Today’s guest is Jo Ann Mermis from our Montecito office. Jo Ann is a top-producing agent who was first licensed in 1985 and has over 30 years’ experience in the real estate field.

 In today’s show you’ll hear from Jo Ann how a girl from Kansas moved to Santa Barbara and transitioned from stay-at-home mom to real estate titan. She delves into both her personal story and just how valuable her network was to her early real estate days and her career today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Unique ways to build your personal network
• How necessity can motivate your business
• How time management can allow you to accomplish more
• Why prospecting properties is so important
• Why she’s been with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties for over half her real estate career

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

• Jo Ann Mermis biography
• Jo Ann Mermis website
• Montecito office website
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties website
• Freedom to Choose Foundation