Serving Others
By Kris McCoy
For my first blog, I thought it would be important to understand me and my journey into being a real estate Broker. More specific, why be a Broker with Nest Realty? In my early 20s, I felt the calling in my heart to serve others. I considered a career in the military. I really liked what the United States Coast Guard had to offer. I was in the testing phase of my enlistment and I received the most wonderful news—I was going to be a daddy. This weighed on my heart heavy, and I chose to stay and be here as much as I could for my soon-to-be son, and my wife Amanda. But, the calling to serve was still so strong.
I chose to peruse a career in law enforcement. I worked for the local Sheriff’s office for a decade, loving every second of it. The reward that came with helping and serving others is beyond measure. People only hear and see the bad news that comes from being a law officer. But there is so much more to being a law officer than just chasing bad guys. It’s helping a lost child, it’s fighting for those who can’t fight for themselves, it’s shaking the hand of someone’s life you just changed. That’s what wearing a badge meant to me. Then I got to a point to where I just wasn’t physically able to do that job I was sworn to do. I was diagnosed with severe degenerative disk disease, and was living with pain ever day. It made it very difficult to wear a duty belt and function productively. Reluctantly, I decided to lay down my badge, which I wore so proudly and worked so hard for, and walk away. It was one of the hardest things I ever had to do.
So, now what? What does a person do, who has this desire to serve others? My first taste of real estate was in 2006-07. I was an agent administrator for a small agency and learned so much. The agency invested in me and showed me what it meant to become an agent. Unfortunately, that company did not survive the economic crash, but I am very thankful for that opportunity, because it brought me to the place I am today.
So, Why Nest Realty? I talked with several agencies and was offered several positions, but nothing ever felt like home. When I met with Angie and Glen Cullen, and we talked about the Nest philosophy, they had my attention. After several more meetings I knew this was my new home. Nest Realty’s unique branding and approach to elite client care is unmatched. I feel I get to serve the people of my community again on the highest level. I am involved in the biggest financial decision that people can make. That’s life changing! I am honored to be a part of this process. Thank you for reading my story.
Kris McCoy is a Real Estate Broker with Nest Realty Asheville. Kris has a servant’s heart and a drive for entrepreneurial success. It is of the utmost importance to Kris that he exceed the expectations of his clients.