Choosing a Career in Real Estate

Why I Chose Real Estate! Baby I was Born This Way. Just as the song says. When I reflect back on my history, I realize it was in my DNA.

When my grandfather, Henry Grossman, immigrated from Russia to Corpus Christi, Texas in the early 1900's to escape the terror of Tsar Nikki, he worked hard, saved money and bought property. He owned an apartment complex and a commercial building in uptown Corpus Christi. He was a real entrepreneur.

My father who was by profession a pharmacist was also an entrepreneur owning his own pharmacy, a boutique furniture store, an acrylic bath accessory manufacturing company and an apartment complex.

My mothers favorite hobby when I was a kid was stopping at open houses while we were out running errands so at a young age, I developed an interest in real estate and becoming an independent business person.
As a kid, my favorite game was Monopoly and I usually won. I loved buying and selling properties, building on site and collecting rent. As a teen-ager, I was so interested in houses that I would draw floorplans of homes and planned to be an architect but things change in life and since the man of my dreams was in the art department at the University of Houston, that's where I ended up - with a degree in Fine Art and a marriage that is nearing 40 years!
So, although I had an interest in real estate through most of my life and considered becoming a REALTOR® many times, I pursued a career in graphic design. After making a lot of money selling my first home and loosing a lot of money selling my second home (Houston in the mid 80's,) I realized that the way to actually make money in real estate was through investment property not your home. I pleaded with my husband (yes, the one of nearly 40 years) to buy real estate but after loosing so much on our house in the 80's it was a hard sell.

In 1998 we purchased our first investment property. My agent, Cher Jordan, said to me "you seem so interested and ask so many questions, why don't you take real estate classes and if you like it you can get your license and my husband, Jimmy can be your broker." That was the pivotal point for me; when Cher provided the opportunity and encouragement I needed to pursue an interest I had all my life.

I took the classes, passed the licensing exam on the first try and Jim became my broker but I was still working as a graphic designer/art director on contract for 3M and loved it there. I got my license in February of 1999 and in May, the product I supported was discontinued and 22 people were laid off including me. I went right into real estate full time in a banner year of real estate and have not looked back.

I love everything about real estate, the business, the properties and the people. In fact, I think it's such a great career choice that when my youngest daughter graduated from The University of Texas and couldn't find a job, I said "take the real estate classes, get your license and I can be your broker." She took my offer and now she has a story to tell.
Of course being from an entrepreneurial family mean I wanted my own business so in 2009 I became an independent broker and I love that too. Did I choose real estate or did real estate choose me? The reason I chose real estate was Fate.

I want to be your REALTOR. If you are thinking of selling a house, give me a call. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have about the seller's disclosure or other matters involving selling a home. 512. 589.7988.

If you are interested in finding out more about Austin, living in Austin, real estate or buying or selling a home in Austin, I want to be your REALTOR. And I appreciate your referrals as well. Call or email to find out how I can help you. 512.589.7988 or robin @robinscottrealtor.com

Austin, Texas. Robin Scott, BROKER. Certified Residential Specialist, Accredited Buyer's Representative, Seller's Representative Specialist. 512.589.7988.
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