I Went Out for Milk and Came Back with a Career in Real Estate

Meet Jenn Morson, my licensed assistant. 

Jenn's lender told me during the home purchase process that she was one of the most organized and responsive borrowers he had ever worked with, and that information retreated to a quiet corner in the back of my brain.  Months later, when I spotted her at the grocery, my brain must have engaged my mouth because I heard myself asking if she would like a part-time job. It was totally impulsive, and the best impulse I ever had. 

By the way, Jenn and her husband were an Activerain referral!

I Went Out for Milk and Came Back with a Career in Real Estate by Jenn Morson

So maybe that's not exactly what happened, but it is pretty close. A few years ago, my husband and I bought our first home with the help of our agent, Margaret Woda. All the forms, appointments, submissions, and deadlines made my head spin, and I gave about as much consideration to a career in real estate as one does to dentistry at their annual cleaning appointment. One year and one new baby later, however, I ran into Margaret at the grocery store and she asked if I might be looking for some part-time work, just a few hours of filing a week, no experience needed. That was about all I could handle, so I happily accepted.

At first, four hours a week away from home was a nice distraction from the goings on at home, but slowly I became more interested in the nitty gritty of real estate transactions. After about six months, I decided to pursue my license by taking the online course. I have always considered learning to be a fun activity, and this was no different. I enjoyed exercising my brain! Having my license means that I am more educated about the goings on in the office and am able to help Margaret more with her cases.

Now that I have my license, I am excited to work more and more in real estate. I recently completed a Home Staging Course and have my ASP designation as well. While there is a lot of work ahead, helping people find homes is so exciting. I never thought I would end up here, but I am thrilled that I did. For once, I am glad we ran out of milk.

While I appreciate comments as much as anyone, please make omments on Jenn's original post - which, by the way, is her very first Activerain post. 

Congratulations on your very first featured blog post, Jenn!