Michelle Markuson and Savana Waag

We are joined on today’s episode by a duo from KW Premier: real estate agents Michelle Markuson and Savana Waag. They started as family friends who became neighbors, and now they currently work together as a team. Michelle also works as a coach who helps other agents achieve their goals. They discuss how they got started, how it’s currently going, and where things are headed.   In this episode: Why learning skills outside the classroom is invaluable. What surprised Savana about working in real estate. The surprising place that they celebrated Savana’s 21st birthday. Michelle’s previous career in the airline industry and why she left. Why Savana is grateful to get into the industry at a young age. What drew Michelle to a career in real estate. What it’s like getting into the business during a difficult market. Why mentorship of young agents is so important to the industry. The quality that makes some agents more likely to succeed. How Michelle coaches clients to put themselves out there. What it was like for Savana when she made cold calls. Why being prepared and professional trumps having years of experience. How Michelle splits her time between agent work and coaching. What Michelle and Savana are seeing in the current market. The promising results of the latest CPI report and why it matters. Why it’s an exciting time to be in real estate. The three types of coaching offered by Michelle. How a coach helps create accountability. The value in having a bird’s eye view of what you do.   Contact Michelle: Phone: 612-483-1494 Email: [email protected]   Contact Savana: Phone: 612-940-8741 Email: [email protected]