MARCY SOUFRINE agent spotlight
By Robbyn Moore Photos by Jessica Laine Photography
FINDING HOME IN FRIENDSHIPS AND IN A CAREER
In 2001, after the events on September 11, many companies were facing layoffs and forced shutdowns. As a result, Marcy Soufrine was laid off from her job and found herself searching for a new career at a time when there weren’t too many jobs to be found. To find the security she desired, she was advised by a friend that the only way to find job security was to create a career of her own. With that thought in mind, Marcy’s mother — who was a real estate agent in the ‘80s — suggested to her daughter the idea of becoming a real estate agent. Given Marcy’s personality — which thrives on building and maintaining relationships, coupled with her independent spirit and can-do attitude — a profession in the real estate industry was a perfect match. “Honestly,” she said with a laugh, “I just wanted to find something that would allow me to talk to people all day, every day.” On her first day in the business, Marcy spoke to a friend who was interested in a house and wanted to look at it. After touring the home, her client immediately wanted to make an offer. “I didn’t have a clue as to what I was doing,” Marcy confessed. “So I turned to my broker, David Botsford, and a few coworkers to help me put the deal together. Coincidentally, the listing agent is now a colleague of mine and has since become a good friend and mentor.” For nearly six years, Marcy continued to immerse herself in the business: learning from others, networking and creating a strong presence in the industry. When the real estate market began to crumble, Marcy moved to Los Angeles to expand her career and to pursue a dream of working in television. While there, Marcy reconnected with a real estate friend who was a Michigan native and had grown his real estate business into one that catered to celebrities and athletes. This gave Marcy an idea. 50 • April 2021
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