The best realtors are the ones who start by listening—listening to understand their clients' preferences, constraints and goals. They then use their experience and understanding of the current real estate market to help the clients achieve their goals. The best realtors also know that even the smoothest real estate transactions can be stressful and help prepare their clients to face any challenges with informed confidence.

I honed my listening skills (and learned the perils of communication failures) as a flight attendant recruiter, instructor and supervisor at American Airlines. After the birth of my sons, I became a special education teacher with HPISD, where I learned to help people through uniquely challenging situations every day. More recently, I used my listening skills as the Women's Council of Realtor's Dallas Network as their 2017 President by actively listening to the needs of Realtor and Affiliate members and creating educational programs to meet those needs.

I look forward to putting these experiences and skills—and my knowledge of the Dallas real estate market—to work for you to help you reach your real estate goals.