Sometimes we choose courage, and sometimes courage chooses us. Few people know this better than Jamie Dorn-Lane. As a child, Jamie was very introverted, so when she made bold moves that put her in front of crowded rooms, it always brought a feeling of great accomplishment. Her courage began with dance recitals and continued through her time at Washington State University, when she applied to become part of their ‘Cougar Connection’ program, which required traveling throughout the state as a public speaker to recruit other students. Less than a dozen students per year were chosen for this honor, and she felt proud of that achievement, even though it was surely against her nature.
Jamie grew up in California, and through the years, she would display even more courage as she went on a cross-country journey, moving to places where she knew absolutely no one. Her first move was to Washington State to attend college, then to Florida, and finally settling in Tennessee. After graduating with an Advertising degree from Washington State University, she joined a Public Relations firm. She enjoyed the people, but not the politics, so when a friend suggested she try property management, she gave it a shot. That position led her to get her real estate license, and eventually work for a builder in a 55+ community in Florida, which she instantly loved.
In 2015, she made the boldest move yet, and opened her own brokerage. Because she had experienced so many moves and major lifestyle changes herself, she knew she was best suited to work with people who needed guidance doing the same. And the best part was, her Mom, Niki, decided to join the brokerage as well, and contribute her own life experience as a leader, mentor, and active retiree. Together, they could help people who were approaching or in retirement so they could list or locate a home and lifestyle to better suit their changing needs. That’s how they became known as the Lifestyle Locators®. It was another example of Jamie choosing courage. But now, courage would choose her.
In 2018, in the midst of a very successful run in real estate, Jamie began having serious health issues. After multiple doctors had told her it was all in her head, she found out she had a massive tumor. In October of that same year, she underwent a difficult surgery called a ‘Whipple’ procedure to remove the tumor. She was living in Florida at the time, and decided shortly afterward to move to Tennessee so she could have access to better medical care. Today, she focuses on the positive and her personality shines so much that virtually all of her clients have adopted her as family.
Today, Jamie and Niki work with the top brokerage in Knoxville, Realty Executives Associates and are recognized for working with 50+ active retirees and seniors who need a low maintenance lifestyle and with a sense of community. In fact, they both are certified as Senior Real Estate Specialists® (SRES®) and New Home Specialists. They have experience in second homes, vacation homes, property management, and lifestyle communities. They’re focused on locating the right home at the right price and getting their clients to the closing table on time. They also have an extraordinary ability to provide an stress-free experience and optimistic approach to each situation.
When Jamie isn’t helping her clients locate the lifestyle of their dreams, she’s living hers. She enjoys working and even traveling with her Mom to explore new places together. She continues to choose courage daily, but not just for herself. She understands what’s involved in a major life change, and she proudly helps her clients to locate their own bold, new home and lifestyle.