PCT: How did you get into this business?
SC: I love houses, architecture, interiors, and
neighborhoods. I firmly believe the most important
place on Earth is home. I have a background in design
and a hobby for house hunting, but it took years of
encouragement from those closest to me who thought it
would be the perfect fit. I took the leap of faith six years
ago and haven’t looked back. I’m so glad I did.
PCT: What is your backup job if you weren’t in this
business?
SC: I actually have another business I do on the side. I
have a degree in home furnishings and interior design
was actually my first career. So, I still take on some
design clients during the slower real estate season and do
consulting for builders as well.
PCT: What is your favorite thing about your job?
SC: Hands-down, it’s finding people “the home.” That
might sound like an obvious answer; however, I have
watched clients heartbroken after losing out on the
houses they really wanted. Whether it be a situation
with multiple offers, or having a deal not work out due
to financing, there are so many things that can happen
— which is why I believe working with an experienced
agent makes all the difference in the world. Because I
work hard to make sure the next house they find is the
right house for them. Maybe that makes it that much
sweeter in the end, and for me it makes the long days
worth it — nothing better than to see a happy family right
where they’re supposed to be.
PCT: What have you learned in pursing your field?
SC: Two is better than one! My teammate Jennifer Neel
is a lifesaver. Together I feel like we can offer twice
the experience, education, and perspective. With her
background in marketing and mine in design, I think
we make the perfect pair! Providing concierge-level of
service to our clients is our number one priority, and
between the two of us we are always available.
PCT: What advice can you give others who may want to
follow in your footsteps?
SC: Buying and selling a home is most likely the largest
transaction a client will be involved in in their lifetime,
and it can be a very emotional decision. You have to
handle something like that with the utmost attention,
patience and understanding. Also, finding a work/life
balance is critical to not burn out. It’s important to find
time for family and hobbies, because you have to be the
best you, to be the best realtor for your clients.
PCT: What is the best piece of advice you can give to
customers?
SC: You hired us for a reason; your agent has the
education and expertise to market your property and
help you negotiate your transaction. Trust me when I say
that we want the best possible outcome for you. We, of
course, want this to be a collaborative process, but if you
will trust our experience it will be a smoother process for
all involved.
PCT: What is the most interesting thing you have seen in
your field?
SC: Oh gosh, where do I begin? I would say I’ve seen it
all, but then I’m always surprised. I’ve seen pink toilets,
dead squirrels floating in a vintage tub in a backyard, and
turtles swimming in pools that look like lakes. I’ve had a
dog chained up in a front yard jump up on me that tore
my shirt and scratched me. Did I mention this business
isn’t for the faint of heart? But I still love it!
PCT: What is something that others don’t know about
you or your job?
SC: My clients get the best of both worlds with me. I
believe my design background helps present opportunities
to sellers with staging and preparing their homes for sale
and aids my buyers by helping them realize the hidden
potential in properties. I love to hunt for houses and find
my clients a home that exceeds their expectations.
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