Ana Gabrea has 19 years of experience in real estate, and she absolutely loves what she does. As an immigrant from Romania, Ana not only believes in the American dream, but to her it’s a reality. “Homeownership is not something we were allowed to experience in Romania during the communist regime. Ironically, we rented from the government the family home my grandfather had built with his own hands, and which was confiscated from him”. A few years after arriving in the United States, Ana’s mom was given the option to buy the condominium she rented in Arlington, Virginia. The thought of home ownership and having a large debt was such a scary prospect for a single mother, that she decided not to go through with it. When Ana got her real estate license, she realized what an incredible opportunity it would have been for her mom to invest in real estate. “It breaks my heart that my mom never had a home of her own or understood what an asset it could be for her and her family!” Today, Ana works with buyers and sellers in Central Maryland, but she has a sweet spot in her heart for first time home buyers. She pours her passion, time, and resources into educating them about the purchase process, helping them select a home that will allow them to see a return on their investment, and connecting them with her team of highly trained professionals who work together to make the process as seamless and pleasant as possible. “For the transaction period we work so closely and intensely together, that we forge very strong bonds and many of my clients become very dear friends. In turn, they spread the word about their experience working with me, so my business is over 90% referral.” Based on clients sharing their outstanding experience working with Ana, Rate My Agent awarded Ana the 2022 HOWARD COUNTY AGENT OF THE YEAR.
When working with sellers, Ana focuses on her clients’ personal story. She asks questions to find out what made them fall in love with their home, the community, what are some of their fondest memories over the years. She then highlights those special details with beautiful photos and narratives that draw in the new buyers, who will call this their home. “Sometimes, selling a home can be very emotional, especially for those who have made a lifetime of memories there, raised their children, celebrated major life events in that home. I help my clients focus on the next beautiful stage of their lives and hold their hand through the process.” Ana’s background in medical research, has sharpened her critical thinking skills needed more than ever in today’s fast paced seller market. With strategic pricing and on point marketing, Ana positions the homes in front of the most qualified buyers. With many buyers competing in very stressful situations, negotiations can be tough, but Ana maintains a positive, calm, and professional attitude to create the best experience throughout the process. Her clients range from first time home sellers to sellers who were real estate agents themselves, all of whom are equally impressed with the level of attention and service they receive.
Ana finds real estate exciting, as it can provide endless opportunities to customize her business, yet another aspect of the American dream she loves sharing with her children and her clients.
