Today we’d like to introduce you to Karly Chavez.
Hi Karly, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
“I learned my work ethic from my parents. They’re the hardest working people I know,” Karly Chavez said. “My dad was a busboy and then a server at a restaurant. He worked so hard and saved and saved. Over time, he was able to buy investment properties in Mexico and in San Diego. His sacrifice and work built generational wealth for our family and taught me how to do the same.”
Karly Chavez, Founder & REALTOR® at Key Connections Real Estate, has made a name for herself through that same determination and hard work she learned from her family. “My parents worked every single day so that I could have this opportunity. I won’t waste it. I work just as hard to provide an even better future for my family,” she said.
Karly was born and raised in San Diego. She started working in the restaurant alongside her parents at 15 years old; she’s worked every day since then. Karly put herself through school at San Diego State University, where she earned a degree in Communications Degree.
After college, Karly became a legal assistant. The power of real estate was reinforced for her in this position.
“After working at the law office, I knew I didn’t want a traditional 9 to 5 job. I wanted to work on something of my own; I wanted to be able to do what my mom and dad had done,” she said. In 2016, Karly began studying for her real estate exam, and in 2016, she became a licensed agent. “At first, I worked in real estate part-time and had a job in college recruiter on the side. I was so afraid to jump in with both feet,” she detailed. “By 2020, I knew that if I was going to be a successful agent, I had to go for it 100%. I knew I had to give it my all and sacrifice my time and efforts in order to succeed.”
Karly quit her job to focus on her real estate business. “It was a big jump for me, but I did it. I worked incredibly hard – 24/7 – for months and years. I hired a coach and surrounded myself with great teams,“ she said with a warm laugh.
The leap has more than paid off. “It wasn’t easy, but I can look back and say I made the right decision. I love what I do, and my business has flourished. I put the systems in place; I did the work. I built my network, and now I have a business to show for it. I’m so proud of what I’ve done,” she said.
Karly now manages upwards of 30-40 transactions a year. She serves all kinds of buyers and sellers across the county. “There is no listing too big or too small for me,” she said. “I roll out the red carpet and give all my clients the same top-notch experience no matter what.”
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back, would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
No, it has not been smooth. I realized that everything worth having takes hard work and sacrifice.
As you know, we’re big fans of Key Connections Realty. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about the brand?
I am the founder of Key Connections Real Estate. We specialize in helping others buy and sell real estate. Our specialty is customer service with expertise. We have a vast knowledge in the real estate market from investment properties, first-time home buyers, Veterans Buyers, Move up Buyers, and Concierge service for all our Sellers. This includes a vast list of vendors that help you increase your property value with on top creating the best top-notch marketing plan to sell your home TOP dollar. At Key Connections Real Estate, we believe in always leading with customer service and creating impeccable process and systems that make it easy for you to meet your real estate needs.
In terms of your work and the industry, what are some of the changes you are expecting to see over the next five to ten years?
GROWING… and BIGGER… I see our team expanding have over 40-5o agents with a Leadership team that helps leads all the agents. I see myself and my team expanding staying in the real estate industry, including a diverse branches in escrow or mortgage.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://keyconnectionsrealty.com/
- Instagram: keyconnectionsrealestate
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/karlysdrealtor
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karly-chavez-2197b947/
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/karly-chavez-realty-group-chula-vista-3
- Other: https://www.zillow.com/profile/KarlyChavezRealtor
