Crye-Leike experienced its best year in company history, with a record sales volume of $8.9 billion and 32,499 customers served, in part due to the hard work and dedication from its top producing agents.
"Our agent's training and professionalism make all the difference to our clients and continue to push us forward," said Crye-Leike Owner and Chief Executive Officer Harold Crye. "I want to offer a big thank you to our incredibly creative agents who continued to make sales during low inventory and these competitive times."
Congratulations to the following Crye-Leike associates:
Anna Bishop - Top Producing Agent by Sales Volume
Realtor Anna Bishop began her real estate career in 2015 with Crye-Leike's Arlington, TN branch office. During her first year in real estate, she earned Crye-Leike's Rookie of the Year award for her outstanding achievements as a new agent. In 2021, Bishop sold $25,136,644 in real estate, making her the regional Top Producer for the first time in her career.
Throughout the last seven years, Bishop consistently ranked within the top five top producing agents at Crye-Leike, earned the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, became a Lifetime Member of Crye-Leike's Multi-Million Dollar Club and served on the Board of Governors for the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS Multi-Million Dollar Club. She has also received recognition as one of Memphis' Top Women in Real Estate and consistently ranked on the Real Trends America's Best List as one of Tennessee's Top Producing Real Estate Agents.
Tracy Kirkley - Top Producing Agent by Transactions
Vice President & Broker Tracy Kirkley has been affiliated with Crye-Leike's Olive Branch, MS office for 20 years. Kirkley conducted 76 real estate transactions in 2021, making it her first year as Crye-Leike's Top Producing Agent by transactions and customers served in her region.
Kirkley has reached many milestones throughout her longstanding career. Most notably, she has earned Crye-Leike's Circle of Excellence award - the company's highest honor - achieved Lifetime status in the Crye-Leike and Northwest Mississippi Association of REALTORS (NWMAR) Multi-Million Dollar Clubs, maintained a ranking as Crye-Leike's Top Agent for North Mississippi and served as a board member for NWMAR. Kirkley is looking forward to a prosperous 2022 by assisting and serving more amazing clients.
Outside of real estate, Kirkley served as past-president and current board member for the Rotary Club of Olive Branch, past-president for the Desoto County Habitat for Humanity and past-board member for the Olive Branch Chamber of Commerce, in addition to other community involvements.Kirkley is passionate about serving her clients and community.
The JudyMac Team - Top Producing Team by Sales Volume
The JudyMac Team, led by Realtor Judy McLellan, is affiliated with Crye-Leike's Memphis, TN Corporate Quail Hollow office. Judy McLellan, known as the team's "rainmaker", has built a powerhouse team with her husband and Chief Operating Officer & Marketing Coordinator Mickey McLellan, Office Manager & Closing Coordinator Neely Thrasher, Buyer's Agent & Listings Coordinator Tina Sidebottom, and Marketing Coordinator David Rahaim.
In 2021, The JudyMac Team sold $86,592,687 in real estate, making them the Top Producing Team by sales volume once again. Along with being the top team in Crye-Leike's West Tennessee & North Mississippi region, Judy McLellan & The JudyMac Team have been named the #1 Team in all of Crye-Leike's 130+ offices, covering 8 states.
After being Crye-Leike's #1 Agent in Memphis for 20 years, Judy McLellan was named a Lifetime #1 Agent in 2015, a distinction held by only two other agents in Crye-Leike's 45 years. In 2021, The JudyMac Team ranked #1 on the Real Trends Americas Best List for small teams by sales volume in Tennessee. The team's slogan, "Hustle & Heart Set Us Apart", has served them well.
The Tyler Tapley Team - Top Producing Team by Transactions
Tyler Tapley, a licensed Realtor in TN, AR and MS, joined Crye-Leike's Memphis, TN Corporate Quail Hollow office in 2011 and later formed the Tyler Tapley Team with his wife Meatha Haynes Tapley, Realtor Monica Bynum and Realtor William Haynes. This year, the team conducted 480 real estate transactions, making them the region's Top Producing Team by transactions. The Tyler Tapley Team has received this award in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020.
In 2021, The Tyler Tapley Team ranked #4 in the nation on the Real Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand List for small teams by transactions. Only .07 percent of the 1.4 million Realtors in the U.S. make up The Thousand - the very best in the country.
Bill Caller - Top Producing Commercial Agent
Broker and Principal Auctioneer Bill Caller began his real estate career 17 years ago and has been with Crye-Leike's commercial division for the last 11 years. His outstanding 2021 sales volume earned him the recognition of the region's Top Producing Commercial Agent.
In 2014, Caller earned the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Since then, he has served as the president of the Memphis Area CCIM Chapter, and he currently serves on the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS Board of Directors and is the board liaison for the organization's Commercial Council.
Charlette Brown - Rookie of the Year
Realtor Charlette Brown began her real estate career over a year ago with Crye-Leike's Hernando, MS branch office. After purchasing her second home, Brown found inspiration from her own Realtor to join the industry.
Since earning her real estate license, Brown has enjoyed forming relationships with local buyers and sellers and making their transactions as seamless as possible. Her enthusiasm and dedication to this industry has earned her Crye-Leike's Rookie of the Year award. She now looks forward continuing a successful career as a Realtor.
For more information regarding real estate in the Mid-South, please visit Crye-Leike's website at www.clhomes.com.
ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.clhomes.com), a full service real estate company for over 40 years, is ranked as the third largest independently-owned real estate firm in the nation and the largest serving Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and the Mid-South. Crye-Leike has more than 3,200 sales associates, over 800 employees and 140+ company-owned and franchise offices throughout an eight-state footprint. It generated $8.9 billion in sales and had 32,499 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2021, making it the company's most successful year to date.