Tell us a little bit about your path to becoming a realtor.

I studied Entrepreneurship and Art History at DePaul University in Chicago. After college I stayed in Chicago and tried on a lot of different hats. I worked in home remodeling design. I worked at a 50,000 sq ft antique store selling art & imported rare furniture. And I worked as a kitchen designer for a bespoke Italian cabinetry company at the Merchandise Mart, probably my coolest job as it involved traveling to Italy to visit our suppliers. I then went to work for a leading appliance manufacturer, Miele, in San Francisco for two years. It was all of these experiences in sales and different aspects of home improvement that led to my decision to get my real estate license. I worked as a licensed agent and assistant to a broker in Oakland, CA which allowed me to quickly learn the ins and outs of running a boutique brokerage while building my own business. As much as we loved California, we decided to move back to Columbus last year to be closer to family and couldn’t be happier with our choice.

Flashback to when you were 10 years old. What do you want to be when you grow up?

I wanted to be a farmer! I had it all planned out down to the number of pigs I wanted to have (I think it was 10). Fast forward to now I have a dog, a cat, and two goats with plans for chickens next year so close enough for me. 

Why did you choose to become a realtor?

I knew from my prior work experiences that I loved working with people and working in a dynamic environment that presents new challenges every day. I also love thinking about home decor and design and knew I could culminate my experiences and knowledge into a career in real estate.

What’s your favorite thing about living in Central Ohio?

I love living in a city where small businesses can thrive. I love the entrepreneurial spirit of our city and seeing new businesses and ideas popping up.

What excites you the most about the Central Ohio housing market?

I see a lot of growth potential for people investing in the Central Ohio housing market right now. I think we’re in a really exciting period of growth that will bode well for homeowners in our market in the future.

Describe your typical day for us.

Well first, coffee always. I let my goats out (Brenda & Geraldine), typically start my day with some exercise, make sure my garden is happy, and then get started on my work day. The beauty of our line of work is that once my morning routine is done, every day looks different. I’ll often head into the city for some appointments and work from our office. I usually pretend Littleton’s Market is on my way home (it is not) and swing by there for groceries on the way home. I love to cook, so on a good day I head home and cook dinner. 

What sets Vutech | Ruff, Cuter Real Estate apart from other brokerages?

Our collaboration is our advantage. We are a team that works very hard but also enjoys each other’s company and that fosters a really unique environment of collective learning and growth. We are all constantly learning from each other’s experiences and finding opportunities for our clients through our shared market knowledge as a team.

What special skills or talents do you have that others may not know about?

I am weirdly very good at raffles.

Tell us a little bit about your family.

I just got married this year and live with my husband out in the country in Somerset.

What do you like to do in your spare time?

I love hiking, traveling, reading, tending to my garden, and visiting every flea market and vintage shop I can find.

What are three things you can’t live without?

My laptop, lipstick & coffee.

What do you love about your job?

I love that it allows me to meet new people all the time and explore different areas of Central Ohio. My favorite part of the job is the satisfaction of helping people and seeing the excitement they feel moving into their next home and starting a new chapter.