Women in Real Estate

Q: Marsha, I am considering becoming a realtor. I have a husband and three children under the age of ten. Is this a realistic choice for a busy mom?

A: March is Women’s History Month, so you picked the right month to ask. My answer is a solid yes! I have been a realtor for over 25 years and it’s a fantastic career for women.

I entered real estate in the mid-1990s. I correctly saw it as a career with a flexible schedule and growth potential. My first broker had been a high school teacher. She had two children under ten years old. She created business by walking around her neighborhood, knocking on doors, and introducing herself to the neighborhood. She quickly developed a strong client base, and her real estate profession took off. She told me she never missed a family dinner, went to all her children’s school events, and volunteered at their schools. She joked that with real estate she could work her own hours, as long as it was all of her hours.