From Seamstress to Six-Figure Realtor | How Tayissa Gabreski Closed Her First Deal in 3 Months

What does it take to go from running a sewing business to building a thriving career in real estate? In this episode of *Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission*, we sit down with **Tayissa Gabreski**, a former artist and business owner who completely reinvented her career in her 40s—and quickly found success as a Keller Williams agent in the Seattle-Tacoma area.Tayissa shares:* How she balanced running her own business, raising a toddler, and earning her real estate license* Why telling *everyone* she was getting licensed landed her a client right away* The biggest challenges of proving herself as a professional in a brand-new industry* How she turned her first client’s home into a \$200K profit story with the right strategy* The keys to building long-term client relationships and avoiding being a “secret agent”* Why coaching and mentoring the next generation of real estate agents has become her passionIf you’re considering a career change, or you’re a new agent looking for inspiration and a roadmap to success, Tayissa’s story proves it’s never too late to start—and thrive—in real estate.Video Chapters:00:00 – Intro: From artist to agent02:00 – Balancing business, school & family life07:00 – Landing her first client before licensing08:30 – Building credibility as a new agent10:00 – Marketing with authenticity & social media12:00 – The leap to full-time real estate14:00 – Overcoming early career challenges15:30 – Learning through mentorship & assistantship16:40 – Lead generation & “no secret agents”20:00 – Staying connected with clients long-term23:00 – The \$200K remodel success story26:00 – Coaching, leadership & future goals27:00 – Tips for aspiring real estate agents28:30 – Lightning round: books, advice & mentors32:00 – Community involvement & giving back33:00 – Where to find Tayissa onlineConnect with Tayissa Gabreski:📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tayissablue Want to Be Featured?Are you a rookie real estate agent with a great first commission story? Apply to be featured on *Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission* by reaching out to us at **[[email protected]] or fill out this form: https://share.hsforms.com/1o4DbEqKvQwSzoMTSnrznZQ8ish