03/19/2026
I think when people hear the word “realtor,” there’s already a preconceived idea of what we do… and unfortunately, it’s usually not a good one.
People think realtors are deceitful, that we’re all working behind the scenes with inspectors and appraisers. That we’re greedy, rolling in money, throwing luxury listings on the MLS and cashing big checks… thanks to shows like Selling Sunset and what you see on social media.
But for me—that couldn’t be further from the truth.
The best part of my job isn’t the houses. It’s the people. It’s hearing their stories, walking through life’s highs and lows with them, celebrating the wins, and the relationships—real, lasting friendships—that come from it.
I work with people in every stage of life.
People dealing with loss, divorce, and major life changes.
People facing foreclosure or trying to dig themselves out of debt.
Families navigating chronic illness and scary diagnoses.
People rebuilding after addiction.
People leaving domestic violence situations.
Single parents. Widows. Caregivers.
I help blended families come together.
I help first-time buyers get the keys to their first home.
I help empty nesters close one chapter to go enjoy the next.
I help people take big steps—starting businesses, chasing goals, rebuilding their lives.
I help real, everyday people. And truthfully—it’s never really about the house. So no, I’m not saving lives but I do believe what I do matters.
I get clients, like this one, who feel stuck, overwhelmed, like they have no options. She told me last week “I don’t think you understand. I have really bad luck. I don’t think I’ll get approved.” Her lender and I put our heads together and then we found a way forward. We got a win. And that’s what it’s all about.
In a world of social media, where everything is filtered and polished, this profession especially, gets glamorized. But that’s not reality.
So, I may not sell very many million-dollar homes… but I do help a lot of people. And I think that’s pretty cool.
