I was born and raised in a small city in South Korea. I married an American soldier and came to the United States in 1975 to start a new life with new opportunities. The only problem was that I spoke very little English. Without speaking the language well it was hard to know what kind of opportunities existed. I worked while raising a family but it was a real struggle for me to speak English well. One morning my 4 year old daughter corrected me on my English pronunciation. From that point on I knew I had to work harder to master the English language. While raising two children and working I went to night school until I mastered my English speaking and writing skills.
I worked and raised my family in Vermont until 1994. That year we came to Fort Myers on vacation and I fell in love with it. We decided to move to the area. I got a job right away and worked while going to school to become a realtor. This was the start of my career in real estate and life in southwest Florida.
Since becomimg a realtor I have continuously worked hard to perfect my skills. I obtained my broker's license in 2000 and attend continuing education classes every year.
Being a realtor is such rewarding experience for me. From helping first time home buyers through the process of purchasing their first home to helping people find their dream home, I work hard to take care of all the details and find them exactly what they are looking for. Whether I'm working with a buyer or a seller my only concern is looking out for their best interests.
It’s great to know that I have helped so many people. From selling properties at the best possible price in a short period of time to helping others find their first home, dream home, second home, lots, investment properties, commercial properties or businesses at the best possible price, I love doing my job well, meeting new people and helping others. Many of my clients have become lifelong friends.
Jan Sword
Broker Associate
