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It isn't some much that I would recommend Berkshire, so much as it would be to recommend Don Collins.

I have bought and sold many properties but Don is a real standout. He was incredibly patient (I don't like pushy brokers) and has gone above and beyond helping us get acclimated to owning a 2nd home.

Joseph Troy

Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty was professional and helpful in my real estate purchase.

I worked with Don Collins and was very satisfied with the whole process. Don was extremely professional and friendly. Don made me feel comfortable with the whole search and buying experience. He took extra time to make me feel comfortable in every step of my purchase. Don was great at explaining the ins and outs of the area as well as providing honest insight on several properties we looked at. I feel like his professionalism and friendly demeanor contributed to me choosing the Cashiers area. Don is a great asset to your company and I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking in that area.

John McMackin

Great experience working with Don and his team, highly recommend if you're looking for a realtor in the area.

Rahul Gupta

Don is very professional in his business, this was the second time we have used Don, and within a month to month and half he had it sold.

I would highly recommend Don for all your listings

Marla Watkins

Don was extremely knowledgeable of the area and properties.

Don provided a relaxing experience and we never felt like he was selling us on any property. He did his research and was upfront when a property had issues. If or when we decide to purchase another property Don will be our first call. Not that this means anything but this is the first survey I have done in 49 years. That tells you how much we think of him. Thanks Mike Watson.

Mike Watson

I recently had the pleasure of working with Don Collins from Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty for my land purchase in Sapphire High, and I can't recommend him highly enough.

From the very beginning, Don went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. His professionalism, extensive knowledge of the local market, and genuine helpfulness made all the difference. Don was always available to answer questions, provide valuable insights, and guide us through the process. If you're looking for a dedicated real estate agent who truly cares about his clients, Don is the one to call!

James Abraham

Don was outstanding!

! He is very knowledgeable and helpful. I would recommend him without hesitation.

John Rester

Don has been awesome, even after closing

Michael Drayer

Don has helped us sell two properties.

He makes the process easy and all goes smoothly.

Cynthia Watkins Rice Revocable Trust

We loved working with Don.

After four years of working with us, we finally found a property. He is absolutely the most patient, knowledgable and accommodating realtor to work with. We hope to have some of our friends from home work with him in the future.

Carrie Rester

Don Collins is an excellent broker.

Don is extremely knowledgeable and was able to assist us with the matters that pertained to finding a vacant parcel of land to build a home on. Also, on a personal note, we enjoyed spending time with Don and look forward to being his neighbor in the community of Highlands, NC.

Hara Light

Don Collins was a phenomenal help to us while searching for our perfect mountain home.

He was more like a project manager than a realtor! Very helpful with finding, negotiating, scheduling trades/inspectors. He was great. Highly recommended.

Mike C

Don Collins was amazing!

He was the best realtor I have ever had. He went way beyond and is still always available to answer any questions I have on our new forever home. I will definitely be recommending Don to my friends.

Elizabeth Cotton

Loved working with Don Collins

Anne Huffman

Don is a great communicator I enjoyed working with him.

Gaetan F Richard Delray Beach, Florida

Gaetan Richard

Beautiful office in a great location!

But its strength lies mostly in its people. Don Collins is the best Realtor we’ve ever worked with, hands down. Highly recommend.

DIANA TAMAYO

Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty was a pleasure to work with.

They were professional and helpful through the whole process. Don Collins exceeded all my expectations. Don took extra time to make me feel comfortable knowing this was my first experience buying real estate. He was extremely personable and honest with me about several properties we looked at. Don's professionalism and insights were a big factor in me choosing the Cashiers area. I highly recommend Don to anyone!

John Mcmackin

Working with Don Collins was an absolute pleasure.

He knew what we were looking for and made sure we found it, making our experience exciting as well as easy. His knowledge and expertise were immediately apparent and delivered with a genuine friendliness that we truly appreciated. So grateful for this connection!

Sarah Abraham

Don was friendly, courteous, and very well informed.

My wife and I felt extremely comfortable when viewing property with Don. If we have another real estate need in Cashiers, Don will definitely be our realtor of choice.

Vicky Thornton

We are extremely happy with the service we received from Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty and especially our agent Don Collins.

Don’s advise and patience helped close our real estate transaction. Barry Beroset

Barry W. Beroset

Don was very helpful and informative through the process.

Great experience.

Rahul Gupta

Don was a fantastic realtor.

He went above and beyond at every turn along the way. From scheduling inspectors to getting estimates, to coaching us through the negotiations. He will be highly recommended by us moving forward. Thanks again Don

Michale Carter

I recently had the pleasure of working with Don Collins from Berkshire Hathaway Meadows Mountain Realty for my land purchase in Sapphire High, and I can't recommend him highly enough.

From the very beginning, Don went above and beyond to ensure a smooth and successful transaction. His professionalism, extensive knowledge of the local market, and genuine helpfulness made all the difference. Don was always available to answer questions, provide valuable insights, and guide us through the process. If you're looking for a dedicated real estate agent who truly cares about his clients, Don is the one to call!

Darrin Abraham

Don did a great job!

Joanne Simmons
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"I just closed my most recent purchase in Highlands, NC with Judy Michaud as my agent. I have used Judy over the past four years exclusively, and would not trust anyone else with my real estate needs. She has helped me purchase and sell real estate in Highlands. She knows the properties in Highlands inside and out. She worked tirelessly to identify properties that would meet my criteria. She was available to show properties to me at any time. I have never worked with an agent that works as hard as Judy. When I sold my home she represented me in the most professional way, bringing me top dollar for my home. She then found me my dream home and negotiated a fair price with the sellers. I have since bought two investment properties using Judy, and she negotiated a fair price on those properties as well. She continues to help me after the sale as I am renovating my most recent property, and she leads me in the right direction with contractor choices and ideas for the renovation for the home. I have and will continue to recommend Judy to anyone wanting to purchase or sell a home in Highlands."
5 /5.0
by J Reilley
"We have done a number of transactions with Judy. She is the most trustworthy and knowledgeable realtor we have ever dealt with. Her guidance has been valuable to us in every decision whether we decided to buy or sell."
5 /5.0
by frankpinon
"Highlands is a place where local knowledge is key. Betty Holt knows the area well, having grown up here. We found this very helpful in choosing an area of Highlands to buy in. Also, her positive attitude really helped to make the deal happen. Would highly recommend!"
5 /5.0
by C D
"Judy was as our "selling agent" but acted more like the buyers agent. We had a very marketable property that any agent could have sold and sold for top of the range.Her initial assessment of the market was very optimistic yet when we got a single offer (low) after a couple months she changed her story and said we should be thankful because it was a marginal market. After the sale I asked her how she was doing and she said her office was ahead of expectations year-over-year... made me dizzy.She rarely kept us abreast of her sales activities and we often felt she was annoyed when we asked her questions. She was actually offended when we wanted to know more about the buyer and their qualifications. Her office rarely returns calls or lives up to promises made. Detail issues occurred all the way through closing. Very frustrating to have to follow up and make sure someone with that experience does their job."
1 /5.0
by pbmeyer
"Judy and her team have been selling and negotiating our families realestate needs for over 30 years in the Highlands North Carolina area.She is quick to understand what you are looking for when buying a house and is very knowledgeable about housing inventory. My husband and I would highly recommend Judy to anyone that has realeastae needs in the Highlands area."
5 /5.0
by Beth Riley
"Judy puts client satisfaction above all. She never hesitated to point out the drawbacks of a particular residence rather than pushing a sale. It took her over a year but she found the right house for us. We could not recommend her more highly."
5 /5.0
by hwoltzen
"Judy is a consummate professional. She has detailed knowledge of the market in the communities in and around Cashiers and Highlands, NC. She has represented us well as both buyers and sellers. We highly recommend Judy."
5 /5.0
by wgoodman7
"My husband and I bought a house from Betty; and several years later she sold a house for us. We have worked with many realtors; but I would rate Betty the best of them all. She listens and gives wise advise. She is very knowledgeable and helpful. We would highly recommend her."
5 /5.0
by mjridgway
"Judy has been great and we have worked with her for several years looking for property and buying property through her. She works full time all the time and is always very responsive to calls and emails. Her knowledge of the market and recall of so many properties is exceptional. We feel very comfortable referring clients to her."
5 /5.0
by pmhjr46
"We have purchased two homes recently, one in Highlands and the other in Cashiers.In both cases we worked with Brooks Kittrell, our Berkshire Hathaway agent and it was great!First, Brooks was very patient and with us, we looked at many properties before making our final decisions. Once made he handled everything related to the transactions which was painless for us.I would highly recommend working with Brooks and his team at Berkshire Hathaway if you are considering buying or selling a home."
5 /5.0
by darryl keeler
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