Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine September 2018

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Emily Walter
Executive Broker/Realtor ®
Coldwell Banker RPM Group
To what do you attribute your success?
#1 is an easy answer. My husband and daughter. Hands down,
there is no way I could do this job without their support. They
are my biggest cheerleaders and my support system. #2 Would
have to be my amazing circle of clients, family and friends. I
wouldn’t be anywhere without referrals from family, friends
and especially the sellers and buyers I’ve worked with throughout
the years. I also have professional designations from GRI,
ABR, SRES, GRLA, SRS and MRP. Education is another key to
success in Real Estate. I’m a firm believer in that!
Emily Walter, Realtor
501-269-8688
Coldwell Banker RPM GROUP
Where did you grow up and get your education?
I was born and raised in Jonesboro, and graduated from high
school there in 1999. Graduated from UCA in 2003!
What brought you to Faulkner County?
I’ve loved Conway since I was in high school. I’d go to choir
competitions at UCA and thought it was the most beautiful
campus. The weekend I moved here, I was introduced to my
(future) husband who is from Conway. We were married and
after college I was transferred to Franklin, TN to work. We only
lived there for about 2 years before realizing we missed Conway,
our family and Arkansas and said we would never leave again.
How did you get your idea or concept for your business?
A friend told me when I was 21 years old that I would make
a great Real Estate Agent. I never had the nerve to do it back
then. At the time I lived in TN, and it gave me a much greater
appreciation for Conway and the things I took for granted while
we were living in here. The drive to become a Real Estate agent
stayed in the back of my head for the next 10+ years before I
decided to take a leap of faith and go to Real Estate school.
What do you love most about Faulkner County?
If you know me or have ever met me, you’ll know the #1 thing
I love about our county is the history behind it. I love reading
about Cadron Settlement when it was our original state capital
and especially love the history behind the city of Conway,
downtown Conway and the original churches that started in
our community back in 1870.
Do you have hobbies you want to share?
Hmmm... it’s hard to have a hobby in Real Estate! But I do love
to play golf. I love touring homes and going to historic museums.
And I love visiting various communities/cities in Arkansas
to learn about their way of life. I also love working out with
my girlfriends at Sweat By Dr. Fit and my trainer, Josh Epps.
How are you involved in your community?
I’m currently President Elect of the Faulkner County Board
of Realtors. I serve as Vice President of church council at
First United Methodist Church as well as being the church
historian. I also serve on the Conway Symphony Orchestra
Board. What I love about working for Coldwell Banker is the
community involvement. Whether it’s school supply drives,
cereal drives, Pet Adoption Day or attending various fundraisers
throughout the year, our company loves giving back to the
community. It was so important to me after coming from the
corporate world to find a company that was more hands-on
within my community.
Are you involved in any professional organizations?
I’m part of the Toad Suck Nation Pipeline group with the
Conway Chamber of Commerce, and the Women of Influence,
Arkansas Group.
Tell us about your family.
My husband, Jeremy works for Union Pacific Railroad,
my daughter attends Conway Public Schools and Sven,
my Shi Tzu is 4 years old. Ralph and Marilyn Walter are
my in-laws and the BEST in-laws you could ask for! My
parents, Layne and Jo Yawn live in Jonesboro. I also have
one older brother and sister.
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