One of the most underrated qualities of a leader is their ability to learn from the experiences of others.
These learnings shape their identity, perspective, and direction in life. These learnings facilitate such leaders to embrace their own experiences and make the most out of every situation.
For Corry Deale, these learnings came from her family, especially from her mother. Her mother was an independent and successful woman who instilled values of leadership and selflessness on to Corry.
She mentions, “My mom was the most selfless, independent, and professionally dressed woman I have ever met! Yet, she was the most kind, gentle, helpful, and giving person as well.”
Exeleon looks into the story of Corry Deale, a second-generation real estate agent from Maryland who is dedicated to offer utmost client satisfaction through her services.
‘Real Estate is in my Blood’
Corry Deale grew up in an environment that revolved around the real estate industry. “I was raised in a home with Mom, Dad, and Brother being a Realtor®.”
Her dad, eventually, became a builder, while her brother became a land developer/builder. However, her mother continued to stay in the real estate industry.
Corry’s mother was a respected Realtor® and the former President of the Southern Maryland Association of Realtors (SMAR). She loved her agents and was always going out of her ways to guide them.
She recalls, “When I would go to work with my mom, she would have me sit down with a paper stapled together to make my own book. She would then have me go through the magazines and design houses with pictures that I liked. I’d then paste or tape them into my handmade paper book.”
Unknowingly enough, her mother groomed Corry for her imminent journey into the real estate industry and in life.
‘I was a Wreck’
According to Corry, her journey has been a wonderful ride, filled with learnings, challenges, and a lot of hard work.
“I was married, had my son (Eric), and bought a house at the early age of 18 years old. My son was less than 2 years old when my ex-husband and I split up. From there on, it was basically only Eric and me.”
As Corry Deale took her college classes at night, her mother was the one watching over Eric. At times, in order to make ends meet, she juggled between 3 jobs. “My mom & Eric spent lots of time together and were extremely close!”
For two years, Corry worked alongside her mother in the real estate industry. However, she went back to college and became a Radiologic Technologist & MRI Technologist. She remembers, “I excelled in college and made the Dean’s List.”
Corry specialized and worked for an Orthopedic Surgeon’s office as the Lead Tech. “At this point, my son was in high school, so I started working a 2nd job to save for his college. I then proceeded to earn my bachelor’s degree as well.”
Things took a drastic turn in Corry’s life with her mother’s demise after she battled with two types of cancer for over 13 years. The impact of her loss was devastating for Corry. She mentions, “I was a wreck.”
Eventually, after a long hard look at things brought Corry back into the real estate industry; to continue the legacy of her mother and her family.
“Through real estate, I still get to see and talk to people who knew my mom. I even get to see her picture on the wall with all the former SMAR presidents. I live each day to make my mom proud!”
‘God has a Plan’
Looking back at her journey, Corry mentions that she would have liked to listen more and learn more. “I was a little hard-headed when I was younger,” she remembers smilingly.
However, at the same time, Corry firmly believes that she is exactly where she is supposed to be in life. She might have gone through absolute low points and difficult times, but she doesn’t undermine the journey.
“How do you ever learn or learn to appreciate things if you don’t work for it. God is good and God has a plan,” she explains.
Today, through her real estate endeavors, Corry makes sure to always do what is best for her clients. She is always trying to come up with new and more innovative ways to help her clients and appreciate them.
“My clients are forefront of my mind and I want to help them achieve their dreams of home ownership or finding the house of their dreams.”
‘If you want it, Go for it.’
According to Corry Deale, a powerful woman is someone who knows her own mind, her own thoughts, and her own opinions. But also, someone, who is willing to listen to others.
A powerful woman is someone who stands for something that they believe in. “Just because you have your own thoughts doesn’t mean you must be rude or dictate or rule; you must listen to others and help others.”
She integrates the same thoughts into her leadership and advises emerging women realtors to follow the same path.
Moreover, she recommends developing your process and procedures first before moving on to selling in real estate. “Be prepared to work hard and work a lot! Don’t let what others say hurt your feelings or make you feel that you can’t do this. If you want it, then go for it.”
In the coming years, Corry will continue her journey of learning and growing in the professional capacity. Whereas personally, she wants to travel more with her husband and explore different adventures together. “We are both Master Scuba Divers and love it.”
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