As we all know, getting started in the real estate business can be quite a challenge. Here's a little history on my journey to becoming a Realtor and how I am as a person both personally and professionally. I figure this may help all of you get to know me since this is a huge network and I think having a little personal touch can be helpful.
I am a Colorado native, born in Boulder, raised in the small town of Berthoud. Not the pass in the mountains but the town which is about 30-40 minutes north of Denver. I loved growing up in a small town. I knew everyone I went to school with from 1st grade to my Senior year. I'm hoping to raise my daughter the same way which is why we live in Erie now. Funny little tidbit, Berthoud and Erie played each other when I was in school. Every time I drive by the middle school, I remember a freezing cold track meet. Course back then, the middle school was the high school. The town has grown exponentially and is continuing to do so.
After high school, I went to college at Colorado State University and majored in English-Creative Writing. I had huge aspirations to become a famous poet. Unfortunately, having my work critiqued and torn apart made me second guess that so needless to say, I'm only famous to my daughter who makes me make up songs for her. That's the best fame anyone could ask for. :)
In 2001, I started working for a builder and it was a very slow start. Me and my community manager were onsite in a trailer for months without models. I think our first closing was maybe 1 year from the day we set up came in that trailer. So, I know that things can start slow. I then moved to other communities in various stages and had quite a bit of success. When I was onsite, I often wondered why more agents didn't bring clients out to view homes? The onsite sales person was at their disposal and willing to help any way they could and you never had to worry about not being included in conversations, at least, not at our builder, we loved agents. I loved this job! I adored my co-workers and I actually won an award for being Rookie of the Year, it was great and I have very fond memories of this experience.
I left this builder after a management change and went to another one in 2006 and was back selling after a brief encounter with being marketing coordinator and the closing coordinator. I love it! I was interacting with people again, helping people through the process, staying in touch and keeping my promises. Then, they stopped coming in. I think each weekend I was starting to see maybe 3 people, and that was for the entire weekend! I did everything I could to draw attention to our little community but it was just not working. So, money being a huge factor, I ended up going to work for Nordstrom. I figured it would be great training to sharpen my customer service skills, and it was. I learned a lot!
I decided to get my license this year because I wanted to be my own boss and make a difference. I've met so many people who do it just for the money and that just doesn't work well for me. I'm all about the relationship and making people happy. I want to set an examplet for my daughter and have her see me as someone who is successful because she helped people, not because she had a six figure income.
I just wanted to let you all know the kind of person that I am. I know this is a huge network and referrals can bring some great business. I'm not the kind of person that will put listings on my blog just to increase my points and I'm not the kind of person who will tell you what you want to hear just to get business. I wear my heart on my sleeve and always do what I think is right. If I have to question if it's a good decision, then it probably isn't. I may not have all the answers but I guarantee I know someone who does and I will always be honest and upfront and if I need to get back to you, I will. I will always be there for anyone who needs me. I'm very determined, highly competitive, and honestly, I just hate to disappoint!
I hope that you all don't mind a little introduction but sometimes a little honesty can go a long way. Have a wonderful week and I look forward to learning a little bit more about all of you!! You can never have too many friends right??
Heidi :)
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