Joining TCI Group-Jerry Petzoldt Agency in 2002, Jackie brought an international dimension to the organization. She applied her 15 years of real estate experience in the United Kingdom to the group’s operations in the Tri-Cities region. Born and educated in Surrey, England, Jackie pursued an early career in business administration for a London law firm before moving into residential real estate. Her experience with a national brokerage firm taught her the importance of client care as well as the academic practices needed for an organized business model.
She then progressed into a new position as Home Exchange Coordinator for a major commercial property development company which required the successful appropriation and negotiation of older homes in exchange for a new home. Jackie was soon promoted to a Regional Sales Manager position which necessitated overseeing several new home sites which involved management of site staff on sales targets, land acquisition, as well as collaboration on design and construction of executive homes.
Jackie’s working life has been focused on her ability to develop strong relationships with those she represents and this has been key to her continued success. Her consistent priority has been on giving her doing her very best to give personal attention to client needs, listening and learning and remaining humble. She retains a keen awareness in the regions commercial real estate activity and has maintained solid relationships with other commercial realtors and economic development groups.
She is a member of National Association of Realtors, Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors – Commercial Member and is a member of the Healthcare for Heroes organization.
These are some of the words and phrases from testimonials that clients have used to describe Jackie over the years who have worked with Jackie.
“Excellent resource and partner”. “Very professional and responsive to our requirements” Mark Mahoney, Transaction Manager, American National Red Cross
“Perseverance and determination” “pleasure to work with and knowledgeable, reliable and dedicated” “I will certainly call upon Jackie for her services in the future.” – Mary Rassias, Asst. Vice President/ORE Asset Manager, Wells Fargo Bank
A strong believer and contributor to the belief in giving back to the community in which she now calls home. Jackie has been on the Board of Directors of Girls, Inc., Kingsport Tomorrow and The American Red Cross. Her personal interests include hiking, quilting, gardening and cooking.