I have five words tattooed on my arm: "Create the life you love." For me that's not a motto — it's a hard-won story of starting over, betting on myself, and refusing to settle.

I fell in love with real estate when I bought my first house. Our realtor was incredible—she took the time to explain every detail, walking us through the process step by step and ensuring we understood not just what was happening, but why. I enjoyed learning about the ins and outs of buying a home, and how powerful it felt to have someone guide us with care. That experience made me want to do the same for others, and it’s what inspired me to become a realtor myself.

 But let me back up. I grew up in Colorado, and after high school, I thought I wanted to be a nurse. I even got my CNA, but anatomy and physiology got the best of me—three tries, three fails. I took it as a sign and moved on. 

At 19, I married my first husband, an Army man almost a decade older than me. We moved to North Carolina, and I became a waitress on the beach. Life was simple, seasonal, and then I got pregnant. He wanted me to be a stay-at-home mom until our daughter, Bella, started kindergarten. I agreed, but I always felt there was something more out there for me.

When Bella started school, we bought our first house. That’s when real estate grabbed me. I went to real estate school and got my license in 2017. My goal was to build a career that would give me independence and stability for myself and my daughter. 

 A crucial moment came in 2019, when I left my husband. Our marriage wasn’t healthy, and I knew I had to do better for Bella and myself. Suddenly, I was a single mom in real estate, hustling to make ends meet. I worked 3 additional jobs to make it work: DoorDash, cleaning houses, and mowing lawns after showings. But being alone motivated me to go the extra mile to put food on the table; an instinct of survival kicked in.

I eventually took a job in property management, thinking it would bring stability. Instead, I found myself advocating for homeowners in a system that didn’t want to change. I sent dozens of properties to the sales side, and after five months, I was laid off—right in the middle of COVID. It stung, but unemployment gave me a cushion to regroup. I joined a new brokerage, knowing with every fiber of my being that selling real estate was exactly the path for me.

Amidst all this chaos, I met Alan, my now-husband, at a club—my first time ever in one, since my ex never let me go. Alan was younger, in the military, and about to move away. Neither of us expected anything serious. Yet, a motorcycle accident delayed his transfer, and we spent months getting to know each other. We both fell  accidentally in love. When I finally introduced him to my daughter, she loved him right away, and it felt like everything just clicked for us as a family. For three years, we did long distance, until we married in 2022.

These days, my favorite thing is traveling with my family. I’m a penny pincher at heart, but I’ve learned to splurge on experiences—rodeo tickets, lantern festivals, little adventures that make life sweet. I also love soaking up ordinary moments at home, Like Playing with our Yorkies.

Looking back, every challenge pushed me to create the life I love. I have it tattooed on my arm now: “Create the life you love.” That’s what I’m doing, every single day.

What sets me apart from other agents is my honesty and transparency—I always tell it like it is. From the very first conversation, I make sure my clients know all the costs involved, including commission, so there are no surprises. I genuinely look out for my clients’ best interests, focusing on what they need rather than just making a sale. Communication is another strength of mine; I respond quickly to calls and texts, usually within a few minutes to a few hours, and I’m available up to 9 PM if needed. With nine years of experience, I’ve made my share of mistakes and learned from them, so I bring a lot of practical knowledge to the table. If I don’t know the answer to something, I’ll always find out rather than guess. I also try to keep things light and personable, getting to know my clients as people and maintaining a relationship beyond the transaction. I care about their lives after the sale and always follow up to see how they’re doing.

 

Sincerely, 

 

 

Megan Peters