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Her journey
- March 1, 2026: Vol. 38, Number 3

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Her journey

by Andrea Zander

This is the third year of our series featuring interviews with women in the real estate industry. The women highlighted come from diverse roles and represent a wide range of ages, showcasing the variety of opportunities within the industry. These inspiring professionals highlight the nontechnical skills, such as communication, curiosity, adaptability and people awareness, that they view as critical to effectiveness. They describe how leadership matures over time, shifting away from individual execution toward developing people and building stronger organizations. They also reflect on how their definitions of success have evolved, placing greater value on trust, long-term impact and responsible stewardship of capital and people.

Skills

Real estate is often defined by data, capital and technical expertise. With experience, professionals come to see that other skills, particularly curiosity, play a larger role in shaping their effectiveness, helping them

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