Getting to know Jim Tennant
Jim Tennant is an experienced real estate agent who moved to Bend in 2013, obtained his Oregon real estate license and joined The Garner Group as a licensed Broker. He entered real estate in 2005 while living in Las Vegas and retains his Nevada license.
Jim was affiliated with two large national franchise real estate firms in Las Vegas.
A native of Cincinnati, Jim graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with degrees in political science and sociology. An accomplished musician, he performed with show bands at Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center and was band leader and trumpet player for 12 years on cruise ships operated worldwide by Carnival Cruise Lines and Princess Cruises. He and his wife, Mollie, lived in Portland between cruises. They met aboard a cruise liner where she was performing as a singer.
A two-time All-American golfer in high school, Jim was assistant golf pro at The Revere Golf Club at Anthem and caddie at Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas before beginning his real estate career.
Golf and music are Jim’s primary interests. He continues to perform professionally in musical engagements as the occasion arises.
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My secret talent is?
Hiding all my talent
Favorite Phrase:
“You’ve got to be joking”
What is something very few people know about you?
I laugh in my sleep
I’m obsessed with…
clean teeth
Favorite childhood book?
Ants in my Pants
Don’t tell anyone, but running out of Coors Light always makes me cry
What is your favorite Central Oregon activity?
Driving 45mph on HWY 97
Favorite movie quote?
Remember when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?
If you had a superpower what would it be?
To bend people to my will…….wait, I already do that
Do you have any secret vices?
Too many to go into
Have you ever had a dream come true?
Filling out these questions is a dream come true
Most embarrassing moment?
Every waking moment is an embarrassment…….just ask my kids
What is one talent you possess that blows people away:
embarrassing my kids
What is the one thing you couldn’t do without?
Golf Channel
Name something you’d like to invent.
Flying car…duh
Favorite word?
I’m pretty sure I can’t share that in this forum
Biggest regret in life, so far?
Not stopping the Germans from bombing Pearl Harbor
Something very few people know about me:
I’m a history buff
When was the exact moment you knew you were a nerd?
Last Tuesday at 2:35pm
Claim to fame…
I am the current Senior Club Champion at Awbrey Glen GC
Favorite movie…
The Greatest Game Ever Played
Favorite food…
Coors Light
If reincarnated what would you come back as?
Me, but not as stupid
If I could have one special talent it would be?
Talking to my dog
Have you ever met anyone famous?
Not sure, does Wink Martindale count?
What are you reading right now?
The Wink Martindale Story
If you could pick up a new skill in an instant what would it be?
Whistling the Andy Griffith theme song
What was your favorite band 10 years ago?
B-52s
What was the first thing you bought with your own money?
Some weed
Have you had your 15 minutes of fame yet?
Yes….but this will make me even more famous I’m pretty sure
How do you like your eggs?
I like ‘em just fine, thanks
Got any phobias you’d like to break?
Yes, I’m scared of Wink Martindale
What’s your favorite breakfast cereal?
That’s easy…..Coors Light!
Spoken Languages: English
Jim Tennant's Current Listings.
Active
Bend, OR
1142 NW Ochoa Drive
Bedrooms3 Bathrooms 3 Living Area 2,354ft2
$1,395,000
Provided by Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate
Active
Bend, OR
2980 NW Polarstar Court
Bedrooms3 Bathrooms 3 Living Area 2,934ft2
$1,599,000
Provided by Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate
Active
Bend, OR
1179 NW Skyline Ranch Road Lot 164
Bedrooms3 Bathrooms 3 Living Area 2,354ft2
$1,249,000
Provided by Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate
Active
Bend, OR
3199 NW Strickland Way Lot 214
Bedrooms4 Bathrooms 5 Living Area 4,331ft2
$2,999,000
Provided by Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate