Jannis Sams went down a few different career paths before she found the one that clicked, picking up skills along the way that help make her the great Realtor she is today. After Graduating from Lee University where she majored in Education and receiving her Masters at Alabama A&M, Jannis taught Elementary school for seven years. As a teacher she learned how to work with a wide variety of personality types and nurture relationships with patience and a good heart. Jannis had a chance to prove how hardworking she is when she managed a restaurant. The fast paced work environment prepped her for an amazing career in real estate. "People warned me that it was hard work" Jannis says about when she first decided to go into Real Estate "and I said I have taught children to read, organized and planned sales systems, and managed a restaurant for long hours dealing with every kind of crisis known to man!! I am not afraid of a little hard work!" Jannis is a Graduate of Realtors Institute (GRI) and a Certified Relocation Expert. What does she think makes her a great agent? "I love working with people, I'm a great listener, I have a lot of patience and I'm not going to waste people's time. I'm motivated to find out what people need and get the job done!" Jannis remembers one of her favorite clients that she won over in her first year. "He wanted someone who would do more than put a sign on the lawn, and that's what he got!" Growing up in Scottsboro, Alabama, Jannis considers herself a true country girl at heart. Jannis moved to Cleveland, Tennessee 35 years ago with her husband Tim and immediately fell in love with Bradley County. Jannis has been happily married to her husband Tim for 37 years. Tim has retired after a career in education and is now working with Jannis in real estate. They are proud parents to their son Bryan and daughter Brandy, along with their three grandchildren, Jaxon, Brylee & Kennley Jane.