From flipping homes with my husband to finding my calling in real estate, every small step I took to get here has taught me about myself and the life I want to create for my family.
It’s amazing how life can take unexpected turns and lead us down paths we never imagined for ourselves. My journey in real estate began with flipping homes with my husband. With his construction background and my newly obtained real estate license, we worked together trying to flip more homes. However, I quickly found myself enjoying the work more than I ever expected.
In the beginning, I was balancing my longstanding career in inside sales while also doing real estate at the same time. It was no easy feat. My husband saw my potential to be successful before I even did. He was my number one supporter on this journey, encouraging me to fully embrace this new adventure.
Throughout 20 years of marriage, he has always been right by my side. There were nights I was up late working, trying to offer a perfect experience for my clients while also having a day job. As I waded my way through that stressful time in my life, I knew whatever I chose to do, he would support me.
When we were just starting to grow our family, I had dreams of working in the medical field with the goal of helping people – that’s all I wanted to do. But after having our two daughters, that dream never panned out. Still, I returned to college after having them. It was a huge accomplishment for me when I graduated and started my career. It can be a lot to take on, but every parent knows there is a give and take every day, always trying to find some semblance of balance.
Having two jobs, I reached a point where I had nothing left to give. My time was devoted to work, and the stress was piling up. I had to make a tough decision on which path to take. It took months of struggling with anxiety and barely sleeping because I felt such uncertainty. Despite the fear of leaving a stable job with great benefits, I took a leap of faith and started a new chapter in my life fully devoted to real estate.
Starting out by working with close friends and family, I eventually began receiving referrals – it was a snowball effect. By April of 2022, I had left my inside sales job and was working in real estate full time. Real estate has been a great way for me to fulfill that deeper desire to help people while also having the flexibility to be there for my kids and grandchildren.
I am a motivated and driven person, just like my mother, who raised my sister and me as a single parent. She worked incredibly hard to provide a good life for us, and that was always was something I admired about her. We share that same motivation to make our family’s lives better – I can’t imagine a more powerful reason to keep taking another step forward every single day.
Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors, hiking, exploring state parks, boating, and snowmobiling. Real estate can be a high-stress industry, so it’s important for me to have an outlet. When I feel physically and mentally restored, I can provide the best service for my clients.
Looking back, I never imagined I would end up in real estate. Life had different plans for me, and I found my calling in helping people find their dream homes. This journey has shown me that if you take a chance on yourself, you may just end up exactly where you were always meant to be. Life is too short not to follow whatever it is that brings you joy and purpose.
As a real estate agent, I strive to be responsive to my client’s needs and create a relaxed environment where everyone feels comfortable saying exactly how they feel. I want my clients to voice their questions, concerns and opinions because that is when I can provide the most guidance and support. My background in sales and my ability to interact with people have been valuable skills that have helped me succeed in real estate. I know how to communicate and create a great client experience.
Learning and improving every day, I take pride in helping my clients achieve their dreams. I treat my clients with respect and am always available to help them out. My mission is to provide the information and resources you need to help reduce the stress of the buying and selling process. With my prompt responsiveness, down-to-earth nature, and personality that’s easy to get along with, the process will be enjoyable, and you will achieve the results you want. When the transaction is over, I will continue offering my services as your REALTOR® for life.
Sincerely,
Autumn Dunn
REALTOR® | LIC# 92495-94
Cell (608) 358-5758
autumn.dunn@exprealty.com
www.AutumnDunnRealtor.com
