All About our Staff...

Offering a broad base of expertise and a commitment to exceptional customer service, Clausen Group Realtors maintains an impressive 80% rate of repeat and referral business.  Clausen Group Realtors: Great Service, Caring Advice, Strong Representation!


Matt Clausen
Broker, Owner
Matt@clausengrouprealtors.com

A caring, family-oriented individual and a knowledgeable and professional real estate agent, Matt Clausen has been a licensed Broker since 1990 and owner of his own brokerage since 1996. With an average volume of $15 million per year in home sales, he knows what it takes to be successful in the real estate business. Matt attributes his success to his honest and caring nature. He feels strongly about treating his customers with respect and having the necessary expertise to get the job done. "We care about our customers," said Matt, "and we have the selling and negotiating skills required to achieve their goals." Clausen Group Realtors assists buyers and sellers with all types of residential properties, including land. The company's land development department works specifically with landowners and developers.

In his spare time, Matt stays active in his church and enjoys golf, boating and fishing on Old Hickory Lake. He also enjoys spending time with his large immediate and extended family (wife, nine children and 130 cousins) and his friends.



Carla Faye Torkelson
Affiliate Broker, Owner
Carla@clausengrouprealtors.com


Carla is an experienced, well-rounded professional real estate agent who, over the years, has learned how to use the latest internet marketing tools in order to work tirelessly on behalf of her clients and their needs. She is a specialized buyers agent for both individuals and corporations. She also speciailizes in listing and selling investor properties including land, multi-dwellings, Duplex, Triplex, 4Plex and apartment units.

Outside of the business world, Carla enjoys spending time with her family and traveling around the world. She also enjoys sitting down and reading a good book every now and then.

 


Josh Elliott
Property Manager
Josh@clausengrouprealtors.com

Josh is our property manager who really enjoys a good round of golf. He graduated from Tennessee Technological University in Cookeville, Tennessee with a major in Business and a minor in Mathematics. He also earned a two year Business/Accounting Degree from The University of Maine. Josh and his lovely wife, Katie, have two Siberian Huskies, Anya and Mia. 



Michele Mize
Closing Coordinator
clausengroup@comcast.net

Michele joined the Clausen Group team in April 2010 where she utilizes her 10 years legal experience as the Clausen Group's Closing Coordinator. Responsible for all listings, pending sales and short sales, she handles coordination of contract deadlines and inspections with all parties. Michele is committed to making each transaction simple and stress-free for our clients. 

She graduated from Belmont University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and will graduate with an Associate of Applied Science in Paralegal Studies from Volunteer State Community College in Summer 2010.  Michele's 10 year background in the legal field includes 8 years of litigation and electronic trial support in courtrooms all over the country.  In her spare time, Michele is an avid scrapbooker, active member of her church and is very involved in volunteering for various community events involving Hendersonville's Relay for Life.



Brianna Nightingale
Listing & Marketing Coordinator
Brianna@clausengrouprealtors.com


Brianna is our marketing and promotion specialist who moved to Nashville shortly after graduating from Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's in Journalism and Spanish. She enjoys traveling and has visited several countries including Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Mexico, Costa Rica and Australia. Brianna is also involved in artist promotion, mainly with a local Nashville artist; she also enjoys the TV show FRIENDS, photography and running.