A presentation reflecting on my experiences as a senior in high school participating in various meetings and intern opportunities with local realtors.

1. BRITTANY ROACH
12TH GRADE
MENTORSHIP-6
Real Estate

2. WHY I CHOSE REAL ESTATE…

3. I chose Real Estate for this class because I have always been
surrounded by the Real Estate atmosphere, therefore it was very
familiar to me.
My grandmother was a full time real estate agent from 1959 to 1975.
I admire her work ethic so much and she has only had good things to
say about her time in this occupation.
Growing up, I have always loved homes, talking to people, and
advertising, which are few key traits you should master to be
successful for this field. I have always been able to see myself as a
Realtor, and I thought I try and make my dream feel real.

4. MY MENTOR! GILSEY CAMPION.
She was born in Port Arthur Texas, raised with one sister and two brothers, she would go on
to graduate from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1968.
Then she went on to study X-Ray Technology at Lamar University.
She then became an X Ray Technologist at Park Place Hospital at Lamar in 1972.
During this time, she never gave up on her love for music. She was an active singer for a band
and even released a few songs on the radio! She loved singing more than anything.
Later on, she realized maybe X Ray Tech wasn't right for her, she thought about it, pushed
herself, and became a broker 5 years later! She earned her license in 1979 and became a
broker in 1981.
She currently has two sons that both live in Austin.
This woman is so lovely! She is the neighbor of my best friend who I have known for many
years now, and once I found out she was a Realtor, I couldn't resist but to ask her to mentor
me! Now she has become even more of a role model and best friend for me.

5. PROJECTS?
Gilsey had me do many things for her while we were together, help
her with preparing listings, joining her for showings, and my favorite,
answering phone calls!
I loved answering her phone calls for her so much, it gave me a
feeling that I was all grown up and an expert in this field. I was so
surprised when she asked me to help her in that way. Who would
allow a 17 year old to serve for a professional Realtor?
My first phone call was invigorating,
The phone rang and my heart was pounding out of my chest, I went
to pick it up and the first thing they said on the other line was "I am
interested in buying this property on Honey Tree lane." I searched the
property online, and as I did so I asked him the proper questions, like
"have you met with a realtor before?" "What is your budget?" And
"when would you like to meet with misses campion?" They said they
would love to meet Tuesday at 2:30.

6. INTERVIEWS!

7. GILSEY CAMPION!
I figured who better to interview than my mentor!
She is one of the best speakers I have ever spoken with, and I couldn't wait to see her responses...
She explained to me that in this field, no day is the same, you should expect something new. Also,
something very important is to know that you will NOT get rich. If you focus on getting rich, that will
assure that you do not. "Too many people associate Real Estate with making money" she said.

8. PAULETTE BOSTUR!
I met this woman with my mentor at the office, I thought she was the cutest old lady I had ever
seen and she was incredibly sweet. The first thing she said to me was "my gosh you look like Katy
Perry!" I liked her instantly!
She had been in Real Estate since 1955 and she has the kindest heart and such a wise mind, I had
no doubt that she would provide very invested answers.
Many of her answers explained, like before, DO NOT THINK ABOUT YOUR COMMISSION BEFORE
YOUR WORK. Which is very eye opening. She also stressed the factor of friendliness. She assured
me that if I am as kind and as happy as possible, even if I have to fake it, I will make more
success.

9. DRU BROWN!
I shadowed this girl for senior career day! I had so much fun traveling around Westlake with her and
viewing so many beautiful homes, she had a very outgoing personality so I thought she might provide
some fun answers.
She did as I expected and gave me some great advice. The number one thing she made me realize was my
need to be flexible.
When you're in real estate, you never operate by your hours, it's always your clients. "The client is always
right" she states.
What ever the client wants, you should do your best to provide it, even if it means dropping plans. Well,
plans that aren't vital for your career.

10. MY FUTURE PLANS?

11. MUSIC!

12. MUSIC PLANS…
Music is one of my favorite things. My Parents were in the opera for
over ten years, so it is in my blood.
I have been an active member of the Madrigals, Chamber Women, and
choirs outside of school and it keeps me bright and hopeful.
I would be absolutely invested in earning a minor degree in music.
As an adult, I do not wish to make a living through music, but keep
singing for my spirit. I plan to be active in the Opera or an adult
professional choir.
I love to sing and perform, it has helped me through more than I have
thought, and I have made more accomplishments and earned more
awards than I ever dreamed.

13. REAL ESTATE PLANS…

14. GET MY LICENSE!
Aside from being an active singer I have secure plans for getting my
Real Estate license!
I am planning on enrolling in the courses in my last year or two of
college. They say the earlier you start, the more successful and
educated you will be!
The majority of Realtors I have spoken to have said that their biggest
regret would have been not starting earlier. In college for instance
Speaking of college…

15. TEXAS STATE!

16. WHY TEXAS STATE?
I have been interested in this college for over 4 years now and I see
myself as being a true bobcat.
I know many people who graduated, or currently attend this college
and all I ever hear is positive feedback! And l am very comfortable
with San Marcos.
As I had previously explained I plan to study music, of course, in
college and marketing! Marketing skills can be a major boost for
realtors, it is all advertising if you think about it.

17. TIPS FOR REAL ESTATE…?

18. 1. BE FLEXIBLE
How do you expect to make any business if you are never available to
clients?
As a realtor, it is an obligation to make sure to keep your time open
for clients, remember, the client is always right!

19. 2. BE FRIENDLY!
Who likes a rude realtor? Nobody! How do you expect to sell
something as life changing as a home with a bad attitude? If you
figure out how to sell a home while being rude, let me know.
To earn the respect of your client you have to think like a people
pleaser. Is there anything you can do to help them? Or is there
anything else they need?

20. 3. LOOK YOUR BEST!
This might sound superficial, but have you ever heard the expression
"first impressions are the best ones"? Well it's true! People will respect
you and trust you much more if you look put together, well groomed,
and professional!
It is a mental thing that you can't avoid, it is just a fact that people
tend to judge first based on appearances, so make yours something
to be taken seriously!

21. FINALLY, MY MENTORSHIP
EXPERIENCE!

22. THANK YOU, MENTORSHIP!
In conclusion, I am so thankful for this class.
Without the option to be with someone in the career field that you
want is more than any other school has.
Kids at Westlake don't always realize how privileged they are to have
this course available to them, it is really amazing how much it can
help you be more prepared for the outside world.
I know that I feel so blessed to have taken this course and learned
from it.
I feel more prepared than ever for my career path and so blessed to
have this opportunity. Thank you.