I still believe I can change the world.
In the beginning, I wanted to be a dancer. I dreamed of being on a stage and inspiring people with the passion and emotion I conveyed through movement. I wanted to make the world more beautiful through art.
However, my wise parents tricked me into getting a university education first. By the time I got my master's degree in Linguistics and Roman Philology (a science of structure, historical development, and relationships of languages) it was too late for a dance school.
Instead of dancing, I became a professor of English for non-English speaking medical students in Europe, changing the world by removing language barriers between doctors.
When I came to the U.S., in 1999, I had no idea what to pursue as a career. I've always been good with numbers, so I fell into a tax planning career. To keep my clients confident that they were in good hands, I obtained my MBA degree and a CPA license, but I didn't have a true passion for my work. I was good at it, but I didn't feel like I was making a difference in people's lives. I kept searching for something more fulfilling, my life's true calling.
I spent a few years trying to make the World healthier as a Pilates instructor and nutrition coach. But I quickly realized that I couldn't go to the gym and lift weights for my clients or eat broccoli for them. I could only be a guide; my clients had to do the work themselves.
My husband, Curtis, is a financial advisor, and between his work and my CPA experience, I learned about investments and real estate, and how much money could be made if handled correctly. I learned the intricacies of real estate transactions, financing puzzles, and the importance of proper planning when it comes to business, especially real estate business.
Most importantly, I learned how crucial it was to have the right Realtor working for you. Good advice from a Realtor can save you tons of money and change your life for the better, but bad advice from a Realtor can ruin you financially.
One day, as I sat in my beautiful, bright penthouse CPA office, analyzing a real estate transaction for a client, I had an epiphany: why am I not a Realtor? I've dealt with hundreds of real estate transactions, I study the market, I know real estate, I already give real estate investment advice, and I love doing it!
So, I became a Realtor and found a career I'm passionate about. As a Realtor, I can keep the transactions in order and do the heavy lifting in marketing for my clients. They don't have to do a thing (different from fitness coaching)!
I am a Senior Real Estate Specialist and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist. I help people with their life transition. I work with seniors directly and with mortgage experts, financial planners, and healthcare professionals to evaluate how my services can improve their lives. Less than 1% of Realtors manage to get both Senior Real Estate Specialist and Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist designations, which I acquired in order to better serve my clients' needs.
When I am not helping my clients, I am in the gym, exploring the world with Curtis, or playing with our dog, Lucie whom we recently rescued and who is running our lives. I am a dogaholic.
I've found my own slice of happiness. But I also found something even better: I found the way I could make a difference! I am now changing people's lives and the world for the better one family and one closed escrow at a time! Are you ready to join me and my clients and become a household in our improved world?
I'm here when the time is right.
Real estate is a full-time job. Agents take on a huge responsibility when helping a client with their real estate needs. After working with an agent, a client's life will be changed forever. This must be done right! I take this very seriously, it is personal to me. My relationships with my clients (and their dogs) are close, like friends. I make it my goal to make my clients comfortable and confident in success. Clients often tell me they feel better after talking to me. I excel at diffusing tense situations, seeing the bright side, and fighting for my clients' interests. I love getting to know my clients and helping them get what they want and need. I am living my dream of changing the world and making yours better!