Today we’d like to introduce you to Adriana Carbajal Wallace.
Hi Adriana , thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I became a real estate agent after choosing to take classes while being a stay at home mom. I was laid off in 2015 from my full-time job at Bank of America Home Loans. I was home with my two children under five when I began to study real estate.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
No, it has not been a smooth road. I also became a fitness instructor around the same time and I had to learn to juggle two new jobs while I transitioned to a working mom and some days a SAHM. And then something major happened. I got divorced. The life event was a learning curve, personally and professionally. I had to learn to manage life, finances, work and kids on my own for the first time.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m a real estate agent helping friends and family move in and out of San Diego and Riverside county. I specialize in guiding people through major life transitions with clarity and strategy.
I’m known for being steady and strategic in high-emotion situations. Many of my clients are navigating divorce or major life transitions, and I’m the calm, solution-focused presence who helps them protect their equity and make empowered decisions.
I’m most proud of helping clients move forward with clarity instead of chaos. When someone is going through something as personal as divorce, and they walk away feeling stronger, informed, and financially protected — that’s what matters most to me.
What makes me stand out is that I don’t just list homes — I guide transitions. I understand the emotional, practical, and financial layers of selling during divorce, and I approach it with discretion, strategy, and strength.
Can you tell us more about what you were like growing up?
Growing up I was very curious, always wanting to know how something worked and asking why things happened even though there’s not always an answer right away. I followed my step-dad around the 20 acre property I grew up on in Ramona, CA. I watched and learned everything I could from my step-dad. From plumbing, changing a tire, driving a tractor, and raising chickens. I watched my step dad build our house from the ground up-
site preparation, laying the foundation, to placing the last tile on the roof. I walked around barefoot most of the time in the mountains. I had few friends growing up, mostly due to the distance that I lived away from the rest of the world, but it was my step-dad who wanted to live that secluded lifestyle that I appreciate so much now when I visit my parents. I didn’t know it at the time, but the quiet country life wasn’t so bad. Chula Vista is great, and it took me some time to get used to the city, but nothing beats a breath of fresh air in the mountains!
Contact Info:
- Website: www.adrianawallace.chime.me
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriana_carbajal_realtor_
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adriana.c.wallace
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@adrianawallacerealtor
