Lisa West
I chose this career path because
Prior to my career in Real Estate, I had a career in the Food Brokerage industry that spanned 20 years. I saw the writing on the wall for that business and the changes that were going on regarding the clients and felt it was time for me to seek a new opportunity. At that time, my brother-in-law was a successful Real Estate Agent, and he suggested I try my hand at it. I found it to be a great fit for me and have since been in Real Estate for three and a half years, working with my brother-in-law for the first year and a half.
I prepared for this career by
I have an Associates degree in Marketing from Trident Technical College and I am a Licensed Realtor in the State of South Carolina. Additionally, I have plans to pursue my Customer Service Rep. designation and my Senior Sales Rep. designation in the near future
The biggest challenge I've overcome
As for most women, my biggest challenge has been climbing the ladder in the corporate world. We are often slighted, and I have found that I have to work twice as hard as my male counter-parts, only to be paid less.
My greatest strength(s)
My greatest strength is my communication skills. I always keep the lines of communication open between my clients and my fellow realtors.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My biggest accomplishment is starting a new career in Real Estate after 20 years in a totally different field
My personal/professional goals
I want to continue in Real Estate and be recognized as a Top Performer and be respected for the time and effort I put in. I plan on continuing what I do - communicating, meeting new people, networking and helping people. I also plan to get more designations under my belt.
What/Who has inspired me the most
I love helping people, and so the ability to be there for others inspires me.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered as a loving and helpful person, and for always putting others before myself and working to make their lives easier.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
- National Association of Realtors
- South Carolina Association of Realtors
- Charleston Association of Realtors
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
- Seacoast Church
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I love creating and crafting including, machine embroidery, working with vinyl (designing transfers) and heat transfer. I play a little golf and love walking my labs and going to the gym.