Meet Your Guest: The Realtor Who Literally Dances Through Deals
What happens when a mental health professional trades therapy sessions for closing tables? Meet Chrissy Keys, better known as "The Dancing Realtor" – a force of nature who's revolutionizing New Jersey real estate one shimmy at a time. After a decade in mental health, burnout and health challenges led Chrissy to an unexpected career pivot that would transform not just her life, but how her clients experience buying and selling homes.
Don't let the dancing fool you – this "Fireball" (as her clients affectionately call her) brings serious expertise to every transaction, combining therapeutic empathy with market savvy as she sets her sights on expanding from New Jersey's competitive landscape to Florida's sunny shores.
What We're Unpacking This Episode
The New Jersey Reality: The Garden State's notoriously high property taxes and shifting market dynamics are creating new challenges for both buyers and sellers. Chrissy breaks down how the market is transitioning from extreme seller conditions to a more balanced playing field, and what that means for your next move.
When Authenticity Meets Business: From initial pushback from traditional brokers to becoming a client favorite, Chrissy's journey proves that staying true to yourself – dancing and all – can be your greatest business asset. Her personality-driven approach turns high-stress transactions into positive experiences.
Serving Beyond the Sale: As a dedicated Latino Chamber of Commerce member, Chrissy's commitment extends far beyond commission checks. She's particularly passionate about supporting immigrant clients through uncertain times, providing not just real estate guidance but genuine understanding and access to specialized loan products.
The Art of Adaptation: After the challenges of building and dismantling a team, Chrissy shares hard-won insights about sustainable growth, knowing when to ask for help, and building referral networks that actually work.
Hyperlocal Expertise: Want to know where to grab the best bite in Asbury Park? Chrissy's got you covered with insider recommendations from Latin Diner to Watermark Restaurant, proving that great realtors are also great community resources.
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