It can prove daunting to change careers, especially when the individual changing their career has been in their previous position for a decade. Impressively, Laura Elleby, realtor and co-founder of luxury real estate company the E+E Group of Compass, has done just that.
An Unusual Path to Real Estate
Ms. Elleby grew up in Dallas, Texas and earned a Bachelor of Science in health science from the University of Oklahoma in 2007. She spent the early part of her career in the medical field as a medical device representative for orthopedic surgeons.
For 10 years, Ms. Elleby and her husband owned their own business, leading a team of medical device representatives. She is also a certified yoga instructor and spent a few years as a full-time mother while her husband continued working as a medical device representative.
Ms. Elleby and her husband’s love of Blue Ridge, Georgia, inspired her next career transition to real estate.
Perseverance Results in Success
Ms. Elleby started the E+E Group of Compass with her husband based on personal needs. Dissatisfied with the treatment she received from a top real estate agent when the couple bought their first home in Georgia, she handled most of the work associated with their purchase. Her husband was impressed with her performance and encouraged her to pursue her real estate license. The couple moved to Blue Ridge, where they opened their own real estate company.
Self-described as “dedicated and committed,” Ms. Elleby faced several challenges in her early years, including not being initially embraced by the local community and peers in the real estate field. However, her persistence paid off when a CEO from Atlanta contacted her through Zillow, leading to a successful collaboration with a top builder. This partnership resulted in a significant sale, which helped establish her growing reputation in the industry.
The E+E Group of Compass has seen steady growth, with a focus on providing high-quality service. Ms. Elleby remains committed to working closely with clients, particularly those referred to her or who have worked with her before, to maintain the personalized approach that has been central to the company’s success.
Ms Elleby is proud that all the members of her team have doubled their salaries each year. Their success is a rewarding facet of the family atmosphere she has cultivated with her team. She believes in loving and inspiring those with whom she works.
Faith, consistency and perseverance are the foundations on which Ms. Elleby has built her success.
Summary
Laura Elleby’s career trajectory in real estate demonstrates the power of perseverance and adaptability. Transitioning from a career in the medical field to real estate, Elleby built a successful business based on the values of consistency, faith, and personal relationships. Today, the E+E Group of Compass is a thriving company with big ambitions for the future.
Published by Mark V.
