We had the good fortune of connecting with Bryn Schneider and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Bryn, how do you define success?
As a realtor, success can be defined in several ways. Building strong relations ships with clients and ensuring their satisfaction ensures repeat business, referrals and positive testimonials. I have yet to take on a client that did not come from the referral of a previous client. Meeting and exceeding sales goals also makes me feel successful. I have been fortunate that I have grown each year and am able to beat the previous year’s sales.
Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
Real estate is in my blood. I have lived it my whole life, from being on jobsites as a young girl to getting my license in KY in 2007. I have seen the good, the bad and the ugly, from market crashes to 3% interest rates, there is not much about this industry I haven’t experienced. The events of the 2008 financial crisis and subsequent housing market crash highlighted the importance of understanding market volatility. Real estate values can fluctuate dramatically, and it’s crucial to be prepared for market downturns and adapt your strategies accordingly. The past decade has reinforced the significance of conducting thorough market analysis and research. Understanding local market conditions, trends, and demographics is crucial for making informed decisions, whether it’s investing, pricing properties, or identifying opportunities. Real estate is generally a long-term investment, and the lessons learned since 2007 have emphasized the importance of taking a long-term perspective. Understanding the cyclical nature of real estate markets and making informed, strategic decisions based on long-term goals can lead to more successful outcomes. I always encourage clients to invest in real estate when they can. Holding on to properties and building a portfolio continues to be a great way to build long term wealth
Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was in town I would immediately take her to the Observatory. The views on a sunny day remind me what a gorgeous and sprawling city Los Angeles is. We would then head to Maru for coffee and continue on to the farmer’s market at the Grove for food. I would make sure to drive her past the movie studios along the way, seeing the arches at Paramount always makes me smile. We would then do some light shopping and plan to have Sugarfish for dinner. The next morning would kick off with an adventure at Universal Studios to check out Super Mario world since we used to always play Nintendo together when we were younger. If we aren’t too tired by the end of the day dinner and a cocktail at FireFly would cap off the weekend.
The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Wow, this is really hard, there are a lot of people that have supported me, but I think my father stands out the most. He helped me develop my love of real estate. He was a builder my whole life. I grew up seeing his dedication to his family while growing a large company where all his employees loved him. I am grateful for the countless hours he spent teaching me how to use power tools and helping me build my own original furniture pieces. He is an incredible role model and continues to support my real estate dreams today. My parents moved to LA to be closer to me and my brother and have continued to be wonderful clients and support my business while investing in properties of their own to continue to build their portfolio.
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