AUTUMN & CHELSEA

From associates to friends to business partners.

We met in 2019 when Chelsea started working at RE/MAX & was taken under Autumn’s wing. Quickly we saw similar values and goals in each other and became good friends. As naturally as the friendship came the business idea was formed – why have one great agent when you can have two? Both of us believe in working for the people, not just to sell a house. We value our clients and we accredit our success to our referrals, our ever-growing knowledge, and our work ethic. 

In March of 2024, we decided to take our two-person operation and expand to include a couple of new agents to help us better assist our growing client list Our first action was to upgrade our assistant, Lisa, to  an agent to help us do more than office duties! Then we scouted out Suzanne, who was already a working real estate professional with strong ties to Andrews, NC. Suzanne fits in our group like she was meant to be here & we *literally* did a happy dance when we got her to join us! Finally, we added Jeff has also had his license for years and developed several communities locally – he is our land and development specialist! Our three new agents each bring their own flair to our team & we can’t wait to watch them grow!   

AUTUMN RITZ

AUTUMN RITZ TEAM LEAD
NORTH CAROLINA & GEORGIA REALTOR

I was born and raised in Murphy, NC and have spent my life falling in love with the mountains. Growing up, I spent countless hours in these mountains and mountain waters, and now I am blessed to watch my kids and grandkids grow up in these mountains as well. My daughter, Hailey, graduated from Berry College in 2020 and is currently a counselor at a local high school. My teenage son, Zeke, attends the Middle Georgia State School of Aviation. In 2014, I married my husband, Mark, who blessed me with my step-son, Blake, and 3 grandsons. We love to travel, but have never found another place we can call “home” like these mountains. In 2021 we purchased undeveloped land in Cherokee County to make into our forever mountain farm. 

It’s a crazy good life I live here in the NC mountains.

-Autumn    


CHELSEA HALL WOOD

AUTUMN RITZ TEAM LEAD
NORTH CAROLINA & GEORGIA REALTOR

Howdy! 

I moved to the mountains when I was a child and have considered Murphy NC home ever since. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, and riding horses. Summer and fall weekends I can normally be found traveling to various bucket list spots, rodeos, or football games with my daughter, husband, and our newborn son. We enjoy hiking, sightseeing, and anything that gets us outdoors in this area.  I was raised in a Military family and moved from state to state, but I hadn’t found a place I have felt as at-home as I do here!

I love our area, I adore the community, and I cherish the small town I get to raise my children in. I’d be honored to show you what I love about this slice of heaven!

– Chelsea     


SUZANNE JONES MCLELLAND

AUTUMN RITZ TEAM AGENT
NORTH CAROLINA & GEORGIA REALTOR

I was born and raised in the beautiful town of Andrews, North Carolina. I married my high school sweetheart, Joel, and together we are raising three amazing children, Emma, Brady, and Audrey. My roots in this community run deep, and I am committed to helping others discover the charm and beauty of our hometown. I genuinely believe Andrews is the most beautiful place on the Earth and wouldn’t want to live anywhere else. Before transitioning to real estate, I worked as a counselor for seven years, a role that honed my ability to listen, understand, and support individuals through significant life decisions. Growing up in real estate with my father being a Realtor and a real estate appraiser for over forty years, I developed a deep appreciation and understanding of the market from a young age. My approach to Real Estate is centered on forming meaningful relationships and providing personalized service. Whether you are buying your first home, looking for a new investment, or selling your property, I am here to guide you through every step of the process with dedication and care.

– Suzanne

The Autumn Ritz Team
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