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Congratulations to our January Agent of the Month, Shelly Reed! Shelly is a new addition to our forthcoming Lake County Office, and we are so excited to have her on our team! Dedicated to hard work on behalf of her clients and a focused team member, we look forward to seeing all that she succeeds. Keep reading to learn more about Shelly!
What three words would you use to describe your approach to the real estate business?:
Hard-working, Dedicated, Focused.
What's one aspect of your business that you are looking to improve on this year? In what ways/how would like to see yourself improve?:
Staying focused on my personal goals.
To what do you attribute your success most?:
My consistent marketing, managing my data base, online presence and community involvement.
If you had one piece of advice for someone just starting out in real estate, what would it be?:
Do all the things you know you should be doing. Do it every day.
What's the one piece of advice you always give your clients first?:
Your heart will tell you when you find the perfect home.
Failure is a natural part of achieving success. How do you recoup when things don't necessarily go your way?:
Overcoming your failures is all about changing your perspective. Sometimes all you need is to move on, not every deal is a good deal. Opportunities are everywhere. Keep making connections, be available be helpful to your community.
If work-life balance is important to you how can you tell if you are getting it right?:
For me working out in the morning gets me right physically and mentally. This creates a pattern for my day and allows me to feel good about the way my day begins.
What roles have mentors played in your life and career?:
Jesus was a great example of putting others ahead of himself. He was kind and helpful. People remember how you make them feel.
What risks were you willing to take when starting out in your career and how have they benefitted you?:
The importance of setting aside money to Pay for Advertising and marketing.
If you could only ever visit one business again in Sonoma/Napa/Mendocino/SF County, what would it be and why?:
I love decorating and design. So HomeGoods!