Why I'm in real estate: I was raising my children and taking classes at a local college, and thought I wanted to go into Accounting. So I took a couple of Accounting classes and did very well, but realized that Accounting was boring for me, and I didn't want to do that. Then I thought I wanted to go into Psychology. I took some Psychology classis, did very well, but realized that this was also a boring subject for me, and I didn't want to go into Psychology, either. So I took some Marketing classes. I did very well and enjoyed it, but thought that any Marketing job would be some little task to do with marketing, and that would be boring for me as well. So I thought about what would be the most fun thing to sell, and settled on Real Estate (instead of corrugated cardboard boxes, as one client at the time tried suggesting).

Hobbies: I love to sail. We sail in the Chesapeake Bay and the British Virgin Islands, and my goal is to go sailing in the Greek Islands and around Croatia in the Aegean Sea.

My best qualities: In Real Estate, my best quality is my ability to communicate and listen. I have a knack for hearing what people are saying, even when they aren't saying it directly, what direction they want to move in, and what they are looking for. For example, if I'm out with clients and they aren't communication well with each other, I am good at clearing things up, and getting everyone on the same page.

Favorite Vacation Spot: British Virgin Islands.

A little known fact: I do figure drawings, and have them framed in my home.

What I wanted to be when I grew up: I wanted to have 12 children – then I had one, and got over that.

My favorite real estate experiences: I get excited when are excited - when people find their house and they're excited.  I know it sounds cliché, but I also really do love when people refer me to someone, or when they call after 15 years and haven't forgot me. It's a great feeling when someone hunts me down to let me know they're still thinking of me. When I establish relationships with people beyond just REALTOR / Client, it's the best feeling in the world.

What is your favorite technology device?: My Palm/PDA. I could not live without it. You can always use someone else's phone or lockbox, but everything in my PDA is invaluable. It keeps me on track, reminds me to call people, and keeps me organized.

Business Motto:  "Your Voice in Real Estate."