My "grown up world" started once I graudated from college with my Bachlor of Science degree in Computer Science and sought out a career in computer programming.  I quickly located a job as a Business Analyst that placed me as a mediator between the client and the programmer.  I moved on from that position to being a full time programmer.  What I found is that my outgoing personality was not made to sit behind a computer all day with no interaction with the human race.   After participating in the construction of my own home by doing alot of the work myself, I was hooked.  I earned my real estate license and furthered my education by getting my Graduated REALTOR Institute designation, my Accredited Buyer Representative designation and an Associate Brokers license and eventually my Brokers license.  Real Estate is continually changing and education is the only way to keep up with the progressive market. I have been a full time REALTOR for 17 years and focused on client/customer satisfaction and gaining business based upon referrrals from them.