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Life as a Realtor®

Back in 2010 I started my Real Estate career in Boston with apartment rentals. My office was right between the University of Boston and Boston College… a perfect location for walk-in clients. My office was great and had the support and networking systems I was looking for. I remember during my first showing our office manager talked me through the steps in showing an apartment. I was so nervous!! I got in my car, put my GPS on, and headed out to meet my client. My palms were sweating and my heart was beating fast. I pulled up to this adorable one bedroom apartment in the heart of Brighton where I met my first client. I calmly introduced myself and keyed into the apartment. We looked around and talked about the sunny living room and recently updated kitchen. He seemed to really like the atmosphere and location and cheerfully asked for an application. I was so proud of myself!

Throughout my Real Estate career I have encountered many funny and awkward moments. One afternoon during my rental career I had a showing in Somerville then another, one hour later in Brighton center. I was stressed out about time and nervous I wouldn’t make it to Brighton. I got in my car and tried to turn it on… nothing. My car wouldn’t start and I now had a showing appointment, which was about a half hour away. There was only one solution to my problem… I needed to call my dad!

I was lucky that my father was at a plumbing job in Cambridge and could switch cars with me. Little (funny) problem… the car I was getting was a large white pickup truck with pipes and tools loaded in the back. But it was my only option… I had to!

Luckily, I made it to Brighton in time for my showing and saw my clients waiting at the driveway. I opened my not so stylish truck door and slid out in my heels. The couple laughed as I made my way over while asking, “Are you from maintenance?” I was shocked! Chuckling, I replied, “No! I’m your agent!”

I still laugh about this story to this day!

Now I’m a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate The Shanahan Group out of Winchester. The first couple of weeks have been tough. As a Realtor you need to create databases, send out announcements, become familiar with the area, and interact with people to form relationships. I am ecstatic that I am part of such a wonderful company, which is the number one trusted brand in Real Estate! I know I will succeed in this new chapter in my life. I have a great support system here at the office along with my family and friends. Best part about this new chapter, my phone extension is the number 19… my family’s lucky number… I now know this wonderful opportunity is meant to be.

I’m not just a Realtor selling houses but forming lifelong relationships with my clients. I give 100 percent to everything I do and I’m extremely down to earth. I might be living my dream… but I’m also making dreams come true for others!

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