Imagine...

sounds of children laughing, scuffling, playing, grabbing a rope swing hung high from an old oak tree.

Imagine...

fragrant scents of Magnolia blooms, the sweet smell of rose petals mingled with flavors of roasted corn, smoked chicken or grilled pork.

Imagine...

a roaring wood fire, high ceilings, stately columns, an ornate cupola reigning high atop a massive colonial-styled home.

A scene from a civilization "Gone With The Wind"?

No.

A real life experience in the life of Mary Jean Hall Smith, Realtor, Architectural Historian, Developer, Restauranteur, Mother, Grandmother and true daughter of the Old South. That's just a few of the crowning achievements of her active and involved lifestyle in her beloved hometown, Collierville, TN.

A trip with her father to the family farm was probably when Mary Jean first developed an appreciation for land and the importance of a family's home. As broker and aowner of Banyan Tree Realtors, she's committed to putting the right family with the right property. Personally specializing in historical and estate properties, she is well versed in all branches of real estate. When it is time to buy or sell your next property, give Mary Jean a call. If you do, this adventure in real estate just may become one of your crowning achievemnets.

RELOCATING TO THE MEMPHIS AREA?

If you're relocating to the Mid-South, I'll personally do everything possible to make your transition as effortless as possible. Over my 20-year career I've personally helped hundreds of families turn what can be a very unsettling experience into a pleasant one. In addition to all of the other types of professional home-buying assistance detailed on this website, we can also provide you with:

1. An extensive relocation package, personally tailored to your specific needs.

Just call or e-mail with the age and size home you're interested in. We can e-mail you a package containing detailed information on specific homes, color photos, square footage, and a map showing the homes location. We help you know the market before you arrive.

2. Information on hotel room $$$ savings available to our clients.

3. Information on apartment rental $$$ savings. We'll also help you find one.

Maybe the most important thing you'll save is time. We make certain your time and effort is kept to an absolute minimum.

Many of our relocating clients come to us planning to rent an apartment, just until they get to know the area, all the while dreading the prospect of apartment living.

However, many find this unnecessary. Many of our clients find themselves ready to purchase a home much earlier than they expected, with all of the detailed, and unbiased information we provide on property values, areas, and schools. They feel confident that they've all of the information they need to make an intelligent, informed home-buying decision.

You can't afford to make a bad decision on the largest investment you may ever make. Call or email me today!