We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful VERA NELSON. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with VERA below.

Alright, VERA thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you talk to us about a risk you’ve taken – walk us through the story?

DURING the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, I decided to make a bold move and step out on my own, starting my brokerage, and I haven’t looked back since. One can be safe where they are and continue to strive and produce results of a top producer for other corporations or do something different and meaningful in life as a legacy. The legacy is the people we help and the phenomenal group of experts I work with on a daily basis. We know, love, and care for each other, and our clients. It shows. The results after 4 years are splendid. The company is continually growing. We have 16 Realtors/Broker Associates/Agents under the Hythe Umbrella. It’s magical. No corporate BS. Just people doing the right thing. Taking responsibility and providing luxury service for every client that needs it. The Risk was worth it!!

VERA, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

My Brand_-Vera – “The B.A.M. Effect”-Broker. Advisor. Mentor. One of the few woman owned brokerages in Southern California. I started in the late 90s in San Marino, near Pasadena. Architecture, style, community. life, made me change paths to real estate. I worked with Century 21 Masters Realty in San Marino with my Mentor and greatest Broker to this day. It was an apprenticeship. It was a time of falling in love with the craft I love. Knowing I had all the tools to build on the shoulders of this broker. Strong relationships are my goal. My clients needs do come before commissions. A network of lifelong connections . I’ve achieved Top Producer Awards- Tops agent Magazine Cover in November 2023. Pasadena Magazine All Star, LA Magazine All Star. Angeleno Magazine Power Player. These awards- Top 1% Internationally show your achievements. But, Trust earned is priceless. Each real estate journey is significant because Shelter is Fundamenta. Hythe means “Safe Haven” We find safe havens, and we are one. That’s the difference. Real people honoring real people.

Can you talk to us about how your funded your business?

Money, money, money.. You need it to pay the bills! What I believe in is believing in yourself and investing in yourself first. Once confidence is your normal, everything else falls into place and the resources follow. I opened my brokerage in 6 weeks. I’m and AMEX customer and received a loan for $25K to start. Funny thing, when you know every penny is on you, you make every penny stretch. And. I did. It multiplied and I paid the loan off. There are many wonderful options for minority owned businesses. SBA is one of them.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

I believe true resilience shines when you are challenged most. When I left Coldwell Banker Realty, after 10 plus years of being a top producer and helping their bottom line, I was shunned . No words of gratitude or We wish you well. I understand it. And I understand the reasons why, but first and foremost, we are people. People doing the best we can. When an agent leaves my company, I help them with whatever they need. And at times- They come back. We just had an agent return after 2 years. That’s the best feeling. Your side of the road is clean. Just do you well. One Broker Associate sent me an email about leaving and moving up north. The most beautiful goodbye letter. But poignant because he said: I find Hythe so different from other companies I’ve been associated with. Over the years I’ve been in environments where there was absolutely no communication between associates, only competition. I applaud you for creating an atmosphere where people want to participate with and cheer others on their success. ” That means everything to me.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.hytherealty.com
• Instagram: Hythe_realty
• Facebook: Hythe Realty
• Other: Vera Nelson Broker DRE:01333471 626.298.3025-Mobile 800.674.7989-Office Two locations: 22287 Mulholland Hwy #587 Calabasas, Ca 91302 21 Miller Alley Second Floor Old Town Pasadena, CA 91105

Image Credits
Photography credits: Shaunte Photography