BLUFFTON, S.C. – Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, is pleased to announce that Traci Hefner recently joined the firm as a sales associate in the Bluffton office. In her new position, she lists and sells real estate throughout the Hilton Head Island and Bluffton area. For the past 15 years, Hefner has been deeply involved in service to children and families at the local and national level. She has extensive management experience with non-profit organizations, and her most recent position focused on social policy implementation for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.“Traci has insight and understanding that are invaluable to our clients,” said Cora Bett Thomas, founder and CEO of Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates. “We’re delighted that she has joined our team of professional sales associates in Bluffton.”Hefner has been honored by selection for the National Head Start Fellowship, a one-year work experience in the Executive Branch of the Federal government for leaders in the early childhood and family service fields. She has received various awards and recognition for her work in the social service field. Over the years, she has also volunteered as a child advocate for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) and as a counselor for the YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Service.Originally from Williamsburg, Va., Hefner graduated from Fairmont State College with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts. She also earned a master’s degree in Social Work from West Virginia University. She currently resides on Hilton Head Island and enjoys cooking for her family and friends in her spare time. ABOUT CORA BETT THOMAS REALTY COMPANY & ASSOCIATESWith listings for the area’s finest residential and commercial properties, Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates 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, 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 & Associates the “Best Real Estate Company.” For additional information, please visit www.CoraBettThomas.com online or call 912.233.6000.