From Manufacturing to 10 Deals in Year One: How Heavenn Perez Built Her Real Estate Career

In this episode of My First Commission on the Unlocking Real Estate podcast by Colibri Real Estate, we spotlight Heavenn Perez, a rising Realtor® with Century 21 Transcendent Realty in Medina, Ohio.Heavenn’s journey proves that discipline, mentorship, and persistence can turn a dream into a thriving career. After working full-time in manufacturing for seven years, she made the leap into real estate—balancing 120 hours of coursework, a demanding job, and long commutes. Within her first year, she closed 10 transactions, quit her 9–5, and hasn’t looked back.In this conversation, Heavenn shares:How her grandfather’s brokerage inspired her from childhoodThe strategies she used to pass her real estate coursework while working full timeWhy choosing the right brokerage was a game-changer for her successHow she landed her first commission in just four months through disciplined lead generationWhy open houses, referrals, and social media video marketing became her biggest growth toolsThe importance of mentorship, team culture, and constant follow-up in real estateWhether you’re considering a career change or already starting out in real estate, Heavenn’s story will motivate you to stay consistent, invest in the right training, and build relationships that last.⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 – Intro to My First Commission01:16 – Meet Heavenn Perez: From Manufacturing to Real Estate02:08 – Inspiration from Her Grandfather’s Brokerage03:53 – Choosing Hondros & Balancing Online Classes with Full-Time Work07:42 – Closing Her First Deal in Four Months08:44 – Training, Scripts, and 18,000 Leads at Century 2110:12 – First Client & Early Follow-Up Strategies10:56 – Social Media Videos That Reached 50,000+ Views12:30 – Family Deals, Referrals, and Building Her Sphere12:51 – Why She Loves Open Houses14:03 – Biggest First-Year Challenges While Working Two Jobs16:55 – A Divorce Sale That Tested Her Skills19:20 – Building Trust & Long-Term Client Relationships20:46 – Funny First-Year Moments (Mismatched Socks at a Luxury Showing)22:18 – Heavenn’s Top Tips for New Agents (Brokerage Choice Matters)26:20 – Lightning Round: Books, Advice, and Future Goals30:25 – Where to Connect with Heavenn Perez31:07 – Final Thoughts & Inspiration for Aspiring Agents🔗 Connect with Heavenn PerezFacebook: Heavenn PerezInstagram: @heavennperez_realtorTikTok: @heavennperez_realtorLinkedIn: Heavenn Perez🚀 Want to Share Your Story?Are you a new agent with a first commission story to tell? Apply to be featured on My First Commission and inspire other real estate professionals! https://share.hsforms.com/1o4DbEqKvQwSzoMTSnrznZQ8ish#HeavennPerez #MyFirstCommission #RealEstatePodcast #UnlockingRealEstate #ColibriRealEstate #Century21 #NewAgentSuccess #RealEstateCareer