From Grit to Growth: Close to 20 Years in Real Estate, and Why I Still Love It
Nearly twenty years ago, I started in real estate with no team, no social media strategy, and no blueprint beyond a commitment to work hard and tell the truth. I had grit, a desire to earn trust, and a willingness to do the hard things every day—the quiet, consistent work that builds something real over time.
I didn’t get into real estate to be known. I got into it to do good work. And in the years since, I’ve built a boutique brokerage grounded in referrals, repeat clients, and relationships based on trust and results.
I’m not the agent who floods your feed with selfies or shares every personal milestone online. I’m an introvert by nature and private by choice. But I’m learning that being more open doesn’t mean being unprofessional. It means being human.
That’s what this blog is about.
I want my clients, past, present, and future to know more than just my track record. I want them to understand why I do things the way I do. Why I value honesty over hype. Why I’d rather tell you the truth than close a deal quickly. Why I’ve built a career without shortcuts, even when it would’ve been easier to follow trends.
This is a new chapter for me, not just professionally, but personally. I’m leaning into growth—not loud, flashy growth, but quiet, meaningful growth. I’m challenging myself to show up differently, to share a bit more, and to give you a glimpse behind the business I’ve spent nearly two decades building.
If you’ve worked with me before, thank you. If you’re considering working with me, welcome. Either way, I appreciate you being here. There’s more to come about real estate, yes, but also about the real life behind it
And why do I still love real estate after all these years? Because it challenges me.... Every day is different..... I’m constantly learning and most of all, I love the people I get to serve. That’s what keeps it meaningful. That’s what keeps me showing up.
