Meet Mary Cousley, who lives in Edwardsville, IL and is with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/Select Properties. To Mary, her achievement as a Rookie of the Year candidate is certainly a reflection of the success she's had helping clients buy and sell their homes in her first year. However, it is more than just recognition for closing sales - it is a validation that putting in the work to be the best agent she can be gets noticed. This business is more than buying and selling a house or property - she is in this business to help transform the lives of the people she serves and build relationships. That is the true reward and will only lead to future growth.

Meet Shirley Kimmel, realtor with John L. Scott in Redmond, WA. Her career as an agent began in the middle of 2022, after studying with Rockwell Institute and passing the licensing exam. She says it has been such a pleasure to help people with their real estate needs over the last couple of years.

In 2023, she was awarded the Rookie of the Year for John L. Scott for Western WA, after a very rewarding year! Amazingly, that was taken a step further and RIS Media/Colibri Real Estate nominated her as a finalist for their 2024 Rookie of the Year award.

Meet Heather Stenson, she is a real estate professional with Connect Realty, based in The Woodlands. She is proud to have partnered with Veterans United Realty, which allows her to specialize in helping military families and veterans navigate the home-buying process. Through her work with Veterans United, she's able to offer expert guidance and ensure that those who have served our country have a smooth and rewarding real estate experience.

As a candidate for Rookie of the Year, she's honored to have achieved a strong track record early in her career. She's been dedicated to providing exceptional service, building lasting relationships, and achieving success for her clients. She's excited to continue growing in the industry.