What was the moment you knew real estate was what came next after 30 years in uniform?
In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with Traci Crawford. Traci is a retired United States Army Colonel, former military nurse, Global Real Estate Advisor, Broker Associate, Certified Residential Specialist, and Military Relocation Professional serving families throughout Northeast Florida. After 30 years of military service, Traci entered real estate with the same commitment to education, leadership, preparation, and compassionate service that guided her military career.
Traci explains how she built a business after arriving in Jacksonville with a limited local network, earned the trust of military families relocating under demanding PCS timelines, and guides clients who sometimes purchase homes without seeing them in person. She also discusses brokerage selection, continuing education, VA loan misconceptions, buyer preparation, Nocatee living, professional partnerships, and why every successful agent needs someone who can recognize their blind spots.
Listen to the full episode to discover how military leadership, continuing education, trusted partnerships, and genuine care can transform a real estate career. Share this conversation with a military family preparing for a PCS move, a veteran considering a new career, or an agent who wants to provide a higher level of service.
Highlights
00:00 Military Service and Leadership
08:10 Choosing Real Estate After Retirement
18:00 Trust and Professional Partnership
32:58 Jacksonville Relocation and Buyer Preparation
45:31 VA Loans and Military Buyer Myths
01:02:14 Growth and Lasting Service
Quotes:
“Education is everything. It helps you know what you need to do and make the best decisions.” – Traci Crawford
“I honestly believe that caring about people is integral to real estate because people want to be seen and heard.” – Traci Crawford
“I take very seriously the trust that they put in me, especially those who are purchasing sight unseen.” – Traci Crawford
“It is nice to know that there is someone in your corner who is rooting for you and who you know 100 percent has your back.” – Traci Crawford
To contact Traci Crawford, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her Website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Connect with Traci Crawford!
Website: https://www.newlifetimememories.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tracicrawford_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Debora.McCarty.REALTOR
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tracicrawford
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracicrawfordservice/
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