Michele Stephens was born in Philadelphia, PA but raised in the Kempsville area of Virginia Beach since the age of two.She studied Finance and Real Estate at Old Dominion University which led to a corporate finance position with a property management company in Hampton Roads. This career path helped Michele determine her strongest skills including attention to detail, responsiveness, and problem-solving among other skills.Although this career helped carve Michele into the young professional she is today, she recognized that her passion was real estate. She wanted a career focused on directly helping people and being more involved in her community.Her primary goal is to educate, advocate, and make genuine long-lasting connections with her clients. Michele understands the challenges and frustrations first-time home buyers and families are facing with the recent market. She is committed to helping her clients explore all their options and making their real estate dreams a reality.Michele is married to her high school sweetheart and the proud mom to a rambunctious toddler and crazy golden retriever. In her free time, she loves binge-watching TV shows, being active, and trying out new restaurants around Hampton Roads.If you are looking for an agent who is dedicated to making your real estate process a breeze, contact Michele today!