Just one conversation with local real estate agent, Stephanie Pope will leave you thinking, “that is a strong-willed woman who gets things done.” From the time she was a toddler, Pope had the “I can do it myself” attitude.
Pope overcame much adversity from a young age. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, her parents divorced when she was five. She was emotionally, physically and sexually abused by her stepfather, and jumped from city to city with her mom, attending five different elementary schools.
This led Pope to find a passion for horses at the young age of four. She’d find solace at the stables, a place where she could escape her stepfather, as he was petrified of horses. This passion ultimately became her first job — feeding horses, filling water buckets, and mucking stalls to pay for her horse, Misty’s, board.
Using her “can do” attitude, as a young mom Pope worked nights and weekends for many years as a horse trainer, riding instructor and bartender so that she was able to stay at home with her children during the daytime hours.
Pope has resided in Dripping Spring since 2008, raising her three kids. She currently owns three horses that live on her property, along with two dogs, two cats and chickens.
Getting into real estate in 2012, Pope used the strong work ethic derived from her challenging youth, accompanied with customer loyalty, creativity and authenticity to best serve clients and fellow comrades, setting her among the best.
“What you see is what you get. I’m super down-to-earth, and while I am a people person, I can be a bit shy sometimes,” says Pope.
As strong as they come, Pope has risen to overcome the mountains she faced not only growing up, but throughout adulthood. Lending an ear or shoulder to those who have been in the same wake, Stephanie would love to mentor to any who are in need themselves. You can reach Pope at stephanie@stanberry.com.