You may already know Rebekah Cribb in the Upstate food industry as a longtime presence with Cribb’s Catering on West Main Street.
But now you might have a chance to know her in a completely different way as she recently became a new Realtor® with Coldwell Banker Caine real estate.
And while it may sound like a complete flip in occupation and focus, Cribb is actually making the transition with the same emphasis from her previous profession: personally ensuring trust in each of her clients.
“Rebekah brings a rare combination of care, organization, and client-focused precision,” said Amanda Hamet, President of Coldwell Banker Caine. “She understands that real estate represents life’s important moments, and she’s committed to guiding clients through buying and selling with trust and clarity.”
Plus, many of the nuts-and-bolts of catering translate perfectly to real estate.
“Each customer relationship is different,” said Cribb, whose specialty is residential homes. “Each client has different motivations, and I find it fun to piece it all together and support them.”
As to why she made a career switch, Cribb said simply, “After 20 years in food service, I needed a change. I love what I did in hospitality, but not managing a full business with multiple employees. I prefer dealing with people one-on-one.”
And one-on-one is what she is now gets to do almost all the time – and not just to help people buy or sell a home.
Her duties include aspects of real estate that don’t normally come to mind for clients, such as home price ranges, home size, home availability and affordability, neighborhood amenities, lot sizes, and lifestyle.
And before she talks to you about possible areas, neighborhoods, or homes,
Cribb will discuss with you a number of questions such as:
• How would the current real estate market tend to affect my purchase or sale?
• If I am a seller, is it possible for me to negotiate a lease back until I find my next home?
• Should I buy now or wait for the market or interest rates to improve?
• When deciding to buy a home, should I buy for my home needs now or for the future?
• Do I want to live in my home forever, or is it an investment I expect to profit from within a certain number of years?
• What are the pros and cons in choosing a place in the city limits or just in the county?
• Do I even need a home? Would renting better suit my needs?
• Is there a sweet spot where pricing, livability regarding services, and closeness to everything I care for comes together just right?
Along the way, Cribb will also point out the value of getting a home inspection, especially if you are a seller, and making sure you understand the entire process – including the closing costs.
And if you’re wondering how she handles all these details, consider that both real estate and catering involve complex logistics, anticipating client needs, and delivering service that feels “both personal and professional.”
“And I bring that same approach to real estate – whether I’m guiding a first-time buyer or helping someone step into a new chapter,” Cribb said. “Every time I meet a new client, I start by saying: ‘What am I going to help them with this time?”
