About Me

 

Mississippi natives, my husband Roy and I returned to Mississippi in 1998 after ten years in the eastern portion of Tennessee. Oxford was a perfect choice to live and raise our family.  A brief move to the Madison area for a couple of years culminated in a return to Oxford, and we now consider Oxford home.

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After purchasing a condo in 2006 to use for short-term rentals, I built a thriving business providing short-term rentals in Oxford, which I continue to operate. Buying and selling various properties in Oxford through the years, I developed a keen interest in the Oxford real estate market and am familiar with all areas of Oxford. Becoming a Realtor was the next obvious step.  When my longtime friend Sharon Grace invited me to join her at her new boutique real estate agency, I jumped at the opportunity to join her at Grace Realty Group in February 2015!

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Through the years, Roy and I have bought and sold properties close to 30 times, so I'm intensely familiar with the client side of the process as well as the professional side.

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In February, 2020, I opened my own brokerage, Kay Hightower Real Estate, LLC.

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Business Experience

• Extensive experience in Education, Legal Assistance, Human Resources Management, and Consulting

• Owner of Hightower Property Management, LLC since 2007 (short-term rentals)

Professional Distinctions

• C2EX (Commitment to Excellence) Endorsement from National Association of Realtors

• e-PRO Certification from National Association of Realtors

Community, Civic and Church Activities

• Member of the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce since 2010

• Follower of Jesus, Active member of First Baptist Church, Oxford; member of Worship and Technical Arts team

• Active in the community with participation in Chamber of Commerce   and North Central Mississippi Board of Realtors activities and events; volunteer and sponsorship activities with The Pantry of Oxford, Lafayette County Literacy Council, Oxford High School Job Shadowing, and Lafayette High School Reality Fair

• Member of the North Central Mississippi Board of Realtors Grievance Committee

• Member of the Mississippi Association of Realtors Professional Standards Committee

Personal Highlights

• Home town is Zama, MS (Attala County)

• Married to Roy for 30+ years

• Empty nest Mom/Aunt

• My hobbies include all types of DIY including minor home renovations, chasing down bargains, renewing furniture, crafting, cooking and Internet research.

Education

• Master of Education from Delta State University

• Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga

• Extensive ongoing classes and workshops beyond required CE

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