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Denise Alala

Coldwell Banker Advantage
331 Earnie Lane
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Direct: (919) 306-4306
Office: (919) 346-0406
Email: denisealala@cbadvantage.com
Denise Marie Alala quickly made a name for herself, after graduate school, as an innovative leader in the Healthcare arena. Creating a successful partnership with a Non-Profit Organization, Denise led a Management Company through the build, program development, and start-up phases of New York City's very first Enrichment Housing Community. Her national recognition landed her in North Carolina, where she lead a Michigan-based company in the expansion of their Retirement Community portfolio.
Pivoting from the commercial side of Real Estate, Denise became a high-performance Licensed Broker in N.C., successfully closing 30+ million in sales in just 4 short years. Coupling her skills in strategic business planning and her passion for animals, Denise transformed her Real Estate path by creating her own brand and licensed firm, Hooves And Homes Realty, brokered by CBA, in which she has become an accredited EquiAgent and highly sought listing agent and referral source for Equestrian properties and farms.
She is known by her clients as a problem solver, effective communicator, and skilled negotiator who "gets it done," all while keeping their goals as the driving force. Denise believes in relationships, connecting with people, and she understands that it's not just about the sale or purchase—it's about being the bridge for her clients from the life they have to the life they desire!
In her free time, you can find her on the farm with Henry, her handsome thoroughbred, going on a run with her two best friends, her doodles, or pretending to be a skilled pickleball player with her husband and two teenage daughters.
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Courtney Schlenker

Coldwell Banker Advantage
331 Earnie Lane
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Direct: (919) 218-5167
Office: (919) 346-0406
Email: courtneyschlenker@cbadvantage.com

Growing up in Apex, North Carolina (yes I know I'm one of the few natives) I have loved seeing the area I hold near grow and expand to what it is today!

My parents relocated from the DC area with my dad's career and to raise my little sister and I.  I grew up playing sports from horseback riding to summer swimming and landed on a volleyball court and lacrosse field. From my many years of sports I learned drive and dedication and established my strong competitive nature.

I graduated from East Carolina University (Go Pirates) and moved back to the area to pursue my career in business which has always had a sales aspect.  While focusing on my career and creating a little family with my husband and our dog, Skully, and two cats, Milo and Mitzy.

When the opportunity came for Sold by Courtney P to join forces and create The Realhouse Brokers I could not turn down the honor.  With previous success running a small business together and a combined love and belief in Denise I knew that this was going to be the start of something special and jumped with both feet into the deep end!

With a background in horseback riding and a love for animals we began into the world of Equestrian properties and farms and have not looked back!  The opportunity to think creatively and help my clients find the perfect home for them and their four-legged family members has been the greatest honor!

I cannot wait to assist buyers and sellers begin to build their dreams in the area that sparked mine!

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Jennifer Birdsong

Coldwell Banker Advantage
331 Earnie Lane
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Direct: (252) 655-1001
Office: (919) 346-0406
Email: jenniferbirdsong@cbadvantage.com

I was introduced to real estate while living on the Outer Banks about 15 years ago. I was the Office Manager for a small real estate company with various responsibilities. It was a great opportunity to learn about the industry. I eventually moved to Apex and earned my Real Estate License in 2014. I quickly realized that I was better at administrative support than selling. Through past experience, I have learned how precious the relationship is between agents and their clients. It is a privilege to work alongside Denise and Courtney keeping the buying and selling process streamlined, organized and on schedule from contract to close.