Marie Bean Wieck Realty

How did you first become interested in the real estate world? About 7 years ago, my current broker was helping us sell our home and suggested I consider getting my license as she thought I was a good fit for the industry. I’m thankful every day that she spoke those words of encouragement to me.

How long have you been serving the local market? I’ve been in real estate for 6 ½ years and in the Amarillo market for 4 ½ years.

What do you love most about what you do? I love helping people. The obvious ways are buying and selling homes, but I love the relationships built throughout the process. Sometimes I get to help clients find a job or the right school or daycare for their family and those opportunities bring me so much joy.

In a competitive market, how do you stand out? Follow up and follow through! I work very hard to communicate and educate through the process.

What single piece of advice would you give to local buyers? Don’t let interest rates scare you out of the market; this shift is giving buyers opportunities we haven’t seen in a few years.

What advice would you give to sellers? More than ever, pricing your home right from the start is key!

What are some challenges facing the local market this year? Low inventory—a balanced market is around 5 to 6 months of inventory, and we currently have less than 2 months. Rising interest rates continue to be a challenge and have impacted affordability for buyers.

What excites you about the real estate market in 2023? Though inventory is still low, it is encouraging that we have nearly double the number of homes available compared to a year ago. I’m excited to see where opportunities emerge in an everchanging market.