Real Estate Success and Support with Kristin Brindley

Philip Andrews’ photography career began with the search for a new hobby. Little did he know that his search would eventually blossom into a thriving career as a real estate photographer. Philip’s photography journey began in 2015. “I really needed to find a hobby,” he reflects, “and I wanted something to do that was both creative and structured.”

Before becoming a REALTOR®, Meg Czapiewski spent 29 years serving our nation in the Air Force. During this time, she got married, raised four children, and lived all over the world. If there’s anyone that understands the challenges of moving and balancing family life, it’s Meg. When Meg was a Squadron Commander in England, she began a tradition of hosting a Mother’s Day brunch for the families in...

Real Producers Success and Support Podcast Bargain Movers, led by President and CEO Luis Cardenas Jr., continues to stand out as a company that prioritizes integrity, exceptional customer service, and family-focused culture. Five years after his first interview with Real Producers magazine, Luis shares how Bargain Movers has evolved while maintaining its commitment to providing top-notch service t...

Real Producers Success and Support Podcast During the 23 years she spent as a military spouse, Kristin Wood moved seven times, two of which were international relocations. With two boys in tow, Kristin was faced with navigating some challenging transitions. Not only did she have to pack up her home and resettle in a new city — but she was also tasked with helping her kids adjust and make new frien...

“My father encountered many situations, as a manager, where people he had trained were promoted over him due to the color of his skin,” Catina explains. “So he left that world and raised us to build our own thing that could not be taken away. He encouraged us to not become trapped by the glass ceiling in corporate America and to never let someone else dictate our worth or income.”   Catina watched...

The first business Brad Gamlin ever started was a production company, when he was just 15 years old. Brad became a manager for his band, renting out venues in Fredericksburg and putting together concerts for other bands in the local area as well. “It taught me a lot about organization and how to get people excited about events,” says Brad. “Both of those things served me in my career and in my lif...

Amina Basic knows what it feels like to be overwhelmed and in desperate need of help to scale a business on a budget. “As the operating principal at Keller William’s Mclean/Great Falls office, my number one goal is to make my agents’ lives easier, so that was my cue,” Amina recalls.

“Probably the most impressive fact about me as a REALTOR® is that in 2020, I was not only the highest-selling rookie for Keller Williams nationally, but I was the highest-selling rookie of all time,”

Real Producers Success and Support Podcast Larry is a successful businessman, but he’s proudest of his other titles: husband and father. He and his wife, Debbie, have been married for 35 years, and she’s been part of Save 6 since day one. The couple has twins, Jessica and Austin, who are now in their twenties. Outside real estate, Larry enjoys traveling and beachgoing. Save 6 has been a blessing t...

“My mother’s work ethic was incredible. For 20-plus years, she has run a jewelry business she started on her own,” Cara explains. “My dad has been in real estate for over 50 years. He owned a brokerage on Capitol Hill before I was born, then he decided to move to investment.”

A feeling of fulfillment has long been something Jin has sought. Initially, her quest for fulfillment through service led her into social work. Before her real estate career, Jin spent 16 years as a social worker, including 12 years with the Loudoun County Public Schools.

With interest rates and prices on the rise, agents are trying to convince clients that homeownership is the way to go. “If REALTORS® don’t have homeownership, they don’t have a job,” Molly Flory explains. Molly is a senior account executive with Old Republic Home Protection. In an article by CNBC, roughly two thirds of homeowners had to fix an unexpected home issue within the first year of living...

Determined. Tenacious. Confident. Calm. Loyal. Fun. These are the adjectives that people closest to him use to describe Jordan Dobbs. Jordan’s motivation to succeed was born out of necessity, when he was diagnosed in elementary school with severe dyslexia. “My teachers told my mom that it would be very difficult for me to learn how to read and write, and that I probably wouldn’t graduate from high...

Back in 2017, Andy’s father played golf with an owner of a home inspection company who was looking to not only sell his business but train the new owner in the art of home inspection services. At the time, Andy was looking to transition to business ownership after spending over six years as a project manager, remodeling kitchens and bathrooms. The fit was perfect for both men, and Home Field Advan...

“When I started real estate, it was a very intimidating move to go from a salaried job with paid vacations to basically becoming a business owner,” Lizzie recalls. “But I found a mentor who had been in real estate for 40-plus years. He mentored me for about two years, helping me really get started... I started farming my neighborhood and hosting an open house every weekend for other agents. I star...

“We know the landscape here in the D.C. area. We’re able to meet needs and tailor our approach. Given that we’re up against a potential market shift, my adaptability, knowing how to shift with the times, just like we did in 2007 to 2008, is huge. One thing we've learned from the pandemic is that things can change overnight, and we have to be ready for that. We are ready to adapt if necessary.”

“Throughout high school and college, I had that entrepreneurial spirit. I had started a clothing line in college, where we sold merchandise for musicians and small companies. From clothing to headphones to skateboards — you name it, I've sold it. There was a period in college when I bought and sold over 20 cars. I've always had that interest in sales and the art of a deal.”

The year was 2004. After staying at home with her children for several years, Troyce returned to the workforce in 2001. By 2004, she was working as a corporate catering manager, a job that proved to be demanding for a mother of three. That’s when her father made a proposition that would reshape her life. “My father asked me to take a real estate class with him. I thought, ‘Okay, I can do that.’ I...

From a marketing perspective, Dilyara differentiates herself through her use of social media — specifically, Instagram. She posts daily, but not always about real estate. Instead, she shows followers and prospective clients the inner workings of her life, from cooking dinner to hanging out with her husband and four kids.

Kyle Yeatman was born and raised in Montross, a small river town in the Northern Neck of Virginia. As a youngster, Kyle was a standout athlete, and he eventually headed off to college on an athletic scholarship. Professionally, he aspired to be an attorney.

“We treat everyone like family, so each move is very important to us,” Dan says. “That's the Moyer name. The client is getting the best of the best, people who have been here for decades. With Moyer & Sons Moving & Storage, you get the best of everything — the best crews, the most experience, and the best customer service.”

“Numbers have always been my forte. I excelled in math in high school. I have a BS degree in finance from Virginia Tech. And while at Tech, I was the comptroller of my fraternity, Sigma Phi Epsilon. A fraternity brother that graduated a year ahead of me advised me that he had just started a job as a mortgage lender and thought it would be a great fit for me … Turns out, he was right.”

1983. As Gregg Day approached his high school graduation, he headed in for a meeting with his guidance counselor. “My guidance counselor, he said, ‘Gregg, you're not filling out college applications.’ I was just done with school,” Gregg reflects.

When Mahmud Chowdhury rises out of bed, he asks himself a question: “How can I make a positive difference in someone’s life today?” This simple question drives everything he does.    Mahmud has been a real estate agent in Richmond since 2005, and he achieves success by sticking with the basics. Integrity, honesty, and transparency drive his business. He practices real estate with heart,...

Ryan Paquin never thought he’d become a branch manager at First Home Mortgage, the largest privately held mortgage bank and No. 1 purchase lender in Maryland. But like for so many who had been in the World Trade Center on that fateful day, the events of Sept. 11, 2001, would change the course of his life.