We were lucky to catch up with Kim Caldarazzo recently and have shared our conversation below.

Kim, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. We’d love to hear how you think where to draw the line in terms of asking friends and family to support your business – what’s okay and what’s over the line?

I have been selling homes since 1997 – I honestly couldn’t think about doing anything else. The business of Real Estate offers amazing rewards if you’re willing to put in the effort and lord knows I have put in the effort. I feel that people need someone to help them navigate selling their home or purchasing a home and I treat all of my clients like family – I let the client know my thoughts and reasons why I feel it is a good move or not such a good idea and then they can make an educated decision.

I would love for all of my family and friends have me represent them, but I also do not believe in being pushy. Real Estate is my passion. I love to share my Real Estate experiences and knowledge, building as I gained experience, which will ultimately put me in a position of being influential when it comes to Real Estate.

I have also branched out into the Mobile Notary business as I have so many friends and family that have elderly parents who cannot go to get important documents notarized or if you need something on a night or a weekend and I have met so many great people and families because of this service I offer.

Kim, 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?

I’VE SEEN THE “WORLD”, BUT I ALWAYS COME BACK TO THAT ONE PLACE I CALL HOME: CAVE CREEK, AZ

I have enjoyed the great pleasure of growing up in one of my favorite cities in the world: Cave Creek. Where else can you find fabulous restaurants, great entertainment, warm and friendly people, top quality schools, beautiful hiking trails, cool architecture? I know……you might be thinking of several exciting world cities, but I truly love this one.

I was born in Arlington Heights, IL and then moved to North Scottsdale at the young age of seven. By the time I started middle school my parents moved us to the “boonies”, a small town called Cave Creek. I hated it when I was 10 years old and now in my fifties I couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. I am still in contact with the majority of my old classmates as we were not just friends, WE ARE FAMILY.

My very inquisitive nature has been good to me. I’ve traveled all over the USA. I road tripped to more than half of the USA with my kids and dogs. We have explored the western Pacific Coast Highway, played on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco, visited Yellowstone’s Old Faithful, road horses in Montana, river rafted in Colorado, bottle fed baby bears in Iowa, rode the “off the edge” roller coaster in Las Vegas, hiked the Grand Canyon, saw the majestic Mount Rushmore and went through the Badlands in South Dakota, “walked off the edge” of the Empire State Building, visited the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, been up close and personal with alligators in the everglades. I have also been fortunate enough to visit a few amazing countries as well. I have snorkeled in the Bahamas with stingrays, saw Komodo Dragons in St Thomas, drank dark coffee in Puerto Rico, visited the mountains of Antigua, laid on the beach at St Maarten, and even walked a plank off a pirate ship in St John.

Most of my days are spent working with delightful clients, helping out family and friends, and volunteering at my grandsons schools. I finish my day by coming home to the love of my life and our amazing pup. I also have 2 beautiful daughters and 2 beautiful grand babies that are the light of my life. Besides losing my son-in-law to cancer 8/2022, I have a very full and blessed life and I am very thankful for that.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

In February 2021, my beloved son in law was diagnosed with terminal cancer. At the time I was working 60 hours a week and literally in a matter of days ALL THAT CHANGED. He, my daughter and their sons needed me and needed me NOW. I literally changed my life in an instant. I put my life and my career on hold to tend to my family and their needs. I do not regret it at all as my son in law lost his battle 8/2022 and I was with him every single day and helping my daughter navigate their “new way” of life and helping with their baby and toddler – trying to make fun and happy memories that they would all cherish for their lifetime.

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

I pretty much walked away from my career when my son in law got his diagnosis as I knew our time was limited and I can always go back to my career. I kept my license active and still did a little bit here and there, but my focus was on my family and their needs. When that devastating day finally came and went it was time to pick up the pieces and help my daughter and grandsons try to find happiness again. That road is still being paved today, but I have started focusing on myself and my career again and though it has been slow getting back into the grove, I am getting there and I feel it is because I am truly passionate about helping people and turning houses into homes!! I not only help my family and my clients, but I also love to help new agents just getting into the business because for me it is not just about making money, it is truly about making people happy and I love seeing the smiles when they find that perfect home or they are ready to sell and start their next chapter or that new agent feel confident because they know I am right behind them for any questions they have or being their cheerleader when they get their first deal!!

Contact Info:

• Website: azvalleywiderealtor.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kim_realtor_6026287638/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kimazvalleywiderealtor
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kcaldarazzo/