About Us
RENEW Real Estate Services, LLC. was formed as a collaboration by a group of professional real estate investors and landlords. Tired of the same old property management options and real estate agencies whose focus was never investors, the goal of RENEW is to provide top caliber real estate services for INVESTORS by INVESTORS.
A Brief History of RENEW Real Estate Services
Formed in 2012, RENEW originated from a partnership between two local landlords with sizable rental portfolios. They recognized a significant gap in property management services after experiencing shortcomings with various options available in the area. Their properties suffered from neglect, inadequate tenant screening and accountability, and unrealized market potential for rents. Although neither owner initially desired to manage their own properties, they realized it was necessary to address these issues.
Recognizing a shared vision, the team at RENEW meticulously assembled a group of like-minded professionals to oversee their rental properties. As more owners sought a similar management experience for their own properties, RENEW extended its services to external clients. This expansion led to a threefold increase in business within a single year. RENEW has emerged as a trendsetter in property management, employing a modern, technology-driven approach to marketing and management. This commitment ensures a positive experience for both owners and tenants. By approaching their work from the perspective of a property owner, rather than simply a management agency, RENEW has established a high standard of excellence.
Each RENEW owner holds a Bachelor's degree and possesses over two decades of individual real estate experience. Collectively, the RENEW team brings over 90 years of combined expertise in real estate and property management. All owners maintain extensive rental portfolios and are actively involved in new construction, renovation, and lending.
Meet the Team
A native Middle Tennessean, Rachel has been an agent since 2005 but has been involved in real estate much longer. She and her husband, Bob Potter, founded Kudzu Homes (aka Kudzu Real Estate, Inc.) in 2007 after successfully investing in the real estate market for more than five years.
Since devoting their full attention to real estate the Potters have renovated, rehabbed, resold or rented 100’s of properties in the Nashville area. They are the parents to two children and make their home in Brentwood.
Rachel is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and was a member of the 2006 Leadership Lake Norman (North Carolina) class. She’s a member of the Greater Nashville Association of Realtors, Junior League of Nashville, Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the board of directors for the Nashville City Cemetery Association. She holds a real estate broker license in Tennessee.
Since 1999, Bob has been a professional real estate investor in the Nashville market, where he has built, renovated, sold, and managed hundreds of homes. He continues to own a substantial portfolio of rental properties. In addition to his real estate ventures, Bob has held various finance and management positions at several Fortune 500 companies. He holds a Business Degree from the University of Washington and is a Licensed General Contractor in Tennessee.
Jason rented out his first property in 2005 and hasn’t stopped since. With over 20 years of experience in real estate investing, development, lending, and property management, he brings valuable insight to Renew Real Estate Services. Drawing on years of building, renovating, and managing successful properties, Jason helps ensure clients benefit from management with an investor-focused perspective.
Kary just celebrated 10 years with RENEW, bringing a decade of experience and knowledge in all things property management. With a background in real estate and an inherent attention to detail, she is the perfect fit for our team. Outside of work, she loves to explore new places through travel, but is just as content spending the evening cozying up with a new book and her cat, Ashley.
Blake is a Cincinnati native who has been living in Nashville since 2008. After graduating from Belmont University and working for a number of years in the music industry, he was ready for a change and entered the field of real estate. Now with nearly a decade of experience, this realtor is ready to help with all your home sale and property management needs! If he is unavailable when you call the office, he is likely enjoying an IPA at a ski resort, lost at a music festival, or hanging out with his dog, Tripp.
Adam is kind of like a Unicorn. Well, no he doesn't have a horn growing out of his forehead, but is an actual Native Nashvillian! Who knew they still existed, lol? Born and raised in the Hermitage area, Adam is a graduate from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Business Management. He is a Titans fan (unfortunately) and also an outdoorsman who enjoys hunting and fishing. If you stop by the office, he is likely to be the first to greet you with a pleasant smile and a willingness to help.