February's Captivating Customer is an amazing local BabysitEase Mom who's life experiences have taken her into the hot market of real estate. Her determination has led her to not only a successful career, but also a well-managed household and a balanced life.
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The February Captivating Customer is a remarkable Realtor that is making her mark on the Greater Cincinnati real estate community. Stacie Montelisciani is a full-time real estate agent with Huff Realty located in Florence, KY. The commute doesn't take Stacie that far from her husband and her home in Hebron, where she is a busy Mom to three pre-school age children. She has a 4 1/2 year old boy, a 3 1/2 year old boy and a 2 year old girl.
Stacie's love for real estate began at a very early age. When she was just three months old, her father was tragically killed, with her grandparents then raising her for most of her life. Her grandfather was a farmer and land developer in Western, KY who enjoyed buying land and turning it into neighborhoods or other investments. He worked hard for his family, gave generously to others, and with only an 8th grade education made countless wise decisions that forever impacted the family. Stacie's grandfather became her greatest inspiration in life. This inspiration is what guided her from the moment she stepped out on her own when she was 17, to buying property since the age of 23. She certainly has a passion for real estate that runs deep!
Each aspect of the real estate process is fascinating to Stacie. When asked what she finds most rewarding about real estate, she remarked that it is "seeing a first time home buyer get into a home that maybe they only had dreamed about, or getting a family into a home that they have been saving a lifetime for!" Her passion, though, is found in selling. There are not many that are natural born sellers, however, Stacie is certainly one of them.
Even with this strong passion for real estate and her career, Stacie maintains a good balance in her life and knows how to keep her priorities in line. She has been able to make great strides in her career, manage her household, raise her children and make time for herself. Balancing it all and staying sane while doing it has allowed Stacie to live this life that she has dreamed about and feel fulfilled each and every day!
When asked what advice she would give to parents trying to maintain balance in their lives, Stacie responded with these words of wisdom. "Just let some things go! I know we all try so hard, but I only organize the daily life things and don't get wrapped up in the "everything must be perfect" zone. I think as Moms we try so hard to make everything perfect, but with my days being so busy I had to come to terms with myself and just let some things go. I still freak out if I know someone is stopping by - cleaning the house like a mad woman, but I don't go to bed at night stressing about how cluttered the house is! Also, I take one day off a week and try and make that my day to do laundry and major cleaning. That is usually the day the kids watch their favorite movies. When all of the major stuff is done, the kids and I do lunch out somewhere! I always take time out for myself - I practice Pilates 3 times a week (will soon be opening her own Pilates Studio in Northern Kentucky), run in the warm weather months and girls night out whenever possible!"
Stacie and her family have all worked together as a team to remain a balanced family. They are intentional with their schedules and carve out time during the week to all go out for dinner, Stacie and the kids get together for a weekly playgroup, and Stacie maintains time for herself...for her own personal renewal. She has seen the value in taking time to work on schedules together as a family to come up with routines and traditions that keep you balanced. She also understands that time alone to do the things she enjoys and date nights with her husband are key to keeping it all balanced and maintaining sanity in the midst of life. As Stacie has said, "I think there are so many couples that don't have date nights or go out enough without the kids. Once you mention this service (BabysitEase) and they try it out, they feel alive again! Also, if you are a Mom/Dad that is feeling overwhelmed, make time to get away. We all need to take a break."
Stacie Montelisciani is one Mom who is rocketing in her career, but one who also understands the importance of balance and keeping it all in perspective. She's taking things in stride and enjoying the life she has, one that is both passionate about her career and passionate about her family.
If you would like to contact Stacie at Huff Realty, you may visit her website at
www.Huff.com/Stacie.Montelisciani or e-mail her at StacieM@Huff.com.
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