Staying Ahead Of The Curve Leads Realtor To Obtain Broker License

Thursday, March 04, 2010
Rachel Henderson
Rachel Henderson

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 has 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 Ms. Henderson. “A broker’s license is a more advanced and detailed degree of education and experience.

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



If she had to predict, Ms. Henderson 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 Ms. Henderson. “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.”

Ms. 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. She specializes in all types of residential real estate sales with a focus on investment properties, first time buyers, relocation and foreclosure/REO properties.

Ms. Henderson is an Accredited Buyer Representative, Accredited Home Staging Professional, Realtor Internet Professional (e-PRO), member of the Georgia Association of Realtors, Tennessee Association of Realtors and National Association of Realtors.

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


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