BLUFFTON, S.C. – Sales associate Stacey Macioszek recently joined the Bluffton office of award-winning luxury real estate marketer Cora Bett Thomas Realty, an exclusive affiliate of Christies’ Great Estates. In her new position, she specializes in listing and selling exquisite homes throughout the South Carolina Lowcountry. Macioszek brings a strong commitment to customer service to the competitive and dynamic marketplace in Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. A native of Pittsburgh, Penn., she has lived in Bluffton with her husband and three children for the past decade. She and her husband served as the original proprietors of American South Gifts and Walnut’s Café in Bluffton. The café was honored by Lowcountry Monthly for its outstanding customer service. “Stacey’s dedication and professionalism are unparalleled,” said Cora Bett Thomas, founder and CEO of Cora Bett Thomas Realty. “She is well-known throughout Bluffton for her integrity, drive and determination. We’re delighted that to have this quality professional working for our clients.” Although Macioszek has successfully made the transition to real estate, the lessons she learned as a Lowcountry entrepreneur will serve her well in her new position. “The key to success,” she said, “is determination, a strong ethic, loyalty and -- above all -- giving the best customer service.” ABOUT CORA BETT THOMAS REALTY With listings for the area’s finest residential and commercial properties, Cora Bett Thomas Realty, is an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates and a longtime member of Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, The Board of Regents, Luxury Portfolio, Leading Estates of the World and Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (formerly RELO). The firm dominates the luxury real estate market along the Georgia and South Carolina coast, with offices based in Savannah, Ga. and Bluffton, S.C. Under the leadership of founder and CEO Cora Bett Thomas, the company features an expert team of agents who specialize in historic homes, luxury condominiums, commercial real estate, investment property, land and waterfront property. Connect Savannah readers recently voted Cora Bett Thomas Realty the “Best Real Estate Company” for 2006. For additional information, please visit http://www.CoraBettThomas.com online or call 912.233.6000.