Doretta Smith has been in real estate for 18 years, has her GRI designation, ePro certification, and won Realtor of the Year in Lincoln County in 2018.
Why Did You Choose a Career in Real Estate?
“My best friend in Utah had been a Realtor for years and my brother is a builder in Utah. He’d been encouraging me to leave the IT world and join real estate because he thought I’d be good at it. Who knew little brothers could be right?!”
Her Advice to Those Just Starting Out:
“Have money saved up. There can be quite a lead time to that first commission check. Be sure you are doing it for the right reasons. Too many get in because they think it will be easy. That’s a compliment to all of us for making it look like that is the case, however, we all know it is not.”
Outside of real estate, Doretta loves to cook, is a Food Network junkie, and crochets baby afghans. “I have a big family, so I’m usually in a rush to try to complete one. I’m working on a pink one now. My sister is finally getting a granddaughter after six grandsons.“
On Her Bucket List?
“Spend a month in Italy, especially the Tuscany area. I’d love to do one of the food/wine tours I’ve seen on TV.”
Anything else to add?
“You forgot to ask me what I’d want if stranded on a remote desert island… Wine, bread, cheese, and chocolate along with a CD player with 1970’s dance music. What an era that was! Oh, and Bob. I don’t want to be anywhere without Bob. 40 years of bliss!”
