| It has been said that the true mark of character is not | | | | only interested in us when they are benefiting from us. |
| how one spends a working day, but how one passes | | | | After the transaction is completed, it is as though we |
| leisure time. | | | | no longer exist. This is not the way Mary operates. Her |
| Imagine someone who has spent her leisure time over | | | | paradigm is one that seeks to grow lifelong |
| the years raising horses. Not just any horses, but | | | | relationships, regardless of whether or not a sale is |
| legendary prize-winning Paso Fino horses. | | | | being closed. |
| Imagine a dynamic realtor who truly cares about the | | | | When I met with Mary recently, I was not looking for |
| homebuyers she is serving and puts the same passion | | | | real estate. I simply wanted to find out a little bit about |
| into serving the needs of buyers and sellers as she | | | | who Mary was and what made Mary unique, so that I |
| does into creating a champion horse. | | | | could share these insights with readers of Tallahassee |
| Imagine a delightful and charming woman that has led | | | | Discoveries Magazine. |
| a fascinating life in America and abroad. | | | | I feel confident that Mary Bookmiller brings the same |
| Meet Mary Bookmiller - a true champion with a big | | | | passion to her relationships with people as she has in |
| heart for horses, and for people and a generous heart | | | | the past to the relationship she has had in the stable, |
| for assisting homebuyers and home sellers in | | | | trails, and championship arena where her Grand |
| negotiating important real estate transactions. | | | | National Champion, Zsa Zsa Imperial, Spanish Paso |
| Sophisticated, yet earthy Mary exudes the qualities of | | | | Fino horse won numerous highly coveted titles. |
| what I would be looking for in a real estate agent. | | | | During our meeting, I indeed came to revel in the heart |
| Savvy, yet more importantly down to earth. Nurturing | | | | of a champion, both in work and in leisure. |
| and compassionate with a heart ready to serve. | | | | Among the many exciting projects that Mary is |
| Mary Bookmiller is a horsewoman, a nature enthusiast, | | | | working on is a project at the Tallahassee Ranch Club, |
| a woman with a fascinating life, and someone whose | | | | a wonderful new community with beautiful homes, |
| business card and contact information should be in | | | | miles of riding trails, beautiful green space and a natural |
| your Rolodex. | | | | spring. The open areas of this gorgeous new |
| After visiting with Mary I knew that I had met a | | | | community are simply perfect for morning hikes, |
| champion. | | | | impromptu picnics and horseback riding adventures. |
| My heart was warmed as I listened to Mary share her | | | | Mar-Lu Properties has teamed up with Perez |
| passion for helping homebuyers find the perfect home. | | | | Construction, who is building new homes in the |
| If I was in the market to buy or sell a home in Leon, | | | | Tallahassee Ranch Club. Mary will be handling the |
| Wakulla or Franklin counties, there is absolutely no | | | | home sales and marketing. |
| question in my mind that I would call Mary Bookmiller. | | | | Before I headed back to Tallahassee, I picked up two |
| The same passion that fuels Mary's drive to create | | | | of Mary's business cards, one for my article file and |
| legendary champion horses, fuels her drive to build a | | | | the other for my Rolodex. |
| champion real estate business. | | | | "When I come to Tallahassee," Mary said " Can I take |
| To this conscientious realtor, success is measured in | | | | you out to lunch?" |
| going the distance for homebuyers and home sellers. | | | | "Absolutely!" I said. |
| To Mary, selling real estate is never about the money. | | | | I knew I had met a kindred spirit, a new friend and |
| But it is about the service that she can provide to | | | | someone whose name I would be happy to share with |
| assist people with one of the most important | | | | anyone seeking the services of a professional and |
| negotiations of their lives. | | | | caring realtor. |
| Mary Bookmiller and the team of real estate | | | | Visit the Mar-Lu Properties website at or give Mary or |
| professionals at Mar-Lu Properties strive to create the | | | | one of the fine real estate consultants that work at |
| WOW factor in customer service. | | | | Mar-Lu a call at 850-926-0230. |
| So many times in life, it seems that salespeople are | | | | |