THE
Real
FACE OF
REAL ESTATE
Q. Why did you decide to follow a career
in real estate?
A. Real Estate is my second career.
After an 11-year career in Finance, I wanted a career where I could interact intimately with different kinds of people at different stages of their lives and engage in my community. Real Estate checked all those boxes. On one hand, it can represent a major milestone in someone’s adult life. It can also mean the closing of one chapter to start a new one. It can be emotional and well as strictly business. Real Estate also allowed me to add value in areas of real estate that are negatively impacting the rich culture and long-standing citizens of the District.
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Q. What are some of the challenges
you’ve faced in the industry? How did you overcome them?
A. The biggest challenge to this industry is developing yourself as not just a Realtor but a knowledgeable and resourceful Realtor. Being able to develop and become an expert in the field so that I am presenting the best analysis and best options for my client is of the utmost importance. As a Realtor, I never stop learning or exploring new opportunities or developments in real estate in which my clients can capitalize. Another challenge was adjusting to how predatory real estate can be. One way I approached that challenge was FALL | WINTER 2021
