Mar’ Hartley
HER, Inc., REALTORS®
Mar’ Hartley, GRI, RRS, E-agent, RIS, has been selected 2003 Salesperson of the Year for her exceptional contributions to her industry and her community. She is a sales associate with HER, Inc., REALTORS®, has chaired or served on several CBR committees and is a member of the CBR Ten Million Dollar Club.
Mar’ is a founding member of Touchstone Café – a training facility and hands-on restaurant for mentally challenged individuals. She is also involved in numerous charities and currently serves as President of the Local Business & Professional Woman’s Club.
Mar’ got into real estate after her girlfriend, Janet Hughes, who did not want to take the real estate classes alone, asked Mar’ to take the classes with her. Initially, she said no, but finally gave in and the rest is real estate history.
Upon accepting her award, Mar’ said, “It’s all about giving back to your community and your industry. To do more, you need to know more. I truly believe that mentoring in this industry is as important as a spring breeze. I would urge newly licensed agents to have a mentor for guidance, advice and inspiration. Look around there are mentors everywhere. There are so many things you can learn from them. I won’t name names, but I would like to thank all my mentors who are here this evening. You didn’t know you were my mentor but many of your were. And, I thank you.”
Mar’ resides in Fredericktown with husband Phil, has raised 5 children and has 12 grandkids.