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"My husband and I were looking into buying our first house, and I went to school to become a real estate agent to represent us," Jessica recalls. "I quickly fell in love with it and realized this was just what I needed! I joined a brokerage where a friend was working, and I've been there ever since." Now 5 years into her real estate career, Jessica has found her calling and couldn't be happier helping her clients achieve their real estate goals.
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