Real Estate is a very rewarding career, the value of helping others, actively guiding and teaching buyers and sellers, and helping clients find their niche to make memories, raise a family, and grow together are the fundamentals to being a successful realtor. For Vanessa Leavis, an agent with Southern Key Realty, she has switched gears, after teaching for 10 years, to focus on her personal goals as an agent, and continuing to give back as a teacher, part-time, to local public schools. Vanessa joined Team Cardenas, early 2019, and is humbled to learn something new everyday. With a mentor who has been part of a successful brokerage for the last 12 years, together, along with other team members, they encourage each other to reach their goals and help clients obtain their own personal goals as well. Having a Masters in Educational Leadership and a Bachelors in Psychology and Social Work, Vanessa continues to expand her education by attending real estate skill-related courses, as well as professional developments for school education. As of 2022, Vanessa has also completed all requirements to be a broker associate, and will be utilizing this education to provide the best customer experience when purchasing a home as well as training and managing the brokerage Southern Key Realty. With her team's motto "Selling results, not promises", Vanessa ensures to give her clients individual attention and strives to match families with their dream homes.