In addition to running her real estate agency, Ann Prewitt realized that she had something to share with students and because she had experience selling foreclosures, purchasing buildings and other areas of real estate, Ann began teaching three years ago for the Mississippi Real Estate Institute.“I teach broker classes and sales pre-licensing. But my favorite class to teach is a broker post class where I share my knowledge on how to start and run a business, finding a niche and marketing yourself."  Ann Prewitt

No matter what aspect of her life is involved, Debbie Carter will tell you that family is the most important. From her own large family to her “work family,” Debbie is always looking out for what is in their best interests. “I often tell new agents that the secret to success is to never worry about the money you will make but to always worry if you are doing the right thing for your client. Treat each transaction as if you are buying or selling that home for yourself.” Debbie Carter

“I have always loved to look at houses, but as I got into this, I began to realize that showing houses is only a small part of the whole picture. There is so much that goes on behind the scenes. While showing houses is an important part of the job, I think my favorite part is advocating for my clients. Every transaction is different. Every day is different. I like that. I learn something new with each transaction, and the more knowledgeable I become, the more confidence I gain. My goal is to make sure my clients’ goals are met.” Allison Daniels

“When I first got into real estate, I felt like I had a lot to learn. My first year, I sold one home. The second year, I sold two. The third year I sold 28 homes. During that learning time, I took all kinds of classes and I spent time interviewing lenders. I wanted to learn about credit repair, front and back end, and I wanted to learn what each lender offered with their in-house programs."  Now Dwanna's agency is 67 agents strong. She works hard to make sure all her agents are knowledgeable and educating people on the process of homebuying is something that is important “I’m big on training." Dwanna Stanley.

Both Drew and Jessica Evans got their real estate licenses in August 2015. “Drew is the go-getter,” says Jessica, who is more comfortable being the backup person. “I never thought I would be successful in real estate because I’m too much of an introvert to meet people. I told Drew if he would do the face-to-face work I would manage it all behind the scenes.” This made for a very successful team. Jessica got her broker’s license in 2020 and the couple started Evans Premier Properties LLC.  “We give God the glory for our success. We have been richly blessed in our career and family.”  Drew and Jessica Evans

With over twenty years in the business, Sacia Findlay has helped everyone from first-time home buyers to seasoned investors with rentals and commercial properties. She has repeat clients that bought and sold multiple properties over the years. Sacia has a broker’s license in both Utah and Mississippi and has built a thriving business.  “I love bringing buyers and sellers together, making new relationships, and referring clients to other top agents nationwide.” Sacia Findlay

Transitioning into selling homes was fairly easy for Andrew White. “The car business was hard. We worked very hard and I took pride in that. But I needed a life change. My anthem, so to speak, in the real estate business is that I’m not here to ‘sell’ you something, I’m here to help you ‘buy’ something. I feel that my job is to guide my clients through the process of buying or selling, help them make tactful and educated decisions, and help them actually accomplish their goals. Over the many years in sales, I learned that sometimes you have to get creative in negotiations, and I’ve been blessed to have a lot of experience with that. So as the years went by, that just became more aligned with my personal moral compass.” Andrew White

Soccer brought Michael Colvin from Scotland to the United States in 2010.  After college, he worked in the corporate world.  In 2021, Michael Colvin reactivated his real estate license and identified a niche market- working with investors. “My strong management background and work with investors helped me achieve major sales last year. The market was crazy, and people were looking to invest. I got it down to a science and it has been working great for me.” Michael Colvin

Real Estate is a second career for Dianne Nelson. She started her own brokerage in 2019 and named it Right Size Realty. “Because of my age, I realized that many people, like me, were looking to downsize. Most people start out with a small home, then they have children and outgrow it, so they move to a larger home. When the kids move out, the empty-nesters no longer need all that space, so they want to downsize.” Dianne says she has five agents now, including the two youngest of her four sons, twins Paul and Andrew. “We also renovate homes in the Belhaven and Fondren area."  Dianne also applies her business background to her relationships with her clients and other Realtors® and brokers. “I work to minimize any weaknesses and threats and capitalize on strengths and opportunities. That has always been my approach, and it works for me.” Dianne Nelson

Real estate has been the ideal business for Stephanie Kitchens, who says that building relationships and connecting with people is important to her. “I love everything about real estate, from finding my buyers’ dream home to helping sellers achieve their goals. I enjoy working hard for my clients’ happiness. I find a lot of purpose in helping my clients, and I have made many lifelong friends.”  Stephanie says her job requires passion, knowledge,  determination, and integrity. “My favorite thing about real estate is getting to know so many people and walking alongside them through the buying and selling process. I love being a part of their success as I walk with them step by step to the closing table. I do all I can to make the process smooth and stress-free for them.”  Stephanie Kitchens

Mandy Gardner’s first exposure to real estate was during summer break from college. 

It was working on a farm that helped Mandy realize the importance of owning land.  She has now been in real estate for almost 25 years. Early in her career, Mandy worked with a lot of builders, and she sold new construction, which taught her a whole different area of real estate. “I went on to get my broker’s license.” Working with other builders inspired Mandy to also get her builder’s license, which she did in November 2021. “I started a spec house last year that will close soon.”  “It is very rewarding for me to help guide people in their purchase of a home. I work with a lot of first-time home buyers, and then I work with people who are purchasing their third, fourth, or even fifth home. I love helping them as they move up.”  Mandy Gardner