Mountain Time in the Smokys | Jan-Feb 2023 - Western North Carolina Real Estate & Lifestyle Guide

Meet Anette Chrisley

LISTING AGENT FOR 11 OLD LODGE ROAD #22, ROBBINSVILLE, NC 28771

My Name: Anette Chrisley

I am: A good listener

BHHS Great Smokys Realty is: The most amazing company in Western NC with the best team of agents. I envisioned working here while vacationing in the mountains and now I’m part owner/BIC.

Born In: Alexandria VA

Languages Spoken: English

Proudest Moment: I have 8 proud moments! (My children)/but in real estate, becoming part owner of this great company!

Biggest Challenge: Keeping notes in one place (I have notebooks) Lol!

Alarm Clock: My phone, but I try to wake up before it can get to me!

Perfect Day: When everything goes right...in my mind!

First Job: Real Estate Agent

Super Hero Power: My Flash Gordon reflexes to respond to texts and emails!

Favorite WNC Neighborhood: Bryson City of course!!!

Inspiration: My family....Always there for me

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ARE YOU READY TO FIND YOUR FOREVER AGENCY

HOW TO BECOME A REAL ESTATE AGENT – A COMPLETE STARTER GUIDE

Are you exploring a career change in the new year? If you’re thinking about becoming a Realtor®, please check out our starter guide below and connect with us, we are happy to be a resource for you and answer any questions you have!

According to the National Association of REALTORS (NAR), the pandemic that began in early 2020 was responsible for more than record rising home sales; it also spawned the “Great Resignation,” when workers took time during quarantines to re-evaluate their happiness and satisfaction with their current employment. Many job seekers turned to real estate sales for the opportunity to become self-employed and build unlimited futures.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) puts it all in perspective. During the Great Recession of 2007-2009, the unemployment rate reached 10 %, before dropping to 3.5% just before the pandemic. But following the onset of the pandemic, the unemployment rate reached 14.7% in April 2020. Since then, it fell back down to 3.8% in February 2022.

What makes this phenomenon interesting is the “quit” rate, which the BLS found reached new highs from 1.6% in April 2020 to 3.0% in November and December 2021. What this means is that those who quit their jobs found new jobs or exited the labor force. From January 2021 to January 2022, the top trending Google career search entry was “how to become a real estate agent,” says NAR.