HER VOICE BUSINESS Kari L Crimmins Broker/Owner Family & Background I am a single mother of two beautiful daughters. We enjoy traveling, trying new recipes, sports, and outdoor recreation. Our Australian Shephard Max is the baby of the family! I grew up in the Lakes Area and love everything about living here. What started your journey in real estate? It was somewhat accidental, actually. had my license and was selling homes here and there, while working full- time at a local bank. Unfortunately I lost my job and was divorced shortly after. Suddenly, I found myself in a position where I was forced to find an occupation that was flexible enough to allow me to raise my kids on my own and provide enough income to support us all I knew I loved selling real estate, but now it was time to pull myself up by the bootstraps and commit to the hard work and dedication of becoming successful with it How did you decide to start your own business? Someone once told me that if you're not building your own dreams, you're building someone else's. That kind of stuck with me. I put a lot of myself into my career and I love that I'm responsible for my own success or failure. What is your favorite part of your profession? My favorite thing is that I get to help guide a lot of wonderful people through what is usually a huge transition period in their lives. Sometimes it's joyful and exciting, but often it's also sad or difficult. Either way I can be there to make the process as easy and worry-free as possible. North Pointe Realty 227 Barclay Avenue, Pine River, MN (218) 232-2237 (call or text) | www.northpointera.com I've met a lot of great people and have made some unexpected friends. What is something not many people know about you? literally started my business from scratch without any savings or additional income. I had just enough money in my checking account to pay for my broker's license, association fees, and monthly website fee. I was newly divorced with nothing buta pile of credit card debt and a dream - not to mention 2 kids to feed. I took at gamble (1like to refer to it as calculated risk) that has proven to be a success. Today my little brokerage is still growing and I have expanded into short and long-term rental investing as well as other real estate investments. I am passionate about helping others (especially women) who come from meager beginnings find success through investing and home ownership What sets you apart from your competition? Besides earning a degree in Marketing, I've studied digital marketing extensively including a certificate program through Purdue University las year. I'm dedicated to learning the latest digital and social media marketing processes and strategies to implement in my business Many other agents utilize some marketing techniques, but at North Pointe Realty our core focus is on marketing our LISTINGS for our clients, not just our brand to the masses. Other companies spend marketing dollars on buying leads. we create our own systems and strategies to organically ear buyer leads so that we can put our budget into listings. We're transparent about our pricing, and we don't use gimmicks to attract business. Our team will advise on preparing the home, outsource professional photography, videography, etc, and curate a customized marketing strategy for each property. I personally have over 12 years of experience, I understand that my services are a large financial commitment, and I am dedicated to providing value in every transaction. Worth Pointe REALTY HER VOICE BUSINESS Kari L Crimmins Broker / Owner Family & Background I am a single mother of two beautiful daughters . We enjoy traveling , trying new recipes , sports , and outdoor recreation . Our Australian Shephard Max is the baby of the family ! I grew up in the Lakes Area and love everything about living here . What started your journey in real estate ? It was somewhat accidental , actually . had my license and was selling homes here and there , while working full time at a local bank . Unfortunately I lost my job and was divorced shortly after . Suddenly , I found myself in a position where I was forced to find an occupation that was flexible enough to allow me to raise my kids on my own and provide enough income to support us all I knew I loved selling real estate , but now it was time to pull myself up by the bootstraps and commit to the hard work and dedication of becoming successful with it How did you decide to start your own business ? Someone once told me that if you're not building your own dreams , you're building someone else's . That kind of stuck with me . I put a lot of myself into my career and I love that I'm responsible for my own success or failure . What is your favorite part of your profession ? My favorite thing is that I get to help guide a lot of wonderful people through what is usually a huge transition period in their lives . Sometimes it's joyful and exciting , but often it's also sad or difficult . Either way I can be there to make the process as easy and worry - free as possible . North Pointe Realty 227 Barclay Avenue , Pine River , MN ( 218 ) 232-2237 ( call or text ) | www.northpointera.com I've met a lot of great people and have made some unexpected friends . What is something not many people know about you ? literally started my business from scratch without any savings or additional income . I had just enough money in my checking account to pay for my broker's license , association fees , and monthly website fee . I was newly divorced with nothing buta pile of credit card debt and a dream - not to mention 2 kids to feed . I took at gamble ( 1like to refer to it as calculated risk ) that has proven to be a success . Today my little brokerage is still growing and I have expanded into short and long - term rental investing as well as other real estate investments . I am passionate about helping others ( especially women ) who come from meager beginnings find success through investing and home ownership What sets you apart from your competition ? Besides earning a degree in Marketing , I've studied digital marketing extensively including a certificate program through Purdue University las year . I'm dedicated to learning the latest digital and social media marketing processes and strategies to implement in my business Many other agents utilize some marketing techniques , but at North Pointe Realty our core focus is on marketing our LISTINGS for our clients , not just our brand to the masses . Other companies spend marketing dollars on buying leads . we create our own systems and strategies to organically ear buyer leads so that we can put our budget into listings . We're transparent about our pricing , and we don't use gimmicks to attract business . Our team will advise on preparing the home , outsource professional photography , videography , etc , and curate a customized marketing strategy for each property . I personally have over 12 years of experience , I understand that my services are a large financial commitment , and I am dedicated to providing value in every transaction . Worth Pointe REALTY