Breaking Barriers: How Emily Grish Helps Women Own Their First Home
On this episode of The Closing Table, we sat down with Emily Grish!
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Here’s what you missed from Emily Grish…
Emily has carved a unique niche in the real estate market by specializing in helping women and moms navigate their real estate journeys. Her focus on listening, caring, and empowering women stems from her personal experiences with infertility and motherhood, driving her to ensure that her clients feel educated and supported in their decisions.
Her dedication to supporting moms and women in real estate emerged naturally. Emily recognized the need for a compassionate ear and the importance of taking extra steps to empower women in their real estate decisions. This realization led her to focus on helping women buy their first homes, invest in properties, and navigate through divorces, ensuring they feel heard and supported.
Emily transitioned from a marketing career to real estate after working for a laser company. Her passion for interacting with people, combined with encouragement from a mentor who recognized her marketing skills and intuition, made real estate a fulfilling career choice. She found joy in helping people through significant life moments, which solidified her decision to pursue real estate full-time.
Her transition from a corporate job to real estate coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic, which made the shift smoother. She was already working part-time from home due to her daughter’s virtual schooling, and her mom’s help with school allowed her to balance showings and family responsibilities. While acknowledging that the transition could be challenging for others, Emily found that the timing worked in her favor.
Balancing work and family life has been a challenge for Emily. With a realtor’s inconsistent schedule, the support of her husband, who finishes work early, and her parents has been crucial. As her youngest child attends part-time preschool, Emily anticipates having more time for work once both kids are in elementary school. Despite the challenges, she has found ways to integrate her family life with her real estate career.
Emily aims to make her open houses memorable and engaging. She supports local moms’ businesses by providing baked goodies, including gluten-free options, due to her dietary requirements. Inspired by a fantastic realtor on Instagram, she offers goodie gift bags at open houses, differentiating her events and creating a lasting impression.
She loves supporting women’s businesses and entrepreneurs and started “Women’s Collaboration Wednesday” on social media to showcase female business owners and provide advice. This initiative goes beyond real estate-related content, focusing on personal growth and support for other women.
Next, Emily is launching workshops and events to empower and educate women. Starting with an interior designer workshop focused on personalizing spaces, she collaborates with Ipsan Financial Literacy Group to provide financial tips and advice, particularly for women. These workshops, held on Wednesdays, aim to educate women on various topics, helping them feel empowered and confident in their decisions.
Recognizing that many women may not feel empowered in financial matters, Emily educates them on topics like Roth IRAs and savings best practices, demystifying financial decisions and empowering them. She discusses strategies to reduce interest rates through seller credit and temporary buy-down programs, highlighting opportunities to save money and make informed real estate decisions.
One memorable client story involves helping a mom who struggled with mortgage pre-approval due to lending restrictions. Through research and persistence, Emily found programs and lenders to help the client get pre-approved and eventually close on a great property. This experience underscores her commitment to supporting clients through challenging situations.
Building genuine relationships in real estate is essential to Emily. She shares stories of helping clients through significant life transitions, emphasizing the importance of genuine care and support. From a supportive phone call to helping a client find a home post-divorce, Emily finds fulfillment in empowering clients through homeownership.
Emily has a deep personal connection to her local area, with fond childhood memories and community ties. She highlights the appeal of smaller communities and encourages clients to explore the diverse activities available. Balancing the appeal of Ann Arbor with surrounding areas, Emily emphasizes the uniqueness and accessibility of different living styles within the metro area.
Her journey in real estate has involved working with different brokerages, where she learned the importance of training and mentorship. She advises aligning goals with the team and understanding brokerage expectations to find a suitable work environment. Prioritizing family and being selective with clients helps Emily maintain work-life balance while hosting client appreciation events and supporting women in real estate.
Emily shares that her primary goal is to help families find their dream homes. She values stability and family time over solely focusing on sales, emphasizing an approach of love, respect, and care. By specializing in helping women in real estate, Emily ensures her clients feel empowered and supported throughout their real estate journeys.
Check out Emily Grish:
https://www.instagram.com/emilygrish.realtor/
https://www.facebook.com/emilygrish.realtor
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