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It’s been an amazing ride building Above & Beyond Movement together but it’s time for us to move on to the next chapter....
01/13/2022

It’s been an amazing ride building Above & Beyond Movement together but it’s time for us to move on to the next chapter.

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It’s been an amazing ride building Above & Beyond Movement together, but it’s time for us to move on to the next chapter...
01/12/2022

It’s been an amazing ride building Above & Beyond Movement together, but it’s time for us to move on to the next chapter.

Be sure to follow our personal accounts to stay up to date with everything we are planning for the future!


We don't *love* the ordinary around here and we know you feel the same way. Take those scary risks and see how far you c...
09/06/2021

We don't *love* the ordinary around here and we know you feel the same way. Take those scary risks and see how far you can go. ✨

Here's an inspiring story about 's journey."I thought I wanted to be a news reporter in college until I saw my first vid...
09/03/2021

Here's an inspiring story about 's journey.

"I thought I wanted to be a news reporter in college until I saw my first video demo reel and was mortified. I quickly pivoted and started a job in television advertising right out of college representing ESPN, CNN, HGTV, Etc. After ten years repping large cable networks, I had an opportunity to work for the media giant HEARST at WBALTV. I jumped at the chance to represent such an iconic news station and sell the Super Bowl, Olympics, and Ravens! I learned so much, so quickly, and yet something was missing. After 12 years in the industry, I felt like I had hit the ceiling in both growth and income.

At the same time, I had been encouraged by many people to get my real estate license because I was obsessed with houses and had flipped the two we lived in. I had coffee with , who convinced me to quit my secure career and sell real estate full time with him. I took a HUGE leap of faith, closed out my job, and started a career in real estate. I had panic attacks weekly leading up to this. What if it didn't work? What if I couldn't pay our bills? What if I quit my great career for nothing? I told myself if I could sell EIGHT houses that first year we could stay afloat. I listened to all of James' advice, and he made good on his promise to help me sell a ton of real estate. That first year I sold 35 houses, and we decided to become business partners and run a team, , together and eventually became co-owners of . I have learned three things from this transition.

1. Take the leap of faith! WHY NOT? Life is long. There is time to figure it out, and if it didn't work, going back to my old life would have been fine.

2. Don't go it alone. Having a mentor turn into a business partner has been an alliance that took us both further, faster together. I will always appreciate the opportunity he gave me and what we have accomplished together.

3. Stay in my lane. I have always been great at marketing and building local businesses. I brought the same skill set to my business and our companies and let my other colleagues do what they do best, and we all succeed together.

He's not wrong.
09/01/2021

He's not wrong.

Becoming a realtor has become one of the best career choices I could have ever made. I can change people's lives and nav...
08/30/2021

Becoming a realtor has become one of the best career choices I could have ever made. I can change people's lives and navigate them through one of the most extensive and most incredible experiences! Even though this last year has been a bit difficult, of course, in dealing with COVID, the industry has had some drastic changes. For instance, bidding wars between buyers, low inventory, homes selling way over the asking price, and the ultimate feeling of defeat. With every new client that came my way, I made it my mission to prepare them for what they should expect in this climate.

I found it very helpful to have a check-in session with my client to see where they are mentally throughout the process to ensure they are still laser-focused on their goals. It's super easy to get discouraged and want to divert from their initial plan.

Not only do I love assisting clients with their goals, but real estate affords me the opportunity and flexibility to create and achieve my own goals of becoming a real estate developer / Project Manager! I foresee myself growing into the industry of new construction, rehabilitation, and development of homes across Maryland.

If I could provide any advice to any new agents in the industry, it would be to determine what lane aligns with your goals - its easy to get overwhelmed with all that real estate has to offer, but if you set your sights on what speaks to your heart, you'll never go wrong.
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Hi! I'm Kaitlin, and I have been a licensed Realtor for about four years now! I questioned making a career change at 27 ...
08/25/2021

Hi! I'm Kaitlin, and I have been a licensed Realtor for about four years now! I questioned making a career change at 27 years old, which I thought was too "late in my life," but it was the perfect time to make a move into a career. I considered this career as a young 23-year-old living at the beach, but the fear of start-up costs and 100% commission pay scared me.

What I thought would be this lucrative, "work when I want," career right from the start was far from it. I did not close many deals and was working a majority of my evenings and weekends. I was constantly questioning if I made the right decision to give up a salaried job to go into a full commission job when I had my mortgage and bills to pay! There were many tears shed and many days googling full-time job opportunities. Luckily, I was able to get a part-time bartending job to help make ends meet until I could take this career to the next level.

It took until last year to feel comfortable and confident to make a full-time living as a Realtor. While Covid negatively affected so many in the workforce, it turned out to positively impact my career. In March of 2020, the bar I worked at had to close temporarily, and therefore we all lost our jobs for the time being. At first, I freaked out as I was relying on that income, but this turned out to be the push I needed! This last year I focused just on Real Estate and made more income than I ever had in my salaried jobs. I finally saw the light at the end of the long tunnel and knew this was the career for me. I can confidently say I can build a future in this career and raise a family. The flexibility I didn't have initially, I do have now, is the perfect time to focus on spending time with my three-month-old daughter. I can spend time with her daily and know that I can still make time for a career and not miss a moment with her with the systems I have in place. We just took our first family vacation, and I could still help clients while out of town!

My advice to anyone wanting to get into this business is to make sure you are ready to hustle hard and don't give up! It will be challenging at first, but I promise it is worth it if you put in the time!

Need we say more?
08/23/2021

Need we say more?

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08/23/2021

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Hi. I’m . I am an agent with Next Step Realty. Before I became an agent, I was helping manage my family’s business. I wa...
08/20/2021

Hi. I’m . I am an agent with Next Step Realty.

Before I became an agent, I was helping manage my family’s business. I was also working in the IT department of Lockheed Martin. In 2006, I started doing real estate part-time. My mom introduced me to it since she was working for a mortgage company at that time. It was not until 2015 that I became a full-time agent.

I am a people person. I love helping my clients find their dream homes and telling them that their offer has been accepted. My main focus is to educate them on the current market and what they need to obtain their dream home.

My journey in this career path I chose has not always been easy. There were even times that I even thought of going back to IT. But there is always something to learn in real estate. However easy or challenging a transaction is, the result of finding my client’s dream home is always rewarding.

Opportunities don't happen. You create them. Get out there and build the life you want, the career you want, and surroun...
08/18/2021

Opportunities don't happen. You create them. Get out there and build the life you want, the career you want, and surround yourself with people who lift you up. ✨

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