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Congratulations to another one of our September Agents to Watch, Samantha Bramble! Samantha is a true student of her craft, and she knows there is always someone or something that she can learn from. Her willingness to always learn and improve is just a small piece of what makes her a great agent for her clients and a valuable piece of our W team. Keep reading to learn more about Samantha!
What was the first thing you wrote on your to-do list for today?:
The first thing I wrote on my to-do list today was the calls that I needed to make in order of importance.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?:
The best piece of advice that I’ve ever been given was to “Remain Teachable.”
What is your favorite part about working in real estate in this part of the world?:
My favorite part of working in real estate in this part of the world is the diverse cultural population of people that I get to connect with. I feel that I have a natural gift of being able to relate with all sorts of people from different demographic backgrounds and it is an honor to be able to walk them through a life decision as grand as purchasing or selling a home.
Tell us about a recent challenge you came upon and how you conquered it.:
A recent challenge I came upon was a transaction with two escrows contingent on each other’s close of escrow. This is common in real estate but in this case, each transaction was also dependent on the sale of two other homes so we had a domino effect of four or five sales total and everyone was on a tight timeline which if they couldn’t be met, all would have been canceled. I was able to conquer this challenge with transparency on all sides while still going to bat with my client’s best interests in mind and prioritizing communication with all parties involved. We had to become very creative to make it work and I’m happy to say that everyone was very happy in the end as a result of the hard work put in.
What role has mentorship played in your career?:
Mentorship is huge in this line of work. It is important to remain humble and receive knowledge from those who are more experienced and successful than you while paying it forward and lending support to those that are newer to the industry.
What’s your favorite home design feature that you wish more homes had?:
This may sound silly but one of my favorite home features is real wood-burning fireplaces which after the early nineties stopped being made in Sonoma County and were replaced with gas fireplaces. I also love the architecture of the 1920’s, I once sold a home with the original crown moldings and skeleton ley doors that had been updated but kept their original touches, loved it!
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose and why?:
If I could have dinner with anyone right now it would be my dad who passed away last year. He was a business owner, very straightforward, confident, and frank, but also one of the most optimistic people whom I have ever known.
Someone is coming to visit Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino/SF County. Where should they go first?:
If I were visiting Sonoma County for the first time I would tour California’s oldest winery Buena Vista Winery which was founded in 1857 in Sonoma, as well as tour the Castello di Amorosa winery in Calistoga, then visit the Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery in Healdsburg for some wine tasting and a swim in their scenic pool area. I would go paddleboarding down the Russian River into Jenner and hike the longer paths in Armstrong Woods in Guerneville.
What’s something you’re looking forward to in the upcoming year? (Wedding, vacation, new opportunity, etc.):
Something that I am looking forward to in the upcoming year is welcoming my third daughter who is due in early February 2025.
