Chuck was great! He was helpful in buying and selling. He was also very helpful with other projects and knew the area well. We would refer him to anyone looking to buy or sell in the mountains of North Carolina. His assistant Riva was great, too!

Chuck came through for us on the sale of our lake front home. He helped us purchase the home a few years ago and due to relocation we had to sell and wanted to get it done quickly. He helped us make a well thought through selling plan and was very involved with showing the home, coordinating opening our home and getting it ready for each prospective buyer to see it. Very responsive and thorough with feedback and current market trends. Chuck and his assistant, Riva, run their operation seamlessly and with impressive attention to detail. From coordinating pre-listing repairs, meeting with agents, and being available to prep for showings whenever needed, they made the process as easy and straightforward as possible. They facilitated the closing process with no hiccups. I felt like I could always trust their opinions and that they would address anything quickly and professionally. We are sad to have to leave the area, but know that if we are ever able to move back, Chuck and Riva will be our first call. Highly recommend them and would encourage anyone to hire them for any buying and/or selling needs. Great team with great results

After living in the DFW area for 31 years, we finally had enough and decided we were going to move. We happened to vacation in Sapphire in October 2025, fell madly in love with the beauty and simplicity of this plateau and that was that. We were on the hunt.

It took some time to find the right realtor. Many were bombarding us with texts and emails. My husband came across Chuck Self and asked him to investigate things, but keep it “real.” Chuck did that. He would check in and tell us “It’s a beautiful day in the mountains! Excited for y’all to find the right place. I can help you.” Let me tell you, he did along with this assistant, Riva Smith. Actually, Riva is the glue that keeps everything running smoothly with this extremely effective team that belongs to Silver Creek Real Estate Group.

They were extremely patient and helpful while we were house hunting. They helped us negotiate a great house that’s just perfect for us and, before and after closing, were there for support to close not only the deal, but all the details that come with the whole process. Moving is difficult, but if you’re looking for a team that will give you a seamless, worry free experience, look no further than Chuck Self and Riva Smith.

My parents used Chuck as their realtor when they sold their house in Cashiers in 2016. He came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Chuck did an absolutely outstanding job as our realtor, and we couldn’t be more grateful for his help throughout the entire process. From day one, he was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to making sure everything went smoothly. He took the time to really understand what we were looking for and guided us every step of the way with clear communication and expert advice. Chuck was always responsive, answered every question we had, and made what could have been a stressful experience feel easy and manageable. What really stood out was his attention to detail and his dedication to getting the best possible outcome. He went above and beyond during negotiations and made sure we felt confident in every decision. If you’re looking for a realtor who is hardworking, trustworthy, and truly cares about his clients, I highly recommend Chuck. I would absolutely work with him again in the future.

Chuck came highly recommended from a realtor in our hometown. He lived up to his reputation as a professional and very knowledgeable realtor in the Cashiers/Highlands area. Chuck was extremely easy to work with, had answers to all of our questions and went above and beyond during the due diligence process and closing. We found and closed on the home that we were looking for and Chuck was a big reason for our success! Highly recommended!

My wife and I recently purchased a home in Cashiers through Chuck Self and his team at Silver Creek Real Estate Group, and we couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From our first meeting, Chuck's energy and enthusiasm were evident. He genuinely loves what he does, and that passion made every interaction a pleasure. Chuck and his team delivered exactly what you hope for in a real estate partnership — they were attentive to our needs, responsive to our questions, and consistently available whenever we needed guidance throughout the process. We wholeheartedly recommend Chuck Self and the Silver Creek Real Estate Group to anyone looking to buy property in the Cashiers area. You'll be in excellent hands.

Chuck and his assistant, Riva, are exceptional, and I would recommend them to anyone. Chuck actually helped us look for a house in Highlands about 8 years ago, and we decided not to pull the trigger back then. When my wife texted Chuck to go see a property about 3 months ago, he immediately called her back, and they went to see the house the following morning. We ended up put a contract on that house days later. Chuck's been in the area for ~20 years, so he knows the market. He has great contacts with contractors that we are using to do some of our remodeling work. Again I would recommend him to anyone. Riva, his assistant, is also extremely responsive and met us at the house a number of times on the weekends between our contract date and closing date. She was always accessible if Chuck couldn't meet us, and she took care of a number of requests we had about the previous owners contractors. She even called the architects office that designed the house back in 1994 to get us blueprints. Truly amazing people that are great to work with, and they go above and beyond!

Chuck was a pleasure to work with. He was very professional and was able to move a property I had listed for over 10 years. He is now my goto guy!

Chuck and Riva did a great job for us purchasing a home in Cashiers. As out-of-towners looking for a second home, Chuck’s local knowledge of each and every neighborhood was invaluable. The team was very patient as we made several visits to the Cashiers/Highlands area. Five stars - highly recommended!

This is my second time I asked him to list a property for me. The repeat by itself strongly testifies for his great professionalism. To be specific, Chuck is very knowledgable of the market and the area, is very responsive to my questions, and understands my needs and that of the buyers. Besides, he is very pleasant to talk to and his team is competent and attentive. I will seek his help again when chances come.