In the concrete jungle of Seattle, where the real estate game is fierce, one name is making a splash that you should probably get to know – Corinne Smith. Hailing from the serene shores of Hawaii, Corinne has brought a tropical breeze to the competitive Seattle real estate market. Her journey from island life to city lights has recently been as fascinating as the homes she represents.
Corinne Smith’s real estate adventure spans about 16 years, with the last five dedicated to navigating the Washington market. However, her roots in the industry go even deeper – starting with closing deals using her notary license and running a thriving business in Hawaii for a solid decade. For her however, it wasn’t just about making transactions; it was about relationships and building a foundation, literally and figuratively.
Before all of the success of her notary business, Corinne had a childhood of sawdust and paint fumes. Corinne grew up in a family where her dad was a builder meant her world was filled with construction products and the hard work of remodeling homes. In a recent interview she said, “We were always cleaning and remodeling homes as a kid. Every day we would work really hard”. This hard work ethic and real estate industry upbringing gave her the foundation for her current real estate success long before she ever set foot in Seattle.
Once she set foot in the Pacific Northwest as a realtor it wasn’t sunshine and rainbows anymore for the weather nor her career. For Corinne working with Keller Williams, it took her 7 months to get her first sale. As a newcomer in the city, she put her nose to the grindstone and took every opportunity presented to her. Sometimes this meant driving multiple hours, crossing county lines for only the possibility of a sale. Many would have a valid reason to give up at this stage, but Corinne would continue to grind to get her first deal. The breakthrough eventually came at a conference, where a chance encounter gave her the connections that led to her first sale.
Getting into strategy, many realtors have their different methods. Corinne Smith has many but her main strategy for this is building relationships. Being from Hawaii instilled in her family-like communication style and values when it comes to treating people. When many see people as resources, Corinne sees them as family, which her connections then reciprocate. This type of loving networking can’t be taught, and is a big reason why Corinne Smith has had the edge that she does.
On top of this, Corinne also puts a large emphasis on her social media footprint. She’s not just a real estate agent; she’s a digital trendsetter who seeks to inspire others that anyone can do it like she has. Her fingers are on the pulse of the market, scrolling through the latest updates, technologies, and ensuring she’s always on or ahead of the curve.
What sets Corinne apart in the vast sea of real estate agents? It’s not just hard work; it’s a negotiation process that can turn tides. Whether it’s closing a deal for a cozy $300k home or a million-dollar estate, Corinne approaches each transaction with the same gusto and commitment.
All in all Corinne Smith continues to make waves in the Seattle real estate industry. Her story is the perfect blend of Hawaiian vibes and the urban Seattle hustle. From remodeling homes in Hawaii to closing deals in the heart of the Emerald City, Corinne Smith is not just selling real estate, but creating a narrative that’s as unique as the homes she represents.
