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One Year In: What Real Estate Taught Me About Belonging
I didn’t become a real estate broker to sell houses. I did it to help people find their place — not just on a map, but in a moment. A year ago, I stepped into this world with curiosity, creative energy, and a healthy dose of imposter syndrome. What I found was something quietly extraordinary.
The First Door I Opened Was My Own
Real estate isn’t just about square footage and school districts. It’s about listening. It’s about noticing the way light hits a kitchen counter at 4:17 p.m., or how a backyard feels like a sanctuary after a long day. It’s about helping people see not just what a home is, but what it could be.
I’ve learned to ask better questions. To slow down. To honour the emotional weight of a move — whether it’s joyful, bittersweet, or somewhere in between.
My Tribe, My Boss, My Partners
I wouldn’t be here without my designated broker, who saw something in me before I did. Without my tribe — the people who cheer me on, challenge me, and remind me why this work matters. Without my partners — the lenders, inspectors, repairers, and photographers who show up with excellence and heart.
This year has not been easy. This is a really tough job. But no one said it would be easy!
And it has been a masterclass in collaboration. In humility. In trusting the process. Trusting those around me; experts in their fields.
What This Job Taught Me About Myself
My family always said I would make a broker, “You’ll be a natural,” they would always say. My friends did too. Turns out, they were right — and watching their pride in this chapter has been one of the quiet joys of the year.
This work has also helped me understand myself more deeply. I’ve learned how my OCD lives inside my ADHD — how my eye for detail and my need for alignment aren’t quirks, but tools. They help me notice what others might miss. They help me serve.
This isn’t just a job. It’s my last job. And it fills me up in ways I didn’t expect.
Clients Who Became Collaborators
I’ve worked with some amazing clients this year — people navigating big transitions, bold decisions, and tender moments. I’ve been their cheerleader, their strategist, their sounding board. And in every case, I’ve tried to be the kind of guide I’d want in my own life: honest, empathetic, and quietly relentless.
Year Two: Focused, Local, and Proud
As I step into year two, I’m doubling down on my own backyard — Edmonds, Lynnwood, and Bothell. I’m shaping stories that speak to sellers with clarity and market insight, and to buyers with pride and lived expertise. I’m spotlighting the soul of these communities through cinematic, emotionally intelligent storytelling — not just to elevate listings, but to honour the lives behind them.
Thank You!
To my clients, collaborators, and community: thank you. You’ve let me into your lives, your living rooms, and your stories. You’ve trusted me with your transitions. And you’ve reminded me that real estate, at its best, is about belonging.
At the end of every video I produced this year, I say, “I am here at your service.” It’s not a tagline. It’s a promise. To show up with heart. To listen with intention. To serve with everything I’ve got.
Here’s to year two — with more focus, more hustle, and more unforgettable moments.
I am at your service.
