- I earned my GRI (which means Graduate, REALTORⓇ Institute). This title required 90 hours of class work meant to elevate real estate professionals to higher standards in this business.
- I also earned my ABRⓇ (which means Accredited Buyer’s Representative). I love working with buyers, and I took my skillset to the next level through this designation.
- In March 2023, I achieved the award in our brokerage of Top Selling Sides Volume Closed in the Fort Worth Office, which meant I sold the highest dollar amount of real estate in that office for that month.
- In 2023, I was nominated to sit on the RE/MAX Trinity Leadership Council, which is a board of 12-15 agents in our 200+agent office who collaborate to improve our brokerage for the benefit of our clients.
- In 2024, I achieved production status to earn my spot in 212°, which is a closed production-based mastermind group designed to hold each other accountable in accomplishing our business goals.
02. What have you accomplished since getting into real estate?
I love playing co-ed soccer every Monday night. I also try to write at least one page for fun every day. Cooking relaxes me, as I am a huge foodie and a wanna-be-wino. Being outside refreshes me, so I try to get outside for walks, runs, hikes, etc. as much as possible. And I’d love to travel more!
04. What do you do for fun?
I’ve been married to Kevin since July 2017. We now have Owen (who is 3) and Addison (who is one). I have a down-to-earth personality, as I only wear makeup and put on nice clothes when I have to. I’ve grown up poor and I’ve grown up in a wealthy household at different times of my life, so I appreciate and can relate to both types of upbringing, which gives me a unique mindset in wanting to help people of all financial situations invest their dollars in a way that will give them the greatest return.
03. Tell me a little about you personally.
Call or text me at 254-722-2445, email me at amanda.rutledge@remax.net, fill out my contact form, or schedule a time to chat. I can’t wait to meet you!
06. How do I get started with working with you?
- I have a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (DBU 2015) and a Master’s of Education in Counseling (TCU 2017).
- I counseled at the high school guidance level at Nolan Catholic High School.
- Before that, I was an individual and family counselor at a teen substance abuse facility in Dallas.
- My first job ever was at my parents’ title company (Waco Title), where my stepdad is a real estate attorney (they also own the RE/MAX brokerage in Waco).
- I’ve edited non-fiction books as well as worked at TCU’s Writing Center while I was in graduate school.
- In 2015, I wrote and published a non-fiction book about identity.
01. What’s your background before getting into real estate?
PRESENTATION: I don’t settle for anything less than perfection in my business. My background in editing is evident when I write offers for my clients, in addition to professionalism and kindness when I present those offers. These qualities alone have helped my clients win offers over others on numerous occasions.
EMPATHY: I actually care about what’s best for my clients. I have taken less money a few times to get a deal done because I would rather my clients get their dream house than me earn an extra thousand or so dollars. I will always tell my clients my honest opinion on the pricing of a home, and I’ll always provide comparable home sales data on a house before we even write an offer. It is essential that my clients feel confident in their decisions.
INDIVIDUALIZED: When you work with me, you actually work with me. Not a transaction coordinator. Not another team member. Me. I’ve created systems in my business practice to ensure each client feels like they’re my only client, both at the beginning of our relationship and after we close.
EMPATHY: I actually care about what’s best for my clients. I have taken less money a few times to get a deal done because I would rather my clients get their dream house than me earn an extra thousand or so dollars. I will always tell my clients my honest opinion on the pricing of a home, and I’ll always provide comparable home sales data on a house before we even write an offer. It is essential that my clients feel confident in their decisions.
INDIVIDUALIZED: When you work with me, you actually work with me. Not a transaction coordinator. Not another team member. Me. I’ve created systems in my business practice to ensure each client feels like they’re my only client, both at the beginning of our relationship and after we close.
05. What makes you different from other real estate agents?
