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HANNAH FERGUSSON Standing on Providence CLARISSA BUSH Curating the Customer Experience
ANU TAMANG Climb Every Mountain QUINTON HILL AND RESULTS
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KATHERINE H. FONDREN
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When Anu Tamang speaks about her journey, there is a quiet strength woven into every word—a strength built from leaving her childhood home in Nepal, raising two daughters as a single mother, and rebuilding her life one determined step at a time. Today, she’s a rising force in Fort Worth real estate, known not only for helping families achieve their dreams but for empowering her community through leadership and service. “My commitment to helping families find their dream homes and empowering my community is what drives me,” she says. “These values define who I am both personally and professionally.”
Anu’s story begins in Kathmandu, where she grew up surrounded by the vibrant culture of the Nuwakot district. She completed her schooling there before moving to the United States in 2015—a transition she describes as stepping into “a completely different world.” Life in America was far from easy at first. She worked three jobs—at McDonald’s, in restaurants, hotels, and later as a nutritional aide at Trinity Terrace—while raising her daughters and building a new foundation. The pressure was immense, but her resolve was stronger. “Managing three jobs at once while raising two children as a single mother was the toughest challenge I’ve ever faced,” Anu recalls. “But with perseverance, things gradually improved.”
That perseverance led her to the medical field, where she worked as a medical assistant at Fort Worth Dermatology. Yet something in her spirit was pulling her toward a different path. That calling became clear in 2020 when she bought her first home. “I learned about real estate and really liked how we can help people find their dream home,” she says. That experience became the spark. “So, I decided to join the real estate industry.”
Her start wasn’t immediate success. Anu remembers her first year clearly—quiet months, uncertainty, and
learning curves. But with each family she helped, her confidence grew. The more she leaned into the work, the more it fueled her passion. “The positive impact I could make motivated me,” she says. “I realized that real estate is where I truly belong and want to build my career.” That realization helped shape the agent she is today—one who leads with heart, grit, and a deep understanding of the dreams tied to homeownership.
In just five years, she has transformed her life. Her achievements tell part of the story: a career volume of over $14 million, more than $7 million closed last year alone, and a milestone that she calls unforgettable—being named the Top 5th individual agent among 300 agents at Keller Williams Fort Worth in 2024. “That recognition validated my hard work and resilience,” she shares. “It reminded me that perseverance pays off.” Anu has also received peer recognition, being recently named Vice Chair of the Commercial Committee at MetroTex.
But success, for Anu, is more than numbers or titles. It is freedom—freedom to create, grow, and lead. “To me, success means freedom,” she says. “I went from earning $2,500 a month to making over $20,000 in a single month. I shifted from being an employee to becoming an entrepreneur and investor.” Real estate, she explains, is as limitless as your willingness to learn and give. “There are no boundaries to what you can achieve, learn, or earn.”
Her drive extends well beyond business. Anu’s heart for service is at the core of who she is. Volunteering within the Nepalese community not only opened doors—it changed her life. “Volunteering helped me build meaningful connections that shaped my path,” she says. Today, she continues that service as Vice President of the Tamang Society of North America and previously as the Women Coordinator for the Non-Resident Nepalese Association of Texas. She has also been recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneur women and social workers in the Nepali community in the U.S. These roles, she says, are about giving back to the community that has lifted her along the way.
Her motivations today mirror the values she built her life around: family, impact, growth, and purpose. Her daughters remain her compass. “They inspire me daily,” Anu admits. Helping others—whether through real estate or community work—is what keeps her moving forward. “The chance to make a real impact drives my passion.”
With the same determination that brought her across the world, Anu continues to set new goals. This year, she reached a major personal milestone: “My goal was to purchase my second home, which I successfully achieved.” Now, she’s expanding her investment portfolio and plans to step into commercial real estate. Her entrepreneurial mindset is always reaching, always evolving.
Outside of work, Anu enjoys spending time with her husband, Dawa Dorje Taman, whom she married in July 2025. Her hobbies let her creativity and curiosity guide her. She loves collecting books
and antique items, each piece telling a story of its own. She also loves dancing—a talent she treasures for the joy it brings. These passions, she explains, keep her grounded and connected to who she is beyond the business.
Ask her what she hopes to be remembered for, and the answer reflects her heart: “I want to be remembered for my genuine kindness, integrity, and commitment to helping others.” Her legacy, she hopes, will be one of empowerment—encouraging families to find homes and inspiring women to pursue their dreams with resilience.
The best advice she’s ever received as a real estate agent? “To balance kindness with strong business sense.” It’s a simple truth, but one that has guided her through challenges, especially as a woman navigating a competitive industry. She recalls moments when individuals tried to take advantage under the guise of business. Yet she stayed committed to her values, which ultimately shaped her reputation for strength and sincerity.
For those rising behind her, she shares this wisdom: “Stay resilient and keep learning—every challenge is an opportunity to grow. Build genuine relationships with clients and your community. Consistency, integrity, and perseverance will pave the way to lasting success.”
From Kathmandu to Fort Worth, from working three jobs to becoming a top-producing agent, from hardship to influence—Anu Tamang is a story of courage, compassion, and unstoppable ascent. She is, truly, an agent on the rise.
Timelines are at the forefront of every real estate transaction, and sometimes, emotions run high, but one unexpected partner is quietly transforming the way agents protect their clients and their contracts: a roofing expert who understands the heartbeat of a real estate transaction. For Quinton Hill, VP of Realtor Partnerships at Results Roofing, this work isn’t about shingles or storm damage—it’s about people, trust, and keeping deals alive.
“My differentiator is simple,” he says. “We are built for real estate professionals.”
From his very first words, Quinton explains his purpose is far bigger than the roof above someone’s head. It’s about relationships—steady, reliable, and rooted in service. “We’re relational, not transactional,” he emphasizes, a principle that guides every system, communication style, and response time within his company. In an industry crowded with contractors, Quinton has carved out something rare: a roofing partner who speaks the language of real estate with fluency and precision.
Quinton didn’t grow up dreaming of roofing. In fact, his path to this industry began with a disruption no one saw coming. “During COVID, the fitness industry changed overnight,” he recalls. Gyms shut down, revenue models collapsed, and the uncertainty pushed him to reevaluate everything. It was then that his former leadership team— people who trusted his work ethic and understood his heart—invited him to join their rapidly growing roofing company.
“What started as a pivot during an unpredictable season became a calling,” he shares. Roofing didn’t just give him stability; it gave him purpose. It gave him the opportunity to serve, protect, and guide—three themes that had been woven into his life long before he climbed onto a roof.
Born and raised in Fort Worth and a North Crowley graduate, Quinton’s earlier years were shaped by
experiences in health and wellness, insurance, military service, and handson leadership. Each role sharpened the people skills and resilience that now define his approach. “I lead with value, not transaction,” he says. “That energy always comes back multiplied.”
Today, Quinton is a strategic force inside the real estate ecosystem— someone agents rely on not just for roof reports, but for deal-saving clarity. He understands contracts, deadlines, client psychology, and the pressure agents face when repairs or insurance claims threaten to delay closing. That knowledge allows him and his team at Results Roofing to operate with a level of speed and accountability the industry desperately needs.
“Roofing can derail deals; I’m passionate about bringing clarity to chaos,” he says. It’s this passion that drives his work with top-producing agents, brokerages, and clients who need clear next steps when uncertainty hits.
Results Roofing offers a full suite of services—inspections, photo documentation, storm assessments, paid-at-closing roof replacements, and full project management—but what truly sets them apart is how seamlessly they integrate into real estate transactions. “Everything we do is engineered to protect deals, reduce friction, and keep transactions moving, “ Quinton says.
To agents navigating a fast-moving market, that’s not a luxury; it’s a lifeline.
I want to ensure that a ROOF IS NOT THE REASON transactions can’t get to the closing table.”
Quinton’s ideal clients are professionals who value communication, high performance, and long-term partnership. He excels in situations where others might slow the process down. “Top producers need a partner who is responsive, accurate, dealminded, insurance-literate, and solutionoriented,” he explains. “Agents who work with me keep more deals together.”
It’s a bold promise—but one backed by a powerhouse team. At Results Roofing, the structure is tight and specialized: inspection and field teams, claims experts, a dedicated production team, and a sales and support team focused on agent communication and client care. Every step is built around excellence, empathy, and urgency.
That commitment is reflected in Quinton’s long-term vision. “My goal is to bridge real estate and roofing in a way that elevates the client experience, strengthens collaboration, and creates long-term growth,” he shares. This year, he’s focused on expanding REALTOR® Partnership Leaders across every market the company serves, creating a stronger and more scalable ecosystem for agents.
Behind the drive and ambition, Quinton’s world is anchored by faith, family, and music. As the oldest of three—his sisters 14 years younger—he carries a protective spirit that shows up in the way he serves clients and supports agents. “Faith and music are our grounding forces,” he says. Worship nights, discovering new artists, simply “vibing” together—these are the moments that keep him centered.
When he’s not saving transactions or educating agents, you’ll likely find him working out, traveling, at a concert, or
creating meaningful moments with the people he cares about. “Anything that builds peace, purpose, and presence,” he says, is time well spent.
His guiding philosophy is simple but powerful: “You can’t be extraordinary without the ‘extra.’” And it’s clear from his daily work that he lives that truth.
At his core, Quinton wants to be remembered for one thing: “I want to ensure that a roof is not the reason transactions can’t get to the closing table.” It’s a mission he carries into every inspection, consultation, and conversation.
When asked what he wants real estate agents to feel when working with him, his answer is immediate: “Confidence. I want them to feel like they finally found a partner who understands their world, honors their deadlines, and treats their clients like family.”
In an industry where every detail matters and every hour can change the outcome of a deal, professionals like Quinton aren’t just helpful—they’re indispensable.
And with his strong commitment to relationships, clarity, and client protection, it’s no wonder the real estate community is taking notice of this rising leader who isn’t just bridging two industries—he’s elevating both.
Some careers are built on strategy. Others, like Hannah Fergusson’s, are built on providence, persistence, and a deep conviction that every step is guided for a purpose far greater than ourselves. “We are so thankful for the Providence of God, helping us every single day navigate the changes in our real estate world,” Hannah says. And when you look at her life, that thread is unmistakable.
Before she ever wrote a contract or walked a property line, Hannah’s story began in Kansas, where her grandfather—a developer—quietly shaped her future without ever knowing it. Her childhood was spent between the mid-cities in Texas and family visits up north, where more than 20 cousins helped their grandfather build whatever project he was working on. “I say real estate was in my blood from the beginning,” she laughs. “At a very young age, we learned to build things and swing a hammer.” Days in his woodworking shop and on job sites left early imprints of grit and craftsmanship that would later define her own career.
She went on to LD Bell High School, where she became a state championship gymnast, and later completed her master’s in international business at Texas State. But adulthood would lead her down a winding professional path before eventually circling back to her roots.
Getting started wasn’t easy. Hannah juggled two full-time careers—medical sales by day and real estate by every spare hour. “It was really hard,” she admits. On top of that were the high costs of being a new agent, which became an unlikely motivator. “The fact that it cost me so much money every month motivated me to talk to everyone I knew,” she says. Her determination paid off—she completed 10 transactions as a brand-new agent while still working in medicine.
That early momentum helped shape her belief that “if you have the determination and follow up on the execution of what it takes to build a business, you can create something that will sustain for generations.”
A Broker with a Builder’s Heart
Today, Hannah is the Broker of Grapevine Realty, where she leads a small but powerhouse team responsible for nearly $300 million in sales. Their results reflect more than expertise—they reflect experience, unity, and a shared mission.
Hannah’s first professional job was selling cars in college—hustling to pay for her degree. After graduation, she spent nearly two decades in medical sales, serving elderly patients as a hospital liaison for post-acute rehab. “I loved being able to help elderly clients recover,” she recalls. Her compassion would eventually play a defining role in why she entered real estate. Despite her success, the corporate world was turbulent. “I had 10 different bosses in medical sales,” she says. Knowing she needed a backup plan, she earned her real estate license just in case.
Her first client was her own next-door neighbor, an elderly man whose only real asset was his home. “He asked me to help him do some repairs and remodeling,” she says. Hannah managed the project, hired a team, and transformed the property. She then called trusted friend Traci Nicodemus, who helped sell the home—giving her neighbor the resources to relocate closer to family. That one act of service changed everything. Traci encouraged Hannah to get licensed and welcomed her into RE/MAX, where Hannah gained priceless training, tools, and coaching from the global brand.
As a real estate agent, Hannah thrives in listings and renovations. “I am a kick-down-the-door personality type,” she says. “I love to see the redemption that remodels give old properties.” She jokes that her life is like “an HGTV show—everything’s getting gutted.”
But with success came challenges. “I’m an overachiever,” she admits. “I struggle with work-life balance.” With three young children ages eight, five, and two, she often turns her phone off on Sundays just to give them uninterrupted time. “Real estate has become very invasive into your personal space,” she explains. “It’s a constant balancing act.”
Motivation for Hannah extends far beyond closings. Her focus is on building a meaningful legacy—not just for her family, but for others. “My goal is to teach other real estate agents how to become good real estate investors so they can teach their clients,” she says. She believes in the power of real estate to transform futures, stating, “Real estate offers an opportunity of generational wealth that nothing else can compare with.”
Her worldview was reshaped even further through mission work in Uganda. “Uganda is one of the poorest countries in the world,” she shares. “It reframes how you think of money, wealth, and time.” That experience became a cornerstone
WE’RE ALWAYS BUILDING
of her purpose. “Our goal in real estate is to find avenues to maximize the loaves and fish that God has given us to take the gospel to all the nations.”
It’s why she and her husband hope their legacy “impacts the world for the greater good of those less fortunate.”
If there’s an aspect of real estate, Hannah is doing it: property management, development, hospitality rentals, construction, land development—you name it. “I only sell real estate so I can buy more real estate,” she says, half-joking and fully serious. Their property management company has served North Texas since 1978, and they’re constantly searching for new opportunities, from mixed-use developments to Florida coastal properties.
When she’s not running six businesses across 900 miles, she’s juggling kids, cooking, doing laundry, or staging rentals. “We’re always building something,” she laughs.
What she hopes to be remembered for is simple: “I’d love to be remembered by the people we helped shape—their lives and their children’s lives—through the education we gave them.” Whether it’s helping clients buy rental properties to pay for college or guiding someone through a life-changing sale, her impact reaches far beyond the transaction.
The best advice she’s received? “Buy as much real estate as you can, as fast as you can,” from Club Wealth—wisdom she now passes on to others.
Hannah Fergusson stands as proof that when faith, purpose, and determination collide, the results are extraordinary. And through every step of her journey, she continues to honor the One who opened every door before she ever walked through it.
WRITTEN BY KATHERINE H. FONDREN • PHOTOS BY KATHARINE GANN, DAYDREAM PHOTOGRAPHY
Some leaders are shaped by where they go. Others are defined by where they stay— and how deeply they choose to invest in it. For Navjot Singh, real estate was never just a career path; it became an extension of his commitment to Arlington, Texas, the city that raised him, educated him, and continues to shape his purpose.
Born and raised in Arlington, “Nav” completed his entire education locally, graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington. Long before real estate entered the picture, leadership was already part of his DNA. While at UTA, he immersed himself in campus life, holding roles that would sharpen
his voice and broaden his vision. He served as Mr. UTA, Homecoming King, President of the Interfraternity Council, and Student Senator—experiences he credits with igniting his passion for service and responsibility.
That connection to Arlington didn’t fade after graduation. In many ways, it deepened. Today, Nav serves on the board of directors for the Arlington Board of REALTORS®, allowing him to continue giving back to the community that shaped him. In 2021, that dedication was recognized on a national level when he was named a REALTOR® Magazine “30 Under 30” honoree. Locally, he has also been recognized with the ARBOR Young Professionals Network Pacesetter
Award and the City of Arlington’s prestigious 40 Under 40 honor.
Before real estate, Nav learned the value of discipline and consistency in a very different environment. While attending UTA, he worked at his family’s car dealership, absorbing lessons from his father and uncle that would later influence his leadership style. “That experience is where I truly learned the value of hard work, discipline, and consistency,” he shares. Coming from a family of real estate investors and business owners, entrepreneurship wasn’t a foreign concept—it was a way of life.
In 2017, encouraged by his family’s growing involvement in real estate
investing, Nav earned his real estate license. “It turned out to be one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” he says. The early days weren’t glamorous. He recalls actively searching for guidance and working to understand the transaction process from start to finish. “I believe the first two years in real estate are the toughest,” he admits.
His first two transactions—a listing and a buyer—came quickly, one sparked by a college friend who reached out after seeing Navjot announce his license on social media. Writing his first contract and entering his first listing with less than 30 days of experience was daunting, but he leaned into the learning curve. “I stayed committed, learned quickly, and ultimately got the job done.”
Today, Nav is the owner of Signature Real Estate Group and leads the Singh Real Estate Group, supporting more than 65 agents while continuing to
actively produce. Over the course of his career, he has completed more than 350 transactions, totaling over $175 million in sales volume, with more than $50 million sold in 2025 alone. Yet, his focus has shifted beyond personal production.
“My goal is to mentor and guide them so they can grow successful businesses while providing exceptional service for their clients and meaningful stability for their families,” he explains. Helping agents grow into top producers—and confident leaders—has become one of his greatest motivators. By pouring into his team, Nav multiplies his impact well beyond his own transactions.
At the heart of it all is family. Nav defines success not by accolades, but by balance. “My definition of success is having quality time with my family, growing my business, working hard, and still enjoying life,” he says. That perspective was deeply reinforced
I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED AS SOMEONE WHO LED WITH INTEGRITY AND VISION.”
during a three-week trip to Punjab, India, where he spent time with extended family. “Everyone took life at a slower pace,” he reflects. “It reminded me of the importance of slowing down, enjoying the moment, and prioritizing quality time with the people who matter most.”
That lesson carries into his day-to-day life in Arlington, where he prioritizes time with family and friends just as intentionally as business growth. Whether he’s managing his brokerage, mentoring agents, or working with clients, Nav remains present—guided by clarity rather than chaos.
When asked what he loves most about real estate, his answer centers on service. “Nothing is more satisfying than guiding people to the finish line,” he says. “Buying a home is often the largest financial transaction someone will ever make, so it’s incredibly important to be informed, supportive, and truly helpful throughout the entire process.”
As for legacy, Nav hopes to be remembered for more than success. “I want to be remembered as someone who led with integrity and vision,” he shares. “Whether it’s helping a family find their dream home, supporting a friend through a challenge, or celebrating milestones with loved ones, I want my legacy to reflect a balance of leadership, joy, and impact.”
Rooted in Arlington and guided by purpose, Navjot Singh continues to build more than a business—he’s building people, community, and a life defined by intention.
BY LES MCGEHEE
Each year, real estate professionals in the Dallas–Fort Worth market invest an extraordinary amount of time and money into required education. With more than 50,000 REALTORS® completing roughly 12 hours of education per year, that adds up to more than 600,000 hours and $6,000,000 of professional education investment annually.
This volume of learning should be a massive competitive advantage. Yet many REALTORS® waste their opportunity—and their money—by merely complying. Even worse, instead of “real estate is a local business” they send money out-of-state, spend extra, and gain no new local knowledge.
Compliance Is a Cost. Growth Is Leverage.
Six hundred thousand hours and millions of dollars invested is a powerful business asset hiding in plain sight!
When education is treated as a box to check, professionals don’t just miss upside—they actively cap their potential, hamstring their business, and insult their own professional self-image. They learn nothing new about how to operate more efficiently, serve clients better, or expand into new revenue streams. Over time, they could be killing their business.
By contrast, professionals who treat education as a growth tool compound advantage. They don’t just “stay current.” They become more capable operators, faster decision-makers, and stronger advisors in their markets.
There’s a reason Real Producers invest heavily in learning:
Earners are learners. Not just because of one class—but because real, localized learning consistently produces better outcomes and keeps learners current, vibrant, and locally powerful. The agent taking localized, quality education will consistently out-learn and out-earn the agent
taking generic, national, dismissively “compliant” education.
What Growth-Focused, Local Education Actually Does for a Business
When education is intentional— especially local, market-specific, and ondemand—it delivers tangible business advantages:
• It opens new client segments. Agents who understand local programs, lending products, local issues, and market-specific challenges can confidently serve buyers and sellers others can’t.
• It increases close rates while reducing effort.
Better local market knowledge, systems, and strategies, mean fewer wasted conversations and clearer paths to “yes.”
• It shortens the learning curve on market shifts.
Professionals who are plugged into localized education adjust pricing, positioning, and messaging faster than competitors relying on generic national content.
• It elevates authority in the room. Clients can hear the difference between someone repeating generic advice and a learning-based professional who understands local realities deeply.
• It builds scalable businesses instead of fragile ones.
Growth-focused education reduces costly mistakes, rework, and reputation damage—allowing businesses to accelerate growth without breaking.
Twelve hours a year. Over ten years, that’s 120+ hours of education —more than a major graduate program.
The growth-focused professional uses that time to deliberately sharpen judgment, leadership, strategy, and
execution. Compliance is satisfied along the way, but it’s not the dominant goal.
The compliance-only professional takes the fastest, cheapest-in-attention option available—often national, generic, and disconnected from their market. Ironically, those courses are often more expensive than high-quality local education.
Same required hours. Lower cost. Higher return. This might be your 10X.
Three Moves That Multiply the Value of Education You Already
2. Prioritize local education over national generic content.
3. Integrate professional development into your company strategy.
The strongest brokerages collaborate with associations to bring education directly into their firms—aligned with how their agents actually do business.
Strategic Shift That Changes Everything
When education is treated as growth— not compliance—it becomes a profit center, a recruiting advantage, and a leadership multiplier.
TWRITTEN BY KATHERINE H.
FONDREN
PHOTOS BY KATHARINE GANN, DAYDREAM PHOTOGRAPHY
here is a quiet confidence about Clarissa Bush — the kind that comes from years of serving others long before she ever opened a lockbox or wrote a contract. For Clarissa, real estate isn’t a transaction; it’s the culmination of a lifetime spent putting people first. “I thrive on exceptional customer service,” she says. “Creating a pleasant experience is my top priority.”
That philosophy has been at the core of her 13-year real estate journey, a career shaped by every detour and challenge that ultimately led her to Fort Worth and to the work she now loves.
Clarissa’s story begins far from Texas, in Wilmington, Delaware, where she grew up before heading to George Washington University to earn a degree in marketing and advertising. After graduation, she followed a passion for cooking and enrolled in a small culinary school in Northern Virginia. It was during her internship that she met Todd — a sous chef whose life would soon intertwine with hers in both work and family. “We relocated to the Clearwater area and worked alongside each other in various restaurants and hotels,” she recalls. As they built their life in Florida, they welcomed their three children: Jessica, Olivia, and Nate.
But life has a way of pulling you toward the places you’re meant to grow. After seven years, Clarissa and Todd moved to Texas to be closer to family, settling in Mansfield. With a desire for a career that didn’t require late-night restaurant hours, she earned her real estate license in 2004. What started as a shift in schedule became the beginning of a new calling. “I built my real estate career on the customer service skills I learned working in restaurants,” she says. “Family has always come first for me, and being able to schedule my work around my kids was my biggest win.”
Just when life seemed neatly charted, a new opportunity emerged — one that took Clarissa back to her culinary roots. In 2008, she and Todd opened Oliver’s Fine Foods, a specialty grocery and deli that quickly became a local favorite. “We owned and operated Oliver’s for ten years until we sold the business right before COVID,” she says. The experience changed everything for their family. Their children grew up in the store, learning firsthand the values of hard work and community. “We met so many wonderful people and watched our employees go on to incredible careers,” she adds. Among those memories, one stands above the rest: watching Todd mentor and employ a special needs team member who had never
held a job before. “Watching him grow and become confident was the most rewarding experience.”
When the store sold, Clarissa felt the pull back to real estate — a return to the work she had started years earlier and a space where her lifelong service mindset could flourish again. Today, she leads the Clarissa Bush Group at 6th Ave Homes, bringing the same care she once devoted to restaurant guests and deli customers to every buyer and seller.
Her favorite moments are always found at the finish line. “Seeing the look on a buyer’s face when they finally find that perfect house, or the relief on a seller’s face when they can move on to their next chapter — it’s priceless,” she says. What drives her isn’t volume, awards, or statistics. In fact, she rarely thinks about those numbers at all. “I’ve never viewed success as an individual achievement,” she explains. “Success is helping my clients achieve their goals with the least amount of stress.”
“WHEN YOU LIVE WITH a kind and accepting heart, THINGS ARE BETTER.”
This past year offered the perfect example.
During a listing appointment, she asked a seller about their ideal timeline. “They told me December 1,” she remembers. “In my head I thought, ‘No way, not in this market.’” But she stayed committed, strategized carefully, and delivered. “We closed on November 21. That is my motivation.”
Still, she’s honest about the emotional weight the job can carry. “The biggest challenge I continually have to overcome is managing the stress of this business,” she admits. “Each client and transaction has a unique set of challenges. I try to manage that stress for my clients, even when it’s out of my control.” Her instinct has always been to protect, to carry the burden so others don’t have to — a habit learned after decades in service-driven roles.
Outside of work, Clarissa’s world revolves around family and her beloved “framily” — the tight-knit circle of friends who have become an extension of home. “My house is designed around entertaining,” she laughs. “Sunday dinners, monthly nights out, holidays, pool days — anything to spend quality time with my people.” Quality time is her love language, and it’s easy to see how deeply she lives that truth.
Her hobbies reflect the quieter parts of her soul: time outdoors, fishing with Todd, sitting near the water, watching birds. And then there’s her digital art — a creative outlet she began after her mother’s passing. “She did digital drawings for years and would send them to me every week,” Clarissa shares. “After she passed, I picked up my Apple Pencil and started my own journey.”
Looking ahead, Clarissa is entering 2026 with a peace she’s worked hard to find. “I’ve settled into my ‘Best Life in Mid Life,’” she says. Her goals are simple: spend time with family and friends, stay healthy, stay happy, and continue serving clients with heart.
When asked what she hopes people remember about her, her answer is immediate. “I want to be remembered as kind and accepting,” she says. Raised on tolerance and grounded in respect for others, she maintains a personal policy of avoiding controversial conversations. “I truly accept that whatever you believe should be your own truth,” she says. “I wish everyone could be accepting of each other. When you live with a kind and accepting heart, things are better.”
And when it comes to guiding those new to the industry, she offers advice that mirrors how she has lived her own career: “Commit yourself to learning. Surround yourself with a good support team. And focus on providing quality information to your sphere. Take care of the people who take care of you.”
In Fort Worth, there are many agents — but there is only one Clarissa Bush, an agent whose life’s work has always centered on the same simple priority: people first, always.
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