Why Realtors are Like Rocket Scientists
January 29, 2010 by Kristin LaVanway · 4 Comments
After working as both a rocket scientist and a Realtor, I cannot help but notice the remarkable similarity between the two professions.
So why is one field among the most respected on the planet, and the one of the least respected? Beats me!
I’d love to hear your thoughts on this! Leave a comment below or email me at kristin@hereinphoenix.com!
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I am a Realtor in Gilbert, AZ, working with clients throughout the Phoenix Metro area. I am lucky to love what I do and appreciate the difference I can make in people's lives.
In a previous life, I was a rocket scientist - really! - but decided to step away from corporate America to be a Mom to my four boys. Found it hard to do bake sales, so I ran a small independent programming business instead.
Flash forward...I am now a single mom and I face many, many challenges everyday. I am living through the hardships that many are facing in this economy. These experiences have motivated me to help other people in my shoes.
I have recently been certified as a distressed property expert (CDPE) to allow me to better serve those who may be struggling with their finances and may be looking at a possible foreclosure. My goal is to help these folks evaluate all their options and choose the best course of action.
Kristin, I didn’t know you were a geek! I think that’s so cool! (Let’s talk about working with clients who are engineers sometime.)
Not only was I a rocket scientist, but I was also a programmer for a few years and actually taught object-oriented programming at the community college for a while. Not just a geek…a total geek