Real Producers Cover Story
Travis Close, founder of Travis Close Homes at Real Estate Partners, is a Chattanooga native and now calls Signal Mountain home. He has a degree from Middle Tennessee State University and had a successful career in advertising before transitioning to real estate in 2006. Travis’s career trajectory changed after he and his wife, Tina, were buying a home in 2005. “We’d bought homes before, but this was the first time an agent had made a lasting impression on me,” offers Travis. “Sue Gee was our agent. The market it was very hot then and everyone’s emotions were high. Sue handled it all beautifully, and the experience made me rethink my career.”
While Travis’s entry into the real estate industry is story you often hear, Travis is not what you think of when you think of a top producing salesperson in any field. He’s introverted and reserved. You’re more likely to find him on his deck with a cigar than at a party or happy hour. It’s unlikely you’ll ever hear him boasting about his own success – though he’d have plenty to brag about. However, you will hear him advocating for the real estate industry and the value of home ownership anytime he gets the opportunity.
Travis has built his real estate career by creating a custom experience for each of his clients who are buyers, sellers, and developers. Travis and his team to strive to provide the highest level of service to each of their clients. “Every client and each transaction are unique,” says Travis. “My goal is to tailor the service we provide to the client and their specific needs.” Recently, Travis was able to win in a multiple offer situation while beating out cash offers to get a veteran into a home with a VA loan. “We are usually pretty quiet about our wins, but this one was pretty special.”
Working with buyers and sellers is the foundation of every real estate business. Travis will never tire of the feeling of accomplishment when you help a family find a home. He’s also very active in new construction and development. He’s been part of five developments from the ground up. “I think it is always exciting to work with a piece of raw land and turn it into a neighborhood that people are excited to live in,” shares Travis.
Serving others is woven into the fabric of who Travis is as a person. He’s served as the President of Greater Chattanooga Association of REALTORSÆ in 2015 and as the President of Tennessee REALTORSÆ in 2022 in addition to many other volunteer positions at the local, state and national level. “It’s vital to give back to our industry,” says Travis. “Additionally, some of my closest friends are people across the country I’ve met through volunteer leadership. It’s always fun to get together with other top producing REALTORSÆ and brainstorm ideas on best practices.”
Travis and Tina met in college and have been married for 24 years. They have two children and two chocolate labs. Their kids are Gavin, 20, who is currently serving in the Air Force and Ansley, 14, who is a freshman at Notre Dame High School. They are close family who loves to be together whether it’s traveling to a new country or staying in for a movie night. As a family, they also share a dedication to the Boy Scouts. Gavin is an Eagle Scout and Ansley is less than six months from earning her Eagle Scout. Travis and Tina have been volunteered their time to the Boy Scouts in various ways continually for the last 15 years. “When it’s done well, scouting teaches great life skills and nurtures a depth of character in children that is truly profound,” offers Travis.
Travis Close is an impactful leader and top producing REALTOR. His dedication to the industry and professionalism is unrivaled. For more on this publication and to read the rest of the article CLICK HERE.
