Coleen Gottloeb, Broker

About Coleen

Coleen is the Broker-In-Charge at Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty.

With over 25 years of real estate experience in the Cashiers area, Coleen is excited to be a part of The McKee Group brokered by Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty and carry on as the Broker-In-Charge. As a seasoned Broker she has crafted a career out of transforming the seemingly ordinary into the extraordinary. Helping to unite buyers and sellers in pursuit of their desires and dreams.

But it's not just about the numbers and deals. Her true passion lies in forging connections, understanding the unique aspirations of each client and transforming their vision into a tangible reality. She prides herself on being not just a Broker, but a trusted confidant and advisor throughout the entire process.

Coleen joined McKee Properties in 2017 as Broker-in-Charge. Serving as the company’s chief administrative officer, she oversees day-to-day operations, from reviewing contracts and agreements to supporting Brokers’ professional development and continuing education. Additionally, she serves as the company’s primary liaison to state and local real estate professional organizations.

A native of St. Cloud in central Florida, Coleen holds a bachelor of science in marketing from Florida State University, making her a third-generation Seminole. She earned her NC real estate license in 1996. Her professional designations include Certified Residential Specialist (CRS); Graduate, REALTOR® Institute (GRI); Green; Resort & Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS); Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES); and a member of the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.

Coleen and her late husband Miles moved to the area in 1995 — making a “dream come true.” Prior to joining Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty, she served three other real estate companies in Cashiers.

She serves on the Board of Directors for the Highlands-Cashiers Multiple Listing Service and is a member of Friends of Lake Glenville, Cashiers Historical Society and Friends of Panthertown.

Coleen has one son — Jake, a Western Carolina University graduate, currently working for the Southwestern Commission. An avid outdoors woman, Coleen enjoys traveling, hiking, boating, biking, camping and her newly-discovered sport, kayaking. She can also be found bowling, making pottery or taking in a movie.

At a Glance:

+ BACHELOR’S IN MARKETING FROM FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

+ BOARD OF DIRECTORS, HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS MLS

+ NATIVE OF ST. CLOUD, FLORIDA

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Get to Know Coleen...

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT THE CASHIERS AREA?

The mountains and small village got me here; the wonderful people I have met and the friends I have made over the years have kept me here.

OF WHAT MOMENT IN YOUR REAL RESTATE CAREER ARE YOU MOST PROUD?

I found the perfect home for my Mom. Ann Austin was hosting an Open House at one of her new listings, and our entire office decided to go and preview it. It was a cute, two-bedroom, two-bath cottage, sitting on a stream next to a pond — a lovely setting. The owner had beautiful gardens all around the property, and an art studio overlooked the stream. I raced back to the office and called my Mom. At the time, she was not quite ready to move up here from Florida; that plan was about three years away. I told her this was the house for her and she needed to buy a plane ticket and come up within a week. We would make an offer contingent upon her seeing the house. By gosh, she got up here and loved the home. But there was one kink: the only way she was going to buy the home, was if she got a wooden bear piece — Buster Bear — that was hanging in the carport. So, I had to put my real estate talents together and negotiate for this bear for my Mom. Today, Buster Bear still hangs in the carport.

WHAT IS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE CASHIERS-AREA MEMORIES OR TRADITIONS?

Each year, our family goes to one of the many Christmas tree farms in the area to cut down a tree. That is where we take our annual family photo. We also host a Thanksgiving gathering, inviting friends and family and those who have no plans. Even friends of friends come along. All we ask is that guests bring a favorite covered dish to share. We cook the turkeys — fried, baked and smoked — maybe a brisket or two or even a ham. We’ve been known to host more than 70 people at our Thanksgiving gatherings. Another great memory is watching my son, Jake, graduate eighth grade from the Summit Charter School. Many of the kids he graduated with we watched grow up over the years, since pre-3 and the Hampton School.

WHAT IS SOMETHING FOLKS MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT YOU?

My grandfather on my Mom’s side was born in an area that is now a part of the Smoky Mountains. There is a ridge named after the family — Hughes Ridge — which sits just inside the park, close to the entrance on the Cherokee side.

What Folks Are Saying...

—ROSEMARY & GARY M.

"My husband and I have had the great fortune of knowing Coleen for more than 20 years. What started as new neighbors grew into a long friendship and working relationship. Throughout multiple real estate transactions Coleen represented us with patience and integrity. She never tired when we were indecisive. She is always committed unconditionally to her clients in the long run and most people that work with her remain friends for a lifetime. We recommend her wholeheartedly. "

—KAY & WATSON J.

"We have worked with Coleen on multiple purchases and sales over 20 years. She quickly learned our likes and dislikes with properties and has been very helpful as we looked for properties that fit our desires. Her assistance turned a dream into reality. She is patient and thorough. In the process, Coleen has become a very close family friend. We cannot recommend Coleen enough."

—PRESIDENT, MCKEE PROPERTIES

"It is with great pleasure that I offer my recommendation for real estate related services provided by Coleen Gottloeb.

Coleen has served as the Broker-In-Charge for McKee Properties for the past seven years, during which time I have witnessed her remarkable leadership and real estate skills. Coleen's knowledge and expertise has been developed and refined during a nearly thirty-year career in the real estate industry.

What truly sets Coleen apart is her unwavering commitment to integrity and professionalism. She leads by example and has a passion for delivering exceptional service and achieving outstanding results, and she does so in a comprehensive, patient, and caring manner.

I have the utmost confidence in Coleen's ability to serve her Clients, and I wholeheartedly recommend Coleen Gottloeb to anyone seeking a trusted luxury real estate Broker and advisor in the Cashiers-Highlands, NC area.

I would welcome the opportunity to elaborate on my experience and working relationship with Coleen Gottloeb."

—LISA & DON C.

"Coleen helped us buy two properties and sell one. She knew our first purchase did not fulfill all our requirements but we purchased anyway. She, unbeknownst to us, continued to look for the “right” property. She found it in Stillpoint on Lake Glenville. She has the right mix of local knowledge, professionalism and personality to help anyone find the right dream in the mountains."

—DEE B.

"When buying or selling a property it’s easy to imagine all sorts of unknown pitfalls that will complicate your life. The best way to ease your real estate stress is to call Coleen Gottloeb, one of Cashiers most qualified and respected brokers, and let her guide you through a process that will always be handled efficiently and effectively. With her vast experience as not only a salesperson, but a broker-in-charge and a former agency owner she knows everything and everybody that will keep the process of buying or selling flowing smoothly and give you the results you are seeking. Coleen is a delight to work with and projects an inner calm that resonates with professionalism. There is nothing that can replace top-notch experience. She’s got that, and more. I cannot recommend her highly enough."

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About Coleen

Coleen is the Broker-In-Charge at Cashiers Sotheby's International Realty.

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What Folks Are Saying...

—ROSEMARY & GARY M.

—KAY & WATSON J.

—PRESIDENT, MCKEE PROPERTIES

—LISA & DON C.

—DEE B.

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