MARILIA NERI
KELLER WILLIAMS AT THE
PARK
Marilia specializes in serving
international clients and is
2017 chairman of the Global
Real Estate Council of Orlando.
She enjoys telling the story of
her first transaction that was
conducted solely via FaceTime,
from showings to closing (the
buyers loved the house even
more in person). She cites
learning to refer clients to other
trusted agents as a critical
skill that ensures the highest
level of customer service for
all.
VANESSA PIERCE
COLDWELL BANKER
RESIDENTIAL RE
CHRIS SAPP
SUZI KARR REALTY
DEBORAH SCHROEDER
INFINITY REALTY GROUP
LLC
LINDSAY SEIBERT
COLDWELL BANKER
RESIDENTIAL RE
Lindsay makes every effort to
reduce client stress and ensure
that they experience a degree
of fun during the process. She
also seeks to shield clients
from the stressful behind-thescenes
actions that she takes
on their behalf, such as hours
of difficult back-and-forth negotiations.
Lindsay keeps her
business running smoothly –
and ensures life-work balance
- by setting up processes and
managing client expectations.
KATHRYN STELLJES
KELLER WILLIAMS AT THE
PARKS
MICHAEL THOMAS
CENTURY 21
PROFESSIONAL GROUP INC
MATTHEW WHITE
SLOANE REALTY, LLC
When Kathyrn graduated from
UCF with a degree in marketing,
she already had a dream
job in mind: one that allowed
her to use her degree, create
her own path, provided a variety
of day-to-day activities, and
offered endless opportunities.
Real estate was it! Kathryn is
also a keen designer who uses
her skills daily to help sellers
present their homes in the
best light and to help buyers
envision potential.
After working in residential
construction for 10 years,
Michael transitioned into real
estate because he enjoyed
interacting with clients and
the euphoria that comes with
owning a home. He admits
that ushering a transaction
can require patience, and
credits his four daughters with
providing him with ample opportunities
for developing that
skill. Michael is involved in his
brokerage’s efforts on behalf of
Easter Seals.
Matthew is not afraid of going
outside of his comfort zone
to help better himself or his
business. Focus, technology,
and education is what drives
him to close the sale and gain
referrals. His personal business
strategy is very old school and
believes that you must look
out for what is best for your
client and always have clear
communication about the
process.
FEATURE
Only a year into real estate, Vanessa
already has the track record
and vision of a veteran. To
date, her proudest transaction
is the sale of a condo during
the challenging holiday season.
Vanessa’s clients benefit
from her previous experiences
as a paralegal in the construction
and real estate industries
and a stint as a title processor.
She takes continuing education
seriously and has already
earned the AHWD, GKC, GRI,
and SRES designations.
Chris became a REALTOR®
during the real estate recession,
and credits long hours,
hard work, and guidance from
industry long-timers with helping
him survive. He learned that
integrity and customer service
were keys to coming out on top
as the market rebounded. Chris
believes that while embracing
technology in all business aspects
is important, old-school
approaches such as in-person
meetings are not only still
relevant but invaluable.
Deborah, a former educator,
is often asked if she misses
teaching. She responds that
she teaches every day! Now
her students are her customers,
who learn about the
market, valuation, the transaction,
etc. Deborah applies
her love of learning by taking
continuing education classes
to stay current with trends
and policies. She also has a
master’s degree in technology
and incorporates tech into all
aspects of her brokerage.
14 Orlando REALTOR® November / December 2017