My friend Casey is a licensed real estate broker, and she is great at her job.
In fact, she has won a few awards for the work that she has done, and she is well-connected in the town that we live in.
She knows all the important real estate heavy hitters that are in our town as well as in the state. So, of course, knowing people in high places always have some perks. And Casey’s perks are the best! We have gotten discounts on vacation homes for rent, we also get discounts at major home improvement stores, as well as nurseries in our town. Whenever I go shopping with Casey, chances are, she’ll know someone connected to the place. In addition to being a real estate broker, Casey runs her own property management company. This means she knows all the local handymen, plumbers, and general contractors in our town. If she ever needs something to be fixed, it’s literally just one phone call away. So, when I needed renovations on my home, I was able to get a huge discount from the contractor that Casey recommended. And yes, I do take full advantage of the perks that she offers. I must be honest, I haven’t paid full price for any repairs or upgrades on my home because of Casey’s connections. As a homeowner, it’s good to have a friend who is in real estate because you never know when you will need something for your home. Plus, if I ever decide to sell the house that I am living in, of course, Casey would be my realtor, or she will recommend someone who will get me the best deal possible. Can’t ask for much more than that.