Today we’d like to introduce you to Flor Bernal.
Hi Flor, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
I started in 2005 as a leasing agent at Rivertown Square Apartments. I was 20 years old and a single mom with a 2-year-old daughter; we used to live on site at the apartment complex. I learned everything about the property management business from a private owner, Lorraine Pitre.
While in management, I discovered a passion for helping the community by providing excellent customer service and by assisting our clients with the translation of school enrollment forms and anything else I could do to help. I even taught English classes at night to our tenants.
I saw the need for renting and buying, so my manager, family, and friends encouraged me to enter real estate. As I mentioned, I was a single parent, so my family played a huge part in helping me babysit during the afternoons so that I could go to school.
I received my real estate license and began that journey in 2016. I have been working at Crye-Leike Realtors, where I can help buyers buy their houses. I take pride in making
the dream of purchasing a home into a reality and helping my clients accomplish the American dream of home ownership. I strive for honesty and hard work; anyone can become anything they wish with hard work, consistency, and integrity.
Can you talk to us about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned? Looking back, would you say it has been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has been challenging, but you can succeed with faith, consistency, and hard work. Some of the challenges I faced were being a full-time employee, parent and student during my time in school. I also had lack of financial resources to become a full-time real estate employee, and of course, it takes time for people to know who you are and to make a name for yourself.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. What can you tell our readers who might not be as familiar with your work?
I am a Real Estate Agent. I am bilingual (Spanish-English) and specialize in helping first-time home buyers. I am proud to put my heart into every transaction as if it were my own purchase to ensure my clients are happy buying or selling.
Before we let you go, we have to ask if you have any advice for those just starting.
Be patient and consistent until you achieve your goals. Success does not come overnight. Trust in yourself and always be honest.
Contact Info:
- Website: florbernal.crye-leike.com
Image Credits
Tenola Plaxico
