:Mic Check:

Well. It's been a while is a bit of an understatement. In the last year, my life has taken some drastic changes and it is about to take a few more.

That little picture? Just a cross country move from North Alabam to Southeast Michiagn. No big deal. New job. New CLIMATE. I mean, it shows there. A lot. In Alabama, when we get snow the town shuts down and we have a wine snow party. In Michigan, you get up and drive to work. In the snow. Hold me.

I will be beginning a new adventure as a Team Leader for a Keller Williams office. Actually, I'm off to Austin, Texas on Sunday for my very first KW training and I am SO excited! My official start date is September 1 but in the meantime I have been reading EVERYTHING I can get my hands on. Namely, The Millionaire Real Estate Agent and The One Thing. Both are by Gary Keller and both are great reads!

I'm also tasked with making all new friends, finding a new gym and redecorating the bachelor pad house. I have this idea that is 100% Pottery Barn inspired in my head and I can't wait to see it all come together!

So stick around. I plan to document my move. New job. House projects. Cooking. And whatever else comes my way... See y'all soon!

Am I hungry?

Last night, I was a hostess for my friend Ashley's event called Dine and Dash. She is the owner of Homegrown, a local event planning company that has created some of my favorite things to do in Huntsville. Dine and Dash is a once monthly event that runs from April-September in Downtown Huntsville. The tour highlights 4 restaurants with small plates and a cocktail pairing. It's always a blast and I'm so lucky to be a part of it!

In conversing with one of my guest, I mentioned being a real estate agent and his response was "Great! Do you want to list my house for 2%?" I told him no and his response was "Oh. I guess you're not hungry enough yet." Well first off, I don't discuss my paycheck with strangers. I think that's tacky. And secondly, your home is one of the largest investments you ever make. You work hard to save your down payment and then spend a large chunk of your monthly income on your mortgage payment. You work hard to build that equity and when the time comes to sell your home, you want to get as much of that back as possible. I get it! I want you to get as much of it back as possible too! But let me ask you this. If, in our first meeting, I am willing to discount my services then how quickly do you think I would negotiate away your equity? If I do not feel that my services as your agent are worth what I ask for, how quickly would I see the value of your investment in the same manner and expect you to discount it as well? 

It's not a matter or how "hungry" I am. I hope that I am always blessed with as much business as I can handle. I want to be able to give 110% to each client and I don't ever plan to discount my services.  I promise to answer when you call, even when it's late.  I promise to take time away from my life and family to help better yours.  I promise to help you find the perfect home and get the very best deal.  I promise to market your home and protect your investment.  I promise to be an invaluable resource to you throughout our time together.  If you'd prefer less service, I know it's out there and I wish you luck.