We recently connected with Candy Masuch and have shared our conversation below.
Candy , thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Do you take vacations? Why or why not?
I not only take vacations, I prioritize them! I work very hard and am busy almost 7 days a week. I want to see as much of the world as I possibly can in my lifetime and I love to explore my own city when I can. I very much disagree with the “American Way” of working ourselves to the point of exhaustion and not prioritizing work/life balance. It doesn’t matter if it’s a “staycation” or travel is involved we ALL need to make sure we take time off of work to enjoy the fruits of our labor. Go eat at the new restaurant, go visit your family or go lie on the beach if that’s what makes you happy… DO IT! I have leveraged my business by leaning into my showing agents and my transaction coordinator. I couldn’t ever vacation without their backup and support while I’m gone. I am grateful for the team of professionals I have aligned with that allow me to actually RELAX when I decide it’s “ME time”!
Candy , love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
My name is Candy Masuch and I am the owner of KC Candy Homes LLC. I absolutely love my “job”! I put quotes there because I am truly living the cliche. I do not feel like I work a day of my life anymore. My first career was working in business as an Executive Assistant for 18 years. I reported to my desk every morning at 8am and only left my desk to use the restroom or tasks related to assisting executives. It began to wear on me. I remember asking to do any small task just to get away for a moment. “Do you need a car wash?” “Do you need me to pick up your dry cleaning?” ANYTHING to breathe fresh air and escape the expense reports for a moment. I used to daydream about working “out in the world”. I now get to live that dream every day! I adore my clients and truly enjoy helping people buy and sell homes. I understand how scary it can be wether you’re a first time home buyer, selling or it’s you’ve done it many times. My job is to make the process as painless as possible. I strive to do just that every single day. Because of my background in business I am very organized and methodical. I work with a high level of accountability and thrive in that environment.
I am most proud of the relationships I’ve built with my clients and the professionals in the real estate community. There are a lot of amazing people here in the KC Metro area and I feel privileged to be the go-to for these people for all their real estate needs!
How’d you build such a strong reputation within your market?
What’s helped me build my reputation is my consistency and attentiveness. I am very responsive and respectful of your time. Wether it’s my clients or colleagues I will always treat you the way I want to be treated. I also believe education is paramount in this industry and this is why I study neighborhoods, take as many classes as I can and engulf myself in the market every day in order to be the expert my clients deserve.
What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?
One thing that’s always really bothered me about the real estate community is the “fake it til’ you make it” mindset. I do not feel the need to fake anything. I worked very hard for years to develop my business and continue to every day. Being self employed is hard work every day. The rewards will come with consistency and treating your clients right. I don’t need to drive a flashy car or buy designer ANYTHING to project my success. This isn’t my formula.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://kccandyhomes.kw.com
- Instagram: @kc_candy_homes
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candymasuchrealtor/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candy-masuch-kc-candy-homes-llc-8abbb27a/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/kccandyhomes
- Other: https://www.chamberdata.net/kc-candy-homes-llc-keller-williams-key-partners-llc-_5005186_3_1_10026525_memberprofile2.aspx?dbid2=ksnejc Check out my 5-Star reviews on Zillow & Google!
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