Meet Kseniya Korneva

Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Kseniya Korneva. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Kseniya with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?
When I was 5 years old, my family and I left behind everything and everyone we knew in Russia and flew across the world to start a new life in New Jersey. Over the last 23 years I’ve watched them bend over backwards to build an amazing life for my sister and I. They worked so hard to provide every opportunity for us and I am forever grateful. I learned my work ethic from them, I also would never want to disrespect their efforts by squandering any opportunities.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
In 2017, I submitted my resignation letter to a stable civil engineering job and took the leap into real estate. I haven’t looked back since! I moved to Tampa, and dove right in. Since then, I’ve helped over 100 families buy or sell their homes, and it has been incredibly rewarding. Over the past few years, I’ve focused on growing my social media platforms so I can better market my client’s listings and also find off market properties for my homebuyers! I’m working on re-launching a social media course for other Realtors this winter!

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Have you heard of being “delulu”? Honestly, being delusionally optimistic is a must in this career! Your first year isn’t easy, and you have to truly believe and envision that you’ll be successful or you won’t make it. A lot of this career is about having a good, positive mindset. Another important skill is to be able to step away and let things work themselves out. I used to think everything was urgent, but sometimes you just have to take a step back and let the cards fall where they may. Lastly, you have to constantly be willing to pivot. I used to focus on doing open houses every weekend, but when COVID hit, I had to switch to social media. Recently, I’ve pivoted into a lot of video content. Marketing methods are constantly changing and you have to stay on top of things!

Any advice for folks feeling overwhelmed?
If I feel overwhelmed, I like to take time off and remind myself that there are more important things than work stresses or drama! I like to spend time with my husband, our dog and cat, read a good book, go to the beach or for a drive, or travel! Traveling is the best way to unplug for me, because I am immersed in another country and culture and I don’t want to miss out on those opportunities. It also reminds me of how minuscule some issues can be!

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