I grew up in Southern California, where my family has deep roots. The women in my family have always shown remarkable strength and tenacity. My great-aunt Letha Raney traveled by covered wagon in 1899, with her family from Oregon to Corona, California. She later became a beloved teacher and principal, and a junior high school was named in her honor, a legacy of resilience and service that continues to inspire me as I help people make their own moves.

I have two daughters, and I wanted a career that would allow me to be home with them before and after school, and still provide professional growth. I first trained as a real estate appraiser and earned my certification, but soon found how challenging it was to secure an internship without close industry ties. Determined to stay in real estate, I joined a large-scale developer-broker as an administrative assistant and earned my real estate license in 2003. Over the next two decades, I built a diverse real estate career, selling homes and vacant land. I also worked with bank-owned and foreclosure properties, completing Broker Price Opinions (BPOs), and serving as an association executive officer for a local REALTOR® board. I even spent time as a junior loan processor and with a real estate mail marketing company. These roles sharpened my valuation skills, strengthened my understanding of marketing, contracts, and compliance, and deepened my ability to guide clients through every type of market.

In 2023, my husband of 38 years, Kenny, retired. We packed up our RV and set out to see the country. That adventure eventually brought us to Florida, where we fell in love with the sunshine, lakes, wildlife, and welcoming communities, and we decided to make Central Florida our home. Now our two grown daughters and seven wonderful grandchildren visit often, making this next chapter even more special. Outside of real estate, I love fishing, kayaking, camping, riding my bike, and tending my tropical flowers. I’m an avid reader and an active volunteer with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Leesburg (GFWC) and the Friends of the Leesburg Public Library.

Whether you’re buying your first home, searching for a retirement retreat, or selling a home, I bring decades of experience, a keen eye for value, and a commitment to honest, compassionate service. I’d love the chance to work with you. Give me a call and let me show you why I’m the best candidate to help with your next move.