by Shannon O'Brien | Nov 11, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
It’s interesting how when one of life’s doors closes, another opens. Wendy Gilligan with Keller Williams in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. is mighty happy she walked through that door five years ago. Back then, Gilligan had a floral business. She enjoyed the creative outlet...
by Shannon O'Brien | Nov 4, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
Don’t let the “Keep Austin Weird” mantra fool you. According to Travel and Leisure magazine, Austin is a snobby city. The editors claim that the city gives off a “brainy, offbeat vibe,” but Christine Pura, of Keller Williams Austin Real Estate Team, has another...
by Shannon O'Brien | Oct 28, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
If you want to know anything about College Station, Texas, talk to Stephanie Hansson of Cortiers Real Estate – a one-woman College Station booster club. “I’m going to tell you what’s interesting about College Station – in addition to Texas A&M – the medical...
by Shannon O'Brien | Oct 14, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
Poster girl for the baby boomer generation, Coleen Brennan took up surfing when she was 50. She runs 6 miles every morning and skis or surfs on her breaks from work. Brennan grew up north of Boston but left home shortly after getting married. The couple ended up in...
by Shannon O'Brien | Oct 7, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
Real estate sales may be your career, but it’s also your business, and nobody gets this concept more than Lori Ballen with Keller Williams in Las Vegas. Business wasn’t always her passion, though. “I grew up in Las Vegas – have been here since I was five,” she said....
by Shannon O'Brien | Sep 28, 2013 | Agent Spotlight, Real Estate Discussion
Katrina Benton – who works for Keller Williams Realty, Alaska Group – was recently in Texas, and somebody told her she has an “Alaskan accent.” “I was like, ‘What the heck is that?’” she said, laughing. I have to admit, it’s a bit disconcerting to conduct...