Mary Yasol was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Her journey to the United States began when she moved to Nashville, Tennessee at the age of  21 years, after that she lived in Tampa, Florida before relocating to Miami and making it her home five years ago.  Other than the lifestyle, culture, diversity, and weather in Miami, Mary loves having the freedom to choose whether she wants to spend a workday at the beach or in the office with her dog.   

Mary began her career in real estate when she was 19 years old working at a real estate development company in Manila, Philippines. She recalls walking into a model unit and thinking “this is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen”.  However, she gave up her early real estate career for love when she moved to the USA and did not get her work permit and residency until she was 24.  During those years, she was was in a very unhealthy relationship where she was put down a lot and was told that she would not go far in life. 

This made her so determined to prove people wrong that she started from scratch to create a new life for herself.  This new life included continuing to pursue the opportunity and passion she found in real estate when was 19. 

She now works with The Agency FL and specializes in the Paraiso District, Victoria Park, and North Miami Neighborhoods. She has sold properties internationally and all over Florida, but her main focus has always been achieving her client’s goals. Mary Yasol

Where Do You Like to Take Your Clients Visiting Miami?

We have to go Boating around Miami & Key Biscayne, have dinner in Amara at Paraiso and get dimsums in Hutong.

What is Your Biggest Strength As An Entrepreneur?

Resilient and Perseverance traits. I was forced to grow up early and I think I have learned so many things the hard way, that now, I’m so used to solving difficult problems that it has become a skill. I’m the kind of person that will always find a way to make things happen. “If there’s a will there’s a way!” and the “bad days are temporary” are sayings I live by.

Who Has Been Your Biggest Inspiration?

There are a few incredible businesswomen I admire, such as Barbara Corcoran, Ivanka Trump and Simon Sinek’s inspiring views about leadership & relationships. But my daily inspiration comes from other women, girls who are just like me, who were told they can’t do it, but have the ambitions and desires to get more out of life, willing to work their way to build dreams.

To be a role model inspires me to strive to be a better version of myself and to work towards my goals, prove to the world that you can be feminine, strong, powerful and capable of living a fulfilling life.

What is The Greatest Lesson You Learned from A Mistake?

Always learn from your mistakes and when it comes to selling properties, always verify a client’s profile and proof of funds. I almost got scammed by a con-artist and was targeted by a serial killer.

What Is The Best Piece of Advice You Received?

If you’re always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.

Do You Have Any Personal Habits That Contributes to Your Success?

I’m always thinking, implementing, and learning. I’m always reading or listening to books, talking to highly successful people. I love learning a new skill, improving my talents, and finding ways, resources to implement my ideas & create visions.

Name A Book That Had A major Impact On You?

Every book I’ve read impacts me in many ways, but my all-time favorites are: “The Answer” by John Assaraf & Murray Smith, “Use what you’ve got” by Barbara Corcoran, “Tools of the Titans” by Tim Ferris. The new book I’m reading: “The infinite Game” by Simon Sinek.

How Has Social Media Contributed To Your Success As A Realtor?

80% of my business I built from referrals. Posting regularly and keeping fans up to date put me in my followers’ minds. I love that when they think of Miami, they think of me. When they think of me, they think of real estate. And when they think of real estate in Miami, they think of me. It has paid off to be at someone’s top of the feed, top of mind.

Is There A Business Resource You Could Not Live Without?

Instagram. Follow me @mary_yasol.

Who is Your Favorite Architect?

Zaha Hadid, The Queen of the Curve. It would have been a dream to work with her, I think her designs are very unique, inspiring and very sexy.

What Are Some Design And Feature Trends You See Forward Thinking Developers Implementing?

Open spaces and higher ceilings are becoming a demand, statement pieces that are bold, chic with natural elements.

For color schemes on interior design black and white are timeless, but grey is the color for 2021. On the exterior, I’m seeing a lot of black & grey with wood design patterns.

What is The Most Frustrating Mistake You See Buyers Making?

Mistaking size for quality.

What Is The Biggest Challenge Now for Buyers?

Coming up with the most aggressive and appealing offer to the seller to win a bidding war.

Are You Seeing More Local or Out-of-town Buyers?

Let’s put it this way, Most people want to be in Florida right now.

What’s Your Favorite Property Currently On The Market And Why?

Isole Villa – My luxury listing in Orlando, Fl. It is a one-of-a-kind estate that provides a luxurious travel experience and five-star service.

Its yielding high returns as an investment property, with location proximity to all the best tourist attractions Orlando has to offer.

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