“In most cases, being a good boss is hiring talented people, and then getting out of their way”
The Beach & Blvd team hired an Operations Manager 6 months ago in efforts to improve our systems, get some time back, and to follow the model of how to build a successful real estate team. Fast-forward 6 months, and it’s like she’s been with us from the start! Avni has a been huge part of our growth over the past 6 months which has allowed our agents to better serve their clients. Not only is she a great Operations Manager, she embodies the Beach & Blvd culture and what we stand for: Dream It, Do It!
Here is our interview with Avni, so you can all get to know her better!
1. Tell us a little about yourself.
I grew up in Los Angeles, California and moved to Washington just over a year ago. I studied Operations and Business Management in college. I come from a big family & also speak Spanish & Hindi (fun fact: my name in Hindi means “Mother Earth” which is one of the catalysts of me working in Real Estate)
2. What do you love the most about the PNW?
Being from California, I had not experienced living in all 4 seasons! Each season here is so special & beautiful in its own way. The mix of mountains, trees and lakes prove to be an absolutely breathtaking view year round!
3. What neighborhood do you live in and why did you pick it? What do you like to do there?
When I moved here, I was looking to live in a city that was close to water, had a crowd that was a mix of career & family oriented individuals, had a fun restaurant scene, and that was a great area to invest in real estate! I ultimately found everything I was looking for in Kirkland! I live about 5 minutes from Downtown Kirkland, which houses some amazing restaurants/coffee shops and best of all is right on Lake Washington! I love exploring all the hidden gems in the city, spending time on the lake kayaking, boating, or just reading by the water! (Pro Tip: Go to the event “Kirkland Uncorked” in the summer!)
4. Why were you interested in a role with Beach & Blvd?
From the moment I met the Beach & Blvd team, I knew I wanted to be a part of what they do for people around them! They are extremely passionate about helping people build their dream lives. Their mission & vision is beyond inspiring and I feel so lucky to be a part of this team. Everyone on the Beach and Blvd team has taught me – and continues to teach me – how to work hard towards our goals, and how to ultimately make our wildest dreams a reality through action and planning!
5. What are you most proud of since taking on this role?
A friend of mine called me the other day and said to me, “I’m tired of just working hard in my career. I want to work hard but I want it to be towards my dream life like you and your team help people do.” Moments like this are the moments I feel extremely proud. Being able to take an Operations role on a Real Estate team and still impact people around me is extremely fulfilling.
6. What do you look forward to in the future with Beach & Blvd?
Growth! Our team is making a huge impact in our market with how much value we provide to our clients and team members! I am looking forward to being a part of helping more people build their dream lives through real estate investing.
7. What drives you?
Friends, family, traveling, learning about people, being faced with challenge, and most of all helping/motivating people around me to achieve their goals!
8. Why are having big goals important?
Our motto on the team is – Dream it, Do it. Big goals are what help us achieve our biggest dreams! They keep us focused, motivated and help us break our dreams down into achievable steps. If you can dream it, you can do it!
9. What is your #1 piece of advice for a 1st time home-buyer?
Working with an agent who truly understands who you are as a person and has the skills to help you win in the competitive market is crucial! As young individuals, we often wait to invest in real estate, but I actually highly recommend investing when you’re young! You’d be surprised with how much wealth you can build that can in turn facilitate some of the things you are passionate about down the road! (For me, real estate investing is my means to help me travel more!)
10. What is the most important thing to you about your home?
Creating a home environment that has a calming and creative energy is extremely important to me. I designed the interior of my home to be a place where my friends and family could come to relax and enjoy each others company!
