The Chez Renee Team
Renee Hudgens - Broker
Kortnie Mullins- Broker
Ashley Grant - Broker
Macie Melvin -Associate Broker
Brian Sturgeon - Associate Broker
Julianne Llerena - Marketing Director
Renee Hudgens: Broker - BR918538
After a successful 10-year stint owning and operating “Chez Renee Home Furnishings,” a well-known furniture store in Bangor, Renee took her entrepreneurial drive and determi
nation to assist those in pursuing their real estate dreams with buying or selling their home. In 2013, her eldest daughter, Kortnie, joined her to form “The Chez Renee Team.” From those humble beginnings to now, Chez Renee Team is now a team of 5 full time agents and have quickly followed Renee’s success in becoming a top team in the county! In recognition of Renee’s success and contributions to the real estate community, Renee was named the 2016 Realtor the Year for the Greater Bangor Association of Realtors where she also has served as past president. She has been active at the local and state level of Realtors and loves to help with educating new peers. She is a graduate of the Bangor Region Leadership Institute and has served as President of Tuesday Forum, a women’s networking group in 2008 & 2009. When not helping her clients achieve their real estate goals, she also loves traveling to visit her youngest daughter, Miranda, who lives in Sweden, and she has also recently added the title of Grandmother to her impressive resume to Olive, who is Kortnie’s daughter. Kortnie Mullins: Broker- BA918632
Kortnie Mullins is a co-creator of the Chez Renee Team, alongside her mother Renee. Her real estate career began 9 years ago, shortly after earning her Business Degree from the University of Southern Maine. In the past 9 years, Kortnie has become an expert on all things residential, including becoming an experienced investor and restoration specialist as an owner of Community Real Estate Solutions. With her years of accumulated knowledge and experience (including a large portfolio of investment properties and dozens of renovated homes), Kortnie can efficiently and expertly guide first home buyers and investment buyers alike to the purchase of their home. Kortnie is equally equipped at selling your home by utilizing cutting-edge technology and marketing tools, coupled with her superior sales skills to make your home pop and stand out among the competition! Kortnie would love to have the chance to help you with all your real estate needs! Ashley Grant: Broker- BA919653
Ashley Sheehan has been a member of the Greater Bangor community since moving to pursue her degree at Husson University in 2009. After earning her B.S. degree in Business Administration and Hospitality Management, she transitioned into a full-time career in real estate as a proud member of the Chez Renee Team! Ashley was Renee & Kortnie’s very first addition to the team in 2014 as an assistant, and she finished the year as a licensed Sales Agent. Now a seasoned Broker, Ashley’s career has privileged her with a diverse resume of experience in residential real estate transactions. She specializes in both buyers and sellers, but has a special place in her heart for helping first-time home buyers and introducing out-of-state clients to the community. Ashley is a resident of Hermon, where she lives with her husband Brian. Apart from her work, she most enjoys spending time with her friends and family. In the warmer seasons, you’ll find her on the water aboard her boat, at her family camp in Millinocket, or entertaining at her home. When winter rolls around, Ashley loves hosting her family for the holidays, baking new recipes, and projects around the house. Macie Melvin: Associate Broker
As a life long ‘Mainer’, Macie enjoys everything about living in Maine all year long. Growing up in the small town of Dexter and moving to the city of Bangor for college has been an exciting life change that has pushed her to where she is today. After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Marketing Communications from Husson University in 2019, Macie jumped into the real estate business as the team’s Marketing Director. Using her knowledge of Graphic Design, Web Design, and Social Media Marketing, she covered the internet with the Chez Renee Team’s success. A little over a year in the business, it was time to make some big life changes, and in November of 2020 Macie became a Sales Agent for the team, as well as bought her first home! With her own personal experience behind her, Macie is ready to help anyone with their real estate needs, and love life in Maine as much as she does. Brian Sturgeon: Associate Broker
Native to the Bangor area, Brian is an expert in all that the region has to offer - and is not shy in offering suggestions on the best place to grab a pint. After nearly a decade in the brewing industry, Brian joined the Chez Renee Team to help others achieve their real estate goals. A graduate from John Bapst Memorial High School, Brian attended Keene State College in New Hampshire where he received a Bachelor's degree in Journalism. Brian's academic background, coupled with his years in customer service provides an exceptional experience to his clients by attentively listening to their needs, and asking questions to better assist in their buying and selling objectives. Brian is active in volunteering in the community and enjoys spending time exploring Maine with his wife Lisa and their son, Conor, when they are not working on home improvement projects of their own. Julie Llerena: Marketing Director
From the Bangor area, Julie loves finding new places to explore in Maine. She recently graduated from UMaine with a major in Media Studies and a minor in Marketing. She spent her first two years of college working on a research project called Undiscovered Maine. She researched and learned all about the hidden treasures Maine has to offer! Throughout her college career she was highly involved in several organizations holding multiple leadership positions such as, Public Relations Chairman, Panhellenic Vice President of Academics, and Social Media & Marketing Director, being part of a sorority also offered her the opportunity to work as a Digital Marketing and Communications Intern with the National Delta Zeta Sorority in 2020! She is excited to bring her marketing knowledge to the team and learn more about the real estate world! The Chez Renee Team at Realty of Maine is a top team in the area – Mother and Daughter + 4! With buying and selling, we treat the process as if it were our own home! Let us make the process smooth - whether we are marketing your home for sale or guiding you through your first purchase; we will give you fast response time, knowledge of the current market, commitment, & communication!
