A Crye-Leike Blogger, Angie Vandenbergh

Morristown, TN Real Estate - The Morristown Area Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed Crye-Leike Ron Mann Real Estate to the community with a formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony held Wednesday, March 11, 2009. The franchise is Crye-Leike's newest, located at 4010 W. Andrew Johnson Highway in Morristown, Tennessee.

The new sales center is under the leadership of Owner and Managing Broker Ron Mann. He says his mission for the new office is simply, "a passionate commitment to unsurpassed service." Ron says to achieve that goal his sales team will stay focused on doing business with integrity, hard-work, pride, response, being a good neighbor and staying involved in the community."

"Opening an office in Morristown enables me to bring my expertise of rural land sales to an existing and successful real estate company," said Ron. "We are going to provide clients with a diverse group of agents who will specialize in all fields of real estate sales."

Mr. Paul LaBel, representing the Morritown Chamber of Commerce gave an opening welcome address following by the Rev. Don Miller who gave the invocation. Ron Mann, Owner and Principle Broker gave a short speech and invited all to stay enjoy refreshments.

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Ron Mann Real Estate at 423-586-3100. Owner and Managing Broker Ron Mann can also be reached directly at email: ron.mann@crye-leike.com.

Crye Leike Franchises, Inc. is actively seeking real estate franchises. For information regarding a franchise opportunity with the nation's fourth largest real estate company, entrepreneurs and real estate professionals should contact Kevin R. Joiner, President, at (866) 603-2470 or at franchises@crye-leike.com.

Photo Courtsey: Citizen Tribune, Morristown, TN

First-time homebuyers seminar - Thursday April 2, 2009 from 6:30 to 7:30pm Foreclosures & Short Sales seminar - Thursday April 16, 2009 from 6:30 to 7:30pm

Crye-Leike, REALTORS Hendersonville TN real estate agents are offering buyers and sellers two FREE Informational Seminars at the company's Hendersonville, Tennessee real estate branch office. The seminars will provide FREE professional advice and information to prospective buyers and sellers who are considering a purchase or sale in today's tricky housing market. Crye-Leike helps buyers and sellers with Nashville homes for sale.

"I would like to extend an invitation to anyone who is even considering buying a home right now," said Crye-Leike's Hendersonville Managing Broker Jan Page. "These seminars will be filled with valuable knowledge on why now is such a great time for anyone to purchase a home and will give the public an opportunity to have their questions answered by many experienced Realtors."

• The first seminar will be held on Thursday April 2, 2009 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
  
  Focuses on helping first-time homebuyers and anyone who hasn't owned a home in 3 years learn how they can take advantage of the $8,000 stimulus tax credit available to them this year.
  
  "The new $8,000 stimulus tax credit is a wonderful opportunity for first-time homebuyers to make their move and become a homeowner. Anyone who hasn't owned a home in 3 years can also benefit from the $8,000 tax credit," said Page. "If you are currently renting, stop throwing your money away and start investing."
  
• The second seminar will take place on Thursday April 16, 2009 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
  
  Focuses on educating anyone interested in buying a foreclosed home or short sale property.
  
  "Foreclosed and short sale properties make up a large part of our current housing market," said Page. "The seminar will provide beneficial information on the variety of exceptional bargains prospective buyers can find right now through foreclosures and short sale properties. Our experienced Realtors can guide buyers through the process and show them all the great deals available now."

Location of Home Buying Seminars...

Both seminars will be held at Crye-Leike, REALTORS Hendersonville branch office located at 383 Johnny Cash Parkway in Hendersonville, Tennessee. All the agents in the office will be hosting the event and be in attendance to answer questions from prospective homebuyers and sellers.

In addition to Crye-Leike agents, the program will include expert representatives from Magna Bank who work with real estate clients in the lending and banking business. They will be available to discuss any financing questions and to help with getting pre-qualified to purchase a home.

"We want to educate prospective homebuyers on all the amazing opportunities available to them in this current housing market," said Page. "With so many homes on the market to choose from and interest rates being at a historical low, now is the perfect time for anyone to start investing in their future. We encourage the community to attend the seminars and let us help you realize why now is the ideal time to make your dreams of homeownership a reality."

The public is invited to attend the seminars and discuss topics including...

• How and where to start looking for a home
• Knowing what a buyer can afford
• Why home inspections are important
• Improving your credit score
• Why now is a great time to buy.
• Prospective sellers can hear what's happening in their local housing market instead of the generalized gloom and doom they hear in national media reports. Sellers can also find out about what things they can do to help sell their homes quicker in this current buyer's market.

"It's important for the community to be educated about what's involved in the buying and selling process," said Page."The seminars will be a wonderful opportunity for people in our communities to discuss what's going on in the housing market. We encourage everyone to come ask questions, learn about buying and selling their home, and discover their best options in today's challenging market."

For more information on the seminars or to register call Broker Jan Page on her cell at 615-300-6900 or contact Crye-Leike's Hendersonville office at 615-824-8008.

Tomorrow Crye-Leike is hosting the 5th Annual Silent Auction & Raffle benefiting Youth Villages.

The event is in Memphis on Saturday, November 21, 2008 from 10 am until 2 pm.

There are fun things going on for all ages...

• Over 200 items to bid on at auction (gift baskets, gift cards, donated items from many sponsors)
• Face Painting
• Picture with Santa (children & pets)
• Raffle
• Refreshments
• Cake Walk

If you live around Memphis, please come check it out! Crye-Leike office at 6525 Quail Hollow, Memphis, TN 38120.

Many in Crye-Leike do a lot of work to pull this event off, especially our accounting department.

BRENTWOOD, TN., - Crye-Leike, REALTORS is proud to announce the appointment of Broker Randy Ayers as the new General Manager of the Crye-Leike Commercial Division for the Middle Tennessee Region. Ayers will manager the day-to-day operations and oversee regional production based out of the Nashville Commercial real estate Division offices located at 1187 Old Hickory Blvd in Brentwood, Tennessee.

"We congratulate Randy Ayers for stepping up to the challenge to lead our Commercial Division at this challenging juncture in the housing industry," said Harold Crye, CEO & Cofounder. "I have the utmost confidence in Randy to take our commercial business activity in the region to new heights based on his vast experience and commitment to service."

"I look forward to taking on this opportunity to serve the diverse and dynamic needs of the Nashville commercial real estate market and the tremendous growth opportunity that exists here," said Ayers. "I continue to see downtown and midtown Nashville as the biggest potential growth opportunity for Crye-Leike on the basis of overall interest and the city's contributions to work with developers."

"My objective is to build on the solid foundation and great sales team that we have here at Crye-Leike Commercial and to increase our market share by attracting more dynamic people to this great company," said Ayers. "I see this as an opportunity to put my past experience and knowledge to the best use with the Crye-Leike brand that's unparalleled in the residential market and apply that synergy into the delivery of our commercial services like never before."

Broker David Stremic previously held the General Manager post for Crye-Leike Commercial in Middle Tennessee. He is stepping down to focus on the demands of his personal commercial Nashville real estate sales and production.

About Randy Ayers

Ayers, a native of South Carolina, has been an active Broker engaged in real estate commercial brokerage transactions for more than 20 years and has practiced with his Broker license the past 18 years.

Ayers is a licensed Broker in Tennessee assisting buyers and sellers in and around the Greater Middle Tennessee Region. He specializes in commercial real estate with a focus on investment and business brokerage.

Ayers is a member of the Williamson County Association of Realtors (WCAR), National Association of Realtors (NAR) and the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) the trade association for developers, owners and investors in industrial, office and related commercial real estate.

To schedule an appointment and for all your commercial real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Crye-Leike Commercial General Manager & Broker Randy Ayers at 615-309-7100, email him at john.ayers@crye-leike.com and you can find the division on the web at www.crye-leike.com/commercial

About Crye-Leike Commercial

Crye-Leike Commercial, a division of Crye-Leike, REALTORS is a full service commercial real estate company. Its Brokers have a history of providing comprehensive brokerage, leasing, site selection and investment real estate services to clients.

Commercial Division Business Brokers work with buyers, sellers, investors, developers and landlords. Services include and are not limited to: helping clients secure office space, listing and marketing commercial property for sale, assisting in the sale or purchase of an existing business to full property management services. The company has locations in Tennessee, Arkansas, Georgia and Mississippi specifically tailored to the commercial market.

Buyers, First Time Home Buyers, Prospective Home Sellers Encouraged To Attend

Thursday May 15, 2008 6:30pm - 8:30pm at the Crye-Leike Hixson Real Estate Office

Crye-Leike, REALTORS is extending an invitation to home buyers, first time buyers and prospective sellers to an Informational Seminar at the company's Hixson branch office in May. The program will be held Thursday May 15, 2008 6:30pm - 8:30pm. The Chattanooga real estate Hixson branch office is located at 5870 Highway 153 in Hixson Tennessee.

The seminar will provide free professional advice and information to prospective buyers and sellers who are considering a Chattanooga homes purchase or sale in today's tricky housing market.

"We are very excited and confident that the evening will be tremendously useful and informative to any buyer, first-time homebuyer and local seller who is unsure about getting into the housing market at this time of uncertainly," said Kathy Tucker, Managing Broker of the Hixson branch office. "Our goal for the evening it to set aside everyone's fear or hesitation about going ahead with a move into a new home and helping to educate them on the proper steps to buy, sell, find the perfect mortgage and so much more."

Joining Crye-Leike sales associates at the two-hour event will be representatives from:

• Magna Bank's mortgage lending division,
• Realty Title & Escrow closing services
• Crye-Leike Insurance
• Specialists in home inspection, staging &other home buying and selling services.

"We would love to hear from area businesses who would like to join us in this informative program with a door prize donation," said Kathy Tucker. "We anticipate a great turn-out and see the program as an awesome way for local businesses to showcase their products and services."

Along with door prizes, dinner will be served and everyone will receive a free package of information to help them with their own personal buying or selling decision.

"It's the hope of the Crye-Leike Hixson sales team that based on the turnout and success of this first seminar we will be able to offer more educational evening programs throughout the year," said Kathy Tucker.

For more information on the seminar and for all your real estate needs or personal referrals, please contact Hixson Managing Broker Kathy Tucker by calling 423-870-5202 or you can email her at ktucker@crye-leike.com.