Leading With Her Heart

BY PAM BALES, Senior Writer

Marquesa Hobbs has called Colorado Springs home for the past 25 years. Currently with Colorado Hearthstone Properties at The Platinum Group, she is coming up on a decade of serving her community as a Realtor®. She is an entrepreneur, a supporter of other business owners, a mom, a wife, a new grandma and a friend to many.

When you meet this petite lady, you’ll encounter a warm and genuine smile, kind energy and focused interest in you. She’s one of those people who truly listens, which is extremely important in her profession. Recognized in the top 1.5% of Realtors in the Pikes Peak region, Hobbs has garnered the respect of her clients and colleagues alike.

“I had a bad experience with a Realtor® when I bought a home in my twenties,” explains Hobbs. “I promised myself that I would educate clients in a kind way and add value to whatever point they were in their lives.”

Hobbs volunteers with many organizations across the Pikes Peak region including Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber and Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Care & Share Women at the Well, BBB Board Member, Downtown Partnership and more. One of her biggest commitments is as a CASA Business Partner and Circle of Impact Member.

“I was adopted and served as a foster parent for many years before adopting my daughter at eight years old,” explains Hobbs. “She graduates this year from high school!”

She acted in the business development and marketing realms with several businesses of her own before she stepped into the real estate arena. “People are always surprised to learn that I was recruited by the IRS in Washington D.C. to develop the marketing department for Alternative Ways of Filing,” she laughs. “It was a great experience-builder, but once I had my own company — creating a natural skin care line before it was popular — I knew I was an entrepreneur at heart”

“I promised myself that I would educate clients in a kind way and add value to whatever point they were in their lives.”

“I love what I do, and that’s not just selling a house,” emphasizes Hobbs. “I listen to where my clients are in their lives — often a lifestyle change like divorce or marriage or downsizing.” Her business major and communications minor come in handy as she taps into the human side of buying or selling a home.

That’s only one side of the real estate business, according to Hobbs. She is always looking for innovative ways to differentiate her client’s homes when she is listing them. She owns a Staging Company which helps to prepare for listing photos and videos. Hobbs has stationed a coffee cart and food truck at an open house, and she even incorporates the ancient art of Feng Shui with her friend Jen Weis.

“We met at Flying Horse in the 2010s when I was in the membership department,” explains Jen Weis, owner of Leading with Shui. Their friendship deepened as they worked together on the financial side of Hobbs’ real estate deals and Weis was working in the mortgage industry.

 

“We met at Flying Horse in the 2010s when I was in the membership department,” explains Jen Weis, owner of Leading with Shui. Their friendship deepened as they worked together on the financial side of Hobbs’ real estate deals and Weis was working in the mortgage industry.

One of those rare Colorado Springs natives, Weis researched Feng Shui online and found it fascinating. She registered for a one-year certification, graduated and launched her business a year ago. “It’s intuitive and logical at the same time,” says Weis. “You learn to read floor plans and people’s energy. I did it for my own home and office, and certain things started moving in a positive direction.” Her consultations start at $650 for businesses and residential clients.

Hobbs is offering an education workshop on Fung Shui to her clients and associates in the first quarter with Jen and Leading with Shui. This type of workshop is just one of the many events Hobbs does throughout the year. During the holidays, she promoted a “12 days of Christmas Giftaway” with videos featuring local businesses.

“I love highlighting other small businesses and elevating my community while I’m doing these events — it’s always a two-prong effort for me,” says Hobbs.

She also hosts monthly events and larger quarterly events including Lunch-and-Learns with CASA, a women’s self-defense class; USAFA graduation flyover and taco bar; Annual Concert with a band and food trucks; Vibes Baseball game; a pumpkin patch and an annual cookie decorating bash, where even Santa shows up!

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