Michelle Bradshaw

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PHOTOS BY PEAK RES | STORY BY DAVE DANIELSON

Transforming the Picture

In many ways, each real estate transaction you get involved with represents a before-and-after picture of each client’s dreams.

That’s a part of what Michelle Bradshaw does that is very fulfilling.

As a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Select, Michelle is driven by having the opportunity to transform the picture of her clients’ lives.

“I love working with first-time homebuyers. In addition, I sell a lot of luxury real estate. Plus, I like to dabble in remodeling,” Michelle explains. 

“As part of what I do, I love the before-and-after transformations. I love real estate because you can take a whole house and change it for the better.”

World of Experience

Michelle earned her real estate license in 1999. Before that, Michelle gained a world of experiences in her life.

She grew up in Southern California as one of four siblings in her family. As she came of age and turned 19, she moved to Oregon, where she became a ski instructor. In fact, she was one of five women at the time who they brought on.

“Doing that was one of the best decisions I made in my life because I met my husband, Mark, there. I taught him how to ski,” Michelle says with a smile. “I met him through my cousin. Mark was a local news anchor there.”

Moving Forward

In time, Mark and Michelle married and started a series of moves as Mark’s broadcasting career continued to flourish … taking them to Texas, Virginia Beach, Las Vegas and then Tulsa, where Mark currently serves as an anchor for ABC Channel 8.

When Michelle and Mark moved to Tulsa, Michelle began her real estate career once their children got older and were all in school.

Building with Her Best

Michelle spared little time in establishing herself in the business. She has continued steadily building business through time. 

Today, she specializes in higher-end luxury, and she has always been a Top Producer in her office.

Michelle’s drive in what she does is fueled by the opportunity to serve her clients and their children through time. In turn, she has built a strong reputation for consistency and results on behalf of her customers.

Family Foundation

Away from work, Michelle cherishes time with her family, including Mark and their children — their son, David (who has twin daughters and a son); their son, Jake Bradshaw (who has a 2-year-old daughter and another child on the way), who is a successful real estate agent himself; and their youngest son, Tommy, who moved back from Colorado.

As her business continues growing, Michelle is quick to share her appreciation for those around her who support her growth, including Sam Rader and Bryan Sheppard.

In her free time, Michelle looks forward to spending time with her grandchildren. Skiing also remains a central part of the family’s recreation. In addition, they look forward to camping and going to the mountains together. In the summer, cycling is a big favorite for them, as well.

When it comes to giving back, Michelle and Mark have been involved with Big Brothers and Big Sisters over the past 20 years. 

Leading by Example

As she reflects on her growing success, Michelle offers helpful tips to others who are looking to take their own steps forward in the business.

“It’s very important to maintain an emphasis on education in real estate … and being relevant in how the market can change on a dime,” Michelle says. 

“I’ve been in this business and have been through two pretty hard recessions. I turn to the Tom Ferry of the worlds to motivate me and keep me moving all the time.”

The future is very bright for Michelle. In addition to her day-to-day passion for helping her clients, she is also starting work on a new television series — American Dream TV — that she appears in. She and Mark will both appear on the show that will showcase Tulsa.