Relationships Over Transactions: Realtor Porchia McMillan on Homeownership, Inspections, and Global Real Estate

Episode Title: Relationships Over Transactions: Realtor Porchia McMillan on Homeownership, Inspections, and Global Real EstateWATCH THE VIDEOSummary:In this episode of Keys to the City, host CJ Williams sits down with Charlotte native and veteran realtor Porchia McMillan. Since 2016, Portia has built her career around serving first-time homebuyers, relocation clients, and new construction sales. Known as a “relationship realtor,” she emphasizes trust, education, and long-term connections over quick transactions.Portia shares:• 🏡 Her journey from healthcare into real estate, inspired by seeing a Black woman on HGTV• 🌟 Why she focuses on first-time buyers and how her own story as a teenage mother shaped her mission• 📈 Insights into today’s market, interest rates, and why buyers are winning right now• 🔍 The importance of home inspections, including cautionary tales from new construction• 💬 How she prepares both buyers and sellers for inspections and negotiations• 🌍 Her expansion into international real estate, with certifications to sell in Ghana, China, and the Dominican Republic• 🤝 Why she believes real estate is about family, community, and alignment—not just commissionsPortia’s perspective offers valuable lessons for buyers, sellers, and fellow realtors navigating a rapidly changing market.Links & Resources:• Connect with Porchia: (980) 228-6946• Instagram: @essential_key• Licensed in NC, SC, and GALinks & Resources:• Website• Instagram• Watch the interview on YouTube