After almost 1,500 transactions, I have to say that real estate is still a passion for me. I still love the "art of the deal" and the wonderful people I have met. I feel very blessed to live in the beautiful Vail Valley and enjoy the lifestyle that I have. I love being able to spearhead a thriving real estate business and still be the "number one girl" to my husband, Greg, and my two little boys - Brett and Sean Michael. Balancing a career with motherhood has its challenges, but I think my clients appreciate and respect my priorities.

What have I learned after twenty-two years in the business? That taking care of people never really goes out of style. That, in spite of all of the technology and readily available information, real estate is still a people business. And people always crave the personal touch. They have access to all of the information they want, but they don't have knowledge. They still look to us as the experts that can help them decipher the information, impart local "insider" perspective, use our wisdom to give them sound advice, and consult and steer them through complex transactions in a smooth and stress-free manner.

And, when is all is said and done, it's all about integrity. I would much rather advise a client not to buy something than to see them months later having buyer's remorse. By putting the client's interests first, I am able to build life long relationships rather than focusing on "doing a deal" and selling real estate just one transaction at a time. I have learned that if you truly care about people and take care of them, the rest will follow and your success is inevitable.

People trust my instincts. It has enabled me to sell many homes "sight unseen" to clients. After spending time with them I know exactly what they are looking for and, when I find it, they move forward with a contract. I have never yet had one be disappointed (although it still makes me a little apprehensive).

I am always trying to raise the bar in my profession and that is what excites me more than anything. To leave my profession and the world a little better than I found it. And to be able to do it in a place like the Vail Valley is a blessing beyond belief. It's a good life!