Today we’d like to introduce you to Marcy Dickson.
Marcy, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’ve been a local realtor in the central Texas area right around 20 years. I had worked as a litigation paralegal for different law firms after I got out of school. Starting in Houston, a brief stent to Knoxville, Tennessee, and then it moved to Central Texas or we’ve been since 1999 while in Tennessee. I also published a wedding guide which I initiated here when we returned to Texas. We had our first child when we were in Tennessee in March 1999, returning to Texas in May ‘99. In early 2003 while still working as a paralegal, we discovered we were expecting our second child. My husband works as a Golf professional, At that time, schedule had a little flexibility. I started exploring ways to not pay for two children in daycare, but also to be more actively involved in the day-to-day with my kids. That led me to a career in real estate, which I have been in since that time. It was the perfect balance for us because it allowed me to work my schedule around being there for two young children, and still financially contributing to our families needs. As time went on, I have a grown in this and industry and really love what I do. There’s been crazy changes throughout from the mortgage fall out of 2008, to the pandemic, and now it’s one of the weirdest real estate markets I’ve ever seen with pricing fluctuation and rate volatility. I have learned that this is a relationship business, not a transactional business and that is how I have operated for a very long time and it’s the business model that works absolutely the best with real estate. I love forming relationships with the people that I partner with on their home search journey. Some of my past clients are now some of my dearest friends. I’ve been invited to baby showers, weddings, different important celebrations to people I’ve helped with the real estate needs. I wouldn’t say I am a top producer in Austin because there are people that absolutely blow me away with the amount of production they have every year – actually very impressive. I have been successful enough for us to be comfortable and maintain a lifestyle that feels good for our family. And this path has allowed me to be there for my family when I’ve needed to. Frankly, that’s everything. This business has afforded me the ability to provide for my family’s needs but to be present and that’s priceless.
My youngest, my 21 year old son, obtained his license in October. It’s an honor to work beside him in this industry and see him flourish. Watching him start in this business reminds me of the hard work over the years that I put in to grow into where I am today. He has a mentor through his broker, but I hope my career is a great model for him. I’m super proud of him thus far.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Definitely would not say I’ve had a smooth road in life. Real estate, I really learned to adopt to the changes in the market and find my way no matter what was happening. I think in this business you have to be super resilient. They’re just so many factors that affect your successor can affect your success, rather.
From a personal standpoint, I feel like I have had challenges through my entire life, and I think when these tragedies have been thrown my way, I have just persevered through it. I don’t know that I realized how much those things affected who I am and how I engaged with other people until the most recent happening. all of the things that led me to the person I am today I think do consistently help me in my business because it is such a personal relationship business. When I was 15, one of my best friends committed suicide and that really started the trail of very big situations that I had to navigate through. All of which built the person I am today. At 18, I was held at gunpoint and escaped a very scary situation unscathed.
I married young, at 21, and was diagnosed with lymphoma two days after returning from my honeymoon. I spent several months going through cancer treatment. We did egg extraction and froze eggs because I was told that due to radiation I would not be able to likely produce eggs to have children. That marriage just unfortunately, was not strong enough for the kind of challenges that the diagnosis and treatment brought so it ended after two years. I met and married my current husband and we have been married for 28 years now. We were able to have two healthy, beautiful children, a daughter and a son. The marriage did not come without some challenges which I think most people go through in a healthy marriage and of course, raising the children comes with challenges as well. I don’t necessarily think anything that we were faced anything within the marriage or with our children were that devastating. Just situations we learned & grew from.
In 2016 when our oldest, our daughter, was a senior in high school. I was diagnosed with breast cancer. This was the same time she was competing in the miss Texas teen pageant and enjoying all of her senior year milestones. In January 2017, I had a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery and during that procedure, I suffered a pulmonary embolism and ended up in ICU for a few days, and it is simply by the grace of God that I am here today. During this tragic time we really became aware of the beautiful community of people around us. We had friends & neighbors who were there at every turn with meals, comfort and whatever my family needed. My daughter sat by my side through every treatment. This process lead her to nursing. She was headed to Texas Tech for the fall following senior year and changed her major from communications to nursing. It was definitely her calling. She became a labor & delivery nurse at Texas Women’s Hospital in Houston.
I had an another early detected cancer scare in 2021.
We had managed to live through all of that steadfast in our faith and learning how to be strong for one another as a family. And in 2019, I actually went through training through the Stephens ministry organization at our church to do peer counseling with people who were facing their own struggles. That was actually very therapeutic for me as well because I learned a lot about how to navigate through some of the things that I have been through and just learn about life and people, and was also able to help somebody through a very tragic time in their life. I never imagined how much I would need those tools that I carried From that process.
This past December, 2024, brought the most devastating circumstance I’ve ever faced. We tragically lost our daughter at age 25. Of everything I’ve been through, this is the most life changing thing. She was literally my very best friend in the whole world. She was my person. During this time, we also felt the value of community. She was in ICU for 6 days on life support. Every day we were there we had 40-50 people by our side at any given time. Some included past clients of mine, neighbors, friends and family. This does translate into my business as well. It’s so important for people to settle in a place where they are surrounded by others who will stand by them when needed. Family, faith & community are truly the foundation for everything. When people are looking for a place to live – it’s not just a house, it’s a home and home is just as much people you are surrounded by as it is a structure.
I have really endured more than I feel like anyone should. There are days I wonder how I’m still standing.
So my road has been bumpy and I’ve had so many struggles. Honestly, when I reflect back on everything I don’t know how I’ve kept going. But I am here today and I try on a day-to-day basis to find some kind of positivity and everything that I do. I remain strong in my faith and know that God has put these challenges in front of me for a reason.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
As I said, my business is absolutely relationship driven. I truly enjoy getting to know people, and just learning about their lives and who they are and not treating their needs as a transaction, but rather partnering with them through this really big important event in their life. I have always chosen a brokerage to work with that gave me the tools from a technology standpoint to merge with my philosophy and my personal business model to create what I believe has always been the ideal experience in helping people with their real estate needs. I have clients that I have worked with for decades. My business at this point is primarily past clients returning to me and referral business.
I grew up in the Houston area, but have lived in Central Texas for 27 years. I raised my kids in schools here. I know this market I’ve seen its fluctuations. I know the communities around here. I have worked with investors, sellers, and buyers. My experience really covers a variety of areas. I honestly love what I do and find it very rewarding. I cherish these relationships and their longevity.
Before we go, is there anything else you can share with us?
If I have anything to share through my experiences it is that no matter what you’re faced with, who is beside you as you’re going through it is so important. God should be the number one by your side. People have been placed in my life over time that I’ve needed in various seasons. God knew that I would need those people at a time and they were next to me.
Love the people around you. Don’t hesitate to share your feelings. Forgive. Hug a little longer. Always pray.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://bramlettpartners.com/agents/marcy-dickson/landing
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