Jannis Sams

ABOUT JANNIS SAMS 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 first tried her hand at sales selling jewelry and Tupperware. She soon learned that she not only had a knack for it, but truly enjoyed the process of finding a perfect person for her merchandise and perfect merchandise for her customers! 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. She loves being close to the mountains, taking scenic walks, and enjoys watching the seasons change. She also loves the small town feel and how safe it is, "it is the best place to raise a family" she says. And if you need a little bit of extra excitement, Chattanooga is just a short drive away. 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 , who graduated from Bradley High, joined the Marines. He is currently working with Wright Brothers Construction. Their daughter Brandy has made real estate her career as well. Both children have inherited their mother's hard work ethics. When not at work Jannis enjoys a simple life. Sleeping in, drinking coffee on the back porch, reading a book or watching a movie are her favorite ways to spend her free time. However, It's not all quiet time at the Sams home. With two grandchildren, Jaxon & Brylee, life is certainly exciting. , "We love entertaining friends," Jannis says, she also enjoys the dynamic services at her church, the South Cleveland Church of God.