Agent Spotlight: Shannon Brummer with Giving Tree Realty in Apex, NC!

Shannon Brummer

Giving Tree Realty

Experience: 5 years

Specializations: Helping clients buy and sell homes.

Areas Served: Wake and Johnston Counties

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Q: What made you interested in Real Estate?

A: I have a passion for serving others.

Q: What is the most interesting thing that happened during an open house you hosted?

A: I helped my client put in an offer that stood out enough from the 15 other offers and we closed the deal!!

Q: What was your favorite moment in your career so far?

A: I was able to help a disabled veteran purchase his first home. He had been looking at older homes that needed tons of work, were overpriced, and were very far away from his office. I found him a brand new home, in a cul-de-sac, in the perfect neighborhood for him and his wife. He still calls me to this day to check in and say hi.

Q: What do you wish you had known when you first got your real estate license?

A: It's not about the money. It's about the relationships and the people you get to help.

Q: In what ways have you seen the real estate industry change since you started?

A: I've seen the way that iBuyers have changed the way clients look at homes. I've also seen homes appreciate at a healthy rate, which helps my sellers tremendously. Despite rising interest rates, clients are still buying homes empowered with the knowledge that they can refinance when rates come back down. Even though certain big-name websites are trying to dominate the market, I've seen how it has backfired on them and driven clients to want to engage with a person and not a computer.

Q: What’s the most challenging part of your job?

A: I'd say the most challenging part is helping clients balance their excitement with their anxiety since this is one of the biggest financial investments they'll make.

Q: If you could sum up being a real estate agent in five words or less, what would you say?

A: Giving to others selflessly​​​​.