If you’re going to buy or sell real estate in Santa Fe, you’re going to have lots of choices in the Realtor you choose. My best wish for you, as a client, is that you find a Realtor who has integrity, passion about finding the perfect place for you, and a desire to make their city (and your future home) a great place to live.

I think it’s helpful for my clients to know my Big Why, the reason I get out of bed and do this job every day. Some people treat real estate sales like a job, others treat it like a hobby. It’s my passion, and here’s the reason why. Selling real estate gives me a chance to meet new people, which I love. But more than that, it gives me a flexible schedule so that I can devote my spare time to very specific causes.

I am a stage IV colon cancer survivor. In addition to a nasty plum-sized tumor in my colon, I had a similar tumor in my liver that was found almost three years ago. I’m one of the lucky ones – I survived, and now I’m thriving. I believe wholeheartedly that to whom much is given, much is required. And I have been given the greatest gift of all – a new, healthy life in which I can give back to the world.

On Thursday, October 8, I’m hosting a fundraising event at the Lensic in Santa Fe. Grammy award nominee Ottmar Liebert and Luna Negra have donated their incredible talent and will play a benefit concert for Fight Colorectal Cancer, my advocacy group of choice. Tickets are on sale right now and all $100 VIP ticket holders will also be invited to attend a Meet and Greet with the artists immediately following the show.

I am beyond grateful to Ottmar and Luna Negra. What a gift they’re giving all of us.

This is a plug for what I love most – giving back, because giving back has helped me give a shape and reason to my diagnosis and recovery.

The most important thing for you to know is that I’m well and dedicated to making life in Santa Fe better. For all of us.