She knows how to do business right

Local business owner Melissa Macias, a 50-year-old single mother puts her family above business as she enjoys a night out with her family. (Melissa Macias)

On Thursday, March 3, around 7 p.m. real estate broker Melissa Macias shared her thoughts on her two businesses in an interview. The interview was held at Macias office, which is also her home located Far East, El Paso, Texas. Macias is currently the owner of two companies, the first being Thrive Realty and the second being her real estate firm. Macias says her real estate company is in the business of both residential and commercial properties representing both buyers and sellers looking to own or rent.  
The start of her company came from humble beginnings and the help of a close friend. “The real estate firm, which is my company, I have had my real estate license for about 27 years. And that was just mine. Thrive Realty, I opened it up with a colleague, realtor slash builder about two years ago. And we have about 10 agents under my broker's license in that company,” Macias said. However, the inspiration for her start is at the heart of every Hispanic community.
The spark came out of necessity when her old job was requiring Macias to get a real estate license. It started out as something she did on the side but was quickly discovering the money and time she was getting with this new opportunity. For Macias family means everything and so she quickly decided to put her all her energy into this field full-time to spend more time with her two girls. As a single mom this gave her all she needed, a good living and time with her kids says Macias.  
It is Macias core values that shows she knows how to do business the right way. Whether it is hiring more female agents as a broker or making peoples dreams come true who never thought they could buy a home. Macias defines the success of her company on the memories of happy families. “After so many years, the people that I've sold homes to that, I clearly remember are not the homes I've made more money out of, but truly the people that were just always struggled. Never thought they could own a home and they end up you know, the happiest people owning, like just a small home just something that they could call their own,” said Macias. 
Macias company is more than just looking to make the quick buck. What TR is all about starts with their culture from Macias down to her agents. Macias is a strong woman who puts her family first, so she makes sure her agents do the same for the families they are trying to get into a home. Macias said she makes sure her agents are always doing what is right in guiding their clients through the purchasing process to make sure they never lose their homes. Macias has a steadily growing business, and it is because she is in the business of people. So, if there is anyone out there is looking for rewarding work and has the desire to be friendly and social, she is hiring. 
For business inquires contact Melissa Macias at (915) 630-4171 and for more information visit the company website thriveelpaso.