Bethany Angél Collins is a REALTOR® with Blackstream Christie’s International Real Estate in Greenville, South Carolina, recognized as an Up and Rising Star in the Upstate real estate market. She serves buyers and sellers with a fiduciary mindset and an education-first approach, believing that real estate decisions shape both financial stability and everyday life. While much traditional real estate training emphasizes listings and outbound prospecting, Bethany intentionally focused on serving buyers, a segment she observed was often underserved. First-time and out-of-state buyers often face emotional and financial complexity that requires more than transactional guidance. It requires advocacy. In her first year, Bethany matched the transaction performance of many established agents, reflecting the trust clients placed in her strategic, fiduciary approach and structured guidance. Rather than building a high-volume model, she developed systems that preserve personal attention while supporting nuanced client needs. Bethany defines empathy as the ability to understand the lived experience of others and make decisions that reduce unnecessary harm. This principle shapes her process at every stage, from evaluating long-term affordability to identifying structural risks, neighborhood dynamics, and lifestyle fit. Her hands-on experience in home design and construction oversight allows her to look beyond surface appeal and guide clients with clarity and confidence. Originally from Costa Rica, Bethany has lived in three countries and five U.S. states. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in German, she brings cultural intelligence and global perspective to her work. She is known for her integrity, meticulous attention to detail, and calm strategic presence, delivering a luxury-level experience across a wide range of price points while remaining deeply connected to the people she serves.