Debbie Richardson is a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Gary Greene working in Silverlake-Pearland.
What was your first job in the realty industry? Sales professional working with buyers and sellers in the Friendswood, Pearland, League City, Alvin-Manvel and Clear Lake areas.
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Pray, Garden, enjoy movies, spend time with my family and grandson
Where did you grow up? Alvin, Texas
Growing up, what did you want to be? Teacher and work with young children
If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Oprah, to catch her enthusiasm of life, learn how to overcome struggles of personal and professional life
Where is your favorite place to hang out? At home with my husband and family
What do you love most about the industry? Working with young families and teaching buyers and sellers strategies of successful real estate marketing that meet their goals
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? The ability to listen, strategize, and meet the goals of my clients. I combine my ability to teach, listen, organize and empathize to meet my clients goal of buying or selling.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job? Knowing that I can’t help everybody.
Where do you go to network and meet new clients? Friends, family, community events, some advertising, personal networking.
What has been your greatest accomplishment? Assisting my parents in their last years to be happy, healthy, and comfortable as the end neared.
What was the last good movie you saw or book you read? The Hundred Step Journey with Helen Miren.
It was a beautiful film with qualities of love, culture, tolerence, perseverance, and a guiding source.
What is your favorite restaurant? Pappasitas fajitas!
Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Houston? The Rice and the Crystal Ballroom-history!
What kind of car do you drive? Hyundai SUV
Smartphone or paper? Smartphone
What is your favorite city after Houston?San Marcos Texas-the square, historical college buildings, meandering river!
What is your advice for someone new to the industry? Find good traing with a full service broker! Go into the office, listen to other experienced agents, ask to help other agents with their transactions (even for free! The information and knowledge is invaluable!).
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? HAR.com.
Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter? Jimmy Fallon. A good laugh is important every day!
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