Where did you grow up?
Northern Virginia & Southern California

What was your most interesting job before going into real estate?
Xerox copier sales and enterprise software sales

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed?
Work out and curate fashion

If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why?
Jesus. So many unanswered questions.

Where is Seattle’s best-kept secret?
People can flourish despite the rainfall. Summers are spectacular.

What do you love most about the industry?
Home interior and landscape design, and property ownership’s pathway to financial independence.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job?
Limiting marketing dollars for my listings.

What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately?
Manifestation strategies.

What’s your favorite meal in Seattle?
Carmine’s in Bellevue. Entire menu.

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Seattle?
Seattle Space Needle

What’s one thing people might be surprised to learn about you?
I lived in Japan for a year as an English teacher.

What’s your favorite vacation spot and why?
Cabo San Lucas. Have been going there since early 90’s. Many memories from all phases of my life.

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the lending industry?
Find a mentor.

What are your social media handles?
Instagram: @susan_belleville_culverhouse