Positively West Virginia

Episode 15: Failure is Not an Option: Landis Realty in the Heart of Canaan Valley

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Kim Landis, Broker/Owner

Landis Realty is in the heart of Canaan Valley and they are ready to serve you! Their mission is to offer “Distinctive Customer Service and Professional Excellence” in Real Estate Sales, Vacation Rentals, and Property Management.

The Landis Realty Team makes a point to understand the unique needs of individual homeowners and their valued guests, providing solutions with courtesy. They are an energetic, hands-on team of customer service specialists ready and willing to assist you. They listen to their clients and together, devise a solution for your concerns! If you are looking for an experienced Team who treat you with professionalism, honesty, and with distinctive excellence, contact the Landis Realty Team!

Show Notes:

• 00:31-2:10: Jim introduces today’s guest, Kim Landis, owner and broker of the successful West Virginia realty company, Landis Realty and asks her to take a moment to share some background information with the listeners.
• 2:11-2:28: Landis talks about becoming a licensed sales agent in Canaan Valley at the age of 19 and working three to four jobs in order to make it here. “This is my home and I’ve always wanted to stay here and make a living here.”
• 2:29-2:34: How did you first get started in the real estate business at 19 years of age?
• 2:35-3:00: Landis credits a man named David Curtis, a real estate broker and developer in Canaan Valley, who told her from a young age that’d she would be a great sales agent because she goes after what she wants.
• 3:01-3:15: What’s your 30 second elevator pitch for Landis Realty?
• 3:16-3:51: “I work very hard. We go above and beyond of what we need to do to find a potential buyer. I’m constantly on the phone, on the internet, we don’t stop until we make that client as happy as we can make them.”
• 3:52-4:07: What would you say you’re most excited about for your company right now?
• 4:08-5:40: “The opening of my new rental and property management business at my office.” Landis also talks about the expansion of her business.  
• 5:41-6:15: Tell us the worst experience you’ve had in business thus far
• 6:16-12:59: “Failing was not an option.” Landis describes the time when shortly after the grand opening of her new office, her family encountered a tragedy with her youngest son who suffered from severe burns and had to be airlifted to the Pittsburgh hospital. He was given a 2% chance to live and made it. Now, Landis was left to deal with hospital bills, a declining economy and a brand new office she just opened up.
• 13:00-13:31: What would you say is your takeaway from that experience?
• 13:32-14:04: “I put God first in my life and I never take anyone or anything for granted because you never know when something can turn your world upside down.
• 14:05-14:18: What would you say is the best thing about being in business in West Virginia?
• 14:19-14:54: “The best thing honestly, it is absolutely, 100% the people.”
• 14:55-15:23: Jim takes a brief moment to mention the incredible sponsors of Positively West Virginia
• 15:24-15:40: What’s the vision you have for your company long-term?
• 15:41-16:12: “I see my company expanding within the tourism industry. We also want to create a variety of vacation experiences. Not just here in Canaan Valley, but throughout West Virginia.”
• 16:13-16:44: What’s one piece of advice you’d give to young business owners and people just starting out?
• 16:45-17:14: Landis talks about going into business in something that you’re passionate about and makes you feel “full of life.”
• 17:15-17:25: What’s one thing you do everyday that you think contributes to your success?
• 17:26-17:32: “It’s above and beyond, I pray everyday.
• 17:33-17:37: What’s one resource you use at your business that you just can’t live without?
• 17:38-17:59: “We use social media. That is the way to get the word out there.”
• 18:44-19:15: If you could meet anyone in West Virginia, who would it be?
• 19:16-19:35: “I just want to meet the person that’s been inspired with what I’ve shared with you here today.”
• 19:36-20:08: What’re some of the opportunities you see there as it relates to attracting people to this great state?
• 20:09-20:45: Landis talks about the many wonderful things West Virginia has to offer
• 20:46-21:13: What’s the best way our listeners can learn more about what you do?
• 21:14-21:39: “They can go to our website or Facebook.”
• 21:40-22:19: Is there anything that you would like to address that we haven’t covered yet today?
• 22:20-23:28: “I’m more than just a business woman… I give all I can to those who need help.”
• 23:29- Close: Jim thanks Kim Landis for joining him on another wonderful episode of Positively West Virginia and once again thanks the amazing sponsors of the show for allowing us to share these stories about West Virginia businesses.