With all the divisions in the world today, people are looking for any way to connect. Boerne realtor Jamie Amerman is committed to helping families do just that—connect with a new home, each other, and their community.
Amerman's passion for her work comes from the story of her life. A native of Texas, she grew up in a typical suburban environment as the youngest of three children. "I grew up in Katy. I had two older siblings, two parents, and what I thought was a normal Christian upbringing. Until I learned otherwise in high school that things at home weren't what they seemed." She spent her time at Katy Taylor High School competing in volleyball and track, always trying to gain her father's approval. "My family was involved in church and our community. I had thought I had a great childhood until everything was turned upside down in my home life while I was in high school."
Upon her graduation, Amerman's family was faced with the harsh reality of divorce and brokenness. Fortunately, she forged solid and affirming relationships with her siblings, her mom, and, most importantly, her faith. Amerman now expresses gratitude for her unfortunate circumstances because she believes she can see how God was with her and carried her through that very dark period in her life.
But it wasn't just friends and family that helped her. "I ended up falling in love with a boy in high school the summer after my sophomore year," Amerman recalls. "I met [Jarrett] at a party. He was the new cute boy on campus who is now my husband."
Amerman's future husband was not just about having a girlfriend. There was something far more significant that set him apart from other guys. "He was trying to recruit people to go to a Young Life camp because we were starting a chapter at our school," she remembers. "We went to North Carolina for the camp, and I ended up falling more in love with Jesus—and with Jarrett! We've been together ever since."
After graduating from the University of Mississippi in three years with a degree in Business Marketing, Amerman worked in the nonprofit sector and medical sales before having children. She and her husband are the parents of four: Davis, Reese, Sutton, and Avery. Then, five years ago, Amerman decided it was time to reenter the workforce.
"Once I knew I wanted to return to work, I wanted my job to be flexible so I could still be a mom and a present parent." She remembers, "I was always online looking at real estate and scrolling at all the properties on Realtor and Zillow."
Amerman and her husband had flipped a handful of properties that fit her interests well. "I love making a house a home," she says. "I've always been intrigued by real estate, and I thought it would be a good avenue for me to do something that interests me while still having a good work-life balance, where my family comes first."
Now, as a real estate agent with Phyllis Browning, Amerman takes a creative and innovative approach to her work with her clients. "I'm working with some very sweet clients who are buyers, and they want a special, unicorn property. There's nothing like it online, but I remember going to this one house when my son was in middle school. It was the coolest place and just what they needed," Amerman explains. "So, I called the owners and asked if they wanted to sell their house. They said it would take x,y, and z, and I told them I think I can get that. That's where my sphere of influence has been helpful. It's in knowing what's out there and the people to contact. I think I can make you a deal that will make you happy."
Make no mistake, though—Amerman is about more than helping clients buy or sell their homes. She quickly leverages her life experience to help them achieve what they are really after. "Connection. My clients want to feel connected. That's where I can bring a lot of value, being a part of the Boerne community for twenty years now, we've got deep roots." Amerman continues, "I've got a large, incredible sphere of influence and a community. It's fun to get people plugged in."
Amerman also understands that people express their desire for connection in various ways. "It's a sense of belonging, and when they're coming from other places, it's, 'How do I know my kids are going to have friends?' and 'Where is the closest grocery store?' and 'What are the churches like?' That's what a good agent does. That's wanting more than just a home."
As much as she is committed to helping her clients reach their goals, her enthusiasm for them is surpassed only by her devotion to her family and spiritual life.
"The driving force for the work that I do is my family and my faith, and I put my community after that, so I do what I do for my family and honor God and what I do every day," Amerman gushes. "I really do think it's my mission field. The icing on the cake is getting to be on a career path where my clients become my friends. There is community all around me, and it continues to grow year after year that I get to be a part of this business and this industry."
Jamie Amerman
Realtor | Phyllis Browning
Email jamerman@phyllisbrowning.com
Phone office: 830-331-8450 | cell: 210-315-8122
Address 711 S. Main St.
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