Moving Mountains

Hot off the press: a fun question-and-answer session from your Cliffs Realty Mountain Region Team

One of the many things we pride ourselves on at The Cliffs is knowing that members of the Cliffs Realty team do more than serve our members: They are your neighbors, your competition on the golf course, your hiking or cycling buddies—and potentially your newfound friends.

We sat down with five real estate rock stars from our Mountain Region team, encompassing The Cliffs at Glassy, The Cliffs at Mountain Park, and The Cliffs Valley, to hear why they love what they do and where they do it—and introduce them–so when you see their faces out and about, you know a great conversation will follow.

ANGELA OSBORNE
Sales Executive 

Q: Tell us about your time thus far with The Cliffs.

A: I have been with Cliffs Realty for 10 years in a few different roles, including the marketing response specialist—which allowed me to interact with almost all new incoming prospective members to help them understand each of the three regions and decide which was the best place for them to start. I so enjoyed being able to extol the virtues of the incredible geographical area where we are fortunate to live! I grew up in the flat farming area of Indiana, so I quickly fell in love with the mountains and the Greenville area. Once I took up hiking, it was over for living anywhere else.

Q: What keeps you busy and happy in your region?

A: Being a hiker, I love all the choices I have to hike within the communities, as well as a plethora of hiking outside the gates. I also love that there are pickleball courts available with an outstanding racquet-sports staff that will help me learn the sport when I get the nerve to take it up! That being said, the fall/winter menu at The Cliffs at Glassy had the most amazing soup: Roasted Butternut Squash Apple Bisque. I would buy it by the quart to enjoy at home, and can’t wait for it to come back (fingers crossed!) this fall.

Q: What makes the communities you serve so unique?

A: Here in The Mountain Region, we have the advantage of having the two original communities at The Cliffs (Glassy and Valley) as well as the newest community, Mountain Park. Because of that, we have a variety of styles and sizes to offer—from rustic traditional to mountain modern. No matter which community you choose, you may find a high quality built home–or homesite–just for you!

ASHLEIGH CONNEL
Sales Executive 

Q: Tell us why you and your clients love the Upstate.

A: The views and breathtaking settings due to the changes in elevation are so unique to The Mountain Region. Do you want to live beside a babbling stream or on top of a mountain with layered sunset mountain views? Do you enjoy seeing miles and miles of twinkling night lights down below?

Q: Why do you love being a part of our communities?

A: My 5-year-old (Noah) has absolutely loved the 4th of July fireworks and festivities in the clubs. We also love going to the annual concerts and wine dinners! And I absolutely love what I do, too—I have the opportunity every day to help someone discover a new passion, find their favorite breathtaking view, breathe, slow down, and just enjoy the peace and mountain life. What could be better?

Q: What can members find you doing on weekends?

A: Our free time these days is usually spent with my son playing mini-golf, watching ice hockey, eating snow cones, or walking around downtown Greenville or the Biltmore Estate in search of more candy/sugar. Speaking of candy, you’ll find it at the front of all of our clubhouses for your enjoyment!

GARRY PATTON
Sales Executive

Q: What is your unique approach to helping homebuyers?

A:  I always start by talking with buyers about the Upstate area as a whole first. I want to be sure they have a good knowledge of the wonderful opportunities and lifestyle that our region has to offer. I’m a native of Greenville, and I love to tell the story of how the city has been transformed from an old Southern textile city to the dynamic metropolitan destination to which it has evolved. One of the most important parts of the time we spend together is to be sure clients are sold on the region first—selling The Cliffs is the easier part.

Q: What surprising fact do your clients appreciate?

A: I always make a point to emphasize that quality real estate offerings and world-class amenities are a given at The Cliffs. What really matters the most are the genuine, welcoming members who live here and the new friendships you will form when you join our communities. One of the most fulfilling experiences for me is running into clients at a clubhouse or wellness center for the first time after they bought their new home, and the excitement they share about how happy they are in their decision to live here at The Cliffs. 

Q: How do you ‘gear up’ to connect with future members?

A: As a cyclist, I especially relish the opportunity to share my passion for riding opportunities around The Cliffs. If I find out someone is a cyclist ahead of time, I encourage them to bring their bikes so that we can ride together, or I will try to coordinate our riding with one of The Cliffs cycling groups if there happens to be a ride scheduled during their visit so they can meet other members who share their interest.

JON SKILLMAN
Sales Executive

Q: What do you love about helping clients call your region home?

A: The variety that we have to offer. You can remodel a home, build from scratch, have a wooded setting or a 75-mile view. It’s up to you, and that’s the fun part for me. Every home is built to fit your lifestyle—it allows you to make it just the way you want it. Big windows for views, a wood shop, a garage with a lift for the car enthusiast, the best porch you can dream of … No cookie cutters here.

Q: What does your lunch break look like?

A: I love eating lunch at the clubs, including The Cabin. I’ll sit at the corner of the bar and listen to the golfers coming in talking about their rounds, and they always want to know how sales are going. Oh, and the staff! The staff is so friendly; I feel like they are part of my family.

Q: What is the best part of your job?

A: I love showing clients the area we call home and seeing them smile when they think about what the next phase of their life could be like here. Most of them are escaping something: Hot, cold, traffic— whatever it is, they are going to have that in common with everyone here, and it’s comforting to know that they will have friends with the same experiences and new lifestyle to enjoy.

JOANN ROSER
Sales Executive 

Q: Tell us why you love your home.

A: I like to call The Mountain Region “the explorer region.” You can find something new to lure you out of your haven every day! Quaint mountain towns bring delight to taste buds as you enjoy the local flavors. The destination cities, like Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, provide an abundance of cultural activity without the “big city” hassles … and our hiking trails provide an unspoiled adventure for the body and spirit. From spring to fall, Mother Nature is in all her splendor in our region—every day features a new painting of the sky and of the views. It is no surprise that Greenville was just voted a Top 4 Place to Live by USA Today!

Q: Where will members find you on the weekends?

A: There are a variety of activities I enjoy as a member of The Cliffs—I love our racquetsports program in The Mountain Region, led by a dynamic duo: Adri Atkinson and Rebecca Weaver. I have met great friends on the tennis courts, and pickleball is fun, too! I also enjoy hiking the trails in Mountain Park, which run along Buckhorn Creek. There are numerous waterfalls along the trail, providing great opportunities for taking in the tranquility of this community—it’s as beautiful as any national park … and you don’t have to share it with thousands of other strangers!

Q: Why do you love what you do everyday?

A: It always seems corny to say “the people,” but it is true—not only the new people I meet every day exploring The Cliffs but also my teammates in the office and out in the field. I enjoy the camaraderie and support of our team: We work hard and celebrate success together. The people I meet are often eager to share the personal journey that brought them to The Cliffs and what an honor it is to be part of the intersection of their hard work, miles traveled, families raised, health battles won, and dreams realized.