Nickie Little is a transplant from South Florida but now happily makes her home in Hampton Roads. This agent has a bachelor's degree in psychology from Florida State University and also earned certification in Web-related technological courses; it is hard to say which of these experiences helps her achieve more success in the real estate arena. Her role as a crisis counselor after college reinforced the importance of listening and emphasized how a cool, calm demeanor is essential to coming out on top in tense situations.

Little has lived in the Shore Drive area of Virginia Beach for several years. She enjoys the lifestyle of living in this bayfront community where she bought a home not so long ago. Little loves this neighborhood and knows it's important for agents to understand what buyers want when they're looking for a place to live. Although she ultimately bought the home she wanted, she says things did not go as well as they could have with this transaction. She helps buyers avoid hassles similar to what she went through and simplifies the process of buying a home making it promising, fun and exciting. It doesn't matter if clients prefer emails, phone calls or texts, she communicates with them in the manner which they feel most comfortable.

What sets Little apart from the competition is her innate ability to listen to what clients want and deliver 100 percent, even when it calls for going above and beyond the role of a typical agent. Key characteristics that clients can see immediately are this agent's first-rate communication skills, flexibility and strong work ethic. She came on board and was welcomed by a few of her friends who are already members of the SimonHouses.com team. She is looking forward to learning all she can from these seasoned pros. "They have great customer service skills but they also have great people skills," she says. Little explains that these real estate team members know what it takes to be great agents in this marketplace. "They understand the Hampton Roads area. They certainly understand the military aspect of it as well." She concludes, "Learning all the tricks of the trade would be fantastic."

This hard worker is ambitious in recreational pursuits as well as professional ones. Little says she couldn't even jog a mile when she began running but now she is an avid runner. She achieved success at this sport and in her life by setting clear goals, achieving them and never quitting. Clients can see this athlete's determined spirit in each transaction she helps them close. This winning spirit trickles over into her commitment to her clientele, as she actively demonstrates what she can accomplish with focus and a positive attitude. When it comes to real estate, both buyers and sellers know they can work with Little to save a lot.

Little volunteers for the American Cancer Society. She firmly believes in helping economically challenged residents become homeowners while fostering neighborhood gentrification, so she also donates her time to helping Habitat for Humanity. Her outdoor pursuits include hiking, running, kickball and photography. Little enjoys watching two of her favorite teams play football- the Florida State University Seminoles and the Washington Redskins.