Sharon Sevigny
Sharon Sevigny is a Vice President, Principal, and Property Manager at Michaels Follmer Real Estate in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she leads commercial property management operations. With nearly two decades of experience in the field, she oversees a portfolio of shopping centers and office properties ranging from approximately 10,000 to 52,000 square feet. In her role, she serves as the primary liaison between landlords and tenants, managing lease enforcement, rent collection, property maintenance, vendor coordination, emergency response, and overall day-to-day operations. As one of the principals of a boutique brokerage, she plays a hands-on role in ensuring properties are well-maintained and tenant relationships remain strong.
Sharon began her career in Massachusetts working with a real estate attorney, gaining early exposure to residential real estate transactions and legal processes. After relocating to Nevada, she initially worked with a Department of Energy contractor before transitioning back into real estate following a layoff. She pursued formal training at real estate school and built a long-standing career in commercial property management, beginning in 2006. Over the years, she has developed extensive expertise in managing operational aspects of commercial properties while maintaining long-term client and tenant relationships, including managing one property for nearly her entire career.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Regis College. Her professional focus centers on commercial real estate, with strengths in lease administration, tenant relations, and operational oversight of retail and office environments. Sharon is also active in industry and community involvement, including participation in CREW (Commercial Real Estate for Women) and service as a Nevada Notary. Known for her accessibility and commitment, she emphasizes integrity, responsiveness, and consistent communication as the foundation of her work with landlords and tenants.
• Real Estate License
• Notary for the State of Nevada
• Regis College - BA
• CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women)
• Susan G. Komen
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my willingness to learn and having a wide knowledge base. Having done this now for 20 years, I've learned what to do and what not to do. You kind of have a bag of tricks to go to that you can get something done that you need to without too much frustration. I know what to do, what not to do, which way to go, what way not to go. Experience has taught me how to handle situations effectively and efficiently.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice comes from what my dad would tell us growing up: always put your best effort forward, be responsible, reliable, honest, and trustworthy. He also said that they always go to the busiest person, because they know they'll make the time to get the job done. I've carried these values throughout my career, and they've guided me in how I approach my work and relationships with clients.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Don't be afraid to try. It's almost like, just do it and try, and if you make a mistake, admit it and be honest about it. Don't try to hide it. It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission sometimes. But if you're new and starting out, take notes, learn, be attentive, and show up on time. Put your phone down. Sometimes just pick up the phone and make a phone call, because you can get it done in two seconds instead of handling everything via email. You need to have that personal finesse and understand the importance of direct communication.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
For me personally, it's trying to grow the department. This is one of the few areas I've never been taught how to grow. When I first started, I went to a company that had existing properties to manage, and the broker grew it, but that wasn't something he shared. He shared his knowledge on the other parts, but not growing the department. Now that I am the head of the department, it's growing the department and trying to figure out how to do that. So for me, that's been a struggle. Once I can get in front of an owner and talk with them and find out what they want, I'm good, because basically I'm doing what they want and enforcing their terms, conditions, rules, and so forth. But getting to that point has been the challenge.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me are honesty, trustworthiness, and being straightforward. I believe in not beating around the bush and playing no games. It makes life easier, even though it's easier said than done sometimes. These values guide how I interact with my landlords, tenants, and everyone I work with.