About Valarie Thompson
Service Areas and Specialties
Residential Sales, Homes, Condos, Land, New Construction, Knoxville, West Knoxville, Farragut, Concord, Karns, Halls, Powell, Maryville, Alcoa, Lenoir City, Condos,Lots, Development Land/acreage Resale of Residential Property Valarie specializes in the sale of residential real estate with an abundance of experience in new home sales/construction through several years of service in new home development. She also works a great deal with clients relocating to or from another area. Valarie and her husband, Emmette, are active members of First Baptist Concord along with their children, Gray and Mandy. Emmette is in full-time ministry with The Mission of Hope, an Appalachian relief ministry. Valarie's son, Gray is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and is currently in Pilot Training in Columbus, Mississippi. Her daughter, Mandy, is a graduate of Belmont University in Nashville where she is currently employed with the Cumberland Pediatric Foundation.
Professional Experience
Valarie has been a Realtor in the Knoxville area Since 1995. She has a B.S. from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN and an MBA in Business from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. In addition Valarie has continued her education in Real Estate by achieving the following Real Estate specific credentials , ABR (Accredited Buyer's Representative), LTG (Leadership Training Graduate), CRS (Certified Residential Specialist), RRC (Referral and Relocation Certification), e-PRO (Internet Professional), and GRI (Graduate of the Realtor Institute), PMN (Performance Management Network, SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist), CDPE (Certified Distressed Property Expert). She has a great deal of business experience-- she has worked with the State Department of Education, taught business in high school and the college level. Valare joined Re/Max Preferred Properties in 1998 after specializing in new constructions for 5 years. Valarie has received the Knoxville Area Association Gold Award of Excellence since 1998. In addition she has received the Hall of Fame Award with KAAR and REMAX.
Professional Education and Designations
Bachelor of Science, Lincoln Memorial University Master of Business Administration, University of Tennessee ABR, Accredited Buyer's Representative CDPE, Certified Distressed Property Expert CRS, Certified Residential Specialist GRI, Graduate of the Realtor Institute LTG, Leadership Training Graduate RRC, Referral Relocation Certification e-PRO, Internet Professional SRES, Senior Real Estate Specialist PMN, Performance Management Network, Re/max Hall of Fame Award,Top Ten Individuals Award, KAAR Hall of Fame Service Award
Personal / Comments
Most Importantly, Valarie wants her customers to be happy. She works hard to find just the right home for you. She goes out of her way to make sure you receive professional, caring attention to every detail. When working with sellers, Valarie is involved in every step of the process with attention to detail and careful follow up on every showing and all contract details. "My goal is to serve your needs so well that you will always think of me when you or anyone you know has a real estate need." "I want to be your REALTOR for LIFE".

