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

In addition to working as an agent and principal broker for Fridrich & Clark Realty, he also writes a real estate column for the Tennessean. And he serves in leadership roles in the local, state and national Realtor® associations. 

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

Trust. Richard Courtney knows how to make the process of buying and selling as enjoyable (or in some cases, as painless) as possible. 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…

• 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 Tennessean
• Contributing writer for Nashville City Paper, Nashville Business Journal and Nashville InReview, as well as numerous industry and professional publications

Career Achievements

• More than 1,050 properties sold; over $179,000,000 in gross sales
• 2007 Sales: Residential Sales ranged from $109,000 to $1,6500,000; Commercial Sales ranged from $464,000 to $1,800,000
• Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR)
• Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
• Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB)

Real Estate Leadership & Awards

• 2006-2008 Board of Directors, National Association of Realtors (NAR); 2007-2008 Member, Realtors Political Involvement Committee
• 2002-2008 Board of Directors, Tennessee Association of Realtors (TAR); 2004-2008 Tennessee Realtors Political Action Committee
• 2002-2008 Board of Directors and 2007 President, Greater Nashville Association of Realtors® (GNAR)
• 2007 Realtor of the Year, TAR
• Federal Political Coordinator for Congressman Jim Cooper, NAR
• 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”
• Realtor of the Year, GNAR 2004
• Member of Inaugural Class of Leadership GNAR
• Voted 'Best Realtor' by Nashville Scene Readers, 2005

Community Leadership

• Member, Electric Power Board of the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
• Graduate, Leadership Nashville Class of 2007
• Leadership Nashville, Leadership Team 2008
• Co-Chair, Realtor Advisory Committee of Schermerhorn Symphony Hall
• 2007-2008 Board of Directors, Community Resource Center 
• 2008 Board of Directors, St. Luke's Community House
• Volunteer for Room In The Inn and Habitat for Humanity

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

• Married to Beth Seigenthaler Courtney
• Alumnus of The University of the South, Sewanee, TN, and Columbia Military Academy
• Beatlemaniac and founder & chair of Nashville Beatles Festival

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