Although appearances may change, what is at the core of a person does not change. Some say that success can change a person, but the best REALTORS® have always been the others-first kind of people.

 

Michelle Colbert with Wood & Rise Real Estate Group is a prime example of this. Although life changes, she is still the same kind-hearted person that she has always been.

 

“I want to be remembered for my giving heart and for always doing the right thing.”

 

Michelle is from the Champaign, Illinois area. “My mom was the office manager for a RE/MAX office back in Champaign, Illinois, and that is where I actually began my career. I started working at the front desk, then helping more and more agents with transaction work/marketing help, and quickly moved my way up to the Managing broker’s assistant by the time I was 18 years old.”

 

She and her husband, Bryan, moved to Phoenix while Bryan was chasing a job opportunity that would allow him to be home more so that they could start a family. “My husband used to travel the world for a flight simulator company, he was out of the country 2 weeks out of every month,” she shares.

 

“I was eight-and-a-half months pregnant with our first child when he got the job offer in Phoenix. He was actually in Dubai at the time. I quickly jumped on board with the idea although I had never stepped foot in Arizona before.”

 

Michelle’s husband picked out their house before she ever saw it. Due to the new job’s insurance not kicking in for 90 days after his employment, Michelle and their first daughter we unable to move in for six weeks. She got her real estate license shortly after arriving.

 

“Real estate is ALWAYS changing,” Michele emphasizes. “No transaction is ever the same, and when I learned that Real Estate is more than just selling/buying homes, that it is about building a business and brand, I became deeply obsessed with the career choice and haven’t looked back since.”

 

Michelle is not exaggerating with that statement. She started in real estate back in 2006 and has been at it since — with a short six-month stint in 2014 where she tried out financial advising.

 

“I honestly find helping and coaching individuals to achieve their financial goals through purchasing their primary residence, investing in real estate, and even coaching agents to their financial goals by keeping accountability is the MOST fulfilling thing about building this business.”

 

“My perspective is one of leadership, growth, and opportunity. With every person I meet, every service provider, and every interaction I always like to ask, ‘How can we help you achieve your goals?’ We are more than just a real estate team, we are advocates who help others build their financial wealth.”

 

“I am very driven by outside doubters. If a team member, family member, or outside friend tells me I can’t do something, I will show them I can and do more! I will not let any outside factors hold me back!”

 

Like many successful REALTORS®, Michelle prides herself on offering services and special care that go above and beyond. Michelle emphasizes her and her team’s commitment to communication and relationship building. “When we talk communication, we are talking about at minimum three times a week,” she explains. “We also pride ourselves in always getting back to clients, even if we don’t have all the answers, by the same business day just to give them an update.”

 

“We don’t just treat our clients as a transaction, we build a continued relationship with them and support them in whatever way we can. Whether that is a need for a landscaper, a painter, a restaurant recommendation, or anything. We want to become their go-to for all of their questions.”

 

Michelle and her husband have two children: their seven-year-old daughter, Brynlee, and their five-year-old son, Lucas. “We also have two older ‘puppies’: A Great-Dane mix and a Blue Healer mix which are both over eleven years old. However, they very much still have puppy-like energy. We love to explore outdoors, try new foods, and enjoy a variety of wines.”

 

When she is not working, she loves to spend her time outside. Whether that be in the pool, on a hike, or on a walk, you can be sure to find her in the sun. “The more I can be outdoors the happier we are as a family.”

 

It is abundantly clear that Michelle Colbert’s attitude, personality, and core values have never changed. She has always been the outgoing and client-focused person that she has always been.

 

Website: woodandriserealestategroup.com