Following a glittering US TV career, Graison Foster-Stemper has brought her skills (and glamorous client list) back to Canada and into the industry she’s passionate about
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Graison Foster-Stemper may seem like she’s been a REALTOR® for years, but in fact she started her career in television. She worked for more than a dozen years as a TV anchor, producer and reporter – mostly in Palm Springs, after moving there from Canada in 2001. Working in the fast-paced world of news and lifestyle magazine programming, these diverse experiences and stress levels taught her how to work effectively under pressure, how to manage time and, most importantly, how to deal with people from all walks of life – all valuable skills needed to become a successful REALTOR®.
While co-hosting the highly popular Desert Homebuilders TV show, Graison fused her love of home design with real estate, successfully buying, renovating and selling a number of homes herself.
After the 2008 American economic downturn, the dual-citizenship holder returned to Canada.
“When I moved back in 2009, I was hired as a producer for several divisions of Global News,” she adds. When the television giant laid off 350 employees, including Graison, she took it as her opportunity to reinvent herself in an industry she was passionate about. A graduate of the real estate program at the Sauder School of Business at the University of BC, Graison received her real estate licence in 2016.
Today, her clients are as multifaceted as her career. They include everyone from first-time home buyers to American and other overseas buyers looking to find a second home in Vancouver or Whistler – and even Hollywood actors and producers hoping to find an appropriate rental or purchase a property.
As a rising star in the industry, Graison understands that some people mistrust real estate brokers; she is on a mission to dispel those misconceptions.
“Hiring someone who knows the intricate legalities of real estate, has knowledge of neighbourhood trends and is an excellent negotiator has been proven to help people sell their homes faster and for more money,” Graison says.
Beyond building her business, Graison also believes in giving back to the community, which has been a cornerstone of her life for years. While living in the United States, she was a board member with SafeHouse of the Desert, working with runaway teens and abused children. In addition, she was involved with Shelter from the Storm, Desert Aids Project, Bob Hope Classic, to name a few. Currently, she is on the lookout for a great charity to get behind.
Contact
- 604.773.5702
- [email protected]
- www.realestatebygraison.com
Years in real estate business: I’m new
How many on your team? Two
Works for: Sutton Group Seafair Realty
Did you know? To help answer clients’ questions or concerns, Graison has created her own YouTube channel of advice videos.
