Family is a key part of their business Three generations help turn houses into homes for clients By Cody Cutter | Sauk Valley Media
STERLING — Korinna Ramirez’s real estate license is just 4 months old, but the young Sterling agent already has a few closings to her name. Still, there comes a time when any new agent needs a little help. Thankfully, Ramirez doesn’t have to look far to find it. A quick call to Mom, or if she’s busy, Grandpa and Grandma. While family is always there to help, Korinna’s mom and grandparents also know quite a bit about making the dream of owning a home a reality. That’s because they’re her co-workers at Bardier and Ramirez Real Estate.
Family businesses aren’t all that unusual, but finding one with three generations working at the same time isn’t quite as common. Korinna’s grandparents, Lee and Bobbie Bardier, 67 and 72, have been helping clients find homes for more than 20 years. Jill Ramirez, 46, Korinna’s mother, has more than 15 years of experience in the business. “It’s extremely helpful because I’m still new, and I can bounce back to both of them and they can help me and explain stuff that they may not teach you in the real estate classes,” Korinna, 26, said. “It’s nice to have that experience.”
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Real estate runs in the family at Bardier and Ramirez Real Estate in Sterling, where clients will find three generations of family taking care of business. From left: Korinna Ramirez, her grandparents, Bobbie and Lee Bardier, and her mom, Jill Ramirez. ALEX T. PASCHAL/APASCHAL@SHAWMEDIA.COM
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