 Former Teacher, Current Overachiever
Name:
Maari Anderson
Born and Raised:
"I was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota and our family moved to a farm in the Rockford area and then moved to Plymouth. I�ve essentially lived in this area most of my life."
Education:
"I graduated from Wayzata High School, got a B.A. in Education from Augsburg College in Minneapolis and an M.A. in Elementary Education from the University of St. Thomas."
With Roger Fazendin REALTORS® since: 2002. Super Real Estate Agent, Mpls. /St. Paul Magazine 2003, 2004, 2005
Prior to joining Roger Fazendin REALTORS®:
"I was an elementary school teacher in the Wayzata School District for over 13 years. I loved teaching kids and working with families, but after 13 years I was ready for the next thing in my life. When I talked to people in the real estate business, there was a night and day difference in the career path Dan and Andy Fazendin had for someone like me. They really focused on the qualities of the agents they were looking for... people who were truly committed to success. On the other side, I sensed they were also more committed to helping their agents be successful. I was right on both counts."
Why I joined Roger Fazendin REALTORS®:
"Leaving a safe, salaried position was a risk, not only for my family, but professionally, too. But when I talked with Dick and Sandy Willis, two highly respected agents, it was clear. They said the one-to-one training, management support and feedback at Roger Fazendin REALTORS® was exactly what someone like me needed."
How Roger Fazendin REALTORS® helps me succeed as a real estate professional:
"First, whether you�re just starting out as an agent as I did four years ago, or are trying to build your business to a new level, you�ve got to have access to education and training. Whether it�s weekly sales meetings or Monday home tours, or the formal outside continuing education programs, training is part of the environment here. Second, as an agent, you�re an independent contractor. That�s lonely enough. So management support here keeps me connected. And third, this is just a fun place to come to work everyday. Dan and Andy really try to make sure the atmosphere breeds success."
The most candid advice I would give to anyone considering a real estate career:
"When you start any new venture, you have to have lots of energy and enthusiasm. But you also need to have a financial plan. That is a business plan that includes marketing, accounting, taxes, etc. The first year in any business is never real pretty, but you�ll have measurement tools in place for the succeeding years. And I would also say find a company to affiliate with that fits your individual needs. Personally, Roger Fazendin REALTORS® provides me with all the freedom I want with all of the support I need."
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