Heather Davis
What makes Heather Wildly Capable?
Heather is the friend you want in every season of life. She’s one of the busiest people I know, but the way she enters every conversation with purpose and intention makes you forget she has anything else on her list! She’s inspired countless real estate leaders with the way she approaches transactions with integrity and grit. I’m consistently inspired by her.” – HANNAH SCHMITT
What makes you feel proud?
When I see the long-term effort pay off — in relationships, in work, and in community. In real estate, that might mean guiding a client through a tricky process and watching them land in a home they love. In my neighborhood, it’s when people come together to solve a problem or celebrate something good. I’m also proud that my husband and business partner Alan and I have managed to blend our dual roles. Not only are we still speaking to each other after 20 years of this setup, but we actually like each other just as much as we did in those crazy first years when we started it all.
What’s been the biggest obstacle in your life so far?
Being self-employed in a commission-only business. Over three decades in real estate, I’ve weathered the highs, the lows, burnout, and moments of creative nirvana. Industry data reports 87% of agents leave the business within five years. That makes me even more grateful for the staying power I’ve built through relationships, resilience, and a lot of positive self-talk.
One year from today, how do you hope you’re different?
One year from today, I’d like to be better at delegating. At this age, I know there are some things I’ll always want to do myself, but I also want to let go more and get clear on what I can hand off to others. I’m getting there.
What’s the single biggest problem you’d like to solve in your community?
I think one of the biggest challenges since the pandemic is how withdrawn we’ve become. Screens have replaced a lot of real connection, and I want to be part of initiatives that bring people back into the community in person and across ages. That can look like outdoor activities, shared meals, neighborhood gatherings, or simple face-to-face visits. Less scrolling. More time together. Whatever fills us up emotionally and physically, and helps us feel connected again.
What advice do you wish you could give your younger self? How might it have changed your course?
First, listen to the voice inside more than the outside voices. Once I started standing my ground on what was right for me, life got a lot more enjoyable. And for me, always listen to Brené Brown- if she writes it, I read it. She feels like a wise friend who reminds me to keep my heart and my boundaries in the right place. Second, let go of the outcome. Most of my disappointments, anger, and frustrations came from planning how I wanted things to end up, and life just doesn’t work that way. The lessons and silver linings come when we stop trying to plan everything down to the last detail.
