Introducing Andrea Pokorny

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Rainmakers are selected based on their sales Andrea Pokorny accomplishments earning them a spot among the top 20% of Liz Moore & Associates’ top REALTOR®, ABR, SRES performers. ALMA MATER In addition to sales volume standards, Rainmakers share client-centric philosophies, Growing up in NY, I was involved in a dedication to being masters of their craft, Fashion for a bit. I graduated from and a commitment to giving back to the the Fashion Institute of Technology communities they serve. as well as Southampton College. I am thrilled to have been selected as the #1 GOAL featured Rainmaker for the month! Making my clients happy! Andrea Pokorny BEST FRIEND My Mom. I speak with her daily. I LOVE WILLIAMSBURG BECAUSE it is a small town with A LOT to do! It’s all at your fingertips. NEIGHBORHOOD Ford’s Colony resident for 20 years. I love where I live! FAVORITE RESTAURANT The Member’s Grille at Ford’s Colony. The food is terrific! Andrea was very proactive on every problem that arose. Lisa Pitts

Rainmaker Spotlight: Andrea Pokorny “I’m blessed. Andrea Pokorny takes business calls even while she’s soaking up sun and enjoying I don’t know some treasured family time. “I love what I do, and when I’m on vacation, I’m still what I did to working,” she says. “I started out in the real estate business because, early on, it was be so lucky, but something that gave me what I needed as the mom of two children, to be there for I’m taking it!” my kids when they were young and dependent.” That kind of flexibility proved true at first, but at one point, Andrea remembers, she had to reassess. “Things had gotten so busy that it began to interfere with my personal life. My husband, Clay, was traveling a lot at the time, so I prioritized and pulled back a bit.” Now her daughter, Carson, is a pre-med scholar and soccer player at Christopher Newport University. Carson has won an early acceptance to Eastern Virginia Medical School, where she will attend after graduating in 2020. Son Cole, an outdoorsman, initially tried charter fishing as a career, but transitioned to commercial construction after deciding that fishing should be for fun and not business. At this stage of life, Andrea’s free to pursue real estate in the wholehearted way that comes naturally to her.

“I’ve always been a very high-energy person. I couldn’t possibly sit behind a desk all day; I have to be out and about, meeting people and doing things,” she says. Andrea’s gregarious personality makes her easy to talk to. “Clay’s company moved us here from our native Long Island, New York right after we got married in 1992. I’d lived in the same place all my life and was afraid it might be hard to find new friends. Turns out I’m that person who picks up strangers in the grocery store!” She soon established herself through joining different clubs, eventually connecting with a wide group of young parents when babies came along, people who have remained lifelong friends. As the children grew and went to school, Andrea worked in the medical equipment field, but wasn’t passionate about it. The agent who sold them a home was grateful for Andrea’s subsequent numerous referrals and suggested she might be happier selling real estate herself. “I started out in a small Mom and Pop office with just five agents, a great place to learn the ropes. I always said if I left, I’d go with Liz Moore. You want to do your best for the person who believes in you,” she says. “It’s important to know that if a deal gets shaky, Liz answers a call from her agent, even in the middle of the night.” Andrea finds the real estate business to be challenging and fun. “You wear a lot of hats as a Realtor,” she says. “Things can get crazy at times, and part of the job is to remain confident and calm, acting as a counselor, financial advisor, agent and friend.” It’s easy to get burned out when life is all work and no play, and Andrea tries to maintain a good balance. As residents of Ford’s Colony, Andrea and Clay play golf. “I’m not competitive; I just want to have fun!” she admits. “I think you can be a competitive person in business in the sense that you want to do well, but you can still be compassionate. I’m always happy to hear of others’ successes because I don’t feel diminished by them.” However, Andrea shows no mercy when playing cards at the family’s weekend getaway cottage on the water in Lanexa. “We play canasta, and I have to say that the women have been beating the men badly lately. Any day we can put our dogs, Darcy and Milo, in the boat and drive around the Chickahominy River, and then sit around the table, eating, laughing, and playing cards… to us, that’s fun!” It sounds like a heavenly way to spend a weekend, but even in the midst of all the fun and relaxation, if the phone rings, Andrea Pokorny picks up. You never know what’s next in the real estate business, and she doesn’t want to miss a thing. “I’m blessed. I don’t know what I did to be so lucky, but I’m taking it!” Andrea says with a smile.









INCORPPOOPROATFICNOGLAOR BRIGHTEN UP Want to try some bold, trendy colors in your home but don’t know YOUR LIFE! where to start? We’ve got you covered. A cayenne red can make bold, spicy statement. A deep purple or blue can EXPERIMENT add depth and richness. A sunny yellow or warm orange can brighten WITH FUN, any space. A soft green or light blue can bring the peace of nature inside. Color showcases our emotions and our creativity, and always makes a BOLD COLORS statement. These bold, trendy colors are fun, popular and can update any home, but trends can also be passing. A great way to stay current and protect your investment from becoming outdated is to incorporate these colors in your home in small bursts, also known as pops of color. Pops of color can highlight architectural details and add personality to any space. The best part is you don't have to commit an entire room or wall to that trendy color to achieve the effect, a pop is just that, a small area or item in that special shade providing a flash of color. Try an accent wall, half wall above or below your chair rail, or a piece of furniture. Even painting a frame, chandelier, lamp, or pair of candle sticks in a bold shade can add a pop of color and lend visual interest to a room or area in your home. 9

Great areas to play with color are laundry rooms, Think small for big color! Even lowly clay flower pots bathrooms and entry ways. You don’t spend hours in can make a colorful statement in your home. these places, rather you pass through and fun colors here can leave a lasting impression. Remove any tape and reaffix the necessary items like lamp shades, light bulbs, or drawer knobs, and wait for You’re not a painter? No problem. You can always the compliments to start rolling in. hire a professional for a big job, but this is a fun way The possibilities don’t end with paint when it comes to put those hours you’ve logged watching HGTV to playing with color. to good use. Throw pillows, blankets, vases, and framed prints are just a few easy, low commitment ways to play with color What you’ll need for your DIY makeover paintover: in your home. an old rag, painter’s tape, primer or white paint if So, go ahead and make a splash with bold, trendy colors you're covering a dark color, your paint color of in your home! We want to see your projects and how choice, and an appropriate size paint brush for the you incorporate pops of color in your home. Would project. For added appeal, find updated or funky love to see what you’ve done. Share pictures with us at accessories for your piece like a new lamp shade or @ with the hashtag #lizmoorePOC. drawer pulls Color showcases our emotions and our creativity, and always makes a statement. It’s really quite simple once you have all of your supplies. First, wipe away any dust so you have a smooth, clean surface. Next, remove drawer knobs or tape over any hardware or areas you don't want painted. Apply a primer coat if needed to cover particularly dark colors and stains. Next, apply one to two coats of your chosen paint color and let dry. Put those hours of watching HGTV to use! Make a bold, spicy statement with an accent wall of brilliant cayenne red. 10

Congratulations, Andrea!