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More than 30 real estate professionals at Wallace Real Estate are setting themselves apart in the competitive luxury market by earning membership in the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing.
Membership is earned through participating in a rigorous two-day professional development session, which was held at Gettysvue Country Club. The Wallace agents who have recently completed the course are joining a select group of industry professionals who have demonstrated the knowledge and experience necessary to serve the unique needs of clients in the upper-tier real estate market.
By completing the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing Membership intensive course, these agents gain specialized training in marketing, selling and serving high-net-worth individuals, positioning them to meet the demands of discerning clients looking for exceptional service and expertise in luxury properties.
The following agents have achieved Membership in the Institute:
- Annie Abraham
- Lindsay Barlow
- Millicent Blalock
- April Blankinship
- Dollena Cruz
- Christine Drimalla
- Rusty Drummer
- Jessica Eckhart
- Leslie Gengozian
- Adam Husseini
- Liza Jackson
- Kerri Kor
- Trisha Lyons
- Lawrence “Larry” Maynard
- Summer Munyon
- Sahel Naimy
- Kathryne Ogrod
- Sharon Palmer
- Noble Parent
- Mary Parsons
- Charity Pickering
- Joan Pinkley
- Edward Plante
- Kelly Rhyne
- Kristy Rucker
- Bobby Sanford
- Deborah Saunders
- Jennifer Scates
- Holly Schultze
- Marisa Street
- Heather Tarantino
- Rhonda Thompson
- Tamy Wilson
- Honour Wright
The following brokers completed the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing course:
- Beth Bradley
- Jennifer Humphrey-Poveda
- Tammy Mills
- Beth Stewart
- Rhonda Thompson
“Our clients in the luxury space have exceptional properties and specific needs,” said Claudia Stallings, COO of Wallace Real Estate. “It’s important that our real estate professionals have the knowledge and tools they need. Providing our agents with the opportunity to earn their membership in the Institute for Luxury Home Marketing further underscores our dedication to excellence and our leadership in the luxury market.”
Wallace Real Estate has long been a leader in luxury home marketing, supporting its agents with a comprehensive luxury marketing program and professional resources.
“Wallace leads the market in high-end property sales, with more transactions than other brokerages with a dedicated luxury brand,” Stallings said. This is compared to data from East Tennessee REALTORS, among properties priced at $650,000 and above in the past 12 months.
The company’s exclusive luxury brand, Wallace Luxury, provides a refined marketing approach and personalized service, ensuring that agents are well-positioned to meet the sophisticated needs of luxury clientele.
With these newly certified agents, Wallace Real Estate continues to expand its footprint in the upper-bracket market, joining the ranks of other agents in the company who have already earned membership in the Institute. Together, they bring an unmatched level of professionalism, expertise and results-driven service to the luxury home market.
For more information about Wallace Real Estate and their luxury services, visit https://wallacetn.com/resources/luxury-properties/.
About Wallace Real Estate
Wallace Real Estate is East Tennessee’s most trusted name in real estate, proudly serving the region since 1936. With nearly 90 years of experience and a proven track record in both residential and luxury home marketing, Wallace is committed to providing exceptional service, innovative marketing strategies, and expert representation. The company’s luxury division, Wallace Luxury, is dedicated to offering elite services tailored to the unique demands of luxury home buyers and sellers.