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MARIA DEVINS became a real estate broker to honor, serve, and make a positive difference for her clients, their families, and friends. It’s not just a transaction; it’s earning their trust and building a relationship with them for years to come. Her work speaks for itself with more than 18 years in the business, career sales of $108M+ and counting, and a strong base of almost 94 percent repeat and referral business in her career. This stellar reputation led to her acting as a regular host on American Dream TV and buyer’s agent on HGTV’s House Hunters. She is proud to be a Designated Certified Real Estate Negotiator (CREN), Designated Certified “Leading Real Estate Companies” Relocation Specialist, Listing and Buyer’s Agent Specialist, and a Top 10 Office Producer since 2012.
What excites you most about the future of your industry? The higher standards and laws that are in place and constantly being reviewed to make sure real estate agents maintain them and act ethically while making sure that the experience for our clients is always the priority. That has always been my focus since I started in this business almost 19 years ago.
How do you define confidence—and how have you built it? Where I’m at in my life, I’m feeling more confident than I did even in my twenties because I’ve had the joy of watching my family and my children grow into the most sincere, thoughtful, brilliant, and kind human beings on the earth. I’ve had the blessing of being happily married to my one and only husband, Tim, of 36 years.
What do you do to recharge? Recharging for me can be spending a few hours gardening, hanging out with my dogs, or enjoying time with the family during a meal or movie.
What legacy do you hope to leave behind? Professionally, I hope my clients remember my guidance, protection, and bringing them into the new chapter of their life with their dream home. Personally, I can proudly say my legacy lies in the hearts of my children and watching them thrive in their lives. I have a phrase painted on my office wall which is “NEVER GIVE UP” and I believe that even when life throws you the ups and downs, the tragedies, the blessings, everything—you keep going and never give up. And most importantly, live your life with honor, good intention, and love.
For more information, visit mariadevins.homes. You may also follow her on Facebook @mariadevinsbwrealestate, on Instagram @mariadevins.yourbrokerforlife, or on YouTube @mariadevinsrealestate.
