I am a lifelong Michiana resident with a deep understanding of the communities, neighborhoods, and real estate market throughout the entire Michiana area. Having lived here my whole life, I bring firsthand local knowledge that helps my clients make informed and confident decisions when buying or selling a home.

My clients often describe me as genuine, personable, highly responsive, and organized. I am known for being professional, friendly, and easy to work with, while also taking a thoughtful and proactive approach. I help clients understand pricing, market conditions, and value, and I make it a priority to point out details and considerations they may not have thought about along the way. I also work alongside my son, Aaron Hankins, which allows us to provide an extra level of service, communication, and support for our clients from start to finish.

Buying or selling a home can be emotional and stressful, and I take pride in being a steady, calming presence throughout the process. I am patient, supportive, and always willing to take the time to talk things through, especially when challenges arise. By working as a team, Aaron and I are able to be highly responsive, cover more ground, and ensure every detail is handled so the experience feels as smooth and manageable as possible.

I have a strong passion for working with the elderly community. I am a Certified Senior Professional and an active member of Aging Connections of Michiana. Nearly 20 years ago, I founded Santas For Seniors, a year-long initiative that provides gifts to residents in local nursing homes. Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with family, participating in church events, and traveling. I am honored to have received my agency’s President’s Club Award, and I am committed to serving every client with honesty, care, and dedication.

Cressy & Everett's Exclusive Home Marketing System
When you choose me and Cressy & Everett, you’ll relax knowing your home will reach more potential buyers than ever because, along with traditional marketing methods, we add our exclusive upgrades like these:

Cressy & Everett’s TV Show - Every Weekend. Every Day on YouTube.
We understand the power of television to market homes. We’ll broadcast your home to over 20,000 households on WNDU Sundays at 10:00 a.m. We’re the only show in the area dedicated to selling homes.  In addition, your home's video is on YouTube every day and featured with your listing on cressyeverett.com.

Cressy & Everett’s Internet Marketing
cressyeverett.com, realtor.com, leadingre.com, trulia.com,  zillow.com, and youtube.com/cressyeveretthomes. You’ll increase your chances of selling quickly by reaching 92% of home buyers who use the Internet to begin their home search. Your property information with photos, a map, and directions will be there every day until sold.  

Cressy & Everett App – app.cressyeverett.com
Buyers can search your home by house number, street name, or price and find your home when featured as an open house.  They enjoy viewing all photos of your home and can contact me with click-to-call technology.  

Open House Event
You’ll see the results of the TV, yard signs, Internet marketing, and mobile marketing when your home is visited during an open house.

Relocation Services through Leading Real Estate Companies of the World™
If you're moving out of the area, we can introduce you to the right real estate company through our global network of real estate brokers all over the country and abroad.  We will make the initial contact and have a Realtor in your destination city contact you, and meet with you during your next visit to your destination city.  Make your first contact with me, and I'll take care of the rest.

Home Warranty Services
You'll have peace of mind knowing the home you are buying or selling can be protected by a home warranty.  A home warranty protects you from costly repairs to your home's major mechanical systems and built-in appliances.  That's why we've teamed up with two of the best home warranty companies, American Home Sheild™ and HomeTrust Warranty™

Strong History and Foundation
Cressy & Everett Real Estate has been helping home buyers and sellers in the Michiana (north central Indiana and southwestern Michigan) area since 1946. We are the largest residential real estate company in St. Joseph and Elkhart counties in Indiana, and in Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties in Michigan.


Please contact me for more information about how I can help you purchase or sell your home.