Why were you interested in working in real estate?
“The thought of real estate has always been intriguing. What attracted me to real estate was the potential of making large commissions, but also still dealing with people. I like to make people smile; that’s what gets me up for the day. Being part of the buying or selling of their home is a very intricate part of their life and I like to make relationships more than just the sale. Being part of someone’s life is something that I really enjoy.”
How do you help customers pick out the right place to live?
“It starts off by asking questions and being a good listener. You also need to ask how they live their life: ‘In a perfect world, what would you like? Okay, now in reality, how do you actually live? What are things you don’t like about your current living place?’ There’s obviously a reason why you’re changing, whether it be for a job or age or different things; you need to listen to that. And even though somebody might be stuck on that they want to live in the Third Ward, they might say they want lake view over river view. It’s important to be a good listener.”
What’s your favorite part of your job?
“Getting to see people’s homes and how they live, from the finishes to the furnishings to artwork, and listening to their stories. A home is a very large part of somebody’s life and when they open that door and allow you in, it’s a very unique opportunity. It’s something most people don’t get the chance to do, and I really enjoy it. I enjoy meeting the people as much as I do seeing their property.”
Address: 569 E. Erie St, Milwaukee
Neighborhood: Historic Third Ward
Founded: 2013
Owner: Chris Corley
Employees: Four
Service: Condo brokerage
