Over the years, I learned so many things, and yet, the biggest lessons were always the simplest ones. Listening well and caring about people are the biggest keys to providing excellent service as a real estate agent.

My first job out of college was in the marketing and sales department of Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. I learned so much about people and customer service. In a company where the tagline was “Making Friends Is Our Business,” I learned how to connect with others. I enjoyed what I did and all the people I worked with and met. The job itself was a springboard, and my role in Busch Gardens propelled me forward into the advertising industry.

Once there, I learned all about marketing, sales, what makes the difference in a negotiation, and what it takes to get the job done. I spent years in advertising as well as radio sales. In all of those various roles, what I enjoyed most was working with people. That passion led me to change courses in 2002 and become a licensed REALTOR®.

Bringing everything I had learned from my previous careers set me up early on to do things differently. While I had many “Aha!” moments throughout each industry, what I have learned makes the biggest difference is simply listening. All too often, I will hear what someone says they want, but it does not match up with their actions. Due to my background, I know how to read between the lines and ask the right questions, making every negotiation a win-win.

I learned from experience that it does not do anyone any good to burn bridges with outlandish requests or a difficult attitude through the negotiation process. I always ask clients, “If you accidentally leave something behind, would you want the new owner to send it to you or throw it away?” By helping everyone get what they want, we can all walk away happy and continue growing from there.

Every time I meet new clients, I put myself in their shoes to see things through their eyes. While I am here to get a job done, there are so many different paths to success and some things are far more important than quick results.

While there is no such thing as a perfect situation, I aim to help my clients get the best results possible and do so as painlessly as I can. I enjoy building relationships with clients and many times I have worked with whole families throughout the generations. I care about you as a person and will do whatever I can to help you reach your goals.

When I became a REALTOR® in 2002, I was not afraid of getting started or failing because I look at everything in my life as an opportunity. If something is not working, I dive into why not and work until I find a solution. I would not be where I am today without that approach, and it has given rise to a persistence and dedication in all I do.

My favorite part of being a REALTOR® is helping my clients reach their goals so they can begin the next chapters in their lives. I know it takes persistence and work to help them get there, and that is my specialty.

When it comes to practicing real estate, we all have the same tools and access to resources. The only differences are how much we use, understand, and believe in what we do. For me, I always dedicate myself 100% to my clients because I know from experience that there is no problem too difficult to solve. I enjoy getting to know my clients and helping them find creative paths to reach their goals.

Communication is important, and I will keep you updated throughout the process - I will pick up the phone when you call and when I have news, I will promptly call you. Real estate is my passion and has been since I began. What I am most proud of is being able to help others reach their goals through real estate so that they can move onto the next chapters of their lives. Once we reach this goal, I hope to continue to be there for you, helping you achieve your goals in the years to come as your lifelong REALTOR®.

Sincerely,

Bradley Griffin
CRS, REALTOR, Salesperson