Coldwell Banker Premier, Henderson, Nevada
How did you get involved in real estate?
I’m a second-generation real estate agent; my mother has been in the business for over 30 years. Living in Henderson, Nevada, I’ve worked many years in the hospitality industry—at casinos, airlines and concierge services. I grew frustrated with the glass ceilings, trying to make my way up in corporate America, and my mother got tired of me complaining, so she said, “Just go get your real estate license!” So, I went to real estate school in the evenings while working full-time in the casino industry.
What is your market like?
I work in Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and all the surrounding markets. I also work the Pahrump market, which is about an hour’s drive from Vegas. Anything farther away, I’ll refer out. Many in the market are concerned about affordable and attainable housing, which has been an issue because many first-time buyers have been priced out of the market. First-time buyers under a certain price range can’t afford a new build. They may have to start with a condo or townhome product until they can save up some money or build equity to move into single-family housing.
Do you work more with sellers or with buyers?
I love assisting first-time buyers into their first homes. Whether they’re renting or living with friends and family members, moving them from a tenant or roommate situation into owning their own home and building financial wealth is my passion. I feel many agents choose not to work with them because it’s a lot of work. Some clients will come to me with very poor credit history, but if they’re determined to become homeowners, they will do what they need to do. I’ll tell them, “Look, I’ll guide you along your journey and we will get this done—but you have to want this. You have to want to be a homeowner, and it doesn’t matter what your credit looks like now. It can be rebuilt; it can be repaid; you can save money; you can get on a financial plan because homeownership is possible.”
Why did you decide to pursue a CRS Designation?
I had heard about it but never buckled down to get it until I heard about the fast-track program (Pro-Program to Designation). So I thought why not? I’ve been in the business long enough and I know it’s a great designation. CRS is superior to other designations and certifications, giving me more credibility as an agent in my community and the industry.
Are you involved in any community projects?
Giving back to our community does something for my heart. I volunteer in many ways, whether on my own, partnering with our community outreach committee, nonprofit organizations, my church, or friends and family. We work alongside the Las Vegas Rescue Mission, which provides shelter and food for our homeless community, and we volunteer serving during their dinner service. Another project is mobile food pantries. Once a month, we will set up at different high school parking lots, cars will line up and we place food in their trunks—no questions asked.
Another project I really adore here is Leaders in Training (LIT), an organization that encourages and empowers high school students who will be the first-generation college graduates in their families. We mentor, support and help them with their college applications and scholarship grants to help them prepare for college or trade schools. It’s great that so many companies donate to this organization. Most of the graduates receive full-ride scholarships so they do not have to worry about working while they attend school and can focus on their grades. LIT is a wonderful program for our up-and-coming leaders who need a little support and encouragement to know they can and will fulfill their dreams.
Stephanie Grant, CRS, achieved the CRS Designation in 2023. She can be reached at StephanieGrantRE@gmail.com or 702-283-0820.
Photo: Sampsel & Preston Photography
