My path to a career in Real Estate in Northern California has been anything but direct. Like most people, I have had my fair share of twists and turns, and ups and downs along the way. I spent the first part of my life in Santa Barbara, then my family moved to Sonoma county when I was in Junior High. I grew up in a very tight knit household, and we are all still very close. My father worked for GTE for a long time, then started a Mac Tools business when we moved to Sonoma. My mother spent many years as an accountant for several companies.I bring up my parents in this story letter for two reasons. First, they were always extraordinarily supportive. As a kid, I was very involved in gymnastics, competing at very high levels at the local and state level for school and club sports. My parents were always there for me the entire time. They attended nearly every practice and competition, always rooting me on with smiles and cheers. Secondly, I wanted to mention my parents because they set such fantastic examples for me professionally. They are two of the hardest working people that I have ever known, and they always went above and beyond to treat their customers with the ultimate in service. They also had entrepreneurial spirits that allowed them to find success on their own. These examples are the foundation of who I am as a person and a professional.
Even though my parents were great role models and extremely supportive, when I graduated high school I decided to venture out on my own, so I headed to college. My original career goals were not focused on real estate, instead I chose a direction at the total opposite end of the professional spectrum. Because of my involvement in athletics growing up, I decided that I wanted to become a Physical Therapist, and to pursue that path, I enrolled in Sonoma State for two years, then transferred to Sacramento State, where I finished up my degree. I remained laser focused on pursuing a career supporting athletics and fitness all through college until the summer before my senior year, when the national requirements for Physical Therapists were changed by the national accrediting agencies. Originally, I only needed a bachelor’s degree, but the prerequisites were changed to a Master’s, which totally threw off my plan and timeline.
When I found out that the requirements had changed, I took some time to reevaluate my career path, and I decided that I did not want to pursue a post graduate degree, so Physical Therapy was no longer an option. This was a very difficult decision for me and a turning point in my life, because for the first time, I had no plan for the future. Luckily, while I was going to Sac State, I worked as an admin assistant for a Real Estate Agency for three years, so I started developing an interest in the field.I enjoyed my time working for the brokerage, but I did not pursue real estate immediately after I graduated from Sacramento State. When I received my degree, I worked for a fulfillment company in Napa for 1 year, where I eventually moved into a management role. Despite excelling in my position, I realized that I was not fulfilled by my job, and I wanted more from my career. Honestly, I missed working for the brokerage in Vacaville, so I called them up and asked if I could rejoin the team. They said yes, and the rest is history!
Returning to my previous company was another turning point for me. From then on, I knew that real estate was the career for me. When I returned, I was a Transaction Coordinator, supporting 20 agents. During this time, I learned the ins and outs of the business, including escrow and contracts. Once I hit my rhythm in this position, I knew that it was where I was supposed to be, and that time was really the foundation of who I am as an agent.
Once I figured out that real estate was the path that I was meant to take, and I learned all that I could from my Transaction Coordinator role, I decided to obtain my real estate license in 2005, and it was one of the best decisions that I have ever made! Now that I have been a REALTOR® for over twelve years, I have also developed my own strategies, philosophies and priorities in this industry. If I had to choose one that is the most important to me, I would say that service is paramount. I am 100% committed to my clients and exceeding their every expectation. To me, a successful experience in this field is not the pay check. It’s knowing that I did my absolute best for my clients and met their every need. That is what this is all about!Despite finding the career that I adore in Real Estate, it is not all that defines me. My parents are my foundation, and my job is my instrument, but my own family is my motivation. I have been married for thirteen years to my husband, Jason, who is a project manager for a nuclear energy company. We have two beautiful children together, Logan, who is 9, and Jocelyn, who is 4, and they are the coolest people that I have ever met. They have continued the tradition of athletics in our family, so we are always running around to baseball games, gymnastics, and dance classes. It keeps us busy, but I can honestly say that it is my favorite thing to do!
In addition to my family, giving back to my community is also extremely important to me. I am the upcoming President and co-membership chair for the Dixon Kiwanis Club, a foundation that prides itself on supporting the needs of local children. I am also implementing a new referral program that will raise money for a local children’s foundation, so YOUR referrals help the kids…
We are also on a mission to raise another $10,000 for Kiwanis Family House in Sacramento. We do this by donating to them a portion of our income from homes we sell. Their mission is to provide temporary housing and support to families of seriously ill or injured children and adults being treated at University of California, Davis, Medical Center, Sacramento.BUT, they rely on Sponsorships and Donations to continue providing their services while keeping families’ expenses down to a minimum. So, YOUR REFERRALS REALLY DO HELP THE KIDS!
Who do you know considering buying or selling a home you could refer to my real estate sales team? Not only will they benefit from our award-winning service, you can rest assured a very worthy cause benefits, as well!
Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. When you or someone you know is in need of a real estate agent, I hope you give me the opportunity to demonstrate my services and interview for the job.
Sincerely,
Melanie Wright
Realtor®
Broker: Waterman Real Estate
CalBRE Broker Number: 01527343
1760 Churn Creek Rd., Redding, CA 96002
Melanie Wright
REALTOR®
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