Judy Kay is the broker/owner of Rock Center Realty in Sugar Land.

What was your first job in the realty industry?
A Realtor.

Where did you grow up?
Kingston, Jamaica, the West Indies.

What is your favorite free-time activity?
Beaching it.

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Meditate, or go to the beach if I have more time.

Growing up, what did you want to be?
A horse trainer.

If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Gandhi – peace, reverence, knowledge, the power of language, the respect others had for him.

Where is your favorite place to hang out?
Galveston.

What do you love most about the industry?
The flexibility.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents?
My education – very few have an MBA. It indicates a passion for knowledge.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Working with unmotivated clients.

Where do you go to network and meet new clients?
Car dealerships.

What has been your greatest accomplishment?
Migrating alone to the land of opportunity, the U.S., and becoming independent.

What was the last good movie you saw or book you read?
One of my favorites – Lawrence of Arabia.

What is your favorite restaurant?
Kim Son.

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Houston?
Nothing stands out for me architecturally in Houston, but the Houston skyline is fabulous at night.

What kind of car do you drive?
Acura sedan.

Smartphone or paper?
Smartphone.

What is your favorite city after Houston?
Venice.

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry?
Have a financial cushion if you’re not immediately successful.

What’s your favorite Real Estate iPhone/ Blackberry app?
Mobile HAR.

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