2007 WCR BUSINESSWOMAN OF THE YEAR

In 1938 when WCR was started it was to make sure that women in the industry were recognized and paid when they produced a transaction.  Over the last 70 years both the organization and the members it serves have grown significantly.  This year National WCR has instituted an award that is open only to our female members to recognize their accomplishments in the business environment.

When I was growing up most girls weren’t encouraged to toot our own horn – if you did a good job your boss would recognize your efforts and you would be rewarded accordingly (or so we thought).  So, for a lot of women, it’s still not easy to tell others about our accomplishments and to nominate ourselves for an award.  I want to thank the WCR Businesswoman of the Year candidates for doing just that – nominating themselves.  Each of our candidates are significant contributors to the industry and the greater community. The committee didn’t have an easy decision!  I hope that next year even more of you will recognize your own talents and submit your applications.

Now, for a little bit about our winner:

1.  Describe a recent business initiative that yielded outstanding results.

I’ve gone back to basics by practicing sound and proven principles of working with buyers and sellers to effectively list and sell more real estate. At the same time, I have learned to delegate more tasks and authority to other team members.

2.  Describe how you're doing business differently from 5 years ago and what benefits that yielded.

Within the past 5 years I have greatly improved my personal goal setting skills.  I have learned to fine tune my goals by breaking them down into annual, monthly, weekly and then daily goals.  By tracking the results and making adjustments, I have not only met but have actually exceed my goals.

3.  What recommendations would you make to someone new in the industry?

Constantly reinvest in yourself in terms of education and fresh knowledge.  Plan personal rest and relaxation time for yourself and your family.  Always strive to maintain a healthy balance in your life in terms of spirituality, health, family, fun and  business.

4.  Production:

2006 and 2007 – over 26 million, high volume in 2004 was 23 million

5.  EDUCATION

Dale Carnegie Leadership Course, Dynamics of Personal Leadership Course, AZ  Sales License, AZ Brokers License, ABR,CRS,GRI,RRS,SRES

6.  REAL ESTATE LEADERSHIP (local, state, national) 

In the past I’ve been a LHAR Director, Member of Finance Committee, Treasurer, Chair Strategic Planning, Member Professional Standards

7.  MENTOR TO OTHER WOMEN IN THE PROFESSION

I’m known for my professionalism and high level of integrity and service that I provide my customers and clients.  I always take the high road even it means a lost sale to me.  I strongly believe that what goes around, comes around and one reaps what one sows.

8.  POLITICAL/BUSINESS/COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Member Soroptimist, Chamber of Commerce, Master Gardeners, Relics and Rods

9.  CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS

Named Soroptimist of the Year, LHAR Realtor of the Year, first agent to have a residential sale of over $1M, franchise top producer from '96-'06 and a REALTOR for 18 years

Please congratulate Lynette Fisher of Keller Williams Arizona Living our 2007 WCR Businesswoman of the Year