Shawn Anglin has had various careers, from working in banking and touring in a Christian rock band to opening up a vintage clothing store and being a partner in a billboard company with his father-in-law. Still, none have proved as fulfilling as his career as a REALTOR®, and he considers working in real estate a blessing. “I love helping people,” he testifies. “The fact that I help people navigate one of the biggest financial transactions of their lives is a privilege I don’t take lightly. Helping every family get into or out of a home is an honor. It's also amazing to think about how this industry has helped my family give more to our community and causes that are more important to us than ever before. Waking up every morning being REALTOR® in Lubbock is a gift.”

Whether he is teaming up with the best lenders to help first-time homebuyers get into their first homes when they have little to no money down or discovering a way to make every transaction a win-win scenario for everyone involved, Shawn lives for the opportunity to make a difference. “I love helping grandparents and family move closer to their loved ones or introducing new people who are considering moving here to the best-kept secret that is Lubbock,” he attests. “I also love helping business owners find real estate solutions that help them grow or better accommodate their business.” 

Holding the philosophy that a rising tide raises all ships, Shawn is always ready to assist others and knows it is the best way for everyone to succeed, including himself. “Whether a fellow agent or client, I am most fulfilled when I know that I have something to give, whether it’s knowledge in navigating a tough transaction or just helping a fellow agent in a brainstorming session about how to grow or challenge the status quo,” he explains. “That mentality and collaboration in a real estate transaction or training room is the ‘special sauce’ to making yourself better.”

In addition to the collaborative skills he cultivated while performing on tour with his band, Shawn credits his entrepreneurial experiences and the accompanying marketing as vital to his real estate success. “After college in 2005, I was in a Christian rock band playing regionally, as well as in some nationwide shows and tours, while working in banking,” he recalls. “In 2011, I started a resale vintage clothing store in Lubbock called Culture Clothing. In 2018, I closed the store and became a partner in my father-in-law's outdoor advertising business called Look Outdoor Advertising, a billboard company that had billboards from southern Kansas all the way to El Paso. They were great lessons in how and why one builds a business in real estate.”

Although Shawn had expected he would eventually take over the family business, those life plans unexpectedly changed, and his search for a new career opportunity led him to Steadfast Realty. “In 2021, we sold the billboard business thought I would run for the rest of my life,” he recounts. “Real estate was something I always had interest in because I was able to watch Jim Archer, a friend I greatly respect, establish his career with great success in a way that truly served others.” 

Encouraged by Jim to get his license and join the team at Steadfast, Shawn has found his calling and niche among them, finding it a place that affirms his deep faith. “Jim Archer and I are close friends, but it was obvious from the beginning of Steadfast Realty that it was a brokerage with high levels of integrity and purpose,” Shawn comments about his experience at Steadfast. “My wife and I adopted our youngest daughter from China in 2018, so adoption is an issue close to our hearts, and Steadfast Realty has assisted in helping five families adopt since its inception.”

Not only has he found an environment that aligns with his personal beliefs, but Shawn has also found that Steadfast aligns with his professional ethos, with a powerful emphasis on the client experience. “Steadfast focuses on preeminent service and care for our clients,” Shawn explains. “Jim really is a great teacher at heart, and it’s obvious that’s what he loves to do. The education and tools that Steadfast Realty provides set a solid foundation to be the best REALTOR® you want to be as long as you're willing to work daily at taking care of your people.”

Despite the winding road that led Shawn to real estate, he wouldn’t do anything differently and appreciates all he has achieved in his professional and personal life. “I'm thankful for my career in real estate,” he asserts. “I'm grateful for the business I've built and the friendships I've made with other agents and clients thus far and my family and the grace of Jesus, not to mention my fearless leader, Jim Archer, and amazing teammates on the Jim Archer Team—Anna Purdue, Chelsea McCutchen, and Bethany Brown—with their support and resources on a daily basis.”

When he isn’t serving his clients or meeting them at coffee shops or the office, Shawn loves to engage with his musical roots, catching live music when he can and running sound at his church. In addition to playing golf and traveling in his free time, he serves in his church's marriage ministry and plans to get his pilot’s license someday. Most of all, he loves spending time with his family: his high school sweetheart and wife of 19 years, Lissabeth; their three children, Knox, Liv, and Lucy; and their wire-hair fox terrier, Clark Grizzy Griswold. 

Shawn Anglin

Steadfast Realty

806-789-8952

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"When Shawn walks into any room, everyone feels like it's time to get the party started. He is always warm, friendly and authentic. One of my favorite facts about Shawn is that after he got injured and couldn't continue with baseball, he was invited to be a collegiate cheerleader. It's actually a perfect fit. He is a natural connector who is at his best when he is cheering for others. He has the unique trait of being the "glue" guy in any group while always being ready to shine when it's his turn. It's unique to find a superstar like him who is just as happy being center stage or cheering for friends from the crowd. With his business background, he has become a force in commercial real estate, and I truly believe this is just the start for him. Stay tuned for even bigger things to come!"—Jim Archer, Broker, Steadfast Realty