This Realtor Built Her Business from Scratch at the Age of 50 | with Linda Christensen

Описание: If you are buying or selling a home in Reno, choosing the right real estate agent can make all the difference.

In this episode of the Reno Tahoe Real Estate Insider, I sit down with Linda Christensen, a Reno real estate agent and business owner who went from being a stay at home mom of three to building a thriving real estate business later in life.

Linda shares how she built her business from the ground up, going from just 2 transactions in a year to over 20, and what buyers and sellers should look for in an agent today.

If you are navigating the Reno real estate market in 2026, this conversation will give you a clear understanding of how the best agents actually help their clients succeed.

What we cover:

• What it is really like to start in real estate with no experience
• Why a relational approach matters more than a transactional one
• How consistency and open houses can generate real opportunities
• A first time homebuyer strategy that can help build long term wealth
• How one buyer turned a primary home into an income producing property
• What to expect when selling a challenging property
• Why problem solving and persistence matter in real estate
• How trust and communication impact your buying or selling experience

Today’s buyers and sellers need more than someone who can list a home or unlock a door.

You need an agent who can:

• Guide you through the process step by step
• Help you understand your options
• Solve problems when things get complicated
• Advocate for you from start to finish

Whether you are buying your first home, upgrading, downsizing, or selling a property in Reno or Northern Nevada, working with the right agent can completely change your experience.

📍 Want to work with Linda? Connect with her here:
Website: AskJimAndLinda.com
Phone: 775-550-3738

📍 Host: Shay Phillips
Mortgage Advisor | Reno-Tahoe
Website: MortgageUpside.com

If you have questions about buying or selling in Reno, Tahoe, or the surrounding areas, feel free to reach out.

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Shay Phillips is a Mortgage Advisor based in the Reno-Tahoe area.

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DISCLAIMER -

This video is intended for educational purposes only.

Shay Phillips is a Licensed Loan Originator (NMLS 1919855) with NEXA Mortgage, LLC (NMLS 1660690), an Equal Housing Lender. Mortgage Upside is not a lender, does not issue loan qualifications, and does not extend credit of any kind. This video is only for educational usage. All calculations should be verified independently. This video is not an offer to lend and should not be used directly to make decisions on home offers, purchasing decisions, or loan selections. Not guaranteed to provide accurate results, imply lending terms, qualification amounts, or real estate advice. Seek counsel from a licensed real estate agent, loan originator, financial planner, accountant, and/or attorney for real estate, legal, and/or financial advice. Not affiliated with the VA, FHA, or any other government agency. This video has not been approved by any government agency. NEXA Mortgage, LLC 3100 W Ray Road #201, Office #209 Chandler, AZ 85226 NMLS #1660690 Equal Housing Lender