I am passionate about placemaking,
and believe wholeheartedly that homes are the creative launchpad to what brings
us the most joy and makes us the most powerful in our lives.
Whether it be your passion for
cooking delicious meals for your family, writing short stories, or crunching
numbers, finding a home that can support you in the day-in and day-out of
getting in your flow and achieving your dreams is what is most exciting to me
about being a realtor. And the process of buying and selling a home? Well, it
should be hassle-free, informative, and fun.
I started my journey in real
estate when I became a homeowner at the age of 23, and I’ve lived in the same
home for nearly 20 years. Homeownership has been a steady and exciting journey
of building equity toward my family’s financial freedom, and my home is an
external reflection of who I am. In this home, I raised a family, found
rejuvenation and solace; and within these walls, I composed 5 full-length
albums of original music with my band, Sarah Grain & the Billions of Stars.
My home was and continues to be my springboard to a rich and fulfilling life.
From very early on, I knew that
the improvement of neighborhoods and communities was going to be my north star.
Born and raised in Indianapolis, I attended North Central High School, and at
Indiana University I created my own major in Urban Studies and Community
Development. I was fascinated by cities and wanted to work in a field where I
could help people develop a strong sense of place within their physical
environment, as well as strong bonds with their neighbors.
After graduation, I began my
career at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), where I stayed for 8 years and
worked as Director of Community Engagement and Volunteers, growing the
volunteer-led Adopt-A-Block program by hundreds of volunteers, and partnering with
communities across the city to increase their neighborhood’s tree canopy
through KIB’s NeighborWoods program.
My years at KIB were paramount to
my profession as a realtor, though I didn’t know it at the time. Being in
charge of neighbor-based volunteer programs around the city brought me into
every zip code of Indianapolis, every neighborhood, and offered me an insider
view to what contributes to neighborhood change over time, and what brings
long-term value to a community.
It matters to me to listen deeply
to what is most important to my clients and when they have concerns, big or
small, I investigate and problem-solve regularly so they feel seen,
heard, and informed every step of the way.
I look forward to learning more
about what you wish to do with this one “wild and precious life” ... and how I
can help make buying or selling your home serve you in this purpose!
Let’s launch you into your best
life!
