Thanks for Reaching Out About Your Home

I know what it feels like to open a letter you were dreading. In my first marriage, my ex-husband stopped paying on a home loan that still had my name on it, and a Notice of Default followed. I had to figure out, mostly alone, how to protect my credit. My husband Brad went through the same thing in his first marriage. We've both sat on your side of the table.

Brad and I went on to build a full-time living in real estate, starting by buying homes at foreclosure auctions. What I saw there changed me. Again and again, homeowners lost equity they didn't know they had, or missed a short sale that could have saved their credit, simply because no one sat down and explained their options. I believe we have a responsibility to lift people up when they're most vulnerable, and educating homeowners became my life's work.

The first thing I tell every family is this: you have options. It's always better to make a decision from a place of strength than to have one made for you because the hard conversation got put off.

Home for me is on the lake in Stansbury Park, which I'm convinced is Utah's best-kept secret. Brad and I have 8 kids, 4 grandbabies and 2 dogs, and when I'm not working you'll find me on a yoga mat, on a hiking trail or planning our next trip.

I was born and raised in Salt Lake County and have lived everywhere from Sandy to Draper and Murray to Taylorsville, so these neighborhoods are home to me.

I started in real estate in 2014 as an unlicensed assistant and quickly found it was the perfect fit for what I do best: staying organized, following through and communicating clearly. So I got my license. Every situation is unique, and selling a home is a massive milestone that deserves the utmost care. I stay on top of every detail, deadline and piece of paperwork, which is a big reason short sales have become my specialty.

I have a real passion for helping people in hard situations. I've learned that grace and understanding go a long way, and that education is what turns a tough situation into a positive one. Before you decide anything, I'll make sure you understand every option you have.

Outside of work, my fiance and I have been together for 13 years and share three fur babies who are our whole world: two German Shepherds and a 3-pound Yorkie (quite the combo). I love cooking, traveling, and cheering on the Chicago Bears and the Utah Mammoth.

I've been in real estate for 27 years, licensed in Colorado, Arizona, California, Idaho and now Utah, and for the last six years I've called Weber and Davis County home. Before real estate, I worked in a hospital and went to nursing school, and in between I was a stay-at-home mom. Taking care of people has always been at the center of what I do.

I know what it's like when life shifts under your feet. I grew up with a father in the military and married into the military, so packing up and starting over was a normal part of life. I've also been through a short sale myself. I know the stress, the paperwork and the worry of not knowing how it will end, and I know it can end well.

My clients tell me what they need, and I go find it. One family who bought with me twice was racing a new job and a baby on the way. We found a move-in-ready home and closed just in time, even after some tough negotiating with the seller. If you're unsure about your next step, I'll listen, explain everything in plain English and help you choose what's truly best for you, at your pace.

When I'm not with clients, you'll find me with my horse and my dogs, or at home sewing, knitting, cooking or singing.