A natural from the start, Ryan Blackorby bought and sold real estate as a personal investment strategy. His own experience and convictions have led him down a successful path from the inception of his career and set him apart from others. He was awarded the Rookie of the Year by The Peoria Area Association of Realtors (PAAR) his first year as agent. That strong start, as well as years of quality experience, now leaves him and his team in the top 1% of PAAR agents.
“The Ryan Blackorby Team made selling our house a smooth process. Ryan was attentive and responsive to our questions and needs from the first time we met him. Ryan was well prepared in his presentation about the demographics and history of our neighborhood, which made it easy and reassuring for us to sign with him as our agent. Without reservation, we would use the Ryan Blackorby Team again to sell our home or help us relocate.”"
Passionate about helping others, Jennifer joined the Ryan Blackorby Team as a licensed Realtor in 2009. She loves helping clients achieve thier real estate goals and enjoys working with everyone from 1st time home buyers, to seniors who are down-sizing, and everyone inbetween. Repeat clients are a huge part of her annual sales which averages at about 10 million dollars each year. Once high school sweethearts, Ryan and Jenn not only manage a high-producing real estate Team, they manage their energetic family of 4 kids and several pets. With a strong background in sales and networking, dedication to and belief in their comprehensive marketing plans, and the constant opportunity for communication, together they get properties SOLD!
"When we were ready to list, Jenn was our first call. We knew she not only had a fantastic track record, but really knew the market and our needs. She was always available to answer our questions and had great ideas when we needed assistance." Trevor & Audrey B.
"Jenn did a wonderful job! Would recommend her to anyone. Very helpful, super considerate and friendly throughout. A+ for sure!" Brian W.
"Jenn was outstanding to work with. She was professional, caring and extremely trustworthy. She went above and beyond to ensure that we found the house that met our needs. She became like family." Theresa V.
Representing Tri-County homeowners and future homeowners specializing in towns such as Morton, Washington, Eureka, Pekin, Peoria, Peoria Heights, Dunlap, Bartonville, and many more. Mandy's creative, enthusiastic, and caring nature is perfect for matching each clients desires as well as skillfully featuring a home's unique presence and character.
Raised on a farm outside of Eureka, Mandy understands the numerous intangible benefits of life in a community. Mandy became a Realtor in 2002 and joined the Ryan Blackorby Team in 2007 and has never looked back. Ryan and Mandy have seen their market share in the area grow as did their experience with the market.
Mandy along with the entire Blackorby Team showcase their homes on their website, and utilizes a team of professional service providers such as a photographer, highly regarded staging companies, and graphic designers to assit in marketing their clients properties.
Tami Mason joins the Ryan Blackorby Team with over 27 years of real estate experience. Raised in Washington, IL, Tami knows the Central Il. area and takes pride in helping others so they too can call this area 'home'. She loves working with first-time homebuyers! Tami has been married to her high school sweetheart Rick for over 35 years and they have 3 children together.. A.J , Lily, and Lexi.
John joins the Ryan Blackorby team after 25 plus years serving as an Illinois Conservation Policed Officer. His love for the outdoors spawned a great career serving the landowners of Fulton, Tazewell, Peoria, Woodford, Knox, and Marshall county. He has earned the trust of landowners in central Illinois after protecting their farms for many years.
John grew up hunting rabbits, quail, squirrels, waterfowl and deer with his dad in Fulton County IL. His passion for hunting and fishing has taken him to Idaho to chase Elk, North Dakota to hunt ducks, and Manitoba and Ontario to fish. Ultimately John’s favorite place to be is right here in Central Illinois bow hunting for deer, small game hunting, waterfowl hunting and teaching his three kids how to live the outdoor lifestyle.
He has walked a lot of farms in Central Illinois and knows how to spot a good whitetail hunting parcel or a great recreational piece of property for the whole family to enjoy. John lives in Washington with his wife Roberta and their 3 children. Along with his expansive knowledge of the region’s best rec land and great outdoors John has a genuine desire to help people with their rural and residential real estate needs.