Why Emily chose a real estate career

Emily Elmore

Office: Edina – 6800 Sales

Been selling real estate: Two years

What did you do before beginning your real estate career?
I was a college student majoring in music with an emphasis on classical voice performance at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. After graduating I came back to my hometown of Edina and began my real estate career with Edina Realty.
What initially caused you to look into a real estate career?
From a young age, I had a fascination with the way homes were built. Originally, I had wanted to become an architect, but the history behind a home and its distinctive features drew me towards existing construction. I’m a history nerd. I collected my grandmother’s Edina phone directories from the ‘60s and ‘70s and even spent time volunteering at the Edina Historical Society. I used to make my mom drive me around town looking at homes, particularly older ones just so I could study their unique traits.
What do you like most about working in real estate?
The real estate industry is a competitive arena; every day is a game. Each day I ask myself – how can I be successful today and bring my clients success? I love coaching and strategizing with my clients. It’s so rewarding when it all comes together. This career has the freedom that allows for creativity. This business pushes your capabilities. I like to challenge myself and to set goals, so it’s a great match for me.
What made you choose Edina Realty?
One of the biggest reasons I am here at Edina Realty is visibility. There is something to be said about growing up in a community where the overriding impression is that Edina Realty sells more homes and is the market leader. I interviewed multiple real estate companies and it became evident that Edina Realty was the company for me. The resources and technology are also a huge part of it as well. We have it all – technology, great management team, relocation, mortgage and title. Edina Realty sells homes in the area I know and love, so why would I be anywhere else?
What kind of support do you get from Edina Realty and the office?
I’m one of the youngest agents working in my office and my fellow agents have been absolutely terrific in helping me strategize about listings. I’ve gained a lot of creative perspective from them and they’ve helped me come up with solutions to challenging situations.
What advice would you give to someone beginning a real estate career?
This business will test your patience, that’s for sure. Don’t come into this business just because it seems lucrative. You have to have a passion driving you to get up every morning and get out there. No one else is providing you with a paycheck – but you. Having the support of family and friends is crucial.
I just keep setting goals for myself. If I’m having a bad month, I look back at where I was a year ago and then I look at how far I’ve come. I look at the areas where I’ve been the most successful and refocus. I then reinvest my time.