My four generation family of Realtors began with my grandmother, who sold property on Miami Beach in the 1930s. My mother and uncle joined in when I was a child. Currently my brother, sister, spouse, and cousin are active Realtors.

While I was initially licensed at age 18, for many years I kept my license inactive. Instead, I moved from Miami to Tallahassee to pursue a counseling degree at Florida State University. I spent...