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Congratulations to May Agents to Watch, Shannon Phennicie and Colleen Dunaway! Though Shannon and Colleen are a newer team at W, we can’t express how happy we are that they are here! Their passion for real estate, love for Wine Country, and their dedication to their clients are just a few of the reasons why we are so excited to have them on the W team. Keep reading to learn more about Shannon and Colleen!
What was the first thing you wrote on your to-do list for today?:
Shannon: Get to yoga! So important for my sanity.
Colleen: Not great at writing down, but the first thing I thought of was to get an offer submitted that we had written yesterday.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?:
Shannon: Not so much for real estate but when I was in corporate, I was told that ‘an empty chair is an invitation for an idle butt’, so if you’re on a deadline then put something in the extra office chair.
Colleen: I was once told (by my grandma who was a realtor in SoCal) to attend as many classes and seminars as I could. She said no matter how boring or inconsequential that it seemed you can always pick up at least one new thing and use it.
What is your favorite part about working in real estate in this part of the world?:
Shannon: I’m a Santa Rosa native, so I am really biased about Sonoma County. You can’t beat its convenient location to the mountains, the ocean, the countryside, the city, etc. I love showing property in all of these areas, every one is beautiful and unique.
Colleen: We live in a beautiful area which is a huge plus. I also like working with agents (most of them anyway) who are truly professional with a high standard of ethics.
Tell us about a recent challenge you came upon and how you conquered it.:
Shannon: Somehow I managed to move from my previous brokerage of 25 years (I had never changed brokerages before) to W Real Estate AND put on my wedding all in the same week. I’m not sure if I “conquered” but I survived.
Colleen: My most recent challenge has been the move to W. I was with the same company for 35+ years, the transition was not easy but in the end well worth it.
What role has mentorship played in your career?:
Shannon: When I started my career decades ago, the market was moving fast. I had to be a true self-starter, I didn’t have a mentor or any formal training or classes. But throughout my career, I have always loved helping or mentoring new agents as they enter the business as it can be daunting in the beginning.
Colleen: I was a member of the Brian Buffini organization for many years. I believe that helped send me in the right real estate direction.
What’s your favorite home design feature that you wish more homes had?:
Shannon: Mudrooms with a dog wash station. So many dogs hate to go to a groomer, it would be nice for them to enjoy a shampoo in their own home that was set up just for them.
Colleen: I don’t really have one!
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?:
Shannon: My kids. They are older now, so we don’t get to have dinner as a family as we once did. But if Rod Stewart would like to join us that would be cool too.
Colleen: My mom. I wish I could have one more dinner with her.
Someone is coming to visit Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino/SF County. Where should they go first?:
Shannon: Start at the top in Mendocino and work their way down, but don’t miss any of these areas along the way.
Colleen: I would say the Sonoma Valley of the Moon, Russian River Wine Trail, Healdsburg – all charming welcoming areas.
What’s something you’re looking forward to in the upcoming year? (Wedding, vacation, new opportunity, etc.):
Shannon: No plans at the moment, but… since the wedding and the move to W was such a whirlwind, maybe just maybe, there is a honeymoon in my near future.
Colleen: I am headed to Austin, TX in June with my daughter. We will be meeting up with my brother and seeing our niece in Austin. I have several “girls outings” planned which is always fun.
