OUT & ABOUT IN WNC

Our agents have been busy out & about in the community! From helping build communities up through service to celebrating with clients, below are a few fun highlights to share from our “Company News Feed.”

WELCOME NATALIE RAYBURN!

We are thrilled to announce that Natalie Rayburn has joined our BHHS Great Smokys Realty team. Natalie is a mom to three wonderful girls and the wife of a proud WCU alumni, Go Cats! She and her husband are thrilled to call the Western North Carolina mountains home. They fell in love with this area because of the variety of activities available in the mountains; not to mention the breathtaking views and tranquility.

Natalie made the switch from being a small business owner to real estate and is excited to connect with you for all your property needs. With a bachelor's degree from the University of West Florida in accounting and finance, she possesses valuable skills used daily in real estate negotiations, educating homebuyers and sellers, and effectively marketing the team’s listings.

Natalie's real estate career has flourished in Western North Carolina for the last four years which has given her local experience with residential, land, and commercial properties. She is passionate about helping people find their place in the mountains.

Community updates from JAY SPIRO

DOWNTOWN SYLVA CLEANUP & PROJECT FIREWOOD

Jay recently participated in the downtown Sylva cleanup project sponsored by the Sylva Rotary Club, the Sylva Garden Club, and the downtown Sylva Main Street organization. Their volunteer duties included spreading mulch and weeding the downtown landscaping areas, general cleaning, litter pickup, removing stickers from the lampposts, and generally beautifying downtown Sylva.

You can also join Jay in early October with “Project Firewood” on Impact Day at Cullowhee United Methodist Church, in Cullowhee. They will be sawing, splitting, and delivering firewood to older adults in the community who are in need, to provide heat in their homes for the winter.

News from JAN NEWSOME

MUSIC ACROSS AMERICA

Jan recently enjoyed phenomenal performances sponsored by Connestee Falls' Chorale group & orchestrated by Mary Alice McBrayer & musician, Dave McClellan. They marched down Memory Lane in Memphis Town & the Grand Ole Opry. Dave McClellan's assembled orchestra brought Motown, Hollywood, Broadway, New Orleans Jazz and everything in between to the stage of Connestee. Attendees didn’t sit still when "Koolin the Gang" hammered out Celebration. Melodies by Oscar Winner, "Babs", Grammy Award winner, Willie Nelson, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Artist, Bob Seger, & American Blues

singer/writer, BB King, and others entertained everyone there. It was a night of pure entertainment!

From the desk of CHRISTY MITCHELL

SHOWING NOTES: MINI FARM, MAXIMUM FUN

“Late summer I had one of those days where I’d been burning the candle at both ends (and I think the middle as well lol) but then I went to an afternoon showing with buyers and ended up having a blast! Just what I needed! Had so much fun on the mini farm with all the animals. Usually when I go to show houses I come home and tell my other half all the ‘next projects’ I want to do because it was ‘really cool in this house I just showed.’ After this showing, I came home saying ‘I want a mini donkey and some baby goats!’ Sometimes you just have to take a time out and enjoy God's creatures a little....they definitely changed my attitude that day!” – Christy Mitchell

HAPPY CLIENT

“From my very special client that has turned into an even better friend! — feeling blessed.” – Candy Wood

“Congratulations Bianca J. on this cute little place closed on in Franklin!” – Anette Chrisley