BLUFFTON, S.C. – Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates, an exclusive affiliate of Christie’s Great Estates, is pleased to announce that Crystal R. Hintz recently joined the firm’s award-winning sales team as a sales associate in the Bluffton office. In her new position, Hintz helps her clients with all of their real estate needs by utilizing her experience and knowledge of the Lowcountry real estate market. "Crystal is an incredible asset to our sales team,” said company founder and CEO, Cora Bett Thomas. “She has a strong history of leadership and has the drive to do well in this business.”Before joining Cora Bett Thomas Realty & Associates, Hintz served with the United States Marine Corps for seven years, where she held high positions of authority as an administrative manager, personnel supervisor and aircraft refueler. She also earned many leadership awards while in the military.A graduate of the Citizens Police Academy, Hintz is a decorated combat veteran who has served in two deployments in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and one deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Originally from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., she currently resides in Bluffton, S.C., where she is a member of the Lowcountry Young Professionals and Greater Bluffton Pathways.“I have a passion for the South Carolina Lowcountry, for real estate and for helping people find their dream home,” said Hintz. “I’m thrilled to join the sales team at Cora Bett Thomas Realty and am proud to offer the ultimate in customer service to my clients.”ABOUT CORA BETT THOMAS REALTY & 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, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World (formerly RELO) and Luxury Portfolio. The firm dominates the luxury real estate market along the 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 for the Savannah office or 843.757.6002 for the Bluffton/Hilton Head office.