Tracey Boes

I'm constantly learning and constantly improving, both professionally and personally. I'm open to constructive criticism, which helps me grow and develop. I'm a hard worker and I just persevere through things, even when they're difficult. My optimism plays a big role - I'm very much a positive thinker. All of those really play into being successful, and just never giving up and having a goal. I achieve that goal and even go above and beyond it. Every day I have a focus, every day I have a goal of something that I want to achieve, and I reach for it. No matter what I have to do, I will work my tail off until I get it. And I never accept no for an answer. That has been me my whole life. I mean, my parents thought they were going to hurt me when I was little because I would turn their no into a yes all the time. That's just who I am. It's lived through my whole entire personal and professional life - just don't accept no for an answer.

I was encouraged by a lot of my realtor friends who told me, 'You would be very good at this, Tracy.' I've always had an interest in the new construction field, the new construction piece of it, and I looked into it. The classes worked out, and I just stuck with it. It was something that I wanted, though - you really have to want it. I saw the potential in it, and I went through the class and was dedicated, tried to learn as much as I could, and made the right connections with my instructor, who was a realtor, for support.

My advice to young women entering this industry is to expect that growth may be gradual, but to stay consistent and committed to your long-term goals. Continue investing in yourself through education, certifications, and licensure, and actively build your professional network while seeking out mentors who can guide your development. Be open to trying new strategies when something isn’t working, and remain adaptable as you refine your approach and gain experience.

I would say it takes time. It's like building any business - there's a lot of challenges. The academics are not the easiest, it's hard. You have to invest time, you have to really want it, and you have to work hard for it. It will come, but it's gonna come slowly at first. You just have to remain dedicated and constantly change what you're doing. If what you're doing isn't working, then you need to pivot and do something, try something new. Be consistent - consistency is big. It's not gonna come overnight, it may not even come in many years, it may not even come in two years. You just gotta continuously change and keep plugging away and thinking outside the box to make yourself successful. Just have a goal and drive for your goal, and don't give up, and you'll get far.

Loyalty, hard work, perseverance, and dedication - those are probably my top four or five values that are most important to me, both professionally and personally.