Episode Title: Relationships Over Transactions: Realtor Porchia McMillan on Homeownership, Inspections, and Global Real Estate

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Summary:
In this episode of Keys to the City, host CJ Williams sits down with Charlotte native and veteran realtor Porchia McMillan. Since 2016, Portia has built her career around serving first-time homebuyers, relocation clients, and new construction sales. Known as a “relationship realtor,” she emphasizes trust, education, and long-term connections over quick transactions.
Portia shares:
• 🏡 Her journey from healthcare into real estate, inspired by seeing a Black woman on HGTV
• 🌟 Why she focuses on first-time buyers and how her own story as a teenage mother shaped her mission
• 📈 Insights into today’s market, interest rates, and why buyers are winning right now
• 🔍 The importance of home inspections, including cautionary tales from new construction
• 💬 How she prepares both buyers and sellers for inspections and negotiations
• 🌍 Her expansion into international real estate, with certifications to sell in Ghana, China, and the Dominican Republic
• 🤝 Why she believes real estate is about family, community, and alignment—not just commissions
Portia’s perspective offers valuable lessons for buyers, sellers, and fellow realtors navigating a rapidly changing market.
Links & Resources:
• Connect with Porchia: (980) 228-6946
• Instagram: @essential_key
• Licensed in NC, SC, and GA

Links & Resources:
• Website
• Instagram
• Watch the interview on YouTube