Meet the Team
Neighbors Serving Neighbors
Here at Rabun Realty, we are dedicated to serving the people around us. We are committed to helping you not only find your new house but to make Rabun your new Home. Welcome to our Community. Where we work, live and play!
Kristi Caudell - Realtor
Growing up an hour from Lake Burton in Gainesville, Ga Kristi would drive to north frequently to enjoy the North Georgia mountains. She was struck by the history, charm, cuisine, and scenery of the Rabun County and decided to call Clayton home in 2017. Since then Kristi have been part of selling over 16 million in real estate in Rabun County.
At the beginning of January 2020, Kristi followed her passion to start her own Real Estate business and Rabun Realty was born. Kristi is keenly aware of the many issues involved not only in local moves but major relocations and the challenges it can bring with it. Kristi has surrounded herself with this supportive and kind community and could not be happier here. So very blessed to be the mother of 2 beautiful girls who make her job as a mother look easy. Kristi's downtime includes hiking, boating, enjoying great friends, as well as sharing a glass of wine and a good meal.
Jim Wallis - Broker
Jim has been a full-time resident since 2003 of beautiful Lake Burton after moving here to form Mountain Heritage Bank. His wife, Caroline, is Executive Director of FAITH, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that provides free and confidential services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse in Northeast Georgia.
Jim was introduced to Lake Burton by his former boss and CEO of Decatur Federal as a thank you for his work as CFO during the company’s IPO in 1986. In addition to serving as President and CEO of Mountain Heritage Bank and CFO of Decatur Federal, Jim is a retired tax partner with KPMG and was CFO of Provident Bank of Maryland. Today, he is a licensed real estate broker and CPA.
Until recently, Jim and Caroline lived on Charlie Mountain with their two sons, Sam and Max, and their two dogs, Lucy and Bear. In addition to doing whatever Caroline tells him to do for FAITH, Jim serves as Treasurer of St. James Episcopal Church and the Lake Burton Civic Association. They enjoy boating, golf at The Waterfall Club and trying to stay fit.
Woody Blalock - Appraiser
A long time, well known member of this community, Woody gives a bright light to the office daily! Having been a real estate agent and an appraiser since 1998, woody also gained the title of broker in 2001. Woody knows his way around running and owning local businesses, as he owns the Tiger Food Mart Restaurant as well as co-owns Real Estate Investment group and the Hit List Advertising Company.
Being a Dad to three children, Woody knows the importance of having the perfect place to live, work, and play. If Woody is not doing one of his many many jobs, you can find Woody on one of our local lakes and enjoying time with his family!
Haley Bleckley - Office Manager
Born and raised in Rabun County, Haley is excited to share her love of this beautiful county with others. She has always loved Rabun’s small-town vibe and knows how rare this piece of the world is. She is eager to share her knowledge of the area, help guide others to find their dream home, and keep the office perfectly organized and running smoothly. Haley graduated from Piedmont College in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science. She has two vibrant daughters, Lyla and Kimber, with her husband, Logan. As a family, they love spending time together outdoors and exploring all of the wonderful adventures Rabun has to offer.
Nikki Beurmann - Media Strategist
Living in the mountains for 8 years, Nikki loves what the area has to offer her and her family. She has two boys, Andrew and Austin, with her husband, Charles. Nikki is excited to share what’s happening in our area and with Rabun realty by keeping you updated through all things social media.
Scott Hardman - Technology Specialist
Scott is in charge of all things technology at Rabun Realty. That's as much of as a bio as we can get from him.
