Tierra Schaffer

Realtor, Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty (843) 422-3610 beyond a simple transaction. “I’m very client centered,” she said. “A lot of them are buying remotely, so that trust and communication is so important.” tierra.schaffer@sothebysrealty.com www.danielravenelsir.com/

Pierce Lowery was my mentor. I worked for him, and then he helped and advised me when I opened my first restaurant, Market Street Café. Pierce was a wonderful man, and I will forever be grateful for his guidance and support.

Guilty pleasure?

My guilty pleasure is our famous margarita!

Give us three qualities a leader must have.

I think a leader must have patience to lead employees, solve problems, and manage the expectations of the customer. I also think leading by example is the key to creating a good team environment. The third skill I think is important for leaders is to be considerate of everyone.

What is one thing you are looking forward to doing when you retire? When I retire, my goal is to live on Hilton Head Island six months out of the year and to live the other six months in the mountains of Vermont.

If you could learn any skill, what would it be?

I wish I could speak fluent Spanish.

Some real estate professionals will tell you all about the joy that a move to the Lowcountry can give you. Tierra Schaffer doesn’t just tell you about it. She shows you.

“I’ve just fallen in love with the Hilton Head lifestyle. I love that I’ve found this paradise; I love working with people from all over the country; and I love opening their eyes to what life could be on Hilton Head,” she said. “I like to spend time outside on the leisure trails, and I’ll try to squeeze in a beach day whenever I can. Being outdoors is important to me. That’s why I moved here 10 years ago.”

But it’s not all fun and games. Schaffer will tell you she “eats, sleeps and breathes real estate,” developing an approach with clients that goes far

That trust and communication not only help her clients share in her love of the Lowcountry, but it often forges long-lasting friendships. “The nature of Hilton Head Island being a market for second homeownership, there are clients I’ve worked with for several years before they’re ready to make the move,” she said. “I really value those relationships.”

As a Realtor® with Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty, Schaffer has access to a network of approximately 26,0000 real estate associates worldwide, positioning her for further opportunities to introduce newcomers to the Lowcountry. In April, she attended the Sotheby’s International Realty Global Networking event in Las Vegas. “When I told other agents where I was from, their eyes would just light up,” she said. “Hilton Head Island has so much interest, and I’m delighted to be a resource.”