Sheldon Rosengarten

Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Club of the Memphis Area Association of REALTORS®

Broker with MARX & BENSDORF REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENT COMPANY which was founded in 1868 and is Memphis' oldest real estate company.  It is a full service firm which is open seven days a week for the benefit of our clients...

Specializing in the marketing of residential properties and the representation of buyers in their acquisition of homes...  Until July, 1993,  I  ran CENTURY 21 ALLIANCE REALTY as Managing Principal Broker since it opened in 1981 as an affiliate of NATIONAL MORTGAGE COMPANY... This agency was the leading CENTURY 21 office based on commission production in Memphis and West Tennessee for nine years...

Married to Shelli for over 30 years and have one darling daughter, Anna.  She is now a graduate of the University of Maryland (Phi Beta Kappa), 24 yrs. old.  In 2004, she was honored by being named Outstanding Sophomore Leader of the Year for the University. She lives in Gaithersburg, MD with her husband, David Freiman, a CPA in Washington, DC. She is currently an Executive Team Leader for Target Corporation in Rockville, MD. Also in our family is a mixed breed cat.  All are spoiled.  I also previously owned a 1961 Peter Pirsch Pumper Fire Engine which was used for charity functions and parades, and has since been donated to the Memphis Fire Museum.

Served on numerous committees at MEMPHIS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS over the years, including Grievance, Transactions (Vice-Chairman), Realtors Political Action Committee, Televised MLS, and Director-Sponsor of  "Homes for Sale"  Magazine.  Recently served two-year term as First Vice President of the 2700 member MEMPHIS AREA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS.  Currently serving on the Professional Standards Advisory Task Force which answers and assists the public and real estate brokers and agents with any questions or complaints.

Attended University of Tennessee, Knoxville...
Graduate, Memphis State University (B.A. Political Science)
Extensive work and Certification in Real Estate from University of Memphis' Fogelman College of Business and Economics...Has participated as a speaker in Property Law classes at the University of Memphis Law School.

Have served on numerous committees in Germantown...
Helped re-write the City's new charter in 1981-1985.

 
 

Melonie Sain

I'm a Memphis native having been raised in the local area for most of my life. My youth was filled with extra-curricular activities and organization centered around school, church and athletics. Current  hobbies of mine include spending time with the family and traveling.

I received my real estate license   in 1998, and have served as an Affiliate Broker of Marx & Bensdorf Real Estate and Investment Company since then. I am also serving as Assistant/Client and Contract Administrator to Sheldon Rosengarten. I had previously worked for Marx & Bensdorf as well as Boyle Investment Company which is one of the largest development firms in the city. In addition, I also worked at McGehee Mortgage Company and Chicago Title, gaining experience in all facets of the real estate industry.  Prior to that I worked in the Mayor's Action Center, which is the City of Memphis Complaint  Department.

I have a married son, Jason, a wonderful daughter-in-law, April, and 2 beautiful grandchildren, Tori and Tucker. My son, Tate, is living and working in Hawaii, and my youngest, Philip, is a senior at Arlington High School.
 

 

Ashleigh Howser

Ashleigh is a member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors and the Tennessee Association of Realtors. She graduated from the College of Fine Arts and Communications at the University of Memphis. Her concentration in Art History allows her to identify architectural styles and how they might relate to her clients' needs.

Married to David Howser, who was formerly a Professional Golfer, she had traveled extensively as a Professional Touring Caddy. After leaving the tour, David is now with Morgan Keegan in the Fixed Income Capital Markets Department. They are also the proud parents of a darling child, Alexandra, who is in pre-school.

With her background in sales, art and travel, Ashleigh offers a unique perspective to her clients. She has been fortunate to be able to work extensively in both NEW construction, as well as existing residential re-sales. Her marketing skills, attention to detail, and compassion for her clients' needs, has been beneficial for whomever she represents.
 

 

Barby Perlberg

Barby is an Affiliate Broker with Marx & Bensdorf Real Estate and Investment Company, Realtors. Founded in 1868, it is the oldest real estate company in Memphis. It is a full-service firm committed to high ethical standards and personal service. Our agents maintain one of the highest per-agent sales volumes in the area.

Her areas of specialty range from large-tract suburban properties; Collierville, Germantown and East Memphis homes; and Condominiums and homes in the Downtown area.

Barby is a third generation Memphian. She graduated from White Station High School and attended the University of Memphis.

While raising two children, she has been very active in the community, including driving for “Meals on Wheels” at MICA for 10 years. She was acknowledged as a Volunteer of the Year 1999 with the Memphis Federation. She has also served on many local boards, including Porter Leath and St. Mary’s School and Lausanne Collegiate School. She served on the Parent’s Board and developed a “Say No to Drugs” program at Grahamwood Elementary Schools, as well as serving as President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Memphis section.

From 1985 – 2000, Barby traveled extensively while assisting and learning about the old ways and understanding the new methods of production and marketing of wine and spirits.

She has experience arranging special events and coordinating meetings for various sized organizations. She has also worked with an individual towards creating and maintaining a favorable public image. Her public relations skills are such that she has been able to meet and work with government officials and various special interest groups.

On the weekends, she has taught horseback riding lessons at Aintree Farms. Recently, she has returned to one of my major passions which is riding and showing hunter-jumpers in Germantown.

 

 

Margaret Burke

Margaret is a Life Member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi Million Dollar Club

She embarked on her Real Estate Career in 1982 at The Sterling Company Realtors working as Relocation Coordinator for a firm of approximately ninety sales people. In 1984 an enormous and valuable opportunity was presented to her as she affiliated with Marx & Bensdorf Real Estate as Relocation Director for approximately six years. During that time, she was appointed to serve on the Relocation Coordinators Council for RELO (the world’s largest referral network). The Accredited Relocation Coordinator Award was presented to her for the years of 1986 and 1989.

In 1990, Margaret became a Full-time Residential Real Estate Agent. In 1996, she became a Life Member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi-Million Dollar Club. More recently, she has served on the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi Million Dollar Club Board of Governors twice in the past six years as Two Year Director and Recording Secretary, and is presently a member of RPAC Committee, TAR and NAR.

Margaret is a native Mississipian, and a graduate of the University of Mississippi, and is proud to call Memphis her home for the past 26 years.
 

 

Myra Sheddan

Myra is a Life Member of the Memphis Area Association of Realtors Multi Million Dollar Club.

She began her real estate career in 1981 and received her Broker’s license in 1987.

She is a lifelong Memphian who knows the area well and is knowledgeable about public and private schools. Myra's career is built on personal referrals and return business. She specializes in Memphis, Bartlett, Collierville, Cordova, Germantown and Fayette County.

Myra is sensitive to your needs and focused on service.