About Chip Franks
The Calling, Vision, Values & Code
Of The Real Estate MarketPlace
Calling
The Real Estate MarketPlace exists to affect lives and have a blast while helping Clients purchase or sell their homes EXCEEDINGLY BETTER than anyone in Central Texas!
Vision
We are the real estate company of choice for Clients. We do the job better, faster, and with fewer hassles than anyone, and do it with flair and originality that inspires open-mouthed awe.
Values
* God first, Family next, then Business done exceptionally well (and if you don’t agree, then maybe we’re not a match).
* We do FABULOUS work—and engage, enchant, and enthrall our Clients by doing more than they expect and by never giving boring or commonplace real estate service.
* We have a Supportive, Fun-filled, Outcome-based environment where there is no politics, no drama, no gossip, and no divas (men, too)!
* We attract exciting Partners and Clients—more than a few are a bit crazy—by the virtue of the company we are.
* We take in substantially more money than we spend—where spending includes sharing the wealth with Partners and a high level of investment in the future.
* We believe that INTEGRITY MATTERS, and we always (always, always) do what is right for our Clients AND Partners.
Code
At TREMP, we hereby un-solemnly swear and declare to conduct ourselves by the following “The Righteous Code of 5 C’s”:
*Clients: Treated like they feed our families…because they do. To remind us of this, we make a habit of capitalizing the “C” on Client.
*Communication: We say what we do—by communicating with Clients and letting them know what we are doing for them and why we are doing it.
*Commitment: We do what we say—we call back, we follow up, we dot our “i”s, cross the “t”s, and in general never forget the magic of a job well done.
*Creativity: We strive to inject our unique personality into everything we do, whether it’s a phone call, our Magical Marketing, showing homes or anything else related to our profession of helping Clients realize their dreams.
*Comedy: We take our Business seriously, not ourselves!
Biographies
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Chip FranksThe Supreme Commander of The Real Estate MarketPlace
1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-953-5911Send Chip a message.The originator of the madness. This Class of '94 Texas Aggie started this company with the idea that Clients can't be told enough, serviced enough, educated enough,informed enough, or happy enough with our service.
Chip is a military brat himself, and knows all-too-well what it's like to move. He has attended 20 different schools from Kindergarten to the Hallowed Halls of Aggieland. He has lived in Texas, California, Virginia, Florida, Illinois, Wisconsin and even Belgium! He now makes his home in Salado with the women in his life: Laura, Mandy and Aly--and a baby on the way! More on the Venerable Mr. Franks at http://activerain.com/chipfranks
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? Either Swimsuit model or training to become Cage Fighter.
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "Wonder Boy" by Tenacious D. That's right, go look it up on iTunes! It's pretty descriptive of my life. Especially having the power of 'Mind Bullets.' I'll let you stew on that a bit.
What was your proudest achievement? My Ladies! Angel (my wife or Laura as the general population knows her), Sweet Mandy, and Precious Aly!
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? Fear of insignificance
What is the one piece of technology you can't live without? My iPod! 4,000 songs and counting!
Who influenced your career the most? Sam Walton (now) and Ronald Reagan (for NEXT career)
What is your favorite movie? Braveheart or Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring (Laura and I saw it at midnight the day it came out—geeks!)
What is the best concert you have ever been to? Guns ‘n Roses in an outdoor, all day concert in Werchter, Belgium!
What is your favorite thing about Real Estate? Of course the people, but that’s too cliché—so I’ll say that the profession is whatever YOU make it!
Quote: "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood...who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause. Who...at best knows of tri
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Laura FranksOwner/Loan Officer/Realtor
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1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-953-5911Send Laura a message.Laura wasn't born in Texas, but she got here as fast as she could. Born in Chicago, she informed her parents at the ripe ole' age of five years old that when she was ready to attend college, she would be doing it in the great state of Texas. It was at Texas A&M that she met and fell in love with the originator of the madness pictured above. The class of '96 Aggie went on to teach at Ellison High School for three years.
In 1999, when she had her first daughter, she decided to get into the real estate business in order to have more flexibility of time to spend with her daughter (and now daughters).
Laura provides our Clients with a multitude of products and options in financing their new homes. She is a loan officer for City Bank, a trusted, reputable mortgage company that has served our area for many years previously under the name of McAfee. The best part is that she works out of our office, so not only is everything much more convenient for our Clients, but she and our Closing dept. work closely together to make for as smooth a transaction as possible!
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? Big Dept. Store Buyer but not training to become Cage Fighter.
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "When You Say Nothing At All" by Keith Whitley because it reminds me of my husband.
What was your proudest achievement? Marrying my husband, Chip, and my babies, Mandy and Aly
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? My parents, and my husband
What is the one piece of technology you can't live with out? E-bay, cell phone so I can keep in touch with my husband.
Who influenced your career the most? My husband
What is your favorite movie? Our Wedding Video
What is the best concert you have ever been to? Mana
What is your favorite thing about Real Estate? Working with my husband
Give us a quote: "To have and to hold from this day forward, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish until death do us part." from the Book of Common Prayer.
Note: These questions are answered by her husband, the person that knows her best!
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Julia StoneRealtor
1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-383-0799Send Julia a message.Julia is just an all-around awesome person--probably one of the most genuinely NICE people you can meet--and we are so grateful to have her on our team. She is always positive and happy, and she really knows real estate. She has been in the real estate business since 2000, and has joined the prestigious "Million Dollar Month" club. Julia is a military spouse--and knows all about the pressures of being a military family--with two teenagers and two dogs, and family is really important to her. I'm writing this for her, as she is too humble to tell you this, but she's one of the most easy-going and friendly people you'll ever have the pleasure to know (it's obviously true, because I already mentioned that above). A great bonus to that is that she is EXTREMELY competent in her profession, and you're in very, very good hands when she is on your real estate case. She is very familiar with the Fort Hood and Temple area, and can't wait to get started finding you your new home!
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? Traveling, or in School
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "Boogie Shoes"
What was your proudest achievement? Watching my first born graduate.
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? My husband, Ken.
What is the one piece of technology you can't live with out? My cell phone, of course.
Who influenced your career the most? Gloria Ashmore
What is your favorite movie? All Adam Sandler Movies!
What is the best concert you have ever been to? Ronnie James Dio (I was, like, 13)
What is your favorite thing about Real Estate? Helping People - and making people happy! :0)
Give us a quote: "Love many things, for therein lies the true str
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Angela BirdsongMarketPlace Realtor
1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-953-5911Send Angela a message.Angela is one of the rare souls that was born in Central Texas and still makes her home here. Statistically speaking, you probably know her, as she seems to know everyone in the area. She is very easy going and truly makes you feel at ease. She has been in real estate since 2005, and is getting better at it every day. If you have a chance to sit down with her while she explains the home purchase or selling process, you'll be impressed at how someone so young can know SO MUCH about the art and craft of doing real estate the RIGHT way. Seriously, I've listened in to her while she's talking with first time home-buyers, and the lady is pretty darn good. You'd be pretty blessed to have her looking after your real estate purchase or sale! Oh, make sure to ask her about doing the hula dance with Elvis...she'd love to tell you the story, heh, heh, heh...
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? Either Police Officer or training to become Cage Fighter.
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "Larger Than Life" by Backstreet Boys
What was your proudest achievement? Getting my license
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? Mom and Oprah
What is the one piece of technology you can't live with out? Cell Phone!
Who influenced your career the most? My Uncle in Korea (Bong Lae)
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Nick Jackson
1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-953-5911 office/ 334-470-6674 cellSend Nick a message.Born in Hawaii, Nick moved to Arizona at the age of eight. Nick joined the military and spent time in Alabama; Central America, Iraq and Fort Hood. As you can see Nick comes to us well traveled and able to blend in most any environment. Nick is an outgoing guy and he will immediately make you feel at ease with what can be a difficult time whether you are buying or selling a home.
Nick is also one of the funniest guys you will ever meet--although you wouldn't be able to tell with this, oh so serious picture he's got here...
He has compared the virtues of jalapeno poppers to "seeing the Beatles for the first time," and he regularly can be spotted flying his remote-controlled helicopter through the jungles of our office atrium. Do you think I'm kidding? I'm not. He also makes it a point to, "tithe" both at church and at the office. When he closes on a home with a Client, he usually buys lunch for the support staff here at the company. A guy that nice is a rare find, indeed...and he will take that same care with you in getting you into your home or helping you with its sale.
But remember we warned you about his sense of humor, okay?
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? working on motorcycles
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "Rock and Roll All Night" by KISS
What was your proudest achievement? Surviving Iraq
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? our office manager (well, this question was empty so any guesses on who was completing this form)
What is the one piece of technology you can't live without? my car, I love that thing
Who influenced your career the most? my parents and local business man James Schwartz and Chip
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Josh Phelps
1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-953-5911 office/ 254-319-1195 cellSend Josh a message.Josh, originally from Salt Lake City Utah, was brought to central Texas by the military. He served six years in the Army; during his military career he served two tours in Iraq. Josh now resides in Killeen with his beautiful wife and two year old daughter. He thouroughly enjoys helping people accomplish their dreams and goals - and he is good at it!! His worth ethic shows that his first priority is the best interest of all his clients. Josh has man additional talents from designing and building furniture to restoring old vehicles, he can just about do it all. He is a very hard worker and a committed family man.
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? Continuing to help change families' lives financially with my other business in World Financial Group
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "The Eye of the Tiger" Survivor
What was your proudest achievement? Completed 6 years in the military, including two 12 month tours in Iraq and flying over 1000 combat flight hours.
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? My wife, Emily
What is the one piece of technology you can't live without? My Cell Phone
Who influenced your career the most? My Broker in World Fianancial Group, James Schwartz
What is your favorite movie? Rudy
What is the best concert you have ever been to? Chris Ladoux.
What is your favorite thing about Real Estate? The great feeling I get from helping a family accomplish their goal or even sometimes their dream of purchasing a home.
Quote: "What lies before us and what lies after us is of little importance to what lies within us." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Andrew MillsMarketing Director
1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-501-7367Send Andrew a message.I am a rare breed that was actually born and raised in Killeen, Texas. Yes, I am a Army Brat from way back. My ultimate goal is to create a legacy for my children. I have tripped, stumbled, and then gotten back up - always with GOD on my side, I am still moving forward. Here at the Real Estate MarketPlace I give 110% to make sure we are #1, like a true Texan. Working in the Property Management team, as well as the Marketing side of the Sales Team is a satisfying experience, and I am glad to be here.
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? Well, I am the same height as Emmitt Smith...
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "I Believe I Can Fly" by R. Kelly or Andrew Mills
What was your proudest achievement? When I beat Chip's record of 18 personal sales in a month!
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? GOD
What is the one piece of technology you can't live with out? the Internet. Have you heard of it? It's the new thing!
Who influenced your career the most? Mom
What is your favorite movie? Tweleve Dancing Princesses. Seriously. So, stop laughing.
What is the best concert you have ever been to? R Kelly
What is your favorite thing about Real Estate? The ability to help families with one of the biggest investments in their life!!
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Lynsey TimberlakeClosing Coordinator/ Realtor
1711 E. Centex Exp., Suite 101KilleenTX 76541 US
Phone: 254-953-5911 officeSend Lynsey a message.Lynsey is not originally from the area but now considers this to be her home. She has always been interested in the Real Estate business and is happy to be able to do what she loves. Lynsey enjoys meeting new people and getting to know her clients. You will love working with her, she is a kind and attentive, and very good at this business. She knows how to take your purchase or sale from the contract to the closing table. She is also our very capable Listing Coordinator, and keeps all of our Owners informed as to what's going on in the marketing of their properties. Rest assured that transactions with Lynsey will go smoothly!
If you weren't in Real Estate, what would you be doing? Traveling
If you went through life with a theme song, what would it be? "Learning to Fly" Foo Fighters
What was your proudest achievement? Getting my license
Who/ What is your greatest inspiration? My parents
What is the one piece of technology you can't live without? Cell Phone
Who influenced your career the most? All of my teachers and colleagues
What is your favorite movie? Anything that can make me laugh or cry
What is the best concert you have ever been to? the question was left blank so the office manager thinks she spends so much time taking care of her clients that she has no time to go to concerts
What is your favorite thing about Real Estate? being able to help people
Quote: "If you're going to be thinking, you might as well think big!"
