There is no substitute for experience. This is a cliche because there is truth in it.My nineteen years in real estate have provided many valuable experiences.As part of my self imposed internship, I worked as an assistant to a top producing agent. I would recommend this to any new agent. I worked for a builder and learned the details of new construction.I now work for Coldwell Banker Hartung, a leading national company that makes sure I learn something new every week. All of this translates into making methe valuable Realtor that I am. What has surprised me,is how much my other life experiences have assisted me as a Realtor.I majored in Child Development at FSU and taught pre-school 14 years.I have three adult children and five grandchildren. It is true that everything you need to know you learned in kindergarten:listen,treat people kindly, share, be helpful, clean up any mess you make, tell the
truth, walk don't run, and pay attention.I worked for the State as an entry level employee teaching myself to type in my spare time because I had to have that job. Hard work and the ability to
learn new things is always an asset. Some years later I managed quite a few employees and did the hiring and firing. Neither is easy and both require being able to see the big picture and follow procedure.My job as a Realtor requires all of these skills. Each customer is different andeach one is the most important one. Is it obvious that I haven't said anything about being a salesperson? That same top producing agent told me years ago that she didn't sell anything. She just gave people choices. I knew then that I could be a good Realtor. Helping people make good choices is rewarding and fun.So, whether buying or selling, I look forward to working with you and being your Realtor.
