09/20/2026
🏡 A little behind the scenes of my real estate journey…
One thing I knew from the beginning was that I didn’t want to simply get my license and figure everything out on my own.
I wanted to learn from people who have actually been in the business, know Northern Virginia real estate, and aren’t afraid to tell me when I’m wrong. 😂
That’s where my mentor, Jose Barreto , comes in.
We meet every couple of weeks and work through different aspects of the business, from navigating the MLS to understanding contracts and the many details that go into a real estate transaction.
And when I say brutally honest, I mean it. He won’t sugarcoat anything for me 😂.
If I’m missing something or approaching something the wrong way, I want to know. I’d much rather learn it now than when I’m sitting across from a client.
I’m also incredibly grateful to Jose A. Barreto , my mentor’s brother and the instructor for my real estate classes. His knowledge and teaching gave me a strong foundation going into the licensing exam, and thanks to him, I aced the exam on my first try! 🎉
Having both of them in my corner has been an incredible part of this journey.
So yes, I’m new to working as a real estate agent.
But I’m not doing this alone.
I’m building my business with guidance from experienced professionals because my goal is to become the kind of real estate professional my clients can trust to help them navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives.
There’s still plenty to learn, but I’m excited about the process.
One step at a time. 🏡💙