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REconnect | Kiki Bermudez
Words of Wisdom – with Recruit RE and guest Kiki Bermudez
“Be humble and do the right thing.”
Kiki Bermudez from Raine &Horne Unlimited brings energy, quirkiness, and a different perspective to over14 years in the competitive Eastern Suburbs market.
As an Associate Director at R&H Unlimited, Kiki leads a team to achieve the success and accolades as they focus on doing the right thing by their clients to achieve amazing results.
“I started in 2008 as a sales associate and then worked hard to build my own show and then eventually became an Associate Director with R&H Unlimited. My team have a lot of fun.”
Originally from the United States, Kiki studied psychology and communication in university, working infields like nursing, geriatric care and hospitality which gave her an interesting perspective into human behaviour and the skills to understand and master client service.
After university, Kiki studied Real Estate in California and when immigrating to Australia, decided to continue her Real Estate Licensing studies, and hasn’t looked back.
“I was always interested in property and I'm very people orientated which is a huge part of what we do. I love that you get to build amazing relationships with amazing people and connect and maintain your network,” Kiki explains of her career change into real estate.
“It’s exciting and rewarding and you get to change people’s lives as you help them from one chapter to the next. What we do is pretty cool.”
Kiki confesses that she has always excelled at communication and found that working in the field of real estate has been a natural fit for her talents.
“You work with all types of people and it's very rewarding to understand the relationships and how it all fits. I love making people happy and helping them through the big changes that they have in life. If you're happy, doing things well and enjoying what you're doing, the money will come.”
Some of Kiki’s proudest career moments have included building a successful team around her and seeing the hard work pay off, joining the ranks of the prestigious Raine & Horne Chairman’s Club.
“I've got awesome people that I work with and absolutely adore and love. I think when you have their back, they also have your back. I feel very lucky to have genuine people around me. There’s a real strength in backing yourself, knowing what you can do and creating the life that you that you want around you.”
A typical day for Kiki is keeping to her rigorous fitness regime from horse riding to tennis, training with her PT or Pilates.
“I’m very diligent about it because then I'm always in a good mood and feel good, so that's a huge priority. Generally, I'd say it's the hustle. In the morning I'm setting up proposals and getting signed agency agreements back so that we can progress with deals and troubleshooting challenges that are coming up right before settlement and random bits and pieces. Talking on the phone is a big part of what we do and it’s the best job in the world.”
Having support from the Directors of the business has helped Kiki to achieve her career goals and credits having leaders who are progressive and accommodating to new ideas as apart of her success.
“They want to be better and work towards bigger things but in an authentic and the right way, ethical way. Be authentic and you will attract your people.”
Kiki’s advice for early career professionals and those wanting to get into real estate is to be clear about what the industry is and the pathways that you want to achieve in your career.
“It's a lot harder that you think, but be prepared to work hard, be humble and do the right thing and it can be so rewarding. Also, start in a space where you want to end up.”
Maintaining good mental heal this key in the industry and Kiki credits a healthy body, healthy mind focus and reaching out for support to professionals when she needs it, rather than let the grind get on top of her.
“Don't work yourself to death. There's a lot of pride in the industry about not taking time off. I think it’s important to take some time and reset and refocus which will make you more productive.”
Kiki’s top tips for buyers and sellers in the real estate market?
“Listen to the market, it’s not what it was in 2021. If you are selling, be more fluid to selling and if you are buying, don’t let perfect get in the way of good. Just get in the market.”
Her sage advice for those who want to flourish and achieve success in the industry;
“No one is going to win every piece of business, but you will attract who you are meant to. Do the right thing, learn your craft and success will come.”
REconnect | Kiki Bermudez
REconnect | Kiki Bermudez
Words of Wisdom – with Recruit RE and guest Kiki Bermudez
“Be humble and do the right thing.”
Kiki Bermudez from Raine &Horne Unlimited brings energy, quirkiness, and a different perspective to over14 years in the competitive Eastern Suburbs market.
As an Associate Director at R&H Unlimited, Kiki leads a team to achieve the success and accolades as they focus on doing the right thing by their clients to achieve amazing results.
“I started in 2008 as a sales associate and then worked hard to build my own show and then eventually became an Associate Director with R&H Unlimited. My team have a lot of fun.”
Originally from the United States, Kiki studied psychology and communication in university, working infields like nursing, geriatric care and hospitality which gave her an interesting perspective into human behaviour and the skills to understand and master client service.
After university, Kiki studied Real Estate in California and when immigrating to Australia, decided to continue her Real Estate Licensing studies, and hasn’t looked back.
“I was always interested in property and I'm very people orientated which is a huge part of what we do. I love that you get to build amazing relationships with amazing people and connect and maintain your network,” Kiki explains of her career change into real estate.
“It’s exciting and rewarding and you get to change people’s lives as you help them from one chapter to the next. What we do is pretty cool.”
Kiki confesses that she has always excelled at communication and found that working in the field of real estate has been a natural fit for her talents.
“You work with all types of people and it's very rewarding to understand the relationships and how it all fits. I love making people happy and helping them through the big changes that they have in life. If you're happy, doing things well and enjoying what you're doing, the money will come.”
Some of Kiki’s proudest career moments have included building a successful team around her and seeing the hard work pay off, joining the ranks of the prestigious Raine & Horne Chairman’s Club.
“I've got awesome people that I work with and absolutely adore and love. I think when you have their back, they also have your back. I feel very lucky to have genuine people around me. There’s a real strength in backing yourself, knowing what you can do and creating the life that you that you want around you.”
A typical day for Kiki is keeping to her rigorous fitness regime from horse riding to tennis, training with her PT or Pilates.
“I’m very diligent about it because then I'm always in a good mood and feel good, so that's a huge priority. Generally, I'd say it's the hustle. In the morning I'm setting up proposals and getting signed agency agreements back so that we can progress with deals and troubleshooting challenges that are coming up right before settlement and random bits and pieces. Talking on the phone is a big part of what we do and it’s the best job in the world.”
Having support from the Directors of the business has helped Kiki to achieve her career goals and credits having leaders who are progressive and accommodating to new ideas as apart of her success.
“They want to be better and work towards bigger things but in an authentic and the right way, ethical way. Be authentic and you will attract your people.”
Kiki’s advice for early career professionals and those wanting to get into real estate is to be clear about what the industry is and the pathways that you want to achieve in your career.
“It's a lot harder that you think, but be prepared to work hard, be humble and do the right thing and it can be so rewarding. Also, start in a space where you want to end up.”
Maintaining good mental heal this key in the industry and Kiki credits a healthy body, healthy mind focus and reaching out for support to professionals when she needs it, rather than let the grind get on top of her.
“Don't work yourself to death. There's a lot of pride in the industry about not taking time off. I think it’s important to take some time and reset and refocus which will make you more productive.”
Kiki’s top tips for buyers and sellers in the real estate market?
“Listen to the market, it’s not what it was in 2021. If you are selling, be more fluid to selling and if you are buying, don’t let perfect get in the way of good. Just get in the market.”
Her sage advice for those who want to flourish and achieve success in the industry;
“No one is going to win every piece of business, but you will attract who you are meant to. Do the right thing, learn your craft and success will come.”
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