Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
Welcome to Unlocking Real Estate - My First Commission where we dive into real stories, big wins, and early lessons learned from highly successful rookie real estate agents and brokers. This is the podcast where we explore how real estate can transform lives one home at a time by sitting down each week with a new agent or broker who has found incredible success in their first year.
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Unlocking Real Estate: Colibri Real Estate Podcast
From Seamstress to Six-Figure Realtor | How Tayissa Gabreski Closed Her First Deal in 3 Months
What does it take to go from running a sewing business to building a thriving career in real estate? In this episode of *Unlocking Real Estate: My First Commission*, we sit down with **Tayissa Gabreski**, a former artist and business owner who completely reinvented her career in her 40s—and quickly found success as a Keller Williams agent in the Seattle-Tacoma area.
Tayissa shares:
* How she balanced running her own business, raising a toddler, and earning her real estate license
* Why telling *everyone* she was getting licensed landed her a client right away
* The biggest challenges of proving herself as a professional in a brand-new industry
* How she turned her first client’s home into a \$200K profit story with the right strategy
* The keys to building long-term client relationships and avoiding being a “secret agent”
* Why coaching and mentoring the next generation of real estate agents has become her passion
If you’re considering a career change, or you’re a new agent looking for inspiration and a roadmap to success, Tayissa’s story proves it’s never too late to start—and thrive—in real estate.
Video Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: From artist to agent
02:00 – Balancing business, school & family life
07:00 – Landing her first client before licensing
08:30 – Building credibility as a new agent
10:00 – Marketing with authenticity & social media
12:00 – The leap to full-time real estate
14:00 – Overcoming early career challenges
15:30 – Learning through mentorship & assistantship
16:40 – Lead generation & “no secret agents”
20:00 – Staying connected with clients long-term
23:00 – The \$200K remodel success story
26:00 – Coaching, leadership & future goals
27:00 – Tips for aspiring real estate agents
28:30 – Lightning round: books, advice & mentors
32:00 – Community involvement & giving back
33:00 – Where to find Tayissa online
Connect with Tayissa Gabreski:
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tayissablue
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