Instructors
James Rasberry
James has built a reputation in the Real Estate industry based on firsthand knowledge, experience, and creativity. A masters degree in real estate finance, early years trading mortgage backed securities, a decade of commercial real estate brokerage, and extensive residential and commercial development experience combine to yeild a complete understanding of the real estate process rarely available on the broker level. His broad vision has made him a pioneeer in the redevelopment of Downtwon Memphis, a leading developer in the Midtown and Cooper Young area, and a keen inovator in infill projects throughout the city. He also brings broad knowledge of the entitlement process and the intricacies of public planning process. Current clients include BHN Corp., Combustion, and Leitner, Williams, Dooley and Napolitan, PLLC.
Jimmy Lewis
Jimmy Lewis owned two retail specialty foods stores for eighteen years prior to embarking on a second career in commercial real estate in 1998. Jimmy has worked as a leasing agent, as a representative for both buyers and sellers, as a tenant representative, and as a developer of commercial real estate. In addition to a decade of experience in commercial real estate and a lifetime of residence in Memphis, Jimmy’s strengths include the discipline that he has cultivated as practitioner and teacher of yoga. This discipline carries over into Jimmy’s work as a commercial real estate broker.
Jimmy’s clients include the Geriatric Group of Memphis, The Memphis Center for Reproductive Health, Fish and Associates, Southern Dental Implant Center, Stella, Graham’s Lighting, ServiceMaster Landscape, and Overton Square Investors, LLC.
Robert Taylor
Robert Taylor comes to Rasberry CRE with 15 years of experience in the retail market. As a native Memphian, Robert has assisted clients in site searches and selections, landlord representation, and lease negotiations. He also specializes in the creative reuse and marketing of older industrial, retail, and office locations. Currently, Robert is a member of the National Association of Realtors and a CCIM Candidate. Robert’s clients include Neely’s BBQ, Splash Creative, Life Choices, Advantage Printing, and Donan Engineering.