OUR COMPANY GOALS :

      At Bob Hill Realty, we endeavor each and every day to provide our clients with a friendly environment in which to buy or sell real estate.  Our company has been built and continues to grow on foundational benchmarks based upon fairness, honesty and integrity.

       Our goal is quite simple.  Bob Hill Realty is not just another real estate company.  We don't settle for less than being the BEST and providing what we refer to as our "Premier Service".  We accomplish that each day through our professionalism and continued education not only in our real estate industry, but our local areas we serve.  Most importantly, we nurture our client and community relationships to the highest level, friends for life.  The word "friend" is defined as "a person whom one knows, likes and trusts; a person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause".  To us, there is no higher privilege to have earned with our clients and our communities that we serve.

      Our Team at Bob Hill Realty is seasoned and through their own real life experiences have a great understanding and appreciation of the difficult choices our clients have to and will make.  We also understand that we are being entrusted with, in most situations, our client's most significant investment.  Through that understanding and knowledge, we are able to BEST use our skills to be that Friend to our clients and communities that we serve.

• BEST at knowing the local real estate markets that we serve
• BEST in continuing education on real estate practices
• BEST at marketing programs for our clients
• BEST negotiators for our client's BEST interests
• BEST in local community services
• BEST Friends with our clients - not just today, but for life
• BEST where Performance Outsells Promises

Robert is a fifth generation native South Carolinian from Clemson, SC. Having moved to several southern states (AL, MS, TN, and GA) at an early age, he returned to the upstate in 1982. Soon after returning, he met his wife to be, Lori, and they have been married since 1990. While she entered the medical field in radiology, Robert embarked on a 20 year career in the residential lighting and home fashion industry in sales, marketing and management. During this time he was manager of The Gallery of Lighting in Greenville, co-owner of Riverhurst Lighting & Design in Clemson and a manufacturer's sales representative of fine lighting for Mixon Sales, Inc. covering North and South Carolina. Together, Robert and Lori enjoy raising their three daughters in Clemson.

While enjoying all the Clemson University sports, camping, hiking and the area lakes, Robert is also active in the community in many ways. He currently serves as a board member of the Oconee County Home Builders Association, previously holding the positions of treasurer and secretary. Robert was appointed by the City of Clemson to the Board of Zoning Appeals from 2007 until 2011. As an active member of the Western Upstate Association of Realtors, Robert currently enjoys his involvement with the Realtors Political Action Committee and fundraising endeavors.

Robert began his career in real estate in 2005 after graduating from The Wyatt Institute of Real Estate in Greenville, SC. In 2007, Robert earned the Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation awarded to REALTORS by the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors who meets the specified educational and practical experience criteria. He affiliated with Bob Hill Realty, Inc. in May of 2008 and began assisting buyers and sellers utilizing his extensive knowledge of the area.

In September, 2010, Robert was introduced as a new partner of Bob and JoAnn Hill, taking the role of president of Bob Hill Realty. Under this new role, Robert set forth the company’s agent recruiting & marketing programs and looks forward to future growth of this newly formed bond in Bob Hill Realty.

To contact Robert directly for your real estate needs call him at (864)506-0519, email him at robert@bobhillrealty.com , or check out his website for full information on his listings. www.RobertMixon.com

Jo Ann, wife of Bob F. Hill, Broker was born in Atlantic City, NJ and raised in Vineland, NJ. Prior to her marriage to Bob Hill, Broker in 1971 she traveled with American Airlines as a Flight Attendant for several years living in Minneapolis, MN, Chicago, IL, Dallas, TX and New York City, NY.

 After her marriage to Bob she spent the next several years raising her 3 children with Bob and serving as an Administrator in the dental and medical field. In 1998 she joined the staff of Bob Hill Realty as Administrator. Currently, JoAnn works in the dual role of administration and licensed assistant.

Mike is a native of North Carolina who moved numerous times during several corporate transfers from NC to SC to MD and then to GA where he graduated high school. He went on to attend Georgia Military College, where he received his Associate Degree, and then proceeded to obtain his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing from Georgia College & State University.

After graduation, he began a career as a Retail Sales Representative for an international power tool company named Makita Power Tools. He managed retail accounts with Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sear’s in the states of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina. While with Makita, he received numerous awards, the most significant being the 2002 recognition award for “Outstanding Performance & Sales” in the SouthEast Division.

Mike’s most recent award is the “2008 Seneca Sertoman of the Year” for outstanding service to his club and community by dedicating his time and efforts to raise money for underprivileged children, hearing & blind impaired and many other organizations that “Sertoma” assists with raising monies for.

Mike is a 3rd generation real estate agent/broker who’s early exposure to the real estate environment and perseverance of moves, via family corporate transfers, have made it natural for him to gravitate toward the real estate business. Since beginning his real estate career, Mike has obtained his ABR (Accredited Buyers Representative Designation), GRI (Graduate of the Realtor Institute) and his South Carolina Broker’s License. He is licensed in both South Carolina and Georgia and can assist you with both sides of Lake Hartwell. Due to his background and sales experience, he has the knowledge and understanding that can help better serve you, our client-as well as our community.

To contact Michael call him at (864)723-0866 or email him at mikehill@bobhillrealty.com

Heather is originally from North Carolina and the daughter of Bob and JoAnn Hill.  She has moved with her family during their corporate transfers from North Carolina to South Carolina and then to Annapolis, Maryland where she graduated from Annapolis High School and attended Anne Arundel Community College with a major in Business Management.  In 1998 Heather moved with her family to Toccoa, Georgia where she bought and and helped to restore an historical building in the downtown area converting it to a spa/salon and managed that business for the next six years.  Heather also during those years served in the local high school system as a Mentor Coordinator and Partners in Education Director. As well as being a foster parent, she also served as secretary for the Stephens County Georgia Foster Parent Association and as head of the retail sector for Stephens County Chamber of Commerce. 

In 2004 she moved with her sons to Seneca where she decided to pursue a career in real estate and joined her parents real estate firm.......in keeping with what appears to be a family tradition at Bob Hill Realty .  Through Heather's hard work and efforts in 2007 Bob Hill Realty awarded Heather 'Rookie of the Year' for her exemplary sales ability and market knowledge.

To contact Heather for your personlized real estate needs call (864) 903-5312, email her at heather@bobhillrealty.com.

Mary Lee, a native of Greer, SC, graduated from Columbia College in Elementary Education. Her first career began by teaching first grade in Spartanburg, SC for seven years. Then her husband's career took them to Raleigh, NC where she started her second career as a stay-at-home Mom with their two daughters for five years. She then started yet another and third career in sales of custom printing office products and promotional items for the next twenty years. Then another opportunity came along for Mary Lee and her family to move back to SC.

Being avid Clemson fans, they were happy to relocate to the shores of Lake Keowee in November 2004 where Mary Lee's husband George is now a successful homebuilder in this area. Therefore Mary Lee's desire to continue in sales fits well with real estate as a way to help others achieve their dreams.

Most recently Mary Lee was presented with the 2008 100% 'Customer Satisfaction Survey Award' from Headquarters. Surveys are sent out by to every client that is served by a office across the country immediately following a real estate transaction. Through these surveys the agents are rated on 'Customer Satisfaction' in every area of a real estate transaction.

You may contact Mary Lee and share your real estate dream with her by phone at (864)888-7933, email marylee@bobhillrealty.com., or check out her website for full information on her listings: www.MaryLeeBolen.com

Donna grew up in the Northern Virginia area and had only moved once when she married her husband, Trey. Over the next 30 years his career in sales and marketing found them moving 10 times to 7 different states (VA, IN, NY, PA, CA, GA, SC), finally ending up on Lake Keowee after living 3 years in a log home on Lake Hartwell. During these years of relocating she learned what it takes to buy/sell/build houses and make a smooth transition to a new area!

Donna has been employed in a variety of positions over the past 30 years and has an extensive background in business and technology. She is also committed to helping others, as evidenced by her work with Oconee Habitat for Humanity, where she spent 6 years on the Board of Directors and 9 years on the Family Selection.

Donna's love and personal knowledge of both Lake Hartwell and Lake Keowee make her a great resource when looking at homes and property.

In 2008 Donna was presented with the 100% Customer Satisfaction Survey Award from Headquarters. And in 2010 she was presented with the Bob Hill Realty “Masters Club” award for selling over $3M.

To reach Donna by phone call (864) 247-0213, email her donna@bobhillrealty.com , or check out her website for full information on her listings: www.DonnaAbsher.com

Gretchen, the youngest of twelve children, joined us from Washington, DC, after a 25 year "stop over" in Minneapolis, MN, where she and Jim, her husband of 42 years, raised three children. During those years, while Jim flew International routes as a Northwest Airline pilot, she managed to fit in a degree from Metropolitan University with an emphasis on Law and Intervention, and a Master's Degree in Mediation/Negotiation from St Mary's University. She worked as a Paralegal in Family Law for 17 years, began work as a Court appointed Child Advocate, and subsequently established her own Divorce Mediation Service.

According to Gretchen, she arrived in South Carolina 13 years ago, "after the Minnesota winters blew us South" and built a home in Keowee Key. Gretchen has worked extensively on the Keowee Key Architectural Committee; the Marketing Committee; served as an Arbitrator in the Oconee County Juvenile System; and completed classes in Interior Design at the local college to help her clients stage their homes when selling. A degree in Mediation has prepared her for the intricacies of client representation and a Trusted Adviser and Skilled Negotiatior. Gretchen has also achieved her credentials as an Accredited Buyer Representative.

Gretchen describes her career "helping people transition." "I like to familiarize Buyers with the area before showing them specific houses. When a Client is selling, I spent time with them checking the market conditions, and helping them make the transition as stress free as possible. Buying or selling a home is an important life decision, and my job is to make it a positive experience for my Clients."

For personalized assistance in meeting your needs, and to answer your real estate questions, contact Gretchen directly at (864)710-6858 or email her at gretchen@bobhillrealty.com. , or check out her website for full information on her listings: www.GretchenGriffin.com

Marcia West and her husband, Pete, moved to Upstate SC in the summer of 2002 to be closer to family. They formerly resided in the town of Mukwonago, WI, which is the Indian word for "Home of the Bear", so moving to Walhalla made for a compatible lifestyle among the Indian culture of Oconee County. Marcia and her husband thoroughly enjoy Upstate SC and the Lake Keowee/ Lake Hartwell areas, where over the past few years, they have made many new friends and take full advantage of the lower cost of living. They chose this area for the spectacular scenery and convenient location between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC. 

As a retired Travel Agent of 30 years, Marcia has a knack for listening well and responding to her client's needs. This previous career has allowed her to hone her skills and become an effective Realtor by truly living the Bob Hill Realty Motto, "Premier Service is our Number One Priority". Marcia enjoys her new career because it allows her to continue helping people enjoy their lives to the fullest.

For personalized assistance in selling or buying your "Dream Home/Property" contact Marcia West directly at (864) 324-2105 or email her at mwest@bobhillrealty.com.

Allen, born in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada and raised in Schenectady, New York moved South upon graduation from high school to attend Florida Southern College. Upon obtaining his BS degree (1968) he worked the next fifteen years for SunTrust Banks in Atlanta and Augusta. During that time he earned an MBA in finance from Georgia State University (1977)

In May, 1984 he and his famlily moved to Spartanburg, SC and formed Allen Funk's Wallpapers and Window Blinds. Upon selling the operation in 2002, he worked as a consultant and licensor to the wallpaper stores.

While in Spartanburg he served on the Board of the Spartanburg Area Chamber of Commerce for ten years and was Chairman of the Board in 1977, served on the Boards of the Arts Partnership of Spartanburg and Carolina Piedmont Foundation. Allen Currently serves as a volunteer with Greenville Hospital System's Roger C. Peace Rehabilitation Hospital and and is co chair of the annual Honoring Their Service event held at Keowee Key for wounded warriors of MARSOC (Marine Special Operations Command).

After raising their two children, he and his wife, Ellen, of forty years, fell in love with the Golden Corner and purchased a home on the shores of beautiful Lake Keowee. He joined Bob Hill Real Estate due to his observation that "Bob Hill focuses on his clients and charges his agents with giving 'outrageous service' ". It is not just a marketing slogan, he means it and his agents obviously embrace his philosophy. Allen has been customer focused his entire career in both the banking and retail sectors. "I look forward to meeting new people and introducing them to a community that has it all: spectacular mountains, lakes and waterfalls, excellent educational opportunities, and friendly people."

Allen received the 2010 'Rookie of the Year' with Bob Hill Realty for his exemplary sales ability and market knowledge. This is certainly a great indicator of the integrity of his work.

To contact Allen call him at (864)784-0588 or email him at allen@bobhillrealty.com   Also, check out Allen's website at www.allenfunkrealtor.com.