Huntsville Native Looks Forward To Helping Buyers Find Their Dream Home

Veteran Realtor Cindy Davis Joins Crye-Leike, REALTORS Sales Team At The Company’s Bob Wallace Avenue Branch Office In Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE, AL., – As a Huntsville native and ten-year veteran of real estate sales in North Alabama, Cindy Davis has great affection for her community and career as a licensed Realtor.

“I am here to help,” said Cindy. “I am high energy, outgoing and ready to serve clients as a new associate with Crye-Leike, REALTORS.”

Cindy joins the company in the Bob Wallace Avenue branch office in Huntsville. She was previously affiliated with Rocket Realty, which merged with Crye-Leike in November 2009.

“It’s a true blessing to be a part of helping a buyer fulfill their dream of home ownership,” said Cindy. “It is a joy and a pleasure to walk first-time homebuyers through the process from financing to closing.”

More About Realtor Cindy Davis
Crye-Leike Realtor Cindy Davis is a licensed Realtor in Alabama, assisting buyers and sellers in and around the greater Huntsville and North Alabama region. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on first-time homebuyers and investment properties. Cindy is a member of the Huntsville Area Association of Realtors (HAAR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Cindy lives in the City of Huntsville, is active in the Building Church at the Rave Theater and enjoys boating.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Realtor Cindy Davis directly by phone at (256) 533-0188 and you can email her at cindy.davis@crye-leike.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 3,600 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.

Staying Ahead Of The Curve Leads Realtor To Obtain Broker License

With Advanced Education Crye-Leike’s Rachael Henderson Hopes To Better Navigate The Challenging Real Estate Market For Her Clients

Like many full time Realtors, Crye-Leike’s Rachael Henderson has decided to change the way she does business in response to the economic changes effecting the real estate industry. Her business plan recently sent her back to the classroom to obtain her Tennessee Broker License.

“I think it’s critical that I stay ahead of the curve to help my clients navigate this challenging market,” said Rachael. “A Broker’s license is a more advance and detailed degree of education and experience.”

With her advanced knowledge – Rachael feels ever more qualified to help her clients face the challenges of buying and selling in the current market.

“The dream homes are out there, so for buyers, finding the right financing solutions and managing a rapidly changing process is critical,” said Rachael. “For sellers, pricing and marketing for the internet savvy buyer is a top priority.”

If she had to predict, Rachael believes the outlook for 2010 is promising with the extended and expanded availability of a tax credit for first time and repeat homebuyers.

“Helping more homebuyers capitalize on the tax credit will be a focus for me,” said Rachael. “We’ve never seen a market like this and probably… hopefully will never again. My job is to consider the advantage and opportunity for each client and then help them make the best decision possible.”

About Broker Rachael Henderson
Crye-Leike Broker Rachael Henderson is a licensed Realtor in Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama assisting buyers and sellers primarily in Hamilton, Marion and Sequatchie counties in Tennessee, Dade, Walker and Catoosa counties in Georgia and Dekalb County Alabama. Rachael specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on investment properties, first time buyers, relocation and foreclosure/REO properties.

Rachael is an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Accredited Home Staging Profession (AHS), Realtor Internet Professional (e-PRO), member of the Georgia Association of Realtors (GAR), Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Rachael is a Crye-Leike Relocation Star and has a 100% customer satisfaction survey rating.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals contact Crye-Leike, REALTORS Broker Rachael Henderson by phone at 423-883-9801, email: rachael.henderson@crye-leike.com and you can find her on the web at http://www.rachaelhenderson.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 3,600 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.

Grove Oklahoma Realtor Loves Assisting Clients In The City She’s Called Home For 14 Years

Michele Norwood Is Eager To Continue Helping Buyers & Sellers Find A Home To Enjoy On Grand Lake As She Joins Crye-Leike, REALTORS First Sales Office In Oklahoma

Grove resident Michele Norwood didn’t grow up in the city of Grove – but she has many fond memories of family week-end trips and summer vacations spent on Grand Lake.

Those memories drew her back to the Grand Lake area to live full-time many years ago.

Michele’s love and passion for the Grand Lake area is why she enjoys her career as a Realtor helping clients find that perfect home on the lake.

“I have been a Realtor in the Grand Lake, Grove area for 14 years. I love living on the lake and all of beautiful Northeast Oklahoma,” said Crye-Leike Realtor Michele Norwood. “My love of the Grand Lake area spills over into my enthusiasm for selling Real Estate. I enjoy working with first-time buyers, buyers looking for their dream retirement home, and buyers looking for their week-end get away.”

Michele recently transferred her real estate license to Crye-Leike, REALTORS and joined the company’s first sales office in the state of Oklahoma in Grove. Prior to joining Crye-Leike, Michele was a sales associate with the Century 21 Real Estate office in Grove.

Four years ago Michele began working with Grove Realtor Norm Carnett and they joined their real estate business together forming the Grand Lake Sales Team.

“Our combined expertise in real estate has been a great asset to both our buyers and sellers,” said Michele. “When we had the chance to help open the first Crye-Leike office in Oklahoma, we jumped at the opportunity. We are so impressed at what Crye-Leike offers their sales associates with marketing and support and think we have picked a great company to be associated with.”

Michele is a licensed Realtor in Oklahoma assisting buyers and sellers in and around Delaware, Ottawa, and Mayes counties. She specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers, relocation, town homes and condominiums.

“I love helping buyers find a great home in the Grand Lake area so they can enjoy the wonderful lake living I love so much,” said Michele. “I also take great pride in working with sellers and helping them market their home. Buying or Selling a home can be an emotional experience and taking away the worry and emotions from the buyers and sellers is my job.”

Michele is a member of the Northeast Oklahoma Board of Realtors, the Oklahoma Association of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. She is the Past Secretary-Treasure, Past Vice-President and current President Elect of the local Northeast Oklahoma Board of Realtors. With the NEOBR, Michele has also participated in several charity golf and bowling tournaments.

More About Crye-Leike Realtor Michele Norwood
Realtor Michele Norwood is based out of Crye-Leike, REALTORS Grove, Oklahoma sales office located at 1104 South Main Street.

Prior to her career in residential real estate sales, Michele was a Middle School Teacher for 23 years. She taught Physical Education and Human Sexuality.

Michele lives in Grove, Oklahoma and is a member of the First Methodist Church. She has 2 sons – Joe an attorney in Tulsa and Matt a business owner of Vine Laboratories in Denver, Colorado. Michele has two grandchildren Colby and Brody.

When Michele isn’t busy assisting her real estate clients, she enjoys jet skiing on beautiful Grand Lake and doing yard work and gardening in her free time.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Realtor Michele Norwood directly by phone at (918) 791-1126 or by email: michele@grandlakesales.com. Find Michele on the web at http://www.grandlakesales.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 3,600 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.

Selling Real Estate Is a Dream Come True For New Chattanooga Realtor

Flooring & Carpet Expert Neil Hale Joins Crye-Leike, REALTORS In East Brainerd

While the global recession has caused many to rethink or ‘put off’ a new home or property purchase, home improvement expert and Crye-Leike Realtor Neil Hale begs to differ with that frame of mind.

“Being in real estate and helping people buy and sell homes is a dream come true, even in these rough economic times,” said Hale. “With the tax credits and current interest rates there has not been a finer time to purchase a home or real estate in the past few years.”

Hale brings a wealth of expertise to his real estate sales business, knowing almost instinctively what it takes to maintain value and prepare a property for market.

“Working in our family owned carpet and flooring business, Sun Mills Outlet in Ringgold Georgia, has put me in contact with various clients who I have assisted in getting their homes ready to sell,” said Hale. “As a result of this I have been encouraged to enter the field of real estate sales. I firmly believe with my background I can be a great advisor to anyone buying or selling a home.”

Hale brings more than 16 years of sales and service experience with him from his family’s carpet and flooring operation in Ringgold.

“My decision to join Crye-Leike was based upon the company’s aggressive marketing approach throughout the Midsouth,” said Hale. “Crye-Leike’s has many satisfied homeowners, buyers and sellers who turn to the company’s associates time and time again to assist them in real estate transactions.

More About Crye-Leike Realtor Neil Hale
Crye-Leike Realtor Neil Hale is a licensed Affiliate Broker in Tennessee and Georgia assisting buyers and sellers primarily in and around Hamilton County Tennessee and Catoosa County Georgia. He specializes in all types of residential and commercial real estate sales. Hale is a member of the Chattanooga Association of Realtors (CAR) and National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Hale continues to work with clients at his family’s Sun Mills Carpet & Flooring Outlet, located at 923 Industrial Blvd., in Ringgold Georgia. He can be reached there by phone at 706-935-5525.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike East Brainerd Realtor Neil Hale directly by phone at 423-503-1843, email neil.hale@crye-leike.com and you can find him on the web at http://neil.crye-leike.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 3,600 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.

A Passion For Community, Politics And Now Real Estate

Benton’s Vicky Morris Sets Her Sights On Home Sales With Crye-Leike, REALTORS

A love for her community and a desire to serve others has lead Vicky Morris to a career in real estate sales. The former television news producer turned legislative analyst and account manager for AAA Cooper Transportation is the newest sales associate to join the Realtor team at Crye-Leike Benton.

“I am happy to be bringing years of sales, media and legislative research experience with me to the world of real estate,” said Vicky. “I love people and especially love helping people.”

Vicky’s desire to help people goes well beyond her new home sales business. She is currently campaigning for the Arkansas House of Representatives District 27 seat.

“As a Realtor I am directly impacting communities, helping to build neighborhoods and giving people the opportunity to realize the American dream of home ownership,” said Vicky. “My desire to serve the citizens of Benton and the entire state as an elected representative is a way to take my passion to help people to even greater heights.”

Vicky is a licensed Sales Associate in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers primarily in Pulaski and Saline County. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales. Vicky is a member of the Benton Bryant Realtors Association (BBRA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

More About Crye-Leike Realtor Vicky Morris
Crye-Leike Realtor Vicky Morris is a native of West Little Rock, a graduate of Little Rock Hall High School and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She holds a B.A. in Journalism.

Prior to Real Estate she worked as a Morning Show Producer at KARK-TV and for five years served as a Legislative Analyst at the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Vicky, her husband John and six year old son Shane live in the community of Shannon Hills and are active members of the Geyer Springs Baptist Church. In her free time Vicky enjoys gardening, exercising, reading, writing, teaching 1st Grade Sunday School and volunteering at the local elementary school.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Realtor Vicky Morris directly by phone at 501-315-3000 and you can email her at vicky.morris@crye-leike.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 3,600 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.

Crye-Leike, REATORS Names Sales Veteran To Managing Broker Post

Realtor Rick Ramick Takes The Helm Of Crye-Leike Hot Springs Looking To Ramp-Up Agent Recruitment & Marketing In 2010

Crye-Leike, REALTORS has named Realtor Rick Ramick to the Managing Broker post at the company’s Hot Springs office located at 1420 Central Avenue. He will take the helm of a branch that for many years was under the leadership of Broker Bob Benscoter – who is transitioning into a new role with the company as Assistant Manager and Recruiter.

The transfer of power at Crye-Leike comes as a result of Benscoter’s desire to pursue more personal sales – while still being involved in the growth of the office.

“This change from overseeing the day to day operations of our office to the role of an assistant manager is an exciting opportunity for me,” said Benscoter. “I look forward to our continued success and assisting Rick in making our office not only the best but also the biggest in Hot Springs.”

Ramick is a veteran of sales and what he calls the ‘old school’ strategy of knocking on doors to generate business. He says many in real estate still adhere to that method to reach new clients. For Ramick though – he considers those days over and believes technology and marketing are the true tools to implement for real success.

“To be honest, I had not considered Crye-leike until the ‘Spring of 2008’ when I began researching the company and had the pleasure of meeting Cofounder and CEO Harold Crye,” said Ramick. “I was not only impressed with the growth and dominance of the company – but how they had accomplished it.”

Through technology and marketing Ramick saw how the company grew – becoming the #1 real estate firm in Arkansas in gross sales volume and homes sold.

“With the right tools – a real estate agent who has seen their business level off can realize a jolt of activity by incorporating new methods of prospecting, marketing, listing and selling property,” said Ramick. “Crye-Leike is the perfect company with the opportunity for agents to rejuvenate their careers.”

In addition to focusing on recruiting new agents, Ramick also plans to increase Crye-Leike Hot Springs’ community involvement. He says participating in United Way, Cans for Kids, Special Olympics and more is essential for a sales team with a mission of building great neighborhoods and communities.

“My goal for 2010 is to increase the presence of Crye-leike in Hot Springs,” said Ramick. “The challenge will be identifying new agents willing to take the next step with us in the age of technology to expand their horizons and business.”

More About Managing Broker Rick Ramick
Rick Ramick is the former owner and president of TRACO Realty & Development with more than 25 years of sales experience. He is a REALTOR Institute Graduate and specializes in all types of real estate sales primarily in Garland county. Ramick serves on the Board of Directors of the Hot Springs Board of Realtors and is a member of the Arkansas Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors. He also serves the City of Hot Springs as the Director of District 5.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Hot Springs Managing Broker Rick Ramick directly by phone at 501-321-0880, email: rick.ramick@crye-leike.com and you can find him on the web at http://www.ramickteam.crye-leike.com.

More About Assistant Manager/Recruiter Bob Benscoter
Bob Benscoter is a licensed Broker in Arkansas with more than 20 years of real estate sales experience. He is a REALTOR Institute Graduate and member of the Hot Springs Board of Realtors, Arkansas Realtor Association and National Association of Realtors. Benscoter assists buyers and sellers in all types of real estate sales primarily in Garland County.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 141 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.

A Love Of Architecture Draws Bryant Designer Into A Real Estate Career

Realtor Julie Fuller Is Eager To Help People Find Their Dream Home As She Joins Crye-Leike, REALTORS Sales Team In Bryant Arkansas

For some new Realtors the love of working in a sales role helping customers draws them into the real estate business – but that wasn’t the case for Bryant Realtor Julie Fuller.

Julie was drawn to the real estate profession because of her lifelong love of architecture and design.

“I graduated from the University of Central Arkansas in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in design. Selling real estate is a natural fit for me,” said Julie. “I feel my background in interior design will go a long way in helping my clients get their home sold fast. It will also help me to assist buyers in finding their dream home.”

For the past few years, Julie worked as a graphic designer. She assisted clients in creating virtual businesses.

“It was exciting to help clients create their dream businesses, but I’m eager to pursue my new career as a Realtor and help clients find their dream home,” said Julie. “It is a very exciting venture to move to a new home and I can’t wait to be a part of that journey with every client I help.”

Julie recently began her real estate career by joining Crye-Leike, REALTORS sales office in Bryant, Arkansas. She is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Saline County. Julie specializes in all types of residential real estate sales.

“Crye-Leike already feels like home,” said Julie. “I love seeing people find that perfect house to call home. I am honest and hard working and want my clients to succeed as much as I want to succeed.”

More About Crye-Leike Realtor Julie Fuller
Julie lives in Bryant, Arkansas with her 3 children Grant, Grace and Mattie.

When she isn’t busy assisting her real estate clients, Julie enjoys spending time with her family, reading, interior design work, and treasure hunting for unique home décor.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike, Realtor Julie Fuller directly by phone at (501) 317-9745 or email her at julie.fuller@crye-leike.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 141 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.

Hot Springs Realtor Looking Forward To New Year With New Company

Chris N. Rix Looks Back At 2009 As A Difficult And Successful Year For Home Sales

‘Better Days Ahead’ seems to be the prevailing attitude among many in the real estate industry. Among those in agreement is Hot Springs Realtor Chris N. Rix. After a year of falling home prices, record low interest rates and federal homebuyer tax credits – Rix and many in the business of selling homes – are looking to 2010 as a turning point year for the industry.

“Anyone remotely affiliated in the real estate business has had a difficult 2009,” said Chris N. Rix, a Realtor with Crye-Leike, REALTORS. “Having been a licensed Realtor since 2005, I have now seen housing markets run hot, cold and just plain difficult.”

In 2009 Chris did his best to predict and plan. He is pleased to end the year closing 36 home sale transaction sides with many new and returning satisfied clients. 2009 was also a year for Chris to make a change in real estate companies.

“I recently transferred from ERA to the Crye-leike family,” said Chris. “Now that I’m settled into the company’s Hot Springs office, I’m looking forward to the new year hoping to exceed my business in 2009 with more exposure for my listings and in turn more closing for my buyers and sellers.”

Since 2005 Chris N. Rix has been assisting buyers and sellers as a ‘Full Time’ Realtor primarily in Garland County. He is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on luxury, lake, condo, investment, commercial, land and first time homebuyers. He is based out of the Crye-Leike Hot Springs, Arkansas branch office located at 1420 A Central Avenue.

More About Crye-Leike Realtor Chris N. Rix
Chris is a Graduate, REALTOR Institute (GRI), Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) and Graduate of the Realtor Leadership Academy of the Arkansas Association of Realtors (ARA). With the ARA he serves on the Risk Reduction and Professional Development committees. Chris is also a member of the Hot Springs Association of Realtors (HSAR) serving on the Board of Directors and is a member of the Finance, Legislative, Technology and Awards committee and with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) he serves on the ‘Business Issues’ committee.

Chris lives in Hot Springs and is active as an Ambassador with the Chamber of Commerce. When he’s not assisting clients he enjoys entertaining, traveling, boating and the outdoors.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Realtor Chris N. Rix directly by phone at 501-627-4075, email: chris@rixestate.com and you can find him on the web at http://www.rixestate.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 141 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.

Saline County Native Looks Forward To Helping Families Find Their Dream Home

Realtor Ava Marie Brown Is Excited About Her New Career in Real Estate As She Joins Crye-Leike, REALTORS Sales Team In Bryant Arkansas

Benton resident Ava Marie Brown has lived in Saline County Arkansas her entire life – a benefit that will help her assist real estate buyers and sellers find their perfect home in Saline County.

Ava recently decided to start a new career as a Realtor and is eager to help clients with all their real estate needs.

“I am looking forward to helping families find homes that meet their budgets and dreams,” said Ava. “I have lived in Saline County all of my life and my family has been in business in Central Arkansas since the early 1900’s. Being a Saline, Arkansas native will allow me the benefit of helping clients find a home they love in the county I’ve loved and called home my entire life.”

Ava is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas assisting buyers and sellers in and around Saline County. She specializes in all types of residential real estate and is a member of the Benton/Bryant Realtors Association, the Arkansas Realtors Association and the National Association of Realtors.

As a new Realtor, Ava was looking for the right real estate company that would be the best fit for her and her clients. She recently joined the Crye-Leike, REALTORS sales office in Bryant, Arkansas located at 4000 Highway 5 North. Ava lives in Benton.

“I am very excited to become a member of the Crye-Leike family in Bryant,” said Ava. “My desire is to serve the community in every way possible with all of their real estate needs.”

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike, Realtor Ava Marie Brown directly by phone at 501-653-8000 (ext. 1018) or email her at ava.brown@crye-leike.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 124 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.

Grove Realtor Enjoys Helping First-Time Buyers Find A Perfect Home In Grand Lake

Judy Hillshafer Is Eager To Continue Assisting Clients Move To The Grand Lake Area As She Moves To Crye-Leike, REALTORS First Sales Office In Northeast Oklahoma

Grove Realtor Judy Hillshafer is no stranger to the real estate profession. Although she didn’t start out in the industry as a Realtor, Judy has been a licensed Real Estate Agent in Oklahoma for two and half years.

“I have been associated with the RE/MAX Grand Lake office in Grove in various capacities since 2001,” said Judy. “I started as their receptionist and advanced to Administrative Assistant for the Brokers. After a short leave of absence, I decided to obtain a Realtor’s license and start my own real estate career.”

While Judy was a Realtor with RE/MAX, she earned the Executive Level during her second year in 2008. This is one reason it made it difficult for her to decide to transfer her license to Crye-Leike, REALTORS.

Judy recently joined Crye-Leike’s first sales office in the state of Oklahoma located at 1104 South Main Street in the city of Grove.

“I look at my new association with Crye-Leike, REALTORS as a chance to expand my Real Estate Family and be a part of something new and exciting in the area.” said Judy Hillshafer. “I have had nothing but positive experiences in learning the company and am enjoying being in our office with a great group of dedicated and experienced associates working together to promote the new office.”

Judy is eager to grow and enhance her own real estate career while helping Crye-Leike to build its Grove branch office.

“Because of my insight gained with the RE/MAX group serving in various positions, I know both sides of the desk so to speak – the nuts and bolts issues to make it happen in the office as well as being a dedicated Realtor,” said Judy. “I feel being with Crye-Leike is a great opportunity for myself, my clients, and the most beneficial for my husband and I.”

Judy is a licensed Realtor in Oklahoma assisting buyers and sellers in and around Delaware, Ottawa, and Mayes counties. She specializes in residential real estate focusing on first-time homebuyers and has also assisted clients with commercial properties. Judy has her professional real estate designation as a Graduate REALTOR Institute (GRI).

“I enjoy working with first-time buyers and helping them put all the pieces together,” said Judy. “First-time buyers are so excited and appreciate of the fact that they are homeowners – it’s an exciting time in their lives and I love being a part of it.”

Judy is a member of the Northeast Board of Realtors, Oklahoma Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. With the Northeast Board of Realtors, she serves on the Board of Directors.

“The Grand Lake area draws in many people at different stages in life from the young families to the retired who move here to be on the lake,” said Judy. “It is a great place to be to enjoy the laid back life style and it’s wonderful to help the newcomers and others already here find that perfect place to live. I’ve always believed that in order to be happy one has to enjoy what they are doing in every way and I still enjoy what I do as a Realtor here in such a great place to live.”

More About Crye-Leike Realtor Judy Hillshafer
Judy lives in Jay, Oklahoma with her husband Wayne. They retired to the area in 1998 to be close to their Kansas roots and have a place on the lake. They had previously lived off and on in Washington, DC for 27 years until Wayne retired from the CIA.

Wayne and Judy have a daughter Heather and son Jeremy who both live in Oklahoma.

When Judy isn’t busy assisting her real estate clients, she enjoys being fortunate to live on 7 acres of lakeside property on the Grand Lake Of The Cherokees and spending time with friends and family in both Oklahoma and Kansas.

In addition to assisting buyers and sellers with all their real estate needs, Judy helps her husband Wayne with the accounting for his small engine repair business in Jay, Oklahoma. She is also a member of the Grand Lake Association.

Prior to her career in residential real estate sales, Judy served in many different positions in Virginia including – a Century 21 United Loan Processor and Administrative Assistant, an Office Manger for a Bookkeeping and Tax Firm and an Accounts Payable Specialist for a large aerospace company. She also served as a civilian Air Force Accounts Payable Specialist and Government contract employee Administrative Assistant on the Island of Guam.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Realtor Judy Hillshafer directly by phone at 918-791-8200 or by email: judy.hillshafer@crye-leike.com. Find Judy on the web at http://judyhillshafer.crye-leike.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
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 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 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.