My journey to Colorado Springs and ERA Shields Real Estate is important because I have moved several times, having to find my way in a new community each time. I hope by sharing my experiences I will provide you with a little insight into who I am and why I am qualified to represent you.
First, let me give you a little information about me. I moved to Colorado Springs with my family back in 1980. I met and married a wonderful man, Pat, in 1983. Our first son, Patrick, was born in 1984. Shortly after Patrick's birth we had to pack up our little family and move to Ft. Knox, Kentucky. This was my first move away from my mom and dad and it was not an easy one for me. Many more places to explore, friends to meet, and challenges galore. Over the past 23 years of marriage, I have had 10 moves, 6 homes bought and sold, and 3 sons and 1 daughter. There were many new friends to meet, new doctors to be found, new hairdressers, new schools, the hardship of living in temporary quarters, separations, good byes to friends we had come to love, and everything involved in making a move. I seemed to have mastered the process. I told my husband back in 1983 that I would marry him if he promised to move me home some day. I moved many times over the past 23 years, but Pat was true to his word and he moved me home. You see, even though I made everywhere we lived "home", my heart remained in Colorado Springs. So, in 1999 my family of 6 moved back to Colorado Springs and now we can all call it home.
Now, let me give you a little information on my professional life. I have been in sales all of my adult life, and have been in real estate since 1996. I became a Realtor in Virginia after having a terrible home buying experience, and I vowed I would make a difference in the lives of others. I began working in real estate in Colorado Springs in 1999. Not only do ERA Shields agents excel in production, but also in the level of service they provide. It is a great company and an excellent group of people both personally and professionally, and I consider myself very luck to be a part of this team.