Highlands Cove Realty
Team

Ed Hillis
General Manager/Broker
Office: 828-526-8128 ext. 203
Cell: 336-669-1406
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“As a broker AND resident of Old Edwards Club, I have a thorough knowledge, unique perspective and complete understanding of our incredible community and the surrounding area. This helps me provide clients with not only the highest level of professional service, but also personal guidance in choosing the PERFECT residence and real estate investment for them.” Ed
Testimonials:
“Ed is an inspirational leader. Over his years at Crown Automotive, he managed and developed people throughout the organization. As a General Manager, he successfully achieved objectives and grew sales. Ed was a wonderful asset to the organization.”
“Having worked with Ed for many years, I experienced a level of positive professionalism that is difficult to find. Articulate and enthusiastic, Ed is a strong leader who demonstrates outstanding motivation and team building skills. I highly recommend him.”

Jennifer Blake
Broker-in-Charge
Office: 828-526-8128 ext. 206
Cell: 828-226-3030
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“I believe the key to my success as a real estate agent is my ability to listen, understand and visualize what my clients are looking for so that I can use my market knowledge to help them find the right property. I am a very driven and focused professional with a passion for what I do. I hold myself to high standards of integrity, am very patient and work diligently to find my clients exactly what they are looking for.” Jennifer
Testimonials:
“Jennifer is a hard working very focused professional with a passion for what she does. Jennifer has character and integrity, a great work ethic and a tremendous attitude.”
“Jennifer was and is a pleasure to work with. She was our agent in purchasing a second home in NC. We were totally satisfied with Jennifer in every way. We have developed trust in her as a professional and have found a new friend. We would highly recommend her!”
“Thanks to Jennifer, we were able to sell our condo and purchase a nearby home in a very short amount of time. Her negotiation skills, listening skills and prompt responses were critical and were perfect! If you’re looking to buy or sell in the Highlands area, Jennifer is the perfect choice as your agent!!”
“Jennifer is dedicated to helping people find properties and has extensive knowledge of the Highlands area. She is always available and takes the time to get the job done! I highly recommend Jennifer Blake at HIghlands Cove Realty.”

Bill Gilmore
Broker Associate
Office: 828-526-8128
Cell: 404-455-5712
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He has had a well-respected career in sales, operations and account management at both CenturyLink Technology Solutions (SAVVIS, Inc) and Sprint where he consistently ranked nine times in the top 10% of sales nationally as a Major Account Manager and was number one nationally two years in a row.
Bill holds a bachelor’s in business administration from Stetson University. He also holds a PMP certification and is a member of the Atlanta Chapter of Project Management Institute.
Testimonials:
“Bill is an empathetic leader who facilitates organizational change through open, honest and frequent communication with various groups. His expertise, knowledge and relationship skills gift him the influence required to drive any project, process, training or organizational change to success.”
“He is a consummate professional with keen client insight and interpersonal skills. He is technically proficient and was often our subject matter expert on various topics and disciplines. Bill is a strong business leader.”
“WOW … What a fantastic experience I had finding my mountain home. Bill Gilmore is totally organized, fantastic in communications, has a great sense of humor, and just fun to spend the day with looking at houses!”

William Peavey
Broker Associate
Office: 828-526-8128 ext. 205
Cell: 828-399-1553
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In addition, while Sheila concentrates on supporting her church, Bill has been active on the boards of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, Kelsey Hutchinson Founders Park and The Committee for Non-native Plant Management (Kill that Kudzu and Japanese Knotweed.)

Ashlee Maitland
Reservation Specialist/Marketing Assistant
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Kim Gerber
Rental Assistant
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Letty Murphy
Provisional Broker
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Committed to Excellence
With experience spanning 17 years in the residential and condominium markets. Letty’s clients benefit from her keen understanding of market conditions, community history, contract knowledge and negotiation expertise. In Atlanta, Letty is a Life Member, Atlanta Realtors Top Producers
Member of Atlanta Realtors Assn.
Member of Georgia Assn of Realtors
Member of the National Assn. of Realtors
Accredited Relocation Specialist
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist- Million Dollar Guild
As an agent with Highlands Cove Realty, Letty will utilize cutting edge marketing and technology in order to provide outstanding service to her clients.
Letty is married to Gene Murphy, a lawyer and has 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren. Letty has lived at The Views in Highlands Cove for 9 years and is a member of Old Edward Clue and Glen Cove.
Hobbies are interior design, Bridge, Canasta, cooking, entertaining and dining.

Cheryl Ann Vasky
Administrative Assistant
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Top 5 Reasons to pick Highlands Cove Realty
- We don’t just sell the Highlands-Cashiers lifestyle, we live it. Most of our Brokers are members of Old Edwards Club and residents of the community. Our passion for, and knowledge of, the place we call home is unmatched. We know the Old Edwards Club and Highlands/Cashiers region inside and out.
- Our unique partnership with Old Edwards Club as the community’s official real estate broker give buyers AND sellers an advantage. Our office is within the community, providing us—and you—direct access to everything this one-of-a-kind place has to offer.
- Our Brokers have lived in the area for many years, building the kinds of relationships that help with every aspect of buying or selling a home in the Highlands/Cashiers region.
- Whether you’re buying or selling, we provide all clients with sophisticated, cutting-edge marketing tools.
- Our unique synergy with Old Edwards Club comes from a shared passion for first-rate service, customer care, character and integrity.
Highlands Cove Realty
Highlands Cove Realty specializes in luxury mountain homes, homesites, condominiums, cottages and rentals at Old Edwards Club and in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountain communities.