About Us

 

Betty Pressley       

After attaining a Real Estate Agent’s License in 2001, Betty Pressley went to work as an agent in the Pilllsbury Coldwell Banker sales office in Lindale. Her claim to fame is being named company “Rookie of The Year”! Later as a Senior Partner, she helped developed the I-20 Team.

Betty’s core Real Estate Classes were taken at Tyler Junior College. The classes were thorough both in academic training and “real world” orientation. She has continued her education in Real Estate taking classes from Texas to Maine earning several designations. In 2007, Betty became Real Estate Broker and started “Pressley & Co”, Pressley Real Estate. What fun!

Prior to Ms .Pressley’s Real Estate Career, she was a full time Mother and then later an Educator. When all three children started to school, she started back to school. Betty’s first job was a part-time instructor for South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. In 1980-1985, she taught English, sociology and directed the UIL One Act Play in Morton, Texas. After leaving Morton, she moved to Lovington, NM where she was High School Counselor and English teacher. Betty also, taught night and summer classes at Hobbs Junior College. After a year of chemo-therapy in 1996 for colon cancer she went back to work as a High School Counselor for Broad Horizons, a Charter School of New Mexico. In 1999 Betty and Jon began dividing their time between Clovis and Hideaway. By 2001, she was ready for her “next” career- Real Estate.

Husband, Jon, and Betty enjoy life with family and friends in Hideaway, Texas. They enjoy traveling, collecting and visiting with people. They love to have visits from family, especially the grandchildren. Jon became a member of Rotary in 1968 and Rotary continues to be very important to him; he especially likes to travel where he can attend Rotary Meetings. Jon is 1970 graduate of SMU Banking School. He spent thirty-seven years banking in Clovis, NM.

Education:

  • AA: South Plains College, Levelland, Texas
  • BSEd: Eastern New Mexico University, Portales
  • MA: Eastern New Mexico University, Portales
  • Post Graduate: Texas Tech, University of New Mexico, Western New Mexico
  • Tyler Junior College: Core Classes for Real Estate License

 

Janie Kramer                       

Prior to moving to Lake Hideaway in 2005, Janie was a top producer and award winner with Ebby Halliday Realtors in Dallas.  She has gained much knowledge of all aspects of the real estate market in her 10 plus years as a Realtor.  She has strong listening skills, and she is a patient and optimistic person.  Many of her clients remain friends long after closing.

Janie takes much personal pleasure in finding clients a home that fully meets their needs and desires.  Helping others meet their needs and desires is something Janie has done her entire professional life; prior to becoming a Realtor, she directed a maternity and adoption program and recruited healthcare professionals for hospitals.  Contact Janie today for help in achieving your real estate needs.

With Pressley & Co., Janie’s business/sales philosophy is to give the best service to her clients, to provide them with as much information as possible so they can make the best decisions for themselves. She never wants a client to feel pressured into buying and will take as much time as needed.  

  • Consistently a top producer for Ebby Halliday Realtors
  • VIP award winner for excellent client service
  • BA from Washburn University, Topeka, Ks.

 

Risa Jackson

Before relocating to Tyler in 2005, Risa Jackson enjoyed a rewarding and diverse employment history which included positions such as Research Analyst for a healthcare web site; Marketing Specialist and Family Practice Residency Program Coordinator. She has great attention to detail combined with a particular love of research and data analysis.

Risa is very active in the church; she loves to sing and read. She attends conventions throughout the nation. Risa is a dedicated Christian and she loves being with her church family.
Risa's Real Estate Courses were completed at Tyler Junior College. She found the classes fascinating and thoroughly enjoyed the learning experience. Risa obtained her Real Estate Agent's License in April 2006.

In June 2006, Risa took a position as a Listing Coordinator at the Pillsbury GMAC I-20 Team office. There she quickly grasped the details of the real estate business and found that her web site and marketing background greatly enhanced her ability to advertise the office listings in the best possible manner.

Risa is very excited to be a part of Pressley & Co Real Estate; its approach to business is to help the customer in any way possible. She wants to portray the attitude that 'My goal in Real Estate is to serve my clients and become their realtor for life'. Risa will work hard to build good working relationships, not just transactions. Please contact Risa today for assistance with all your real estate needs.

  • Tyler Junior College: Real Estate Courses
  • Experienced Real Estate Listings Professional
  • 20 plus years of excellent Customer Service experience

 

 
 
 
 
1442 Tanglewood West • Lindale, Texas 75771 • 903-881-5151