Born and raised on the Southside of Edmonton, I am the youngest of 3 girls and arguably the 'quiet one' in our Family! Seeing as I was the shy one, my older sister encouraged me to pursue my first post-secondary job in sales, which she saw as a big step outside of my comfort zone. It was a huge surprise to my Family and me that sales proved to be my 'niche' and provided the breeding grounds for much personal development.
I was very pleased with how she listened to me and wasn't at all pushy
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I had used Cathy previously, she is wonderful it was really a no brainer that I would use her again, she really goes above and beyond 10/10
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Full Bio
I believe I excelled in sales because I didn't fit the stereotype of a 'typical' salesperson. I wasn't loud and 'in your face,' and I especially wasn't concerned with making a quick sale. If I didn't fully believe in what I was selling, I wasn't selling it. Period. I started out selling cell phones – I did this happily for 6 years and really learned how to hone my communication skills (no pun intended). Purchasing a cell phone can quickly become a nightmare for people, especially when there are hidden terms and clauses in their contracts. I prided myself on being the best at explaining the fine print fully to my clients and getting them to understand their purchases long before they signed on the dotted line.
I've also been a Certified Diamontologist and can evaluate the quality of any diamond; my clients today, in Real Estate, don't question me when I tell them that a Property really is 'A Diamond in the Rough.' I know a gem when I see one;)
I was introduced to real estate from the ground up, starting as an assistant, then moving into a buyer's agent role before becoming a full-service agent. I love the satisfaction I get from doing this job. I feel that, in many ways, I am a 'realist.' I love that my clients often see things with rose-coloured glasses. Still, I also enjoy being the one to keep them grounded and remind them of their 'Real Estate Goals' and how certain properties best meet their personal, financial, and long-term goals. I love helping my clients see the bigger picture of each property!
I am equally passionate about food and travel. I am up-to-date with every new Restaurant in Edmonton, and I know the best places to eat from personal experience. My extensive travels have largely shaped my view of the world as an adult, and when I travel, I am unabashed to say that I am all about the food. I have had the privilege of eating a good meal in a few far-off places including, Egypt, Jordan, China, Hong Kong, Panama, Thailand, Mexico, Vietnam and Cambodia.
How I Liv
What’s your favourite quote?
"It's never too late to be what you might have been" – George Eliot.
If you could have dinner with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?
Buddha, as I strive for inner peace. A great explorer of any time, I love hearing about new adventures and stories of bravery and facing adversity.
If you could personally witness one event in history, what would it be?
The formation of a lost city, like Atlantis, would be pretty cool.
If you could be a character in a book or movie, which one would you be?
I'd be an X-Man with telekinetic powers, or I'd be Hermione Granger from Harry Potter, as I'm sometimes a geek and can be a bossy-pants.
What's your favourite place to visit?
One of my best vacations was in Egypt and Jordan; I also took a 2.5-month trip through Asia, which changed my life. I cannot wait to go back to Asia; there's just so much to see there!
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would buy a private jet and travel the world with my best friends and Family.
What's your favourite restaurant in Edmonton?
IWildflower - they have a dynamic menu, and they always offer a different amuse bouche; they blow my mind with flavour there.
What did you get into trouble for the most as a child?
Going into my parents' closet with a pair of scissors and cutting up all of my parents' clothes!
