Through the most difficult times of my life, I pushed through and worked hard to overcome my challenges. Even though I still struggle with some of those challenges today, I am proud of how far I have come and all I have achieved.

After high school, I didn’t have a clear direction and had a challenging time finding my path. School caused such anxiety that I chose not to attend college. I remember trying to avoid Grandpa at family events because he’d encourage me to go to college, but I didn’t want to tell him that I was too overwhelmed to go.

A lot of my stress is a result of my rare health condition, hyperhidrosis. It causes excessive sweating, affecting only 1.5% of the population. To most, it might not seem like a big deal. However, it was mentally debilitating. But as I progressed into high school, I became increasingly insecure as I tried to hide my condition. I hid it so well that most people didn’t know I had it. Sometimes I would take notes in class and run my hand over the paper, smearing all my writing from the sweat. It was an insecurity that only my closest friends knew about.

At 21, I had my beautiful daughter and focused on caring for her. Soon after, I met my partner and moved to Beaumont to live with him and his two kids, who were around the same age as my daughter. There, I started to golf again, a lifelong passion of mine. One day on the course, the captain of Lamar University’s golf team recruited and offered me a full scholarship to play.

My grandpa was in the hospital, so I couldn’t wait to cheer him up with the news. He couldn't have been happier! This was the last time we spoke because he unexpectedly passed right after. Of course, this was devastating, but this motivated me to achieve what I thought was impossible.

At the age of 26, with three little ones, there was trepidation about returning to school and being an NCAA D1 athlete. But being a good role model for my kids and to fulfill my grandpa’s wishes pushed me through! After my first semester, I received a letter from the school that I made it onto the Dean’s List. Initially, I thought it was a letter from the dean that I wasn’t meeting expectations. To my surprise, I was being recognized for my hard work!

I graduated summa cum laude from Lamar University with a bachelor’s in entrepreneurship. Once I graduated, we decided to move back to Austin. The kids and my hometown had grown so much in the short time we were away. With the kids being more independent and all the new opportunities happening around the city, I jumped into real estate, thinking it would be a fun way to meet new people and help them. Through hard work and putting my clients first, my brokerage recognized me with their top award, Icon Status, which is designated for the top 2% of their 70,000+ agents worldwide.

Every day I am reminded of just how far I have come and how much I can achieve. Today, I am still trying to overcome my challenges, but the success I have found as a REALTOR® has helped me grow my confidence. I have exceeded my expectations by creating a broad network of clients who trust me and my professional opinion. Even though it was challenging going out of my comfort zone, I am so happy I did because it pushed me to work hard and ultimately led to my success.

When I started as a new REALTOR®, I didn’t have all the answers. What I did have was the willingness to get answers and solve problems by seeking them out. After nearly a decade in the industry, I have the necessary knowledge and skills to help you through any of your real estate needs. Early on, I worked with investors and builders who taught me how to analyze a home and understand zoning requirements that could significantly increase the value. Whether representing a buyer or seller, I will get the best deal possible.

As we work together to achieve your goals, I aim to make you feel like you are my only client. I go above and beyond and treat the transaction as if it were my own. My goal is not to sell you on anything but to help you make an informed decision you can feel good about. My focus is on you and your needs throughout the entire process. Once the transaction is over, I will continue to support you as your lifelong REALTOR®.

Sincerely,

Adri Overton
REALTOR®