Connie Reddish has truly done it all: Truck driver, barrel racing champion, certified nurse assistant, dog groomer, and she even worked in an electrical factory for many years. But over the past decade, this rising-star-turned-phenomenal mentor continues to rack up referral after glowing referral for one solid reason.

“If it’s important to my client, it’s important to me,” Connie explains. “I tell all three of the agents I’m currently mentoring at Nebraska Realty, you have to really listen to understand what your client needs to get a house under contract and then go to work. You can’t just put a sign in the yard and say ‘voila.’”

 

Born and raised in Panama, Nebraska, Connie learned the value of hard work and ingenuity from an early age. After attending Southeast Community College, where she earned an associate’s degree in business, Connie embarked on a diverse career path that included driving big rigs, and spending 27 years at Schneider Electric factory in fabrication setup.

“My mother was a plumber, and I worked in an electrical plant – I love to fix things,” she declares.

It wasn’t until she retired and moved to California to be closer to her three daughters that Connie found her true calling in real estate.

“I tried grooming dogs for a few months, but it just wasn’t for me,” she recalls with a chuckle. It was her daughter, already working in real estate, who introduced her to the business.

“My son-in-law owned a brokerage, and after going on a few showings with my daughter, I was hooked. It felt like something I was meant to do,” Connie adds.

This newfound passion for real estate drove Connie to hit the ground running in 2014. She moved back to Nebraska in 2019 to take care of her father and happened to meet her future husband, Chad, on a blind date while she was in town. Connie has been crushing it as a top-producing local agent ever since.

 

Connie’s transition from RE/Max to Nebraska Realty in July of last year marked a new chapter in her fruitful career — one where she could give back by guiding new Realtors.

“I mentor a little differently than most people. I want agents to know that customer service is everything,” Connie explains. “I’ve always believed that if something needs to be done, you figure out a way to get it done. That mindset has really helped me succeed in this industry.”

Connie’s hands-on approach has certainly paid off. Last year, she closed 51 units, bringing in nearly $17.2 million in sales volume. This year, she’s already on track to surpass that with a projected 76 units. Connie has won multiple awards along the way as well, including the RE/MAX Hall of Fame in only four years, the Chairman’s Award, and the 100 Percent Club.

Despite her impressive accolades, Connie remains humble and readily credits others for helping her get ahead.

“It takes more than one person to be successful in real estate,” she acknowledges. “I have such a great support network — the Realtors who help me when I go out of town, the lender and contractors I trust, and my husband Chad, who’s always there to lend a hand.”

 

What truly sets Connie apart in the real estate world is her unique ability to take care of issues. Whether it’s physically fixing something on a property or finding a creative solution to a problem, Connie is always up for the challenge.

“I’m not afraid of work. If something needs to be done, I’ll do it,” she says. “I’ve crawled up on a roof to caulk a window, mowed lawns, wiped counters — whatever it takes to make sure the job gets done.”

This hands-on approach isn’t just limited to Connie either. Her husband, Chad, who is a farmer, often pitches in as well.

“Chad comes and helps me all the time with clients. He and my son came over with a chainsaw and a truck to chop up a tree on a client’s property recently after a big storm,” Connie notes. “Just last week, he helped me put up a new fence for a client who got a dog. My husband understands how important real estate is to me, just like farming is to him.”

This willingness to go above and beyond has earned Connie a stellar reputation among her clients and colleagues alike.

“Real estate is a lot of work, and you have to put your heart into it if you’re going to be successful,” she affirms. ““If we get to the end, and both my client and the other side’s agent are happy, then I know I did my job because I always help where I can.”

Her advice to newer agents? “Listen to your clients. Make them feel seen and heard. Be somebody that makes others feel like somebody, no matter the price point,” she advises.

 

Outside the office, Connie keeps busy with Chad on their farm, where they embrace the rural lifestyle together.

“It’s teamwork, really,” she smiles. “I help him with the farming, and he helps me with real estate. I still have my CDL, so sometimes I’ll even drive the semi in between showings with my dress on when he needs a hand getting a truck on the scales.”

Family is everything to Connie. She’s a proud mother to three daughters—Lindsay (39), Ashley (37), and Amberlee (35) — and a doting grandmother to her four grandchildren: Elle, Olivia, Nick, and Noa. She’s also the biggest cheerleader for her adopted son, 14-year-old Cayden.

“Cayden was a blessing in disguise,” she smiles. “I’m his biggest fan.”

When she’s not working or helping out on the farm, Connie enjoys traveling to see her family and throwing legendary, themed birthday bashes.

“We’ve had Mexican-style fiestas, beach-themed parties — you name it. It’s all about making fun memories together!” she beams. “We’re celebrating together in Miami and Dallas next.”

Connie also makes it a priority to give back to her community by regularly supporting St. Jude’s.

As for the future, Connie has no plans of slowing down.

“I’m going to continue making dreams come true, one home at a time. As long as I’m able to help my clients, other agents, and mentor others, I’ll keep doing what I love.”