Christy Hibbs
/age: 40 | Realtor | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Infinity
Christy Hibbs spent many years exploring different careers before finding her true calling. She has been a swim coach, firefighter, EMT, store manager, dental assistant, professional photographer, pharmaceutical rep, and a hospice rep. “In September 2016, I was diagnosed with Lyme disease and was forced to do some soul searching because I was too sick to be able to work full-time. I needed a career I could do at my own pace due to the lack of energy and inflammation I dealt with on a daily basis as well as a career in which I would get out what I put into it. I had been taking professional pictures for local real estate agents to help provide income while undergoing extensive treatment for Lyme disease,” she explains. “I felt my love for design and helping others find a home they loved would be perfect for me so I began the road to real estate, and I haven’t looked back. It has truly been a blessing in my life, and I strive to be a blessing to others as I help them with the largest purchase of their life.”
Receiving a full swimming scholarship to the University of Wisconsin and overcoming a lot of adversity while there are proud personal accomplishments for Christy. She admits that she learned not to give up when life gets hard, and that has kept her going through her battle with Lyme disease and other hard times in her life. Professionally, Christy’s goal of selling more than $6,000,000 in real estate was a great achievement. “With the average home sold in Texarkana being $140,000, selling $6,000,000 is a lot of houses!” she exclaims.
Christy and her husband, Nick, have been working together to build spec and custom homes through 5 Talent Properties. They are currently in the process of developing a new subdivision in Pleasant Grove called Arbor Meadows. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with Nick and her children, Taylor and Tyler Breiby, and new baby, Elliana, stepchildren, Ian and Noah Hibbs, going to the lake, working out, and watching crime shows.
Each time Christy sells a home or land, she gives a personal donation to a foundation of her choice. “I have been able to financially help support local charities, and that always feels good because I don’t have a lot of time to donate.”
Best piece of advice:
“If it doesn’t kill you, it just makes you stronger.” -Jan Mullinax, Christy’s mother
Name something about you that very few people know:
“In college, I was definitely the team clown. I would put my ‘Billy Bob’ teeth in and transform into ‘Rhonda.’ She was a hoot!”