Hello! I'm excited to help you with the new chapter before you. It's humbling to play a small role in the process of finding the right home where you will make lifelong memories....maybe this home will be where you come home as newlyweds - or see your child takes his/her 1st steps - take their prom pictures - have your morning coffee - or where you retire with the love of your life.... Whether you're looking to buy or sell, I value the opportunity to work with you. Any agent can send you listings for homes, but I work hard to ask the right questions to learn what you are looking for. My expertise really begins once you have a contract. Knowing how to help you write a competitive offer, being a fierce negotiator, and working tirelessly on your behalf - and I will always have your best interest at heart. If there's a will there's a way, and I love to find creative solutions to accomplish what my clients need.
I grew up outside Chicago and have lived in the Springfield area since 1999. I graduated from Kickapoo High School and then Missouri State University (aka SMSU). In 2008, I started a 501c3 nonprofit organization called the Killuminati Foundation which provides financial veterinary assistance to families/dogs throughout Missouri for nonroutine care. We have saved thousands of dogs and helped as many families throughout the state since our '08 inception.
Now the important stuff haha.... I got a new puppy in July 2024 - a shepherd, sharpei, pit mix named Stabler. He has brought a lot of laughter and new light to life. I'm a die hard Chicago Bears fan! Which is more difficult some seasons vs others - ugh. (My first dog, Payton who passed away from Cancer was named for Walter Payton. I also lost Halas in 2018.) I love to travel to new countries and experience different cultures. I have a lengthy bucket list that includes a stand up comedy show sub-list. Architectural Salvage is another love of mine where I can create repurposing projects to use something that would have been throw in the trash and giving it new life. (Turning an old conveyor belt into a light in my entry is one of my favorites!)
*INDUSTRY & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT*
· Designations & Certifications: CRS®, GRI®, C2EX, SRS®, ABR®, MRP®, RENE®, PSA®, SFR®, AHWD®, NAR's e-PRO®, RRC Digital Marketing: Social Media Certification
· Masters Diamond Award for Production - 2021-2015
· Top Agent #1-2 every year since 2012
· Top 3 Realtors in Missouri Century 21 International (2019)
· Top Missouri Agent (2018, 2017)
· Teresa Hall Professionalism and Service Award - 2023
· Pinnacle Quality Service Award - 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017-2012
· Diamond Award for Production - 2016-2019
· Masters Award for Production - 2015
· Emerald Award for Production - 2023, 2014, 2013
· Ruby Award for Production - 2012
· Greater Springfield Board of Realtors
-Salesperson of the Year 2023
-Margaret Martin Cooperative Spirit Award 2022
-Community Reinvestment Fund Trustee 2024-2023
-MLS Board of Directors 2025-2023
-Board of Directors 2022-2021
· Women's Council of Realtors President - 2017
-Secretary - 2023
-Director of Education & Programs - 2018 & 2023
-Member of the Year - 2017
· Springfield Business Journal Awards
-Most Trusted Advisors 2023
-Most Influential Women 2020
-Entrepreneur of the Year Honoree 2009
· Featured in Be the Boss Magazine - 2011
· 417 Magazine's Top 20 Under 30 - 2010
