We had the good fortune of connecting with Kalia Nurse and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Kalia, we’d love to hear about how you approach risk and risk-taking.
“The biggest risk of all is not taking one!” I learned this in my later years of life after not feeling satisfied at my full-time job, looking at my non-existent savings account, and feeling that a piece of the puzzle of my life was missing. Providing a better quality of life for my child became the driving force for the ultimate risk of my life that I was about to take. I stepped out on faith and pursued a real estate career with uncertainty yet a heart full of hope. As my real estate career took off, it afforded me so many opportunities to help so many individuals and families pursue their dreams of being a home owner and/or investor. That missing piece of the puzzle I discovered is to be a servant to my community and to help families obtain generational wealth through real estate.
Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I am a Certified Florida Licensed Realtor specializing in residential, luxury and commercial real estate buying, selling from Central Florida to South Florida. Getting here was not easy and it took a lot of sacrifice. I obtained my real estate certification while working full time…late nights, caffeine and early mornings brought me to my triumphant day when I passed my state exams on the first try. From what I gained from this career, the challenges were all worth it. Before I became a Realtor, I fell in love with real estate through my own steps as a home owner. With no real guidance, before the age of 33, I purchased and sold two properties earning a net profit of over 100k, my home purchase experience was not pleasant and I ran into problems that could have been avoided with the right guidance. What I believe that sets me apart is my compassion to educate and build my clients confidence up to obtain property and gain the most out of their home purchasing experience. I aim to motivate and convince my clients to continue to purchase real estate to establish generational wealth for their family. It’s not about a commission check for me; it’s about forever changing lives one home at a time. The most important lesson I’ve learned in this business is to always have integrity because real estate and the money it produces could bring the worst out of people. I hold on to the faith and integrity I was taught which has kept me from the pitfalls that many have surrendered to. I want the world to know that as their Realtor, I would be eliminating the limitations and boundaries of home ownership and my clients would become successful future real estate investors.
If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I would definitely be showing the awesome eateries in South Florida. Our first visit would be Sunday’s Eatery in Miami Gardens for a good ol’ southern breakfast. Later, we would satisfy our sweet tooth cravings at the Ice Cream Heaven in Miami Gardens, followed by a stroll on Hollywood Beach and finally ending the night with good vibes, music and dinner at Bar One Miami Beach.
Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I give all the glory to my Savior Jesus Christ for directing my path and putting so many essential people in my life. I thank God for my mom for listening tirelessly to my rants of my dreams and goals and allowing me to do what I set out to do, even when it seemed crazy! Special shout out to my Pastors Verna Boatwright and Kymberly Chaney, my Real Estate Broker Emmitt Combs, my good friends…Simeka Taylor, Shadrica Lewis, Danielle Tames, Trayon Bethel, Pat Timo and God rest their souls… Janet Tyson, Felishia Irby-Thomas and Alandria Davis, who have provided knowledge, motivation, guidance and love that shaped me to the woman I am today. Thank you Shout Out Miami for this great opportunity!!
Website: www.walkingbyfaithrealty.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realtorkalianurse/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalianurserealtor/
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