Maria began her career in recruiting, a natural fit due to her love for people. From there she ventured into sales and small business, opening The Vine Christian Bookstore in Marysville. Years later, after graduating Summa Cum Laude from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, Maria hit the ground running in Real Estate by joining Showcase Real Estate. Maria has played a pivotal role in the expansion of the Yuba City Showcase office. As a Realtor, she enjoys serving her clients and contributing to the local community by volunteering as Ambassador Chair and Board of Directors for the Yuba Sutter Chamber of Commerce. She also serves as Education Chair for the Sutter Yuba Association of Realtors and works with local churches and organizations such as Hope Point and Moms In Prayer International. Maria is guided by principles of trust, respect and integrity. Her first year in full time sales she was voted Favorite Real Estate Agent of Yuba Sutter and received Top Rookie of the Year. For fun she loves camping, boating, traveling and fancy's herself a true patron of the arts. She adores her husband and three children and has been proud to call Yuba City home for 19 years. "I love the quote by the late Kenny Guinn, former Governor of Nevada, ' There is something permanent, and something extremely profound, in owning a home'. At Intero, we believe that and we welcome the opportunity to help you reach your dreams of home ownership". ~ Maria Ball