Richard Courtney has been active in the real estate business for more than 30 years.

In addition to his career as a professional Realtor, he is also a successful business author and real estate columnist. He is an active community leader, and he has served in leadership roles in the local, state and national Realtor® associations. 

So, what does all this mean to you as a homebuyer or seller?

Knowledge and trust. Richard Courtney knows every facet of the real estate business and how to make the process of buying and selling as enjoyable (or, in some cases, as painless) as possible. In particular, his knowledge of this market and long-term working relationships with Realtors, lenders, inspectors and other professionals translate into a successful transaction with fewer hassles for you.

But, just for record, here's his rap sheet…

• Co-author of Come Together: The Business Wisdom of The Beatles, published by Turner Publishing.
• Author of Buyers Are Liars & Sellers Are Too!, The Truth About Buying or Selling Your Home, published by Simon & Schuster
• Contributing writer for TRUMP, The Best Real Estate Advice I Ever Received:100 Top Experts Share Their Strategies, by Donald Trump
• Real estate columnist for the Nashville Ledger, 2011, The City Paper, 2002-2007, and the Tennessean, 2007-2009
• Contributing writer for Nashville Business Journal and numerous industry and professional publications

Career Achievements

• More than 1,200 properties sold; over $200,000,000 in gross sales
• Residential sales in 2010 ranged from $125,000 to $1,540,000
• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)

Real Estate Leadership & Awards

• National Association of Realtors (NAR) Board of Directors, 2006-2008; Realtors Political Involvement Committee, 2003-2009; Federal Political Coordinator for Congressman Jim Cooper, NAR, 2002-2011
• Greater Nashville Association of Realtors® (GNAR), President, 2007; Board of Directors, 2002-2008, 2010; Board of Trustees, 2009-2011;  Political Action Committee Chair, 2009
• Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR) Board of Directors, 2002-2008; Tennessee Realtors Political Action Committee, 2004-2009
• RealTracs (MLS) Treasurer/Secretary, 2010-2011
• Realtor of the Year, TAR, 2007
• Lifetime Award of Excellence (Platinum) by GNAR, achieved by less than 1% of Nashville Realtors
• Developed GNAR training program, “Affordable Housing for the Real Estate Professional”
• GNAR Community Service Award, 2008
• Voted 'Best Realtor' by Nashville Scene Readers, 2005
• Realtor of the Year, GNAR 2004
• GNAR President's Award, 2011, for leadership in supporting Habitat for Humanity
• GNAR President's Award, 2003, for leadership in affordable housing and government affairs
• Member of Inaugural Class of Leadership GNAR

Community Leadership

• Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County  Chairman, 2009, 2011; Vice Chairman, 2008, 2010-2011; Board Member, 2007-2010 
• Community Resource Center Board of Directors, 2007-2011
• The Ark, Board of Directors, 2010-2011
• Schermerhorn Symphony Hall Co-Chair, Realtor Advisory Committee, 2005-2011
• Nashville  Area Chamber of Commerce Goverment Issues Subcommittee, Chair, 2010, Member 2009. Member, Government Issues Committee, 2009.
• Leadership Nashville Leadership Music Partnership, 2009-2010
• Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors, 2008-2009
• St. Luke's Community House Board of Directors, 2008-2009
• Nashville Green Permit Task Force, Co-Chair, 2008
• Leadership Nashville Leadership Team 2008
• Leadership Nashville Class of 2007
• Room In The Inn  volunteer

Marketing

• Listings marketed on Realtracs.com and Homes.com
• Media based marketing: Tennessean, Green Hills News, Nashville Scene, Nashvile City Paper, Today’s Homes
• Targeted direct marketing via mail & e-mail
• Realtor-to-Realtor marketing

Personal

• Lives in Nashville with wife Beth Seigenthaler Courtney, their son and daughter and one dog
• Alumnus of University of the South, 1977 and Columbia Military Academy
• A native of Columbia, Tennessee
• Beatlemaniac and founder & chair of Nashville Beatles Festival

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Richard G. Courtney is a licensed Tennessee Real Estate Broker, license #00205406.