Today we’d like to introduce you to William McIntyre.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
I am 61 yrs old (July 16, 1964) and originally born and raised in New Orleans, LA. I grew up Catholic and going to Catholic schools through high School. Graduated with a business degree from Tulane University before embarking a 25 year career in restaurants and hospitality in New Orleans. I transitioned to real estate in May 2012 and have been a realtor since. I am still licensed and working in Louisiana with Coldwell Banker TEC Realtors (since May 2012) but moved to Cary in August 2022. We rented initially in Cary but ended up buying in Apex in March 2023. We love our neighborhood and location and its proximity to so much. We love the small town feel of downtown Apex and downtown Cary. I am affiliated here in NC with Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston (Cary office). I have been married twice and have one daughter from 1st marriage – she is 31 years old, married during COVID and now they have a 1 year old daughter – my first grand daughter. They live in NOLA. I remarried after Katrina to my current wife Kathryn “Tiki” Ryan McIntyre and we have 2 daughters ages 13 and almost 16. They are entering the 7th and 10th grades. We (came) chose NC for several reasons. I went to a summer camp in Tuxedo NC (western) for many (13) summers as a camper and counselor. And i fell in love with NC and all it offers. We have also brought our kids here for many summer vacations as they were growing up. We have a family member retired and living in WNC where we visit and stay and use as a basecamp while we explore, swim, raft, hike, horseback ride, etc. We wanted to move away from hurricanes, long long summers (to hot and humid), and other issues with NOLA and wanted great schools, safe environment, unlimited educational and job opportunities to name a few criteria on our list. This area also puts us close to the mountains (I already said why that’s important) and close (2 hours to the beach). We are still heavily involved in New Orleans culture as I ride in a Mardi Gras parade called The Krewe of Thoth. I am a member of the Cary MacGregror Rotary Club (of Rotary International) and was a member in NOLA of the Carrollton Rotary Club. I am also a member of the 100 Men Who Give a Damm. Great charitable organization (menwhogiveadamn.com). My daughters here in NC both play tennis and we are heavily involved in that sport and it’s community and their development. My 10th grader goes to Apex high school and is on the tennis team and I am the team parent for the cougar club at school. We are very involved with the activities at each of the schools for them. We love the outdoor life of NC, the many small and large parks in our community and beyond (state parks, etc), the wonderful seasonal weather (parks with outdoor movies, events, music, etc.), occasional snow, leaves changing colors, quick trips to the beach, and the people from around the world making our community so broad and diverse. Is that enough? I could go on.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Does anyone have a smooth road?? We all face our own challenges and obstacles. Obviously living in NOLA for 58 years I have been through many hurricanes but obviously the big one Katrina was different. Had just opened my own restaurant in April 2004 and then August 2005 it hits. Closed it in May 2012 and transitioned into Real Estate. That in and of itself is a challenge. And I had a soon to be 3 year old and another baby on the way (august 2012) and my older daughter entering college in August 2012 as a freshman. Not much going on at that time.
Got clean and sober in June 1998 and divorced soon thereafter. But met my current wife and married and have 2 amazing children with her. Getting clean and sober was a major challenge but has been a life changer for me and my family. Getting divorced is never easy but also allowed me to start fresh and new and has produced two beautiful girls and a new marriage.
Moving here has not been easy. We left family and friends behind to start brand new where we know no one. Also real estate is hard enough but when you don’t know anyone to start with it is harder. Left behind a grown daughter who now has a daughter (my 1st grand daughter) has been hard on me.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
I am licensed in both Louisiana and North Carolina as a realtor and broker. I am affiliated with Coldwell Banker TEC Realtors in Louisiana and Coldwell Banker Howard Perry & Walston in North Carolina. I specialize in residential real estate. Our brand in worldwide (international) so the network is far reaching and vast. Locally we are considered #1 residential real estate agency in the triangle ranked by no. of closed transactions in triangle in 2024 (Triangle business journal). Here is NC they offer an environment like no other – family atmosphere, professional development, impeccable reputation and integrity, support systems to help foster success. What sets me apart is my willingness to serve my clients, going the extra mile (literally), my follow up and follow through, I answer my phone when it rings, treat all my clients with respect no matter the size of the transaction (to them it is the most important transaction).
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
All along the way there have been many people who have been by my side supporting my efforts, helping me up when I am down, encouraging me to continue to work hard and forge ahead. Overall my parents (now deceased) have been there for me throughout it all They have invested emotion, time, energy, expertise, guidance, their talent, and yes some money into my efforts both professionally and personally. They were business partners in the restaurant I owned for many years. My current wife, Kathryn “Tiki” McIntyre, who is the ultimate optimist and cheerleader for me. She suggested, when we closed the restaurant, for me to get my real estate license. I knew I did not want to go work for anyone else at that point, and still questioned my direction, but she without a doubt suggested real estate and I have not looked back since. As for getting sober, my sponsor (who I am referring to) was not my first but he played a tremendous role in my life for many years before Katrina and a short time after as he passed away not long after it hit. He did not die from Katrina but it was soon after. My clients and customers throughout the years in both the restaurant/hospitality business as well as real estate all have played a role in my development, my success, and my education and training. Another great mentor was my first real job out of college in the restaurant world (i had worked in college as a waiter and am not referring to that job). I worked at a large world famous restaurant in New Orleans called Commander’s Place and it was owned by renowned restaurant family the Brennans. Ella, the matriarch at the time, was instrumental in my early restaurant education.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://williammcintyre.hpw.com
- Instagram: the_mcintyre_team
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/william.mcintyre/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-mcintyre-44452452/
