When the National Association of Realtors was formed in 1908, the membership was 100% male. Today, 62% of all Realtors are women. Wow! That is something fantastic growth. However, out of the Swanepoel Top 200 Most Powerful People in Residential Real Estate 2017, only 45 of the 200 slots belong to women. We’ve listed some of our favorites brokers from 2017 with a pairing quote to keep you motivated through your workday.
Helen Hanna Casey:
The President of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, Helen ranked
“Don’t think of yourself as a woman entrepreneur, think of yourself as an entrepreneur. Take advantage of the opportunities for women, but don’t limit yourself by believing that is all you are.”
Dorthy Herman
Dorthy Herman, better known as Dottie, is the President & CEO of brokerage firm Douglas
“You can either be a victim, or you can take a day or two, cry, and get back in the game.”
Sue Yannaccone
CEO of the Realogy brand ERA Franchise Systems, Sue Yannaccone, is responsible for
“When I saw my career take off- I realized I needed a team in my outside life as much as in my work life.”
Lynn Hsu:
President and CEO of MacDonald Realty, Lynn Hsu started her Real Estate career despite
“To succeed in business, one must put in time. Women traditionally have had less time to devote to career development, and this pattern holds true today...If you begin to believe that it is impossible to move forward, you will stop looking for solutions to the hardships you face.”
Sherry Chris:
According to her Swanepoel profile, Sherry Chris built the Better Homes & Gardens Real
“Throughout my career I have taken many risks, which in retrospect were absolutely necessary to my growth and that of the company, regardless of whether they succeeded or failed, there was an undeniable value in the endeavor.”