Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Burks.
Hi Melissa, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started the journey to my career about 2 years ago. I was an assistant for a Real Estate agent for 4 months, and I loved it! The road then lead me to a Real Estate investment company I worked at remotely for about a year during Covid. I Found distressed and undervalued properties, both residential and commercial. After both of those, I knew I had to pursue Real Estate, so I went through the school and took the test. In my search for a brokerage, I came across New Home sales. People that were in the industry have been telling me to go that route. I didn’t need a Real Estate license for New Home Sales, so I wasn’t sure at first. I did just do all that schooling, but I went to the interview and got hired on the spot. I have been with Grand Homes since then, working as a New Home Consultant, and I love it!
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
All things come with their challenges. It was hard learning something new at first. It was a huge curve ball for me! I was a cosmetologist for years before I began this complete career change, so it was like drinking out of the other end of a fire hose with all the information and training, but I toughed it out. I often work even when I get home from work. It is a demanding job, but it’s so worth it seeing people happy and helping find or build their dream home!
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I work directly for a semi-custom New Home Builder called Grand Homes. I am located in Buffalo Ridge in Celina. Which is the fastest-growing city in the DFW metroplex. I help people design their dream home from the ground up or help them find one of our move-in ready/inventory homes. I help chose the floor plan, the elevation, the home site and design the custom structural changes inside the home to fit the needs of the client.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
Energetic, competitive, and outgoing. I was never shy and always liked being around people.
Pricing:
- $750,000+
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.grandhomes.com/community/buffalo%2Dridge/114/
- Instagram: @melissa.sellsnew
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091130691888&mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Linkedin: www.LinkedIn.com/in/Melissa-burks