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Life is full of adventure and trying new things. An adrenaline rush into the unknown until it becomes comfortable. Welcome to my first attempt at blogging.
We can approach life as, "this is good and I am not changing", or "I'm all in for something new ", and jump in with both feet. I prefer the latter. For those that choose the first choice, they are probably still driving a horse and buggy (figuratively speaking).
Coral Springs, the place I call home has a little more than 130,000 people living here in it's approximately 24 square miles that abuts the Everglades. It is bordered by the city of Parkland on the north, the city of Tamarac on its south border and the city of Margate for its eastern border, each with a different persona. I moved here in 1985 and started work with the major developer of the city who also built the Galt Ocean Mile and Coral Ridge Country Club in the 60's and 70's in Fort Lauderdale. Coral Springs and Parkland were both chartered in 1963.
Working for Coral Ridge Properties (now WCI Communities), was quite the experience. Having never sold real estate before, let alone dirt, it was a challenge. The man that allowed me to jump in with both feet, was a tyrant of a leader, but he got results from us. His name was Richard Stevens. He did not want to hire me, but I was relentless so he gave me a chance. He was right, for the first 6 months I was a miserable failure. With the help of other strong leaders like Jerry Simon and Tom Ryan, plus my own determination I figured it out and I made it as a salesperson, one of 5 women on a sales force of 65 people. We always had 8 subdivisions at a time that we represented, covering all price ranges for the 52 builders that we represented. It was exciting, building cities. That went on for 11 years until corporate downsizing took place and lay-offs were abundant. I was a producer so I knew that I would be kept on, but the discomfort of watching my friends lose their jobs (25 of them a day), was too much, so I left and ventured out onto my own into what is called, "general real estate". it meant I could sell anything, anywhere for anyone. I liked that! So much that I tripled my income the first year. WOW! I wish I left sooner to start this new adventure.
So here I am another 11 years later. 22 years in the real estate business with a great partner these last 10 years, my younger brother, Jeff. I have enjoyed working and living in my community and have had the opportunity to give back in multiple areas. Chair of the Chamber of Commerce and other leadership positions to name a few. (I'm sure those discussions will pop up later).
I became a Realtor because of one bad experience my family had. Determined to fix the situation, I became a licensed REALTOR, to show people that Realtors are good, honest, caring people. It has been a very profitable mission that leaves you with the greatest feeling of satisfaction when you help people get what they want. A place to call their own, HOME!
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