Carolina Cone Team

Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: June 2024

Alan and Tina Cone, the dynamic duo behind the Carolina Cone Team, bring a wealth of experience and a personalized touch to the real estate scene in Cashiers, Sapphire, Highlands, Glenville, Lake Toxaway, and the surrounding areas.

With over 33 years of combined experience, they specialize in mountain vacation homes, commercial opportunities, investment properties, and raw land.

Their success is in their personalized approach to each client’s situation, and a keen ability to tailor their services to meet individual needs by taking the time to understand their client’s financial goals.

“We believe in building long-term relationships,” Tina Cone emphasizes. And thanks to their deep understanding of the Plateau’s real estate market, and trusted connections, they are uniquely able to help clients overcome obstacles and realize their goals.

Tina Cone, with a background in marketing and a keen understanding of people, ensures that each client’s home receives maximum exposure and fetches the best price possible.

Meanwhile, Alan focuses on working with builder and investor clients on new construction and commercial projects, as well as assisting with pricing the team’s listing inventory.

Their story in real estate is intertwined with their journey from Orlando to Cashiers. It began when Tina started work at Village Realty in 1997 as a receptionist, later becoming a realtor and quickly growing her business.

In 2004, after Village Realty became part of the Keller Williams franchise, she started The Carolina Cone Team. Alan joined her in 2005, and together, they have consistently ranked among the top teams in Keller Williams Carolinas (SC/NC) Region.

In 2021, the Carolina Cone Team had their best year ever, closing transactions worth 53 million. They are now a four-agent team with three team administrators who each add to the overall client experience. Their success is a testament to their dedication to their clients and their deep-rooted ties to the community.

Their new location at 93 US Highway 64 East, just a few steps away from the Cashiers Crossroads, reflects their commitment to serving their clients better. As they look to the future, they remain steadfast in their promise to provide exceptional service and support to their clients.

Outside of work, their lives are just as energetic. Alan is a scuba diving enthusiast and the proud driver of their RV, “The Rolling Cones.” Tina, on the other hand, is deeply involved in volunteering, serving on the Cashiers Valley Community Council for over 20 years, among other roles. Her present obsession is their three grandchildren, two of whom live in the Asheville area, where she spends most weekends playing with them, while the third resides in Brooklyn, New York, a city Tina loves to explore.

The Cone Team office is located in the Keller Williams Great Smokies Luxury office at 93 U.S. Hwy 64 E in Cashiers.