It’s Never Too Late: Building a Real Estate Career After Retirement - EP 11
In this episode of Sip, Sell, Repeat, host Dr. Cynthia Tant chats with top-producing agent Vernessa Broddie about launching a successful real estate career after age 55. With over 40 years in human services, Vernessa shares how she applied her interpersonal strengths to real estate and built a business focused on relationships, trust, and education. From first-time buyers to senior clients, her story proves it's never too late to follow your passion—and succeed.
🎧 Hosted by: Dr. Cynthia Tant
👤 Guest:🏡 Vernessa Broddie – Realtor | DC & Maryland
⭐ Guest Bio:Vernessa Broddie is a licensed REALTOR® serving Washington, D.C. and Maryland. She has 7 years of experience and works with Coldwell Banker Realty. She holds multiple designations including Certified Luxury Homes Marketing Specialist, Accredited Buyer’s Representative, Certified Real Estate Negotiator, and Certified Listing Specialist, and is a recipient of the CB Sterling Society and PGCAR Gold Award. In the past 12 months, she completed 18 transactions; FastExpert reports her annual sales volume at $6.3 million. Over the past five years, she closed 83 sales totaling $32.4 million, with an average home price of about $390,000.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
✔️ Starting a second career after retirement
✔️ Why mentorship is essential
✔️ Real estate lessons from life coaching
✔️ Serving diverse buyers—from seniors to first-timers
✔️ Creating trust and consistency with every transaction
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🌐 Website → https://homesbyvernessa.com/
📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/vernessa.washingtonbroddie
📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/homesbyvernessa/
🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/vernessa-broddie-b59772/
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