Get to Know Sherry
Why I Became A REALTOR®
While it is true that life is never linear, with its peaks, valleys, twists, and turns, sometimes it does end up being cyclic. I was still a student at Loudoun County High School when I first became a licensed real estate agent in 1988. Although my hair was big, my dreams were bigger, and I ended up pursuing a college degree rather than entering the world of real estate.
Following my time at Shepherd University and then James Madison University, I have lived many lives; mother, business owner several times over, machine embroiderer, landscape designer, and saleswoman to name a few. I returned to real estate in 2015 following a tumultuous time in my personal life. After nearly three decades since my first foray into real estate, this felt like a complete 180 from my previous trajectory. However, every aspect of my past seems to have come together in this career change, from the creativity component found in embroidery and landscape design to the determination and self-motivation needed to run a small business. Circumstances may have forced me to reinvent myself in my mid-40s but I cannot be more thankful for the path I’m on.
Although I am attracted to many aspects of being a real estate agent, I am ultimately fueled by the connections and community that is inevitable in this profession. I was born and raised in Loudoun County at a time when dirt roads far outnumbered paved. Even though I will always consider myself a small-town girl, the cultural and physical landscape of 2023 looks vastly different than that of 1988. While I understand nostalgic yearnings, I am driven everyday by the incredible array of people that I have had the pleasure of working with and representing. Many former clients are now friends for life. The community that exists around Sotheby’s International Realty is second to none. I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to this growing community and share this beautiful corner of the world that I call my hometown with those old and new.
