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Smyrna, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Realtor Regina Hunsicker on earning the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Hunsicker was required to complete 60+ hours of specific education regarding new technology, laws and procedures outlined by NAR to receive the GRI. Hunsicker is affiliated with Crye-Leike's Smyrna branch office and specializes in residential real estate services in Rutherford, Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. Earning the GRI designation allows Hunsicker to stand out as a real estate professional, and elevates her standards in the industry. The designation indicates that Hunsicker has obtained and fulfilled stringent requirements through the completion of various real estate courses. "As a former educator, I understand the importance of knowledge in one's profession," said Hunsicker. "I plan to use and share the information I learned, and skills I developed, to better serve my clients." Hunsicker is a member of NAR, the Tennessee Association of REALTORS (TAR) and the Greater Nashville Association of REALTORS (GNAR). A member of the real estate industry for two years, Hunsicker looks forward to continuing her real estate education in the future. For more information regarding real estate in and around Smyrna, TN, please visit the branch office, located at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway West, or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Realtor Regina Hunsicker may be reached at regina.hunsicker@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Hendersonville, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services announces that Vice President and Broker Marilyn Van Order has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation from the Seniors Real Estate Council of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Van Order is affiliated with Crye-Leike's Hendersonville branch office, and specializes in new home construction and downsizing real estate services in Sumner, Davidson and Robertson counties. To earn this recognition, Van Order was required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. Van Order is proud of her new designation and looks forward to continuing helping seniors in need. "Already having the Certified Residential Specialist designation, which focuses on pricing and marketing real estate, I wanted to learn more about the needs of some of my desired clients, which are the 50 years and older folks," said Van Order. "Most likely, it has been a long time since they have had to sell a home and relocate, and I feel my patience and understanding of their wishes would be a real benefit to them. I also enjoy networking with the Senior Citizens Center, belonging to the Geriatric Council and the Senior Services Network groups." Van Order is a member of NAR, the Sumner Association of REALTORS (SAR) and the Women's Council of REALTORS (WCR). To accompany her new SRES designation, Van Order has previously earned the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation and the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. Van Order's SRES designation is yet another significant achievement that proves she has the drive to further her real estate career in order to benefit clients. For more information regarding real estate in and around Hendersonville, TN, please visit the branch office, located at 383 Johnny Cash Parkway, or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Vice President and Broker Marilyn Van Order may be reached at (615) 419-0323, or via email at vanorderm@crye-leike.com. To visit Van Orders website, please refer to https://MarilynVanOrder.Crye-Leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Mount Juliet, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Affiliate Broker Teresa Cripps on earning the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Cripps was required to complete 60+ hours of specific education regarding new technology, laws and procedures outlined by NAR to receive the GRI. Cripps is affiliated with Crye-Leike's Mount Juliet branch office and specializes in residential, first-time homebuyer and relocation real estate services in Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. Earning the GRI designation allows Cripps to stand out as a real estate professional, and elevates her standards in the industry. The designation indicates that Cripps has obtained and fulfilled stringent requirements through the completion of various real estate courses. "I am really excited to have earned this designation," said Cripps. "I have learned so much and gained so many insights to better serve my clients with their real estate needs. I pride myself on continuing education being one of my top priorities, and plan to earn the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation next." Cripps is a member of NAR, the Tennessee Association of REALTORS (TAR) and the East Middle Tennessee Association of REALTORS (EMTAR). To accompany her GRI designation, Cripps has also earned the title of Leading RE Relocation Specialist, and was a two-year consecutive recipient of the Silver Award from EMTAR. For more information regarding real estate in and around Mount Juliet, TN, please visit the branch office, located at 1285 N. Mt. Juliet Road, or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Affiliate Broker Teresa Cripps may be reached at (615) 478-8525, or via email at tcripps39@gmail.com. To visit Cripps' website, please refer to http://teresacripps.crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Chattanooga, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Broker and Career Development Director Susan Barnette on earning the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). The endorsement is earned through a self-directed program that enables real estate professionals to assess and build on their competency in specific core areas of real estate practice. "Earning the Commitment to Excellence endorsement is a true accomplishment and an affirmation to consumers that you stand for ethics and professionalism in your work," said 2019 NAR President John Smaby. "A C2EX endorsement offers consumers the ease of mind that they have a skilled advisor, committed to conducting business at the highest standard, helping them through what may be the largest purchase or sale in their life." A member of the real estate industry for 23 years, Barnette is associated with Crye-Leike's Chattanooga - East Brainerd branch office and serves the real estate needs of buyers and sellers in the Greater Chattanooga and North Georgia regions. Barnette is a member of NAR, the Tennessee Association of REALTORS (TAR), the Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORS (GCAR) and the River Counties Association of REALTORS (RCAR). To accompany her C2EX endorsement, Barnette has previously earned the designations of Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Military Relocation Professional (MRP), Internet Professional (E-Pro) and Master-Graduate Real Estate Institute (M-GRI). Barnette's C2EX endorsement is yet another significant achievement that proves she has the drive to further her career in order to benefit clients. "Over the many years I have practiced real estate, I have always wanted to demonstrate to my clients that I will offer them my services with the highest level of professionalism," said Barnette. "The completion of the Commitment to Excellence program was a natural progression for me to show them my business is conducted at the highest standard." For more information regarding real estate in and around Chattanooga, TN, please visit the East Brainerd branch office, located at 1510 Gunbarrel Road, or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Broker and Career Development Director Susan Barnette may be reached at (423) 463-0321, or via email at susan@susanbarnette.com. To visit Barnette's website, please refer to www.thebarnetteteam.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Cleveland, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services announces that Realtor Terry Barnette has earned the nationally recognized Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation from the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Barnette currently specializes in residential, relocation, land, and investment real estate services in Bradley, Polk, McMinn, Hamilton and surrounding counties. To earn this recognition, Barnette was required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. Barnette is proud of his new designation and looks forward to continuing helping seniors in need. "Working with seniors to meet their housing needs requires an expert understanding of their lifestyle and financial needs, and the SRES designation means that a Realtor has that understanding," said Barnette. "Whether they are buying, selling, relocating or refinancing, seniors can be confident that a Realtor designated SRES will be able to help them every step of the way." Barnette is a member of NAR, the Tennessee Association of REALTORS (TAR) and the River Counties Association of REALTORS (RCAR). To accompany his new SRES designation, Barnette has previously earned the Master Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation, the e-Pro certification, the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification and the Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) designation. For more information regarding real estate in and around Cleveland, TN, please visit the branch office, located at 4627 North Lee Highway, call (423) 473-9545, or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Realtor Terry Barnette may be reached at (423) 463-0024, or via email at Terry@TerryBarnette.com. Barnette's website may be found at www.TheBarnetteTeam.com. ABOUT SRES: SRES Council, founded in 2007, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization world-wide. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Ooltewah, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Realtor Diana Seavey for earning the Social Networking Professional (SNP) designation. Seavey is affiliated with Crye-Leike's Ooltewah branch office and serves the real estate needs of buyers and sellers in the Chattanooga and North Georgia regions. Crye-Leike's SNP program includes specialized training for effective use of social media in real estate marketing to help with growth of the associate's real estate business. It includes video marketing, online reputation management and how to incorporate this training across various social media platforms. Sales associates with this designation know how to generate leads from social media, and how to market their services and their listings to create improved outcomes for their clients. In addition to successfully completing the classes in the training curriculum, a sales associate in the SNP program has successfully created a plan for his/her social media strategy, developed accounts in compliance with industry regulations, increased their followers, ran ad campaigns and responded in a timely manner to customer requests. Seavey has been in the real estate industry for 16 years and joined Crye-Leike in 2008. Licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, Seavey is a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR), the Tennessee Association of REALTORS (TAR) and other local associations. Her new SNP designation will accompany the previous designations she has earned, including the NAR E-Pro Certification and the Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI). Seavey is proud of her new designation and hopes that her extended knowledge in social networking will maximize the exposure her clients receive. "Social networking is one of the cornerstones of my personal business and brand," said Seavey. "I am especially proud to have earned the SNP designation through Crye-Leike! My personal commitment to my client base is to always exceed their expectations, and staying up-to-date in the tech world ultimately gives my clients an advantage when it comes to home buying and selling." For more information regarding real estate in and around Ooltewah, TN, please visit the branch office, located at 5913 Main Street, Suite 107, or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Realtor Diana Seavey may be reached at (423) 595-1907, or via email at diana.seavey@crye-leike.com. To visit Seavey's website, please refer to http://dianaseavey.crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Bartlett, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Principal Broker Laura Gaither on earning the Commitment to Excellence (C2EX) endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). The endorsement is earned through a self-directed program that enables real estate professionals to assess and build on their competency in specific core areas of real estate practice. "Earning the Commitment to Excellence endorsement is a true accomplishment and an affirmation to consumers that you stand for ethics and professionalism in your work," said 2019 NAR President John Smaby. "A C2EX endorsement offers consumers the ease of mind that they have a skilled advisor, committed to conducting business at the highest standard, helping them through what may be the largest purchase or sale in their life." Gaither is the managing broker of Crye-Leike's Bartlett - Summer Oaks branch office and specializes in residential and estate sales around Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties. Generating over $23 million dollars in sales since 2013, Gaither is member of the Crye-Leike and Memphis Area Association of REALTORS (MAAR) Multi Million Dollar Clubs. Throughout her career, Gaither has served on numerous committees for MAAR, and became a graduate of the REALTOR Institute (GRI). Gaither's C2EX endorsement is yet another significant achievement that proves the drive she has to further her career in order to benefit clients. "There's nothing more important than providing convenient and knowledgeable service through every step of the home-buying process," said Gaither. "Earning the Commitment to Excellence endorsement from the National Association of REALTORS was a natural extension of our Core Beliefs at Crye-Leike in helping to 'sharpen my saw'." For more information regarding real estate in and around Bartlett, TN, please visit the branch office, located at 2868 Summer Oaks Dr., or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Principal Broker Laura Gaither may be reached at (901) 239-5284, or via email at lgaitherssells@gmail.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Brentwood, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Affiliate Broker Norman Harvey on recently earning the designations of Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) and e-Pro Certification (e-Pro) from the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). Harvey is associated with Crye-Leike's Brentwood branch office and has served the real estate needs of buyers and sellers in Williamson, Davidson and Rutherford counties for the past three years. The ABR designation comes from the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). REBAC is the world's largest association of real estate professionals who focus specifically on representing the real estate buyer. In addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience, all agents are required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty. The e-Pro Certification offers the most up-to-date real estate technology training. The new e-Pro program is designed to increase the real estate professional's ability to reach customers, expand their digital marketing capabilities and build trust with clients by safeguarding their personal information. "I am extremely happy to have earned the ABR and e-Pro designations because of my commitment to offer the absolute best care and service to my clients," said Harvey. "The training I received is some of the best in the industry." For more information regarding real estate in and around Brentwood, TN, please visit the Crye-Leike branch office, located at 5111 Maryland Way, or visit the Crye-Leike website at www.crye-leike.com. Affiliate Broker Norman Harvey may be reached at (615) 538-8467 and (615) 373-2044, or via email at norman.harvey@crye-leike.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Hendersonville, TN: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Affiliate Broker Chelsea Soapes on her recent achievement of becoming a Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Soapes currently specializes in real estate services involving seniors, first-time homebuyers and downsizing in Sumner, Robertson and Davidson counties. To earn this recognition, Soapes was required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers aged 55 and older. Soapes is proud of her new designation and looks forward to continuing helping seniors in need. "Seniors have always had a special place in my heart and the SRES was a perfect fit to garner that," said Soapes. "I'm also able to garner relationships with local assisted living facilities, and earning the SRES is just another way to show them how serious I am about helping their clients as they become mine." Soapes is a member of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the Sumner Association of REALTORS (SAR) and the Womens Council of REALTORS (WCR). For further information about real estate in and around Hendersonville, TN, please contact Realtor Chelsea Soapes at (615) 390-9694 or via email at Chelsea.soapes@crye-leike.com. You can also visit the Hendersonville branch office, located at 383 Johnny Cash Parkway, or visit Soapes' website at http://chelseasoapes.crye-leike.com. ABOUT SRES : SRES Council, founded in 2007, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing senior clients in real estate transactions. There are more than 15,000 active members of the organization world-wide. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.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, 800 employees and 139 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.5 billion in sales volume and 30,550 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2018 - its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the company's goal of $6.8 billion in sales volume this year.

Donna Darnes Awarded Prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation Ooltewah, TN:Crye-Leike Real Estate Services congratulates Affiliate Broker Donna Darnes on her recent achievement in becoming a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS). Darnes currently works out of the Crye-Leike Ooltewah office located at 5913 Main St., Ste. 107, Ooltewah, Tennessee. To earn this recognition, Darnes had to complete advanced professional training and demonstrate outstanding achievement in her professional residential real estate career. There are only 29,000 Realtors who have earned this credential out of 1.2 million Realtors nationwide. Having a CRS designation, home buyers and sellers can trust that Darnes is well versed in the latest tactics and technologies to better assist clients in maximizing profits and minimizing costs. Not everyone has the opportunity to do something they truly love for a career, says Darnes. It has been a dream come true for me to work as a realtor with Crye-Leike and make a difference in my clients lives. Darnes actively serves as a board member for her local Realtors Professional Standards Committee. She is a lifetime member of Crye-Leikes Multi-Million Dollar Club and a member of the National Association of REALTORS, Greater Chattanooga and Cleveland Association of REALTORS. Darnes is a current resident of Harrison, TN and has over 11 years experience in the real estate industry. She is licensed in both Tennessee and Georgia and serves the real estate needs of buyers and sellers in all of (and surrounding areas) of Hamilton county, and Catoosa and Walker counties in GA. In addition to Darness recent designation, she is also nationally recognized as a LeadngRE Relocation Specialist (LRS), At Home With Diversity (AHWD) Certification, Certified TREES Graduate(CTG), and e-PRO certified, and an Associates of Applied Science degree (AAS). For further information about real estate in and around Hamilton County, contact REALTOR Donna Darnes at (423)544-1906, or by email at donna.darnes@crye-leike.com. You may also visit her website at https://donnadarnes.com. ABOUT CRYE-LEIKE: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services (www.crye-leike.com), a full service real estate company for 40 years, is ranked as the fifth 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 3,100 sales associates, 800 employees and 126 company-owned and franchise offices spread across nine states. It generated $6.36 billion in sales volume and 32,788 closed transaction sides corporate wide in 2016 its biggest year ever - and is on track to achieve the companys goal of $6.7 billion in sales volume this year.

Chattanooga, Tennessee - Crye-Leike Chattanooga Realtor Debra Loomis knows the importance of keeping her knowledge of the housing market current and up-date, so she recently earned her third professional real estate designation as a Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI).   Debra completed all of the training and 90 hours of classroom instruction to earn her GRI designation that provides real estate agents with a specialized education that helps them advise and assist their clients with contracts and negotiation, finance options, marketing, laws and ethics and everything that's involved with successfully buying or selling a home.   "Through hard work and dedication, I earned my GRI designation which will help me continue to provide great service to all of my real estate clients," said Debra. "This training has provided me with in-depth knowledge on several real estate topics that will help me help my clients navigate through their real estate transactions to make the best decisions about one of the biggest financial decisions they will ever make when choosing to buy or sell a home."   Crye-Leike Realtor Debra Loomis is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee and Georgia who works with buyers and sellers based out of the company's Hixson office. She assists clients in and around Hamilton, Rhea and Bradley counties and where she lives in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee.   Debra has been helping home buyers and sellers for seven years specializing in residential real estate sales, relocation and new home construction. She is a member of the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.   Debra places emphasis on continuing education in order to best serve her customers, so she's completed hundreds of hours of training to earn her professional real estate designations as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and now as a Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI).   "By earning these real estate designations, I believe I am showing my clients that I have made a commitment to provide a high level of professionalism by securing a strong educational foundation," said Debra. "I want my clients to trust my ability to do my job and do it well."   For all of your real estate needs, contact Crye-Leike Realtor Debra Loomis by phone at (423) 595-2777 or by e-mail at debra.loomis@crye-leike.com. Find Debra online at debraloomis.com    

Chattanooga, TN., - Since becoming a licensed Realtor in 1977, Crye-Leike Broker Kathy Tucker has understood the importance of being actively involved with local, state, and national real estate associations and organizations.   Kathy's participation and involvement has led her to be elected to serve as a National Association of Realtors Director for the next few years. She will be headed to Washington in May to meet with political leaders to discuss the importance of homeownership and how having a strong housing market helps support the economy.   "It's a wonderful honor to be elected to serve as a NAR Director," said Kathy. "I'm excited to get the chance to soon attend several real estate conventions to meet with political leaders to talk about the important issue impacting homeownership and home sales. I will be proud to represent Chattanooga home buyers and sellers to express the needs and issues facing us in Tennessee and our local Chattanooga counties."   For many years, Kathy has enjoyed serving on many boards and committees with the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors and the Tennessee Association of Realtors and has been an active member of the National Association of Realtors since she started her real estate career. She served as the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors President in 2004 and 2006. Most recently, Kathy served as a Tennessee Association of Realtors Director from 2002 to 2011, and she served as the TAR Government Affairs Chair in 2012.   Kathy has been a licensed Realtor in Chattanooga for 36 years and the Managing Broker of Crye-Leike's Hixson, Tennessee branch office since 1977. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales and relocation and works with buyers and sellers in and around Hamilton County. Kathy has completed all of the continuing education and training to earn her professional real estate designations as a Graduate Realtor Institute and a Certified Builder Specialist.   "I have always encouraged the agents in my office to give back and get involved in the local real estate associations, and I believe in leading by example," said Kathy. "I have been excited to serve in many positions on several different real estate boards and committees at both the local and state level."   Kathy adds, "I look forward to serving on the national level as a director for the National Association of Realtors for the next few years. Serving as a NAR Director will allow me the opportunity to possibly serve on other important NAR committees such as the Professional Standards and Government Affairs committees."   Kathy is a consistent top producing agent and a member of Crye-Leike's Multi-Million Dollar Club. She is proud of her many career successes including her highest honor when she was named Realtor of the Year in 2004 by the Greater Chattanooga Association of Realtors.   Kathy is a native Chattanoogan. She lives in Hixson, Tennessee with her husband Ron who is also a Realtor with Crye-Leike.   For all of your real estate needs, contact Crye-Leike Realtor Kathy Tucker by phone at (423) 595-2058 or e-mail her at ktucker@crye-leike.com Find Kathy on the web at http://kathytucker.crye-leike.com/   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike is the nation's 5th largest real estate company and the #1 real estate company in the Mid-South. In 2012, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $4.5 billion with 28,065 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Chattanooga, TN., - Crye-Leike Chattanooga Realtor Preston Brown is on a mission to help people prepare to someday participate in the great American dream of homeownership.   Brown is teaming up with mortgage expert Becca Pool of Mortgage Investors Group to host a free homebuyer's seminar on January 22 from 6:15 to 8:00pm. The seminar will be held at Crye-Leike's Ooltewah branch office located at 5913 Main Street in Suite 107.   "We are excited to be hosting a free educational seminar to acquaint future homebuyers with the process of purchasing a home," said Brown. "We are presenting this seminar not just to try to put every person into a home but to help people learn to recognize when they will be able to responsibly take the step to purchasing a home of their own that they can truly afford."   Brown adds, "Many people who are paying rent every month to help someone else build net worth and equity can be doing that for themselves if they just had someone to guide them through the process. We want to do that for them. If they are not ready to buy a home because of debt or credit issues, we will help them understand what steps to take to get to the point of being ready to be a homeowner."   At the seminar, Brown and Pool will go through the detailed steps of home buying starting with the pre-qualification and proceeding through the various types of financing, shopping for a home and then the paper work.   The seminar will educate potential buyers on several important home buying topics including: how and where to start looking for a home, improving your credit score, how to get pre-approved for a home loan, the type of mortgages available and the importance of house inspection and homeowners insurance.   "Buying a home is typically the largest financial transaction in a person's life, but it doesn't have to be frightening or overwhelming," said Pool. "We want to educate and equip home buyers with the knowledge they need to complete the home-buying process with confidence and ease. Working with Mortgage Investors Group, the number one THDA lender in the state, I'm happy to tell people it's still possible to buy a home with little to no money down because of THDA, Rural Housing, VA and FHA loans."   Potential buyers are encouraged to come ask questions and learn about the entire home buying process from searching for a home and making an offer to signing papers at the closing table. The seminar is free but registration is encouraged for planning purposes. Anyone interested in attending can register at http://register.prestonbrownhomes.com   "For those people who discover they are in a good position to become a homeowner, now is a great time to buy a house," said Brown. "Interest rates still remain at historic lows and home prices are very affordable making it easy for people to get an amazing deal when deciding to become a homeowner in this current market."   For questions about the seminar and for all of your real estate needs, contact Crye-Leike Realtor Preston Brown at 423-238-5440 or by e-mail at preston.brown@crye-leike.com. Find Preston on the web at http://prestonbrown.crye-leike.com   About Crye-Leike - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike is the nation's 5th largest real estate company. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Nashville, TN., - After a decade of helping home buyers and sellers with all of their real estate needs, Crye-Leike Broker Timothy Guilfoil knows the importance of keeping his education and knowledge of the market up-to-date.   In order to better serve his clients, Tim recently decided he wanted to add another real estate designation to his long list of educational credentials. He fulfilled all of the requirements needed to earn his professional real estate designation as a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).   "The CRS is recognized by all Realtors as a benchmark of professionalism," said Tim. "Today, home buyers have access to more information than ever before and that information can sometimes be very confusing. I want to make sure I have the tools necessary to help them navigate the home buying process and the CRS gives me those tools."   To obtain the CRS designation, Tim successfully completed advanced courses and demonstrated personal expertise in the field of residential real estate. He joins a select few Realtors that hold the CRS credential.   "I feel a responsibility to provide a level of care to all of my clients that exceeds their expectations," said Tim. "In return, they remember they received superior service and are proud to refer me to their friends and family."   The CRS designation gives buyers and sellers who work with Tim the confidence to know they are working with a professional who subscribes to a strict code of ethics and has access to the latest technology. Tim's goal is to better help clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.   "I believe in the power of continuing education to offer my clients the highest level of service and to ensure I maintain superior client satisfaction," said Tim. "I understand the importance of communication and knowing and understanding my clients' concerns is of upmost importance."   In addition to the CRS designation, Tim also holds professional real estate designations as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and as an Accredited Buyer's Representative Manager (ABRM).   Tim is a licensed Broker based out of Crye-Leike's Green Hills branch office in Nashville. He assists clients in and around Davidson, Williamson, Sumner, Wilson and Cheatham counties specializing in all types of residential real estate sales, first-time buyers and new home construction. Tim is a member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, the Tennessee Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.   For all of your real estate needs, contact Crye-Leike Broker Timothy Guilfoil by phone at (615) 210-4337 or e-mail him at tgmail@comcast.net. Find Tim on the web at www.MyHomeNashville.com   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 5th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 108 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Nashville, Tennessee - After 5 years of helping home buyers and sellers, Crye-Leike Smyrna Realtor Marc Michaelson has another great accomplishment to add to his successful real estate resume. He was recently nominated to serve on the Board of Directors for the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR).   "I was honored to have been nominated to run for the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR) Board of Directors," said Marc. "I am very grateful to have been elected to serve a 3 year term on the Board of Directors by the membership of almost 3,000 members. There were 8 people nominated to run for 4 positions, and I'm so excited to have been selected and eager to serve on the board of such a great organization."   Since starting his career as a Realtor, Marc has been a dedicated and active member of the GNAR. He received the GNAR Education Award in 2008, 2009 and 2010 and was honored with the GNAR Award of Excellence in 2011. Marc also currently serves on the GNAR Education Committee and as Board liaison to the Habitat for Humanity Committee.   "Times have been difficult in the real estate industry the last several years, but some great things are really staring to happen in the housing market again," said Marc. "I'm thrilled to start serving on the GNAR Board of Directors and want to use my previous business experiences to help guide the organization through the next three years."   Marc Michaelson is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee based out of Crye-Leike, REALTORS Smyrna branch office. He works as a team with his wife Debbie who is also a licensed Realtor. They assist buyers and sellers in and around Rutherford, Williamson, Davidson, and Wilson counties.   The Michaelson Team helps clients with all their residential real estate needs specializing in working with first-time homebuyers, investment properties and relocation. They are members of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, the Tennessee Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.   Marc Michaelson also knows the importance of keeping his education and knowledge of the market up-to-date. In order to offer superior customer satisfaction, Marc believes in continuing his real estate education by earning professional designations. Marc has completed the course work and training to be certified as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), as an e-PRO Internet Marketing Specialist, as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) as a Short Sale & Foreclosure Resource Professional (SFR), and as a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).   Before his career in residential real estate sales, Marc was a Director and Plant Manager at Nissan North America for 25 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Marc is a member of the Smyrna Rotary Club where he served as the former Board of Directors and as a Chairman for the Town of Smyrna Sister City Exchange Committee.   For all your real estate needs, please contact Crye-Leike Realtor Marc Michaelson by phone at 615-268-6272 or by email at marc@TheMichaelsonTeam.com Find Marc on the web at http://TheMichaelsonTeam.com   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 108 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

Chattanooga, Tennessee - Crye-Leike Chattanooga Realtor Debra Loomis knows the importance of keeping her knowledge of the housing market current and up-date especially in the challenging housing market we've see in the past few years. This is why Debra decided to earn her professional real estate designation as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE).   "The CDPE designation has given me the proper training I need to work with sellers and lenders on handling the complexities of short sales and negotiating with major banks to help financially strapped homeowners regain peace of mind and a sense of stability for the future," said Debra. "The knowledge I've gained from earning this designation will help me to better assist my clients with avoiding foreclosures."   Real Estate professionals with the CDPE designation have a specific understanding of the complex issues and hardships homeowners are facing in today's market. Realtors who have earned the CDPE designation have completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. Buyers and sellers working with a CDPE Realtor can be ensured they are working with a professional equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation.   "In the tough economic times we are seeing, more and more homes in every price range are in danger of falling into foreclosure," said Debra. "Often times distressed homeowners facing foreclosure proceed without guidance of any kind, but a homeowner in distress should speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional to discover their best options. The most important fact for financially distressed homeowners to keep in mind: the sooner help is sought, the better."   Debra adds, "The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and that is why earning this designation was so important to me. It is personally rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure and keep their dream of homeownership alive."   Crye-Leike Agent Debra Loomis is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee and Georgia who works with buyers and sellers based out of the company's Hixson office. She assists clients in and around the greater Chattanooga area specializing in all types of residential real estate sales. Debra places emphasis on continuing education in order to best serve her customers, so the CDPE is the second real estate designation she's worked hard to earn. She also completed training and earned her real estate certification as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR).   For all your real estate needs, please contact Crye-Leike Realtor Debra Loomis by phone at 423-595-2777 or by email at debra.loomis@crye-leike.com Find Debra on the web at http://dloomis.crye-leike.com   More About Crye-Leike, REALTORS - Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 2,800 licensed sales associates based out of 108 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2011, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume of $3.8 billion with 24,470 properties sold. More information is available at http://www.crye-leike.com  

ATHENS, TN., - As more real estate sales involve buyers and sellers dealing with properties in foreclosure or already foreclosed on by the bank, many licensed Realtors are looking to ?change their approach' and focus more on short sales in order to help preserve home values and the American dream.   Three Realtors in Crye-Leike's Athens, Tennessee office felt compelled to expand their knowledge and take the Short Sales & Foreclosure course offered by the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Crye-Leike Athens Realtors Melonie Carideo, Becky Wattenbarger and Cathy Swafford are now armed with their new Short Sales & Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification and are certified to qualify sellers, negotiate with lenders, limit risks and protect buyers.   "Getting this certification will definitely help me to be better equipped with the tools and ?know how' to help sellers maneuver and negotiate the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers safely pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities." said Melonie Carideo, Crye-Leike Athens Branch Managing Broker. "I believe as a Realtor it is my duty to help homeowners keep their homes if possible or assist them with a short sale to avoid foreclosure."   The SFR certification also helps Realtors understand how to reach out to people facing foreclosure and who could benefit from a short sale to educate them on the options they have to avoid a foreclosure and save their credit.   "A lot of people do not know what a ?Short Sale' is and how beneficial it can be instead of going into foreclosure," said Crye-Leike Athens Realtor Cathy Swafford. "A Short Sale may not hurt your credit as much as a foreclosure will. As short sale and foreclosure specialists, our goal is to provide the seller with all the documents they will need to start the process and help market their property to get it sold for the highest dollar amount possible."   Crye-Leike Athens Realtor Becky Wattenbarger wanted to earn the SFR certification because of the great need in the local marketplace to help struggling sellers.   "My main goal is to help people out of an already bad situation," said Wattenbarger. "If I can help someone get a short sale instead of a foreclosure, they will be able to qualify for another mortgage in only 2 years as opposed to the 5-7 years for a foreclosure. Also there is a stigma attached to someone being foreclosed on that doesn't apply to a short sale."   As Carideo works to manage the day to day operations of Crye-Leike's Athens office, she has seen firsthand how the market has significantly changed.   "With over 8 months of inventory, the only way to move our real estate forward is to get these foreclosures off our books," said Carideo. "The SFR education taught me how to better market foreclosures to interested buyers and investors and how to get these properties sold. Short Sales are anything but short and this course explained everything in an organized way and I would recommend this certification to all agents - we're all in this together."   More About Realtors Melonie Carideo, Becky Wattenbarger & Cathy Swafford Crye-Leike Sales Associates Melonie Carideo, Becky Wattenbarger and Cathy Swafford are licensed Realtors in Tennessee based out of the company's Athens branch office located at 580 South Congress Parkway. They assist buyers and sellers in and around McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties specializing in all types of residential real estate sales.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Realtor Melonie Carideo at (423) 593-8713 or mcarideo@crye-leike.com; Crye-Leike Realtor Cathy Swafford at 423-829-6283 or cathy.swafford@crye-leike.com; and Crye-Leike Realtor Becky Wattenbarger at 423-295-4904 or becky.wattenbarger@crye-leike.com.   About Crye-Leike, REALTORS Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nation's 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oklahoma.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.  

FAYETTEVILLE, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to congratulate Executive Broker Barry Beard upon earning his professional real estate designation as a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE). He is a sales associate in the company's Fayetteville West branch office located at 1280 East Stearns Street in Arkansas.   "In Northwest Arkansas, more and more homes in every price range are in danger of falling into foreclosure," said Barry. "The CDPE designation will allow me to work with sellers and lenders on handling the complexities of short sales. The knowledge I've gained from earning this designation will also help me to better assist my clients with avoiding foreclosures."   Real Estate professionals with the CDPE designation have a specific understanding of the complex issues and hardships homeowners are facing in today's market. Realtors who have earned the CDPE designation have completed extensive training in foreclosure avoidance and short sales. Buyers and sellers working with a CDPE Realtor can be ensured they are working with a professional equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation.   "Often times distressed homeowners facing foreclosure proceed without guidance of any kind," said Barry. "A homeowner in distress should speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional to discover their best options."   Since 1993, Barry has been a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Washington and Benton Counties. He specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers, distressed properties and short sales. Barry is a member of the Arkansas Realtors Association, the Metro Area Board of Realtors in Fayetteville and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Prior to joining Crye-Leike, Barry owned and operated his own real estate company for seven years.   "The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and that is why earning this designation was so important to me." said Barry. "It is personally rewarding to be able to help sellers save their homes from foreclosure and keep their dream of homeownership alive."   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Executive Broker Barry Beard by phone at 479-841-8845 or by email at barry@barrybeard.com. Find Barry on the web at www.barrybeard.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,000 licensed sales associates based out of more than 120 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2008, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.  

Little Rock, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Sales Associate Scott Heffington has earned his professional real estate designation as a Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI). He is a licensed Realtor in the company's Kanis Road branch office located at 11600 Kanis Road.   Scott earned the GRI designation by attending a minimum of 90 hours of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including: contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction.   "I'm honored to have achieved this designation to further help my clients," said Scott. "I believe that education is the key to continued success. Being able to understand my clients' needs and guide them through the home buying process is true customer service."   The Graduate, REALTOR? Institute (GRI) designation is the mark of a real estate professional who has made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services by securing a strong educational foundation. Realtors with the GRI designation are highly trained in many areas of real estate to better serve and protect their clients.   Since 2007, Scott has been a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Pulaski county. He specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers. Scott is a member of the Arkansas Realtors Association, the Little Rock Realtors Association, and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Prior to his career in residential real estate sale, Scott was a Sales Leader with the Acxiom Corporation for 21 years.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Sales Associate Scott Heffington directly by phone at 501-952-6418 or e-mail him at scott.heffington@crye-leike.com. Find Scott on the web at http://scotth.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of more than 130 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.        

FAYETTEVILLE, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Associate Broker John Hagberg has earned the National Association of Realtors (NAR) GREEN designation. The distinction, according to the NAR, is the definition of green professionalism, excellence and leadership for today's real estate practitioner.   "As energy costs rise along with concern for the environment, homeowners are looking for innovative ways to save money and live responsibly," said John. "This education goes hand in hand with Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas identity as the "Green Valley," bringing companies into the area that focus on clean tech, sustainable, earth friendly and GREEN collar jobs."   John achieved this designation after completing 18 hours of course work designed specifically for Realtors? focusing on the principles of energy efficiency, sustainability, and tips for conservation, ensuring designees gain comprehensive knowledge of green homes and buildings and issues of sustainability in relation to real estate. More specifically John has an understanding of smart building practices, helping clients evaluate the cost/benefits of green building features and practices, listing and marketing green homes and buildings, discussing the financial grants and incentives available to homeowners, and helping consumers see a property's green potential.   "I am more conscious and committed to sustainability, energy conservation, smart building and energy efficient remodeling," said John. "I would like to foster collaboration in the advancement of practical, sustainable technology, in the Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas area? utilizing all the regions strengths and resources to get the best companies in the world, and their technology, to make this wonderful place called Northwest Arkansas, their new "Green Valley" home".   According to John, the Fayetteville Economic Development Council and its Green Valley Network is currently coordinating efforts with numerous environmentally friendly Swedish companies with proven technology that could benefit from a much larger centrally located U.S. market which Fayetteville offers.   Since 1993 John has been a licensed Realtor assisting buyers and sellers and works with clients primarily in Washington and Benton counties. He specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on investment properties, lake properties, farms & land. John is an Internet Professional Realtor (e-PRO), member of the Metro Board of Realtors, Arkansas Realtors Association and National Association of Realtors and remains active in the Farmington Chamber of Commerce, Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce and Fayetteville's Green Valley Network.   Prior to joining Crye-Leike, John was an Associate Broker with GlobaLink Realtors and Residential Building Contractor. He is now a top sales producer for Crye-Leike in Northwest Arkansas and is currently a Top 25 selling Realtor for the company in the first quarter of 2009. John lives in Fayetteville and is based out of Crye-Leike's Fayetteville West branch office located at 280 E. Stearns Street.   As an NAR Green Designee, John has gained the knowledge and the tools necessary to become a trusted green resource for Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas Real Estate. For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Associate Broker John Hagberg at 479-466-2821, email: johnsellsnwa@sbcglobal.net and you can find him on the web at www.johnsellsnwa.com and http://johnsellsnwa.crye-leike.com/.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.    

HOT SPRINGS, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates David R. Miller upon recently earning his Arkansas Associate Broker license. He is based out of the company's Hot Springs branch office located at 1420 Central Avenue, Suite C.   "I have enjoyed my career as a sales associate but I was not satisfied with a general understanding of the contracts, title work, appraisals and definitions associated with the transaction of real property in Arkansas," said David. "Since completing the coursework and passing the test I feel more confident and knowledgeable now with the terminology, laws and guidelines that govern each transaction.."   Since 2005 David has been a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Garland, Hot Spring, Clark, Pike, Montgomery and Saline counties. He specializes in all types of residential and commercial real estate sales with a focus on investment properties, first time homebuyers, relocation, new home construction, farm & land, condominiums and foreclosure.   "I want to be a specialist to my customers and fellow sales associates when they ask a question I can give the correct answer based on state law and general knowledge," said David. "I have had a great experience with just the feedback I have received from my Broker, fellow sales associates and customers. I think getting my Broker license has given me new excitement about the future of real estate for myself and my customers."   David is a member of the Hot Springs Board of Realtors (HSBR), Arkansas Association of Realtors (AAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Prior to becoming a licensed Realtor, David worked as a Sales Associate with Dillard's Department Stores.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Associate Broker David R. Miller by phone at 501-622-8440, email: davidmiller@crye-leike.com and on the web you can find him at www.davidrmiller.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Sales Associate Beverly Carter on earning her Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designations. She is a Realtor with Crye-Leike and based out of the company's North Little Rock, Arkansas branch office located at 3400 JFK Blvd.   "I am excited to have more education to better serve my clients," said Beverly.   Beverly joins more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES designation, having completed a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers age 55 and older.   The ABR is awarded to real estate agents who meet specified educational and practical experience criteria. Beverly successfully completed a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty offered through the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR)   Beverly is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Pulaski and Lonoke counties. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on first-time homebuyers, relocation, seniors and premier properties. In addition to her newly awarded ABR & SRES designations, Beverly is a member of the North Pulaski Board of Realtors (NPBR) National Association of Realtors (NAR) and she is a Multi Million Dollar Club member.   Prior to her work in residential real estate sales and joining Crye-Leike, Beverly was an Office Manager and Bookkeeper for American Imaging. She was with the firm for five years and worked in the office management field for a total of 14 years. Beverly lives in Scott, Arkansas.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact North Little Rock Crye-Leike Sales Associate Beverly Carter by phone at 501-944-1559, email: beverly.carter@crye-leike.com and you can find her on the web at www.bcarterhomes.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Agent Jerri Berry on earning her professional real estate designation as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). Jerri and her daughter are sales associates with Crye-Leike and work together as "The Berry Team". They are based out of the company's North Little Rock, Arkansas branch office located at 3400 JFK Blvd.   The ABR designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.   "I am very excited about getting this designation," said Jerri. "I love working with buyers and I have made such wonderful friends as a result of helping my clients find their dream home. This designation has given me knowledge and skills that will enable me to better serve my clients with all their real estate needs."   The ABR is awarded to real estate agents who meet specified educational and practical experience criteria. Jerri successfully completed a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty offered through the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR)   "For every buyer, finding just the right home for the whole family is fun and sometimes it can be stressful," said Jerri. "My goal is to make this process as easy as possible so the experience is a pleasurable one."   Jerri is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Pulaski and Saline counties. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on new home construction and first-time homebuyers. Jerri is a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), member of the North Pulaski Board of Realtors (NPBR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Prior to her work in residential real estate sales and joining Crye-Leike, Jerri enjoyed a rewarding career as a nurse for more than two decades.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Agent Jerri Berry and the "Berry Team" by phone at 501-804-5925, email: BerryTeamRealEstate@yahoo.com and you can find her on the web at www.BerryTeamRealEstate.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.      

FAYETTEVILLE, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce Broker Associate Landra Bench has earned both her Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designations. She is a Realtor in the company's Fayetteville, Arkansas branch office located at 1280 East Stearns Street.   "I am so excited about obtaining these two designations," said Landra. "It's important in today's market that we as agents continue our education and earn designations in order to help our clients navigate through this unchartered territory. We are in a situation we've never experienced before and it is our responsibility to have as much knowledge as possible to share with our clients so they can make the decision that's best for them."   The CRS is a prestigious designation awarded to sales associates. Realtors who receive the CRS have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate and have a proven track record of sales transactions that are required to earn the designation.   Landra joins more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the SRES designation, having completed a comprehensive course in understanding the needs, considerations and goals of real estate buyers and sellers age 55 and older.   "I'm especially proud and excited to have obtained my SRES designation," said Landra. "For me, working with buyers and sellers who are 55 years or older is something I enjoy immensely. Although it's my job to educate them with what's going on in the real estate market, they always educate me in other areas of life. It is very rewarding and an honor to work for them."   Landra is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Benton, Washington and Madison counties. She is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) specializing in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on first-time homebuyers, relocation, new home construction, condominiums and townhomes.   "Buying and selling a home can be an overwhelming process and I enjoy breaking it down for people and walking them through the process," said Landra. "I'm looking ahead in 2009 and I know by advancing my knowledge I'll be able to share what I learn and my experience with my clients who will benefit from the value I bring to the process."   Landra lives in Fayetteville and moved her business to Crye-Leike from the Harris McHaney firm where she was for four years. Landra is a member of the Metro Area Board of Realtors (MABR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR). With MABR she serves as a member of the Project Realtor Restore committee.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Associate Broker Landra Bench by phone at 479-879-4332 and you can email her at landra.bench@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.          

LITTLE ROCK, AR, - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Sales Associate Brenda Rhoads has earned her professional real estate designation as an "Accredited Buyer Representative" (ABR). Brenda is a licensed Affiliate Broker based out of the company's North Little Rock branch office located at 3400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard in North Little Rock.   "In order to be a good Realtor in today's ever changing market, it's important for agents to stay current and continually learn and acquire more knowledge of the real estate industry," said Brenda. "The education and knowledge I received in obtaining the ABR designation will allow me to better serve my clients and meet all their real estate needs."   The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The designation is awarded to real estate agents who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria and is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In order to be honored with this designation, Brenda successfully completed a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty.   Brenda is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Pulaski county. She specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers and senior citizens. Brenda also has her professional real estate designation as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). She is a member of the North Pulaski Board of Realtors, the Arkansas Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Sales Associate Brenda Rhoads by phone at 501-554-4136 or email her at brenda.rhoads@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at http://brendarhoads.crye-leike.com/.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,500 licensed sales associates based out of 126 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2008, the Crye-Leike organization attained a sales volume in excess of $4.2 billion with 25,871 homes sold.  

FAIRVIEW, TN.- Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Affiliate Broker Teresa Lampley on earning her professional real estate designation as a Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI). She is a sales associate with Crye-Leike based out of the company's Fairview, Tennessee branch office located at 2239 Fairview Blvd. "Earning the GRI designation was a goal I set earlier in the year to increase my knowledge of the real estate industry and tools necessary to more professionally serve my clients," said Teresa. "Giving accurate and up to date information is very important to me in this constantly changing market. Knowing how to best serve customers and clients with their concerns when buying or selling is crucial, so the better equipped I am the more confident I will be when addressing those concerns." Through the GRI program, Teresa studied marketing, ethics, contracts, finance, agency, technology and other real estate topics. Graduation from the REALTOR Institute required Teresa to successfully complete more than 90 hours of coursework focusing on various real estate practices and principles. Teresa is a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around Williamson, Hickman, Dickson, Davidson, Maury and Cheatham counties. She lives in the Fairview community and specializes in residential real estate with a focus on commercial, investment properties, first time home buyers, relocation, new home construction, farm and land, condominiums and town homes. Teresa is a member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR), the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). "I feel fortunate and proud to have the opportunity to complete this designation," said Teresa. "I thank the people whose lives I've touched for giving me the desire and inspiration to grow in my field." For all your real estate needs and personal referrals please call Teresa directly at 615-268-5737, email: teresa.scottlampley@crye-leike.com and you can find her on the web at http://teresasellshouses.crye-leike.com/. Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.    

ATHENS, TN.- Going once, going twice, and the Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI) designation goes to Broker and Auctioneer Mike Graves with Crye-Leike, REALTORS Athens, Tennessee branch office located at 580 South Congress Parkway. Mike recently decided he would take the necessary classes to earn his professional real estate designation as a GRI and better serve his present and future clients. "The knowledge and education I received in obtaining my GRI designation will enable me to represent the buyer or seller in a more professional manner," said Mike. "The GRI course requires 96 hours of class and passing an exam which focus on all phases of real estate including ethics, electronic media, sellers, buyers, selling, listing, laws and much more." Through the GRI program, Mike studied marketing, ethics, contracts, finance, agency, technology and other real estate topics. Graduation from the REALTOR Institute required Mike to successfully complete more than 90 hours of coursework focusing on various real estate practices and principles. Mike has been a licensed real estate professional in Tennessee for over 10 years. He recently decided to earn his Georgia real estate license so he could assist clients in both Tennessee and Georgia. "Extending my license into Georgia allows me to broaden my client base," said Mike. "I look forward to representing many new clients." Mike is a licensed Auctioneer and Broker assisting buyers and sellers in and around McMinn, Bradley, Meigs, Monroe, and Polk counties. He specializes in residential, commercial, Estates, land and farm real estate with special emphasis on personal property up for direct sale or auction. Mike is a member of the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Tennessee Association of Auctioneers (TAA) and the National Association of Auctioneers (NAA). "It is my pleasure to work in the McMinn County area in the real estate field both as a broker and an auctioneer," said Mike. "I have been in the area quite some time and was formerly a John Deere Dealer, making many friends doing so. I work hard to meet the real estate needs of the area for all my clients as a broker and an auctioneer for Crye-Leike." For all your real estate needs and personal referrals please call Broker Mike Graves at (423) 829-1298 or email him at mike.graves@crye-leike.com. Visit his website at http://www.crye-leikeathens.com/. Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina. Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.    

Memphis, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Affiliate Broker Wendy Rylee on earning her professional real estate designation as a Certified Relocation Associate (CRA). She is a sales associate with Crye-Leike based out of the company's East Memphis, Tennessee branch office located at 585 South Perkins.   The Certified Relocation Associate (CRA) designation is given to associates who have successfully completed a minimum of three relocation courses dealing with transferring buyers, renters, and sellers to a home in a new area.   "I want to be able to help my clients in every way possible," said Wendy. "The education and knowledge I received in obtaining the CRA designation will allow me to better serve my clients and meet all their real estate needs. I'm a full-time agent and I really love my job!"   Wendy is a licensed Affiliate Broker assisting buyers and sellers in and around Shelby and Fayette counties. She has specialized in new home construction for the past 2 years. Wendy is a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR), the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She is a native of Memphis Tennessee and currently lives in East Memphis.   "Introducing new residents to our beautiful city is a pleasure," said Wendy. "Not only do I get to show them the home with the best backyard, but I also get to show them the best barbeque joints in town. Many times I become their first friend in Memphis."   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Affiliate Broker Wendy Rylee by phone at 901-229-0472 or you can email her at wendy.rylee@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at http://wendyrylee.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

Memphis, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Realtor Elaine Dudley on earning her professional real estate designation as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). She is a sales associate with Crye-Leike based out of the company's Forest Hill Irene branch office located at 3030 Forest Hill Irene in Germantown, Tennessee.   "I want to be able to help my clients in every way possible," said Elaine. "The education and knowledge I received in obtaining the ABR designation will allow me to better serve my clients and meet all their real estate needs."   The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The designation is awarded to real estate agents who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria and is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In order to be honored with this designation, Elaine successfully completed a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty.   Elaine is a licensed Realtor assisting buyers and sellers in and around Germantown, Collierville and East Memphis. She also has her professional real estate designations as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), and E-Pro Internet Marketing Professional. Elaine is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and the Memphis Area Associations of Realtors (MAAR), where she serves on the Education Committee.   Actively involved in the community, Elaine is a member of the Germantown Historical Commission, Past-President of Pegasus - a women's civic organization, Hospitality Chairman of the Germantown Charity Horse Show, a board member of the Germantown Arts Alliance and an active member of the Germantown Chamber where she volunteers at events throughout the year.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Realtor Elaine Dudley by phone at 901-830-5532 or you can email her at elaine.dudley@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at http://elainedudley.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

DICKSON, TN, - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Realtor Michael L. Gilliland Sr. has earned his professional real estate designation as an "Accredited Buyer Representative" (ABR) designation. Michael is a licensed Affiliate Broker based out of the company's Dickson, Tennessee branch office located at 1904 Highway 46 S. in Dickson.   "I want to be able to help my clients in every way possible," said Michael. "The education and knowledge I received in obtaining the ABR designation will allow me to better serve my clients and meet all their real estate needs."   The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The designation is awarded to real estate agents who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria and is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In order to be honored with this designation, Michael successfully completed a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty.   "In order to be a good agent in today's ever changing market, it's important for agents to stay current and continually learn and acquire more knowledge of the real estate industry," said Michael. "Providing excellent customer service to all my clients is my main goal, and keeping up-to-date on the market is the best way for me to meet that goal."   Michael is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around Dickson, Hickman, Humphreys, Cheatham, Williamson and Davidson counties. He specializes in all types of residential real estate sales and is a member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR), Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Prior to joining Crye-Leike, Michael was a Pilot for Petroleum Helicopters, INC. He served the company for 17 years. Michael lives in Dickson, Tennessee and is an active member of the Dickson Good Morning Rotary Club.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Realtor Michael L. Gilliland, Sr. by phone at 615-519-6545, email: Michael.Gilliland@crye-leike.com and you can find him on the web at http://mlgilliland.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.    

Smyrna, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Realtor Tracey Lenfant on earning her professional real estate designation as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). She is a sales associate with Crye-Leike based out of the company's Smyrna, Tennessee branch office located at 599 Sam Ridley Parkway.   "I want to be able to help my clients in every way possible," said Tracey. "The education and knowledge I received in obtaining the ABR designation will allow me to better serve my clients and meet all their real estate needs."   The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The designation is awarded to real estate agents who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria and is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In order to be honored with this designation, Tracey successfully completed a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty.   Tracey is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around Rutherford, Davidson, Wilson, and Williamson counties. She specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers, relocation, and farm and land. Tracey is a member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She is also the 2008 Rutherford County Great Strides Chairperson for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.   Tracey strives to help all buyers realize the dream of owning a new home. She is currently playing an active role in Crye-Leike's "Save the Dream" program the company recently launched. Crye-Leike cofounders Harold Crye and Dick Leike asked their agents to reach out to anyone in the community facing foreclosure and offer them their professional expertise and guidance to help families try and avoid foreclosure.   "Realtors owe outstanding services to our clients in today's market" said Tracey. "As professionals in our industry, we can help guide our communities into a more positive situation regarding foreclosures and home buying. I plan to be a part of that movement."   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Realtor Tracey Lenfant by phone at 615-220-1300 or you can email her at tracey.lenfant@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at http://traceylenfant.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

BENTONVILLE, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Bentonville, Arkansas Managing Broker Cassie Elliott on receiving the Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation by the CCIM Institute, one of the leading commercial real estate associations in the world.   Cassie was among a group of commercial real estate professionals who earned the designation by passing the Institute's Comprehensive Examination, the final element of the designation process. She was awarded the designation October 16, 2008 during the Institute meetings in Chicago, Illinois.   "Obtaining the CCIM designation has been a goal of mine for several years," said Cassie. "The graduate level curriculum makes me uniquely qualified to assist clients with a level of expertise in every type of real estate purchase be it commercial or residential."   The CCIM curriculum addresses: financial analysis, market analysis, user decision analysis and investment analysis - the cornerstones of commercial investment real estate. Recipients of the CCIM designation are recognized experts in commercial real estate brokerage, leasing, asset management, valuation, and investment analysis.   "Achieving this level of training in my career will give me and my clients access to an unparalleled level of valuable online tools, including the Site To Do Business, a suite of mapping, demographic and other analytical resources," said Cassie. "I will also be able to market properties for sale or lease through CCIMNet, a leading national commercial property exchange, which will offer my clients tremendous exposure."   In September Cassie was named one of the "40 Under 40" for 2008. At 36 years old she was honored as a "Rising Star" in the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal's annual leadership recognition program. Cassie manages the company's Bentonville Arkansas branch office located at 101 NE 3rd in Bentonville.   "I am so honored to be among the distinguished young men and women chosen as the 2008 class of the ?40 Under 40' for the Northwest Arkansas area," said Cassie. "I believe in giving back to the community and that working hard to achieve goals is very important."   Cassie has worked in real estate and government related fields since 1993 and has several areas of expertise. Since 2003 Cassie has been a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Benton and Washington counties. She specializes in all types of real estate sales with a focus on investment, land, historic preservation properties and commercial. Cassie is a Graduate, REALTOR Institute, member of the Arkansas Association of Realtors (ARA), National Association of Realtors (NAR) and is already an active member in the Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the CCIM.   Cassie has served on the Benton County Rural Development Authority since 2003 and as its Chairman since 2005. She is the President of the Benton County Historical Society for 2008 and since 2005 has served as a member of the Technical Advisory and Policy Committee for the Northwest Arkansas Regional Transportation Board.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Managing Broker Cassie Elliott directly by phone at 479-531-8897, email cassie.elliott@crye-leike.com and you can find her on the web at www.cassieelliott.com.   The Chicago-based CCIM Institute is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors? and is the governing body of the largest commercial real estate network in the world. The CCIM business network encompasses 1,000 markets throughout North America, Asia, Europe and the Caribbean. Of the estimated 150,000 commercial real estate practitioners in North America, more than 9,500 currently hold the CCIM designation. CCIM Designees include professionals who work in brokerage, investment and development, the corporate environment, property management, appraisal and related segments of commercial real estate. An additional 9,500 professionals are pursuing the designation as Institute candidates.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Memphis in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

BENTON, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Agent Norma McCullough has earned her professional real estate designation as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). She is a sales associate with Crye-Leike based out of the company's Benton, Arkansas branch office located at 1900 Military Road.   "I am excited to have earned the ABR designation because in today's Real Estate market it is important to stay informed in order to best represent your clients," said Norma. "The education and knowledge I received in obtaining the ABR designation will allow me to better serve my clients; no matter if the client is an experienced homebuyer or a first-time homebuyer."   The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The designation is awarded to real estate agents who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria and is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR). In order to be honored with this designation, Norma successfully completed a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty.   Norma is a licensed Agent assisting buyers and sellers in and around Saline and Pulaski counties. She specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers. Norma is a member of the Benton/Bryant Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She is a 2007 Graduate of Leadership Saline County and is also an Ambassador with the Benton Chamber of Commerce.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Agent Norma McCullough by calling 501-317-8004 or you can email her at norma.mccullough@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at www.NormaKnowsHomes.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

HIXSON, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Realtor Annette Clark upon earning her Certified Premier Properties Specialist (CPPS) designation. Annette is based out of the company's Hixson, Tennessee branch office located at 5870 Highway 153 in Hixson. She and her husband Tony work together as "The CLARK connection."   "In a market where things are always changing, which by the way is one of the things I love about real estate, I think it is very important to take advantage of all the training and exposure to things that will enable me to better serve our clients," said Annette. "Whether it be the CPPS designation or learning more about different programs offered for first time homebuyers, we work with a lot of different clients in a lot of different price ranges so it's important to be knowledgeable of all different needs that a client may have."   To earn Crye-Leike's CPPS certification, Annette successfully completed a two-day course and met the standards in the production, marketing and sale of high-end properties in the past two years. She also met other criteria, such as qualifying for the company's Multi Million dollar Club and having attained other professional real estate designations.   "My husband and I are both agents and love what we are doing and contrary to what is going on in other parts of the country things in our market are still selling," said Annette. "The market here is still good, homes are moving a little slower than two years ago but they are still selling, you just have to work a little harder and be a little more patient."   Annette is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee and Georgia, assisting buyers and sellers in and around Hamilton, Rhea, Sequatchie and Bradley counties in Tennessee and throughout North Georgia. She specializes in all types of residential and commercial real estate sales. She is a member of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors (CAR), Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   "Whether it be helping stage a home to sell, different available loan programs, marketing strategies or just anything that we think will enable our clients to connect to their dream of home ownership, I will take the time to learn everything that I can in relation to real estate," said Annette. "So if you are thinking of buying or selling make "The CLARK Connection" we would love the opportunity to help you. We are connecting your dreams to reality."   Annette and her husband Tony live in Soddy Daisy and serve on The Community Outreach Committee for CAR and are members of Union Fork Baptist Church.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals please contact Realtor Annette Clark directly by phone at 423-883-7183 and you can email her at annette.clark@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

Ooltewah, TN, -Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Affiliate Broker Liz Reinsel has earned her national certification as a Residential Construction Certified professional. Liz is a licensed Affiliate Broker based out of the company's Ooltewah New Homes Division office located at 8121 Ooltewah-Georgetown Road.   Completion of the Residential Construction Certified training involves over 10 hours of interactive computer-based course work, successful completion of a workbook and a 90% or better score on the certification test.   "This course is recognized as one of the very best ever offered in real estate," said Liz. "The training covered architectural design and planning, blueprint reading, topography, building site design, evaluating quality construction, materials, methods, construction terminology and scheduling. I'll be able to do a much better job of assisting anyone interested in a brand new or existing home."   Liz is a licensed Affiliate Broker assisting buyers and sellers in and around Hamilton county. She specializes in residential real estate focusing on new home construction, relocation and first-time homebuyers. Liz is a member of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors (CAR), the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), and the National Association of Realtors. Liz has been in the real estate profession for 4 years. She is also licensed to assist real estate clients in Ohio and worked as a Sales Agent for Ron Spencer Real Estate in Lima, Ohio for 3 years.   "It is a gratifying feeling to help a client through all the stages of building a new home and having been through the process myself, I am more conscious of the fact that it is an emotional process as well," said Liz. "It is important for me to guide my clients all the way through the building journey and remain available for any situation or question that arises to ensure the client is happy with the outcome in the construction of their new home."   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Affiliate Broker Liz Reinsel by phone at 423-290-1077 or email her at liz.reinsel@crye-leike.com Visit her website at http://lizreinsel.crye-leike.com/.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

BRENTWOOD, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Affiliate Broker Janell Glasgow-Hall has successfully earned her professional real estate designation as an Accredited Home Staging Professional. She is an Agent with Crye-Leike based out of the company's Brentwood West branch office located at 5111 Maryland Way.   To earn certification as an Accredited Home Staging Professional, Janell successfully completed a two-day course that included 16 hours of intense training and hands-on experience. As part of her training, she was required to demonstrate techniques and actually stage a home listed on the market.   "Staged homes traditionally sell faster and for a higher price," said Janell. "These are challenging times in the Greater Nashville real estate market. Sellers need to really detail their homes to obtain top dollar."   Janell is a licensed Affiliate Broker assisting buyers and sellers in primarily Brentwood, Green Hills and Hendersonville. She is also a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and a trusted buyer's agent.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Janell Glasgow-Hall by phone at 615-330-6111 or email her at halljan@realtracs.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

NASHVILLE, TN.- Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Broker Denise J. Beard upon her selection to the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors (GNAR) Class for Leadership GNAR. Beard is based out of the company's NEW Midtown branch office located at 1819 Broadway, Corner of Broadway and 19th Avenue.   "I am honored that my colleagues both at Crye-Leike and at GNAR nominated me to participate in Leadership GNAR," said Beard. "I will be joining 28 of my fellow Realtor colleagues from across the area who like myself want to serve our Realtor association and real estate industry."   The purpose of Leadership GNAR is to acquaint future leaders with the vision, purpose and programs of GNAR. Denise will participate in four training sessions with her class. The first session will be held in September.   "I'm looking forward to the training and learning more about how I can broaden my understanding of GNAR and the industry," said Beard. "We have so much to offer our communities and clients and I'm thrilled to join GNAR as a future leader so I can have a greater impact through my work in the community."   Denise is a licensed Broker in Tennessee, assisting buyers and sellers in and around Davidson County. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales. Denise has taken more than 200 hours of real estate courses and is a Graduate Realtor, Institute (GRI).   "I strive to provide high quality real estate services to my clients with integrity by focusing on customer service," said Denise. "When I complete the training I'll have the opportunity to volunteer for a committee post or even as an elected officer or director which is a goal of mine."   Denise lives in Nashville and has lived in Tennessee for 16 years. She is a graduate of Hendersonville High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In addition to GNAR Denise is a member of the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   One of the many ways Denise gives back to her community is through her weekly Real Estate Column in the Tennessee Tribute newspaper. Her timely articles offer guidance and advice to thousands of readers each month.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals please contact Broker Denise J. Beard by phone at 615-491-0503 email her at denise@denisejbeard.com and on the web at www.denisejbeard.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Memphis in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.    

ARLINGTON, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors is proud to announce that Affiliate Broker Suzie Tidwell has earned her professional real estate designation as a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). Suzie is an Affiliate Broker in the company's Arlington, Tennessee branch office located at 9943 Highway 64.   "The more education that I receive in the Real Estate field gives me the knowledge and ability to assist buyers and sellers in this ever changing market," said Suzie. "I believe every educational opportunity that I receive in this field will allow me to give better service and understanding to my customers and clients that I represent."   The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation recognizes real estate professionals who have completed special education in seller representation. The designation is geared toward helping agents improve their skills working with sellers and listings so they can assist their clients with the best professionalism and service possible.   Suzie is a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee and Mississippi assisting buyers and sellers in and around Fayette, Shelby, Benton, Marshal, and Desoto counties. She specializes in residential real estate with a focus on first-time homebuyers, relocation, and new home construction. Suzie is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), a Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), and a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES). She is a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR), the Northwest Mississippi Area Association of Realtors (NMAAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   "Satisfied customers and clients that can refer me to their friends and relatives is my goal," said Suzie.   For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please call Affiliate Broker Suzie Tidwell at (901) 833-8732 or email her at Suzanne.tidwell@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at http://suzietidwell.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.    

ARLINGTON, TN., - Crye-Leike, Realtors is proud to announce that Affiliate Broker Judy G. Smith has earned her professional real estate designation as a Seller Representative Specialist (SRS). Judy is an Affiliate Broker in the company's Arlington, Tennessee branch office located at 9943 Highway 64.   "In today's economy and the current housing market, I feel education is the key to finding tools to help buyers and sellers," said Judy. "I stay current by taking classes and reading publications. All of my clients get my promise of unsurpassed service and dedicated honest and active marketing."   The Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation recognizes real estate professionals who have completed special education in seller representation. The designation is geared toward helping agents improve their skills working with sellers and listings so they can assist their clients with the best professionalism and service possible.   Judy is a licensed Affiliate Broker assisting buyers and sellers in and around Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties. She specializes in residential real estate with a focus on first-time homebuyers, relocation, and new home construction. Judy is a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR), the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). She has her professional real estate designation as an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and is a Certified Relocation Affiliate. Judy is also a member of the Crye-Leike Multi-Million Dollar Club (MMDC).   For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please call Affiliate Broker Judy G. Smith on her cell at (901) 569-0403 or in the office at (901) 260-4780. Email her at judy.smith@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at http://judy.crye-leike.com/.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

CORDOVA, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Juliette Moore has earned her professional real estate designation of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR). She is a Sales Associate with Crye-Leike based out of the company's Cordova, Tennessee branch office located at 894 Germantown Parkway in Cordova.   "Receiving my ABR is allowing me an opportunity to grow my business with new and unique tools which will help me assist my clients in an efficient manner," said Juliette. "My ABR education has provided me with the expertise I need for an edge in today's competitive market. Member benefits such as publications, marketing tools, a referral network and more, will help me to succeed and maintain that edge."   The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. The designation is awarded to real estate agents who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria and is awarded by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council (REBAC) of the National Association of REALTORS (NAR).   Juliette is also a new member of the Real Estate Buyers Agent Council (REBAC).   "I am excited about being a part of a larger network of experienced buyer representatives," said Juliette. "With new enhancements being made each year, REBAC benefits are designed to keep members like me well informed and help our business do well."   With more than 15 years of experience in residential real estate sales, Juliette works with buyers and sellers in and around Shelby, Fayette, and DeSoto counties. She is a licensed sales associate in both Tennessee and Mississippi specializing in residential real estate with a focus on new home construction, first-time homebuyers and investment properties. Juliette is a member of the Crye-Leike Multi Million Dollar Club. She is also a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors (MAAR), the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), the Mississippi Association of Realtors (MAR), the Northeast Mississippi Association of Realtors (NMAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Juliette lives in Germantown with her husband, Jeff, who specializes in Commercial Real Estate with Crye-Leike. She has four children and one toy poodle. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is a Minister at Golden Gate Cathedral in Memphis. Juliette's hobbies include exercising, dancing, cooking and traveling.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Juliette Moore by calling 901-277-0476 or you can email her at juliette.moore@crye-leike.com. Visit her website at http://JulietteMoore.crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.    

BENTON, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce Ralph Anderson has earned his professional real estate designation of Graduate REALTORS Institute (GRI). Anderson is an agent in the company's Benton, Arkansas branch office located at 1900 Military Road.   "The designation requires 90 classroom hours of professional education," said Anderson. "The education and knowledge I have received in obtaining my GRI was presented by nationally recognized professionals and will allow me to better serve my clients in any Real Estate transaction."   Anderson is a licensed Realtor assisting buyers and sellers in and around Saline and Pulaski counties. He has been in the real estate profession for three years. Anderson is a member of the Benton-Bryant Realtor Association (BBRA), the Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Agent Ralph Anderson at 501-831-1291 or you can email him at ralph.anderson@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

BENTONVILLE, AR, - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce John Wynn has obtained his real estate license for Oklahoma. Wynn is also a licensed agent in Arkansas based out of the company's Rogers branch office located at 3003 West Walnut Street.   "Now that I have received my Oklahoma Real Estate License, I will now be able to better serve my clients," said Wynn. "I look forward to working with both buyers and sellers."   Wynn assists buyers and sellers in Benton and Washington counties in Arkansas. He assists buyers and sellers in primarily Delaware County in Oklahoma. Wynn specializes in residential real estate with a focus on first-time homebuyers, relocation, farm and land, new home construction, and town homes. He has his professional designation of Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and is also a Certified Relocation Specialist. Wynn is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   "Obtaining my Real Estate license in Oklahoma will allow me to have more opportunities to specialize in lake properties," said Wynn. "I plan to represent clients in and around Grand Lake of The Cherokees in Grove, Oklahoma. I have spent a lot of time on Grand Lake and surrounding areas and am very familiar with the lake and area."   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Agent John Wynn by phone at (479) 586-2445 or you can email him at john.wynn@crye-leike.com. Visit his website at www.jwynn.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.  

FAYETTEVILLE, AR.- Crye-Leike, REALTORS congratulates Realtor Cheryl Culp on receiving her At Home With Diversity certification from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Culp is a Sales Associate based out of the company's Fayetteville Arkansas branch office located at 3782 Front Street.   "My personal approach to real estate is to get involved and educated," said Cheryl. "At Home With Diversity is an educational certification designed to present a picture of the changing face of the real estate industry. The class teaches how real estate professionals can increase their sensitivity and adaptability to future market trends and how to thrive as an effective service provider and community leader."   The course addresses issues of diversity, fair housing and cultural differences. It is a required course for Realtors who intend to pursue the Graduate, REALTOR Institute designation.   Cheryl is a licensed real estate agent in Arkansas, working with buyers and sellers in and around Washington and Benton counties. She specializes in residential real estate sales with a focus on first-time homebuyers and land purchase transactions.   "I feel extremely fortunate to be in this business," said Cheryl. "I love serving the public, talking to people, learning new things and facing a challenge everyday. So for me this is the perfect business to be in. You can never know too much in this business? there is so much to learn and it's more than just showing and listing homes."   Cheryl is a Certified Relocation Associate (CRA) with Crye-Leike, Realtors. She is a member of the Metro Area Board of Realtors (MABR), Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). With the ARA in 2007 Cheryl was appointed to serve on the Equal Opportunity Committee.   Prior to obtaining her real estate license Cheryl was employed for eleven years as a Medical Billing Supervisor at St. Mary's Hospital.   "I will always follow the golden rule," said Cheryl. "I don't just want a client for a one time transaction I want to keep them for life. I try to keep in my mind that real estate is always changing and I need to be able to change as well."   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Agent Cheryl Culp at 479-366-6067 or email her at cheryl.culp@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, is the nations 4th largest real estate company and has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.

ROGERS, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Sales Associate John Wynn, CRS, has obtained his Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR) designation. Wynn is a licensed Realtor Associate in Arkansas based out of the company's Rogers branch office located at 3003 West Walnut.   The Real Estate BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) awards the ABR designation.   "My business is about being professional and offering my clients the very best customer service," said Wynn. "I received my ABR designation to show my buyers and sellers that I am a professional and they will get the best service working with me."   Since 2005, Wynn has been assisting buyers and sellers in and around Benton and Washington counties. He specializes in residential real estate with a focus on relocation, new home construction and land.   In addition to his ABR designation, Wynn is also a Certified Relocation Specialist (CRS). He is a member of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission, the Rogers Board of Realtors (RBR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   "I will continue attending advanced education courses and receiving other designations," said Wynn. "I want to be informed and on top of the ever changing real estate market."   Wynn lives in Bentonville Arkansas and is active in the Rogers Board of Realtors (RBR). In 2007 he assisted with the construction of a new Habitat for Humanity home, sponsored in part by the RBR.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact John Wynn at 479-586-2445 or you can email him at john.wynn@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

BENTON, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Sales Associate Angie Johnson has been accepted into the 2008 Class of the Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) Leadership Academy. Johnson is a Sales Associate in the company's Benton Arkansas branch office located at 1900 Military Road #4 in Benton.   "It is indeed an honor and a huge opportunity for me to be selected among my peers to be asked to join the Leadership Academy for 2008," said Angie. "I have the opportunity within my "REALTOR family" through our local and state boards to be involved so that I am able to stand up and speak out about issues directly related to real estate."   Angie is a licensed sale associate in Arkansas assisting both buyers and sellers in and around Saline and Pulaski counties. She is a Residential Real Estate Specialist with a focus on first time homebuyers, new construction and relocation.   In 2007, Angie was a Top Producer in the Benton branch office and the 6th overall among all associates in the Greater Little Rock region. She is a member of the Benton/Bryant Association of REALTORS and in 2006 was selected as REALTOR of the Year.   As a member of the ARA Angie serves on the Professional Standards Committee and she is a member of the National Association of REALTORS. She is serving her second year on the Board of Directors of the Benton Area Chamber of Commerce.   Angie is a member of the www.SellingBenton.com team along with her mother and Benton Branch office Managing Broker Karen Crowson. Angie and Karen, the www.SellingBenton.team.com team achieved the Diamond Level Award for Excellence for Sales Volume in 2007.   "If you would have asked me ten years ago if I would ever get into Real Estate business I would have said No, especially working alongside my mother Karen," said Angie. "But it has turned out to be a great decision. My mom has always been involved in every aspect of real estate possible, and has taught me the importance of getting involved and helping to make a difference in the career I have chosen."   For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Angie Johnson by phone at 501-529-1584 or email her at angie.johnson@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

SPRINGDALE, AR., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to congratulate Managing Broker Kendall Riggins, CRS, ABR on achieving sales in 2007 that rank him as the #1 individual real estate sales associate in the State of Arkansas. Riggins sold more single-family homes than any other individual sales associate in the state. His sales volume for 2007 was more than $26-million.   "It is an honor and a privilege to have worked with so many amazing clients in the past year," said Riggins. "I attribute my success to great relationships and a focus on putting the client first and always communicating."   Riggins is the Managing Broker of the Crye-Leike, REALTORS Springdale branch office, located at 1112 South 48th Street, Suite D in Springdale. Since 2002 he has been a licensed Realtor in Arkansas, assisting buyers and sellers in and around Washington and Benton counties. Riggins specializes in residential real estate sales with a focus on new home construction.   On the Arkansas Business Top 100 Agents list for 2007, Riggins comes in at Number#5 for total sales volume. On the same list he was Number#4 in 2006 and Number#6 in 2005. Since 2004, he has sold more single-family homes that any other individual licensed sales associate in the State of Arkansas   Riggins is a member of the Arkansas Metro Board of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He has been the recipient of the Arkansas Realtors Diamond level Award of Excellence since 2004 and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club. Riggins is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR).   Prior to joining Crye-Leike, REALTORS Riggins was a Broker with the Griffin Company.   Riggins lives in Springdale and attends the Springdale First Baptist Church and is active with the Head Start program and Jerry's Kids.   For all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Max Phillips by calling 479-957-6002 or email him at kendall.riggins@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

BENTON, AR.- Crye-Leike, REALTORS is pleased to announce Managing Broker Karen Crowson has been elected Vice Chairman of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission for 2008. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe appointed Crowson to the state commission in 2007 so she is assuming the Vice Chair Post going into the second of a three-year appointment.   "I am honored that my colleagues on the commission have the trust and confidence in me to join them in a leadership capacity in 2008 as their newly elected Vice Chair," said Crowson. "I take this new responsibility seriously at a time when the public demands accountability and best practices from all licensed real estate professionals and the firms they represent in the great State of Arkansas."   Crowson has enjoyed an amazing career in real estate beginning in 1987 when she was first licensed to sell real estate in Arkansas. Her journey with Crye-Leike, Realtors launched in 2003 when she was named the Managing Broker (MB) of the company's new Bryant Arkansas branch office. A year later she was named to the same post at the Benton Arkansas branch office located at 1900 Military Road, Suite #4, where she remains the MB today.   Crowson's election to Vice Chair of the Real Estate Commission comes just months after she was honored as the 2007 Realtor of the Year by the Arkansas REALTORS? Association (ARA). She has had a stellar history of leadership with the ARA that includes: serving as President in 2006, President-Elect in 2005 and Secretary-Treasurer in 2004. Crowson remains very active in the ARA serving as the Vice Chair of the Political Action Committee and is a member of the Professional Standards Committee, Risk Reduction Committee and Member Services.   The Benton/Bryant Realtors Association (BBRA) first named Crowson Realtor of the Year in 1996 and again in 2001. She was the first recipient from the BBRA to be named Arkansas Realtor of the Year. With the BBRA Crowson currently serves as Chair of the REALTOR Political Action Committee and REALTOR of the Year Committee. In the past she has served as: President in 1996, Vice President 1995, Secretary/Treasurer 1993 and chaired the Make American Better Committee in 1991 and the Million Dollar Committee in 1988.   With the National Association of Realtors (NAR) Crowson is serving as a Director and member of the Professional Standards Committee. In the past she has served three-year terms on the NAR Housing Needs Committee and Professional Standards Committee.   Crowson is an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), a Certified Real Estate Specialist (CRS) and a Graduate REALTORS Institute (GRI). She assists buyers and sellers in and around Saline County, specializing in residential real estate.   Crowson and her daughter, Angie Johnson, also a licensed Sales Associate with Crye-Leike, Realtors, work together as the www.SellingBenton.com Team. She and Johnson are Platinum level Award of Excellence recipients based on sales levels in 2007 and 2006.   For all your real estate needs and personal referrals please contact Karen Crowson by phone at 501-315-3000 or you can email her at karen.crowson@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in Memphis in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of over 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR., - Crye-Leike, Realtors is proud to announce that Realtor Gina Lee has joined the Razorback BNI International Chapter in Springdale. Lee is a Sales Associate based out of the company's Fayetteville Arkansas branch office located at 3782 Front Street in Fayetteville.   "BNI is the world's largest business networking and referral organization and it's a privilege to be joining such a recognized group," said Lee. "As I grow my business, it's important for me to have a network of professionals that I can count on to assist my clients with a wide range of services and support."   Since 2000, Lee has been a licensed Realtor in Arkansas working with buyers and sellers in and around Washington and Benton counties. She specializes in residential real estate with a focus on relocation and first time homebuyers.   Lee is an Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR), a Certified Residential Specialist Candidate (CRS) and a Multi-Million Dollar Sales Producer. She is a member of the MetroBoard of Realtors and the National Board of Realtors.   "I am confident through my BNI membership, my clients will be able to count on me for more than just real estate services," said Lee. "The Razorback BNI Club represents the best in professional services from Insurance to Landscaping to Legal Services, which are critical needs for my clients buying and selling real estate."   For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Gina Lee by phone at 479-409-5429 or email her at gine.lee@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,100 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.7 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

OOLTEWAH, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce that Broker Dan Griess has been tapped to head up the company's new Ooltewah, Tennessee branch office located at 5913 Main Street, Suite 107.   "I am very excited to be part of a company and a culture of real estate professionals that recognizes the potential that the Ooltewah region represents," said Griess. "Our new office is properly positioned to take advantage of the growth that is occurring in the area."   Griess joins Crye-Leike, REALTORS with more than eleven years of real estate experience. He transferred his license to the company after a long affiliation with Prudential Real Estate. Previous to real estate Griess worked in sales and management.   At the new location, Griess is managing a staff of 17 affiliate brokers and is actively conducting confidential interviews to bring more sales associates onboard. The office can easily accommodate as many as 60 associates.   "My management style is a positive one," said Griess. "I believe that enthusiasm is contagious and in giving back to the industry as well as the community."   Realtor designations obtained by Griess include: Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) and Internet Qualified e-PRO. For 2008 he is the President of the CRS/CRB Chapter, serves on the Board of Directors of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors (CAR), as well as the MLS Corp. In 2005 Griess served as the President of CAR and in 2007 as the President of the MLS Corp. In 2006 the Chattanooga Association of Realtors named Griess REALTOR of the Year.   In addition to his involvement in CAR, Griess is a member of the Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR), currently serving as a state director and is a member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR).   Griess lives in Chattanooga with his wife Sharon and two sons, Taylor (11) and Tyler (7). When he's not busy assisting his associates and clients, Griess, an Eagle Scout, enjoys volunteering at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga as scuba diver.   "Being in the real estate business has allowed me to have both a professional life as well as a personal life," said Griess. "The fact that I have a wife who works a full time job and two boys at home makes our family time together very valuable."   For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Dan Griess at 423-238-5440 or email him at dan.griess@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, the nations 4th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 132 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2007, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $5.6 billion with 32,500 closed transaction sides.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR.- Crye-Leike, Realtors congratulates Fayetteville Arkansas based Realtor Cheryl Culp, on her appointment to the Arkansas Realtors Association (ARA) Equal Opportunity Committee.   "My career is not just about selling homes," said Culp. "This is an opportunity to join with other leaders in our profession and maintain practices to ensure that our industry and licensed associates are always fair and ethical."   Culp will serve a three-year term on the all-volunteer committee that is made up of 17 members and a chairperson. Fair Housing and Education will be the committee's primary concern, working internally to train and advise the ARA membership and maintain government compliance on matters of equal opportunity.   Culp is a licensed real estate agent in Arkansas, working with buyers and sellers in and around Washington and Benton counties. She specializes in residential real estate sales with a focus on first-time homebuyers and land purchase transactions.   "It really helps to have a great company like Crye-Leike, Realtors behind you," said Culp. "They have given me the support, tools and training to get my business up and going."   Culp is a Certified Relocation Associate (CRA) with Crye-Leike, Realtors. She is a member of the Metro Area Board of Realtors, the Arkansas Realtors Association and the National Association of Realtors. Prior to obtaining her real estate license Culp was employed for eleven years as a Medical Billing Supervisor at St. Mary's Hospital.   For your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Cheryl Culp at 479-366-6067 or email: cheryl.culp@crye-leike.com.   Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, Realtors in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike?, is the nations 4th largest real estate company and has a network of more than 4,000 sales associates and 137 corporate and franchise offices located in 65 counties through-out the eight-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi and North Carolina.   Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in the following areas of specialty: residential sales, mortgage lending, title, insurance, commercial business and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services referrals. In 2006, the Crye-Leike organization attained sales of $6.1 billion with 35,498 closed transaction sides.