GUEST BLOG | MORGAN | HOMES CONCIERGE
When I was 3 years old, I was sitting in the shopping carts asking complete strangers to go home with them, solely to go and look at their home. Old or new, interior, or exterior, I was and always have been so invested in learning and seeing what each home had to offer.
If I am being completely honest, I never thought it was possible to find a job that would fulfill my dream to work with homes. It wasn’t until the end of my Marketing Internship with SCS that I knew it was possible. SCS mentioned they were launching a single-family homes division and they were willing to give me a shot at this brand-new position titled Homes Concierge.
As you can see, I ended up taking the position. My position here at SCS entails being with one of our homes from the very beginning all the way to the end. I plan which floorplan and model is built, where it is built and if the subdivision will be aesthetically appealing. The next step is selecting interior and exterior finishes and materials. Exterior materials include but are not limited to shake, siding, board, and batten while interior materials include but are not limited to countertops, cabinetry, flooring, light fixtures, and tile. After everything is selected, I move to the next step of the process, working with the client to ensure the home has everything they want, make changes if applicable, and take them through the purchasing process. This is the part of the job that is very interesting to me. I graduated with a degree in communications; therefore, I find communicating with others very engaging. Every person, every home, every location is different, this allows me to do different things every day. While communicating with someone, you must read the situation, the person, and the home you are working with. There is not one way to communicate with a person rather there are several ways which makes every day different.
Graduating school and immediately stepping into this position has allowed me to use the knowledge I have and to learn from the other employees around me. If I have a question about any matter, I can always count on someone from SCS to know the answer. Every employee is always eager to help one another succeed which makes a great work environment.
Never in a million years did I think I would end up working in the position I am now. I never thought it was possible to do so many things I always loved to do. Needless to say, my three-year-old self would be very proud.
SCS Real Estate Continues to Grow
SCS Real Estate, a division of S.C. Swiderski, LLC., is growing its team. Recently, SCS Real Estate welcomed four new Realtors, Keena Edholm, Pat McElroy, Shayne Fellenz and Morgan Wardall. The new agents are licensed under Broker Samantha Cricks at SCS Real Estate.
Keena Edholm and Pat McElroy are part of the Swiderski Group at SCS Real Estate; the team provides a great client experience. Keena Edholm comes to SCS Real Estate with one and a half years of real estate experience. Her favorite part of being a Realtor is meeting new people, making friends, and helping them start a new chapter in their life whether that is buying or selling their home. “Helping people buy and invest in their future is one of my favorite parts about being a Realtor. It is exciting to help people own their own property, pride in ownership is priceless,” says Keena.
Pat McElroy joins SCS Real Estate with seven years of industry experience. He has been a licensed agent for one year. His favorite part of the role is seeing the history of the houses. “I love to see and imagine all of the stories that each property holds,” says Pat. The most rewarding part of his job is the final walk-through for both sides. “For buyers, I love seeing their excitement at the purchase of a new home. For sellers, there is a sense of relief that they can move on to their next step. Either way, helping clients reach their real estate goal is the absolute best!”
SCS Homes is a division of S.C. Swiderski, LLC; two of its employees are now licensed agents as well. SCS Homes Coordinator, Shayne Fellenz, and SCS Homes Concierge, Morgan Wardall, have recently obtained their real estate salesperson licenses. Shayne Fellenz assists the development team with evaluating different housing markets throughout the state of Wisconsin and choosing which homes are the best fit for each community they invest in. Morgan Wardall serves as the main point of contact for interested buyers to get information about any of their home’s locations, floorplans, materials, and finishes. Now that they both are licensed agents, they will work directly with the home buyers in the beginning design phases through the finished product and final purchase of the home.
Broker Samantha Cricks explained, “It is an exciting time for the brokerage. I am thrilled to have quality agents working at SCS Real Estate to provide the service buyers and sellers deserve. As we expand into home building, we are ensuring the same level of service throughout the home building experience as well.”
S.C. Swiderski Welcomes HR Business Partner – Nicole Blum
Earlier this summer, we welcomed Nicole Blum as our new Human Resources Business Partner to help elevate the growth and employee operations of SCS. Nicole is an essential part of the leadership team at S.C. Swiderski by creating strategic goals for recruiting and staffing needs, employee relations, performance management, training, employee development, compensation management, employee benefits, as well as administrative duties.
Nicole Blum has 15 years of leadership experience in people management and operations. Her experience in high volume business has earned her multiple leadership awards throughout her career. She earned her Retail Management Certificate at Milwaukee Area Technical College and today Nicole holds her Retail Management Certificate as well as she a Certified Staffing Professional (CSP) and she is ASA Technical Services Certified (TSC). She is also a member of SPAHRA.
Nicole’s operational mindset comes with a strong passion for people. Her ability to implement strategic processes are an asset for S.C. Swiderski. Nicole has experience fostering healthy team environments and promoting collaboration and engagement while boosting productivity. Nicole is focused on enhancing business efficiency and team productivity by sourcing high-quality candidates, motivating and inspiring collaboration and ownership and minimizing turnover. She is proficient in supporting training, performance-optimization, and motivational strategies. She has demonstrated skill in improving operations, increasing top-line sales, developing talent, and improving bottom-line results. S.C. Swiderski is excited to have her on board to help and support the growth of the company. “We are happy to have Nicole’s leadership in this important role. Her experience and passion for employees is key for the company’s growth and development of our team,” said Nathanael Popp, COO.
