Mount Pleasant Magazine May/June 2019

C H A R L E S T ON ’ S 2 0 1 9 Women I N R E A L E S TAT E www.ChsWomenInBusiness.com | www.ChsWomenInRE.com WIRE are helping me do my job and support my family. Your business helps me be a mom.” Finding the right balance has not been easy, but these six agents have learned to plan smarter, prioritize and play the right roles at the right time — sometimes overlapping the two when acceptable. “From a client perspective, their purchase or sale might be the largest thing they’ve ever done in their lives,” said Gore. “Yes, I have a baby, but I can’t forget about my clients because their lives and their happiness depend on me doing my job well.” As most working moms can relate, there are times when you have no choice but to wear both hats. Yandle recalled a day when she had to bring her son to four closings. “He played on the floor under the desks and flirted with people. Strangers were passing him around the table,” she laughed. “In real estate, you want to be focused on your client, but, in many cases, you have built a relationship with them where they genuinely care about your personal life. We’re not so corporate-world minded that we can’t bring our kids with us when it’s a necessity.” Overwhelmingly, the agents returned to their careers not only to support their families but because they truly enjoy it. “The best part about our job is helping others find a place to call home. Oftentimes, that includes a place to make memories with their children and grandchildren. Having a family of my own has made me realize just how important home can be and has made my job more fulfilling,” Newman smiled. “The best part is that I can be a role model to my daughter,” added Schellenger. “By setting priorities, I can have a successful business and marriage and be a good, supportive mom.” The six women feel closer now. “In real estate, you work strange hours and sometimes have to drop everything to make a deal work, so it’s nice to have support and talk about how to manage your business and new motherhood,” Brannan said. These ladies work hard to be both good moms and successful agents for their clients, and their dedication to both shows. “There’s a running joke in real estate that if you’re ever slow, plan a trip, because everything will happen when you need time off,” laughed Gore. “Now the new saying in our office is, ‘Have a baby, and your career will take off.’ You look at the numbers and say, ‘Wow! I did this with a 5-week-old while breastfeeding. I am woman.’ That’s awesome. That’s why you feel proud. It makes you feel like a supermom.” feature Helping you Achieve Your Real Estate Dreams & Desires Farrah Dawson (843) 513-5674 Don Dawson (843) 514-0452 Ress Johnston (843) 696-7278 Nestled among the Live Oak trees, on the banks of Hobcaw Creek, this storybook cottage possesses a timeless character that marries coastal charm with casual elegance. 706 Ashburn Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Breathtaking marsh/river views, Spanish moss-draped Live Oak trees and a coastal farmhouse inspired home welcome you to this little piece of paradise. 6046 Mossey Grove Lane, Awendaw, SC 29429 On a tree-lined street in one of Mount Pleasant’s most established and sought after neighborhoods, this Old Charleston style home exudes a timeless design with its rare all brick exterior and courtyard style enterance. 975 Governors Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464