Susan Holmes is a licensed Realtor with University Realty in Sewanee, Tennessee, serving the South Cumberland Plateau and surrounding areas. With over nine years of experience in residential real estate, she represents both buyers and sellers, offering a client-centered approach grounded in strategy, empathy, and strong local knowledge. Her professional focus is on guiding clients through one of the most significant financial transactions of their lives, offering attentive service from negotiation through contract execution. Before transitioning to real estate, Susan dedicated 25 years to leadership roles in the nonprofit and higher education sectors. Her background includes strategic planning, financial oversight, governance, fundraising, and crisis communication—skills that now enhance her ability to navigate the complexities of real estate with professionalism and insight. Known for her thorough understanding of the regional market, she consistently works to ensure her clients’ properties are marketed effectively and that buyers are matched with homes that meet their goals and budgets. In addition to her real estate work, Susan manages a historic Airbnb property on the campus of The University of the South, providing hospitality and local knowledge to visiting guests. She is currently pursuing both the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) and Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA) certifications to deepen her expertise and better serve her clients.

Susan enjoys competitive rowing and is a member of Fitwell at the University, where she participates in yoga, cardio, and spin classes. She also has a passion for home design, reading, and British mysteries, and cherishes spending time with her husband of 44 years. Susan is devoted to being active in her church, living faithfully, and serving her community.

Susan values the strong sense of community and natural beauty in the Sewanee area and is committed to using her strengths to help others find their place in it through thoughtful, relationship-driven real estate service.

Susan attributes her success to her ability to listen and build meaningful connections. The five keys to her achievements are strategy, empathy, connection, creating wins for others, and fostering strong relationships.