in moving to our log home in the forest and investigating Pantertown National Park. Most important is meeting the most wonderful Friends and Neighbors. It is magical here! Real Estate Broker in Central Florida for over 33 years. Owned my own company for over 20 years. North Carolina Real Estate Broker for the last 7 years. I am a Christian and strive to treat others using Biblical standards. My past experience gives me the ability to handle many diverse situations and people. Helping others to find their new home and make wise real estate financial decisions. Or helping you find the perfect family to enjoy your home as you move on to a new adventure. Please think of me if you are interested in choosing someone to List your property or help you find your new home. Either way I hope to be your new friend! Just another day in Paradise! Holly

During his 21 years in Real Estate, Dan has sold nearly 1,000 homes. Dan combines his years of experience with a wide range of skills and an unyielding focus on his clients to attain results. Prepping listings prior to putting them on the market is a crucial part to selling the listing for his clients. In short, when it comes to preparing and selling a home, no detail goes unnoticed because every client is important to Dan.

Kay Holland McKey exudes a passion to satisfy her clients ideals. Years of real estate experience combined with an ASID background in interior design give her a clear advantage. She is equipped to navigate the wide range of challenges to reach optimum results. As a homeowner in the area since 2000, she is well versed to aid in selection from a wide range of choices along the Highlands Cashiers Plateau.

Diane Stumm has lived in Cashiers since 1994 she was hired as the Cashiers Community library director. Her others careers were in public relations and fund development. She is known for knowledge of the area, the local real estate market and current trends. "As we live in a small community with the cultural and recreation opportunities of a much larger town, it is pleasure to share these with new comers." Diane's goal is to have her clients feel that she has served them responsibly, honestly, and knowledgeably.

Hugh L. Wood III is licensed to conduct brokerage in both Carolinas, provided many of his clients “...frequent both of these truly beautiful states,” as Hugh explains. Hugh’s many years in Cashiers have fostered in him a deep appreciation for the plateau and its vistas, and an extensive familiarity of these mountains, their various clubs and iconic landmarks. Hugh enjoys pairing families with a mountain home, so that they may make cherished memories in this beautiful place as Hugh’s family has since the Summer of 1956.

Kay is originally from the Midwest. She began her career in IT and sales for a major consulting firm in Chicago. She began her real estate career in Florida over 10 years ago. She is a certified Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource in Florida. She has been coming to these beautiful mountains for over 14 years. Her love for the area is what motivated her to become a broker North Carolina. Kay enjoys working with buyers and sellers. Customer service is key to a satisfied client. She and her husband live in Burlingame.

Realtor Karen Sullivan knows all about making transitions. When she moved to the Cashiers area in 2005, she exchanged her city life in Atlanta for the more laid-back and personal lifestyle of the mountains of Western North Carolina. And while some might think it a culture shock, the move has given Karen great insight into what people are seeking when they relocate to or look for a vacation home in the greater Cashiers area. “Our area and communities offer a refuge for many. We’ve got a fantastic climate, if they’re looking to get away from the heat of a Southern summer, and we’ve got nature in abundance, offering a peace and tranquility you won’t find anywhere else. Many people search for a diversion to life’s mundane routines and living or vacationing in Western North Carolina is anything but mundane.” Indeed, real estate opportunities in Cashiers, Glenville, Lake Toxaway and Sapphire offer something for everyone. Whether you’re a boating enthusiast looking for lakefront property with a dock or an avid outdoors person hoping to find your enchanted cabin in the woods near hiking trails and trout streams, Karen will help you find it. Backed by thirty years’ of sales experience, Karen can help you navigate the process of buying or selling a primary residence, resort or vacation home in the mountains. She is also a certified Distressed Properties Expert experienced in short sales and foreclosures. Karen’s sales achievements include being recognized as an Outstanding Sales and Transaction Leader and serving as a member of the Highlands Cashiers MLS Committee for the past two. She is also an active member of the community, participating in the Cashiers Rotary Club and the Order of the Eastern Star, as well as having previously served on the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Karen lives in Cashiers with her husband, John Sullivan, a licensed contractor, custom-home builder and owner of Sullbark Builders. Both take every opportunity to enjoy the area amenities, including boating and swimming on Lake Glenville and Lake Toxaway, hiking to the area’s numerous waterfalls, enjoying the company of family and friends at one of the area’s fantastic restaurants, and traveling both near and far, including visiting her grandchildren in Georgia and Arkansas. Still, no matter how far she roams, Karen always looks forward to coming back. She knows you’ll feel the same, too, when you come home to the mountains, where life is good.

Ron is a North Carolina native who has spent the past 25 years with his family in the Cashiers area, 15 of those as a real estate broker. He is an active community member, having served on the Highlands-Cashiers Board of Realtors as Treasurer and President and on its Scholarship Committee for many years. He is also the western North Carolina ambassador for the Masonic Home for Children in Oxford, NC. Ron specializes in Lake Glenville lakefront, lake and mountain view, and resort-style properties, including the secondary homebuyer’s market, having worked with hundreds of clients in the area. He is extremely familiar with real estate trends in the local market of Cashiers, Highlands, Glenville, Cullowhee, and Sapphire, where he worked with two other firms prior to joining the Landmark team. Ron has been involved in several building projects in the area, including acting as general contractor while building his own home in the Lake Glenville area. His vast construction experience provides him with an understanding of the building process, from foundation to completion, giving him an edge when viewing a home’s features and allowing him to provide thoughtful guidance to his clients. Prior to becoming a Realtor, Ron was an educator in the local school system for many years, most recently at Summit Charter School, where two of his daughters attended before graduating from Highlands High School. His oldest daughter is currently in graduate school at Boston Architectural College studying Sustainable Design, while his youngest is a junior at UNC Chapel Hill where she is majoring in biology and neuroscience. His middle daughter is an active member of the NC National Guard. Ron attended Warner Southern University, where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Education, and graduate school at the University of South Florida in Lakeland, Florida, where he met his wife of 25 years, Tonya, who is also a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina. Ron and his family enjoy boating on Lake Glenville, water sports, and traveling.