Hi, my name is Valerie I’m a new member and here’s A Little About Me and the Journey That Brought Me Here A few years ago, I wasn't thinking about real estate. I wasn't thinking about open houses, property listings, or helping families find their dream homes. I was focused on learning a completely different skill. Crypto trading. Like many people, I started with more curiosity than confidence. There were wins. There were mistakes. There were plenty of moments where I questioned whether I was doing the right thing. But I stayed consistent. I kept learning. I kept showing up. Then something happened that changed the way I saw what was possible. In less than a month, I earned enough through trading to buy my first Tesla. For me, it wasn't about the car. It was proof that discipline, patience, and learning the right skills could completely change the direction of your life. That experience gave me the confidence to pursue bigger opportunities. One of those opportunities was real estate. Fast forward to today. I've been a real estate agent for seven years. I've helped people navigate one of the biggest financial decisions they'll ever make. I've learned that buying a home is rarely just about the property. It's about freedom. It's about security. It's about building a future. And interestingly, the same principles that helped me succeed in trading have helped me succeed in real estate: • Consistency beats intensity. • Relationships matter more than transactions. • The biggest opportunities often come from playing the long game. I'm originally from Massachusetts and now live in California. When I'm not working in real estate, you'll probably find me studying market trends, exploring investment opportunities, or having conversations about wealth building and financial freedom. As a new member of this community, I'm excited to connect with other ambitious women who are building businesses, creating opportunities, and designing lives on their own terms.