Noblesville native Jennifer Deakyne was a stay-at-home mom for more than a decade. She spent most of her time at an elementary school, helping in classrooms and working with the PTO.
When her youngest reached the second grade, however, Deakyne knew it was time to try something different.
“My mother-in-law has been a realtor for over 40 years and the business always intrigued me,” she said. “I loved the flexibility of it. I wasn’t going to miss out on my kids growing up, and I love working with people.”
She joined her mother-in-law’s team under Talk to Tucker, and for the first 14 years she was a member of the team and her mother-in-law was the leader. Recently they switched roles, and Deakyne has experienced a different side of the business as the team lead.
“Now my goal is to continue to grow and invite more team members to join us,” she said. “I’m trying to learn the other pieces that go into leading a real estate team as we move forward.”
The transition from stay-at-home mom to local realtor was fairly easy, and knowing so many people in the community doesn’t hurt.
“I work with my friends,” she said. “I love helping people that I love. This is one of the biggest purchases people will make over their entire lives. I don’t take it lightly that I’m a part of that.”
Whether newlyweds are preparing to buy their first home or an older couple is downsizing to a more manageable residence, it can be an emotional experience and there are lots of questions.
Deakyne is a self-described “helper” and loves every minute of it.
“Recently I’ve had several people who have been in their house for 25 or 30 years and they are downsizing, and I’m honored that they’ve trusted me to work with them through this transition,” she said. “You wear a lot of different hats as a realtor.”
She said there is no such thing as a stupid question, and there have been many questions in the past few years. Many people are worried about protecting their investment. Others are concerned about interest rates, and still others are curious about a recent National Association of Realtors lawsuit and changes made as a result.
Her best advice – sit down and talk to your realtor about your concerns.
“I think it’s an interesting time in the industry,” she said. “It’s not a bad time to buy a house. In fact, I think we’ll see as the feds reduce the interest rates again, buyers could potentially swarm the market, which includes multiple offers on homes, waving inspections and more. When rates are a little higher, buyers have more negotiating power.”
Deakyne said rates can always be refinanced at a later date, and going into the election season, she predicts inventory will pick up and options will become more attractive for buyers.
As for the recent law changes, Deakyne said for the most part, it’s business as usual.
“It’s probably the biggest thing going on in our industry right now, but honestly there’s just a little more to explain and review as you go through the buying and selling process,” she said. “The outcome, in my experience, is the same.”
As she continues to grow the team with new realtors and help others during their life-changing moments, Deakyne wants to give back too.
“Our main efforts go toward the Noblesville Boys & Girls Club, and Prevail, advocates for abused women and children,” she said. “It’s important because they are important causes, and I want to support this community that’s been so good to us over the years.”
For more info, go to talktotucker.com/jennifer.deakyne.
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That’s my wife!! So Proud!
So happy for you and so proud of your every day efforts to be one of the best realtors in Hamilton County area of Noblesville and other Inday suburbs!! Clients will love your knowledge and care as they go through the home buying and or home selling experience!!!