Deluxe Version HEART FOR A CAUSE
Philanthropy at its Finest (...and with an edge) – By Mariah Walton Rexalynn Martinez Walberg is more than the beautiful broker that we’ve
seen on A&E’s Flipping Vegas...she is also quite the philanthropist, filtering her efforts through one of her loves: real estate. But watch your back. This woman is a force to be reckoned with (...she carries!). More on that later. Humble to her core, even with two brothers-in-law in the military (one each in the Army and Navy), Walberg has had oportunites to be of service herself... without enlisting. One of her most favorite episodes of Flipping Vegas, was the “Pay it Forward” episode. She was able to participate in helping Scott and Amie rehabilitate a home in which the couple had donated it to a wounded veteran. When asked what prompted the noble act, she lightly replies, “...because Scott and Amie Yancey have big hearts and the means to do so, and I, too, am inspired to help people.” Simple and clear. So often there are litanies of self professions from folks proclaiming to be “for the people” (along with the sounding of a horn to inform others of forthcoming acts of kindness); but not so with “Rexy” (which she’s often called). Her humility runs deep. She is a member of the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors (GLVAR) and is involved with a few of its committees: Community Outreach, Market Trends and the Young Professionals Network. She also serves on the board for the Women’s Council of REALTORS® Las Vegas.
No novice to running businesses, before landing in real estate, at 23 she was already solely operating an anti-aging medical clinic alongside her then spouse. As for future ventures, Walberg says she’d “love to start a brokerage to help everyone be successful in business, including other women.” And about her “carrying?” Finding herself in potentially unsafe situations like late-night showings in not-so-desirable neighborhoods, Walberg uses her training with weapons’ handling to protect herself in the event of a dangerous situation. She has participated in long-range shooting competitions and has her concealed carry weapons license. “...If I ever needed to protect myself, ” she says cautiously. In the wake of the #metoo movement, it’s an understandable move. What’s really striking about Walberg is that her goodwill and community involvement isn’t relegated to just women (although she clearly has a heart for her gender). But being involved in diverse organizations, her giving back is simply to who needs it, which is not only inspiring and motivational but also contagious. Walberg is the definition of a true philanthropist. We salute her.
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