Join Shelley Griffin, a top-producing agent in the Bend real estate market, as she shares her journey and expert insights in this enlightening episode. Gain practical tips for excelling as a real estate professional, from kickstarting a thriving career to mastering local board meetings. New agents seeking success will find invaluable advice, including critical factors when selecting a REALTOR® to collaborate with.   Whether you're an industry insider or intrigued by real estate, Shelley Griffin's entertaining narratives and insights will captivate. Tune in for inspiration and practical wisdom in the ever-evolving real estate landscape.     Key takeaways to listen for Top-tier guide to getting started as a real estate professional How not to feel overwhelmed when attending local real estate board meetings Ideal strategy for new RE agents who want to succeed What you should consider when selecting a REALTOR® to work with Interesting stories from working in the real estate business     Resources mentioned in this episode MLS.com Facebook YouTube     About Shelley Griffin Shelley Griffin is the co-owner of Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate. She got her license in 2002 and is ranked consistently among the top-producing individual agents in the Bend real estate market. She is rated as Harcourt's No.1 residential real estate agent out of 1300 agents in 43 offices in North America for a total volume of sales and 6th internationally. A remarkable feat for a broker in a town of about 100,000 here in Bend, OR. She held the No. 1 position for new construction sales in dollar volume in 2013, 2011, and 2010 and was a close second in 2012. For total residential sales, she ranked third in 2013 and fourth in 2012 by dollar volume among all Bend agents.      Connect with Shelley Website: Harcourts The Garner Group Real Estate Instagram: @shelleygriffin | @the_garnergroup Email: shelley@thegarnergroup.com  Phone Number: (541) 280-3804     Connect with Leigh Please subscribe to this podcast on iTunes or the Podcasts App on your phone, and never miss a beat from Leigh by visiting https://leighbrown.com. DM Leigh Brown on Instagram @ LeighThomasBrown.   Subscribe to Leigh's other podcast Real Estate From The Rooftops     Sponsors Leigh Brown University – New On-Demand Training How to Dominate During This Recession! Enroll Now to get ahead of the curve and learn how to manage changing markets, the action steps for what to do, and most importantly, what to say so that you can secure listings, assist more buyers, and grow your business no matter what the market is doing. Link: http://dominatethisrecession.com