Rip Haney, ABR
Office      (901) 682-1868
Cell         (901) 351-2190
Email     rhaney@marx-bensdorf.com
website  www.marx-bensdorf.com

I have offered professional representation to buyers and sellers of residential real estate in the Memphis area since 1993.  As an affiliate broker with Marx-Bensdorf Realtors, I offer the highest quality service available in all price ranges in the better areas of the city. Most of my focus is on the Downtown, Mud Island, Midtown, East Memphis, and Germantown markets, but I am also very qualified to help in many other areas.
 
Almost all of the business I do comes from repeat clients and customers, and the friends and family they refer to me. People call me back because they know that I have the experience and market knowledge needed to help with their real estate needs. And, most importantly, they trust me. They know that I will always operate in THEIR best interest-not mine, or anyone else's. I am a Life Member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi-Million Dollar Club, which is limited to the top 1% of the agents in the city.
 
I am proud to be a native Memphian, and graduate of Christian Brothers High School and the University of Mississippi. My wife Nicole and our sons Jack and Cannon are the reasons I work hard. 

Harbor Town
South Bluffs
Evergreen
Cooper Young
Central Gardens
Chickasaw Gardens
U of M/ Pink Palace
Belle Meade
Pidgeon Estates
High Point Terrace
The Village
East Memphis
River Oaks
Cordova
Germantown
Collierville
Eads

David Neely at Universal Underwriters says,
"Rip came highly recommended from a business associate of mine.  My wife and I hired Rip to sell out current home and assist us in purchasing a new home.  Rip stayed in constant contact with us throughout the entire process that was very helpful due to our busy schedules.  He sold our home in a timely manner that allowed us to move in to our new home just as the construction was completed.  I will definitely use Rip's services in the future and will continue to recommend him to all of my friends and clients."       

"Rip did a fantastic job in helping me locate my first home.  The most important thing to me was the total experience. For example, Rip listened to my needs and... was able to pinpoint areas where I could potential live based on my lifestyle. I would recommend Rip to anyone in the market for buying or selling a house."
Zack Perry
FEDEX

"Rip was great to work with and went the extra mile to see that my property sold quickly. Working with Rip is the only way to go."
Lee Askew III
Askew Nixon Ferguson Architects

"Rip listed my house for me and was really great.  It was clear that he had a very good grasp on what my house was worth and I feel like I got top dollar for it. There is no doubt I would list my next house with him."
Robert Burditt
Home Builder

"Rip goes out of his way to ensure that your interests are well represented, that your comparative analysis data is current and
relevant, and that your schedule, not his, is the only schedule that matters.  As a repeat customer, I would recommend Rip Haney and Marx & Bensdorf to anyone buying or selling a house in Memphis."
Mark Ojeda
Director of Marketing
Reconstructive Division
Smith & Nephew, Inc.

"Rip was a great in helping me find my first home. He spent a lot of time with me and only showed me properties that fit my criteria. As a result I was in a house very quickly that I still own and enjoy. Rip did everything that was required without me having to worry about it or having to go and double check the information myself.
Jonas Ek
Director of Marketing (Australia & New Zealand)
Smith & Nephew, Inc.

"Rip takes the time to fully understand your needs and is there for the entire process... He values the relationship."
Chris Niederer
Product Manager
Strategic Marketing, Adult Recon Knees
Smith & Nephew, Inc.

"Rip represented me in selling a house under less than ideal circumstances in a down market.  He advised me of the market conditions and the best strategy to sell the house.  He was straight forward and continually updated me on new developments.  Most impressively, Rip followed up with me some months after the closing. I told him there was an ongoing problem with some
escrowed funds not being returned. Rip immediately intervened and the issue was resolved. I plan to use Rip anytime I have the opportunity."
Robert B. Snowden III
Vice President
Commercial Advisors, LLC

"I have worked with Rip in buying my first house back in 1999. Working with him, I have since acquired several investment properties .Rip is a consummate professional with a great attitude and a wealth of knowledge concerning the Memphis and Shelby County real estate market.  I have been extremely pleased with our working relationship and would recommend Rip Haney to anyone needing a true real estate professional; he puts the customer first."
Max W. Painter Jr.
Senior Manager
Asia-Pacific, Emerging Markets & Canada
Medtronic Sofamor Danek

"Rip has been instrumental in helping us buy and sell two houses. He helped us develop a marketing strategy that was concise, aggressive and easily implemented that allowed us to sell both homes quickly.  He is easily accessible when needed and able to convey information quickly and thoroughly.  We have recommended him to several people and will continue to do so in the future."
Steve and Megan Miller

Where the Buyers Are

I will not simply plant a sign in the yard and disappear! Your home will be marketed as well as any out there, by all effective means... available. realtor.com, multiple listing service... Marx-Bensdorf website, print advertising in The Commercial Appeal, custom brochures, open houses, virtual tour, multiple color photos, agent open houses...if there is a buyer out there, they will know about your house! You can... expect good communication from me throughout the process. After we receive an offer, I will walk you through the process to a successful closing.

I am an Accredited Buyers Representative. Only 2% of all Realtors in the county hold this designation. As a Buyers Representative I will guide you past all the inherent pitfalls of buying a new home. Other than locating a home that you will love, my goal is to help you make good, informed decisions during the process. I will walk you through the entire process. I have helped many families relocating from other parts of the country, and am very accustomed to giving them a good introduction to our city as well as... assisting with their real estate needs. I have worked with families moving to town with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, International Paper, FEDEX, Sofamor Danek-Metronic, and Smith & Nephew Richards to name a few.

Although you will work directly with me, behind every successful Realtor is a good company. I am lucky enough to be associated with the best one in town. Marx-Bensdorf has been in the real estate business since 1868-far longer than anyone else here. Our per-agent volume is over four times that of the largest company in the city. Our firm has a reputation of great integrity in the industry.