Candice & Joseph Alcott
VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIAL EDITION: POWER COUPLE
PHOTOS BY VAST MEDIA | STORY BY DAVE DANIELSON
SPARKING SUCCESS TOGETHER
When you enjoy what you do and love who you do it with, it can make all the difference in the world. That's the sense of gratitude you pick up on instantly when you talk with Joseph and Candice Alcott.
Candice is a broker associate with Coldwell Banker Select, and Joseph is the owner of Spartan Home Inspections. Each day, they relish having the chance to spark success for others while working together in the industry they love.
Getting Their Start
Candice began her journey in real estate 13 years ago. In the meantime, Joseph was in the middle of his 22-year career with the U.S. Air Force. They also started getting into the world of real estate investments about four years ago.
"Through that process, we thought it would be a great idea if we knew what we were looking at exactly when viewing a potential property. We wanted to make sure we weren't getting into something that was going to cost us a lot of money down the road," Joseph remembers. "I had an interest in grooming this skill, so I started learning more about home inspections and then decided to open my own home inspection company, which allowed me to transition my years of the military into providing detailed, efficient, and thorough home inspections."
Candice earned her real estate license at the advice of Joseph's grandmother, Wanda Gantt, who had then become her first managing broker at Realty Network, where her career started.
"She saw something in me that she saw in herself, she had told me, and would be very proud of where we are right now," Candice says. "I lived in Cleveland, OK, at the time I started in real estate and remember walking up and down the sleepy town's main street handing out business cards to whoever would take one."
Dynamic Duo
Together, Joseph and Candice form a dynamic duo in the business today. As Candice says, she appreciates the level of support and encouragement they provide to each other.
"When we are purchasing properties, Joseph's experience really gives us an edge to make quick and informed decisions," Candice says.
When a property that Candice is involved in reaches the inspection stage, she obviously has her favorite resource she can call upon in Joseph.
Joseph and Candice have moved forward with their investment interests ... with 15 investment properties and a church which they are making into a quadplex near downtown Tulsa.
After working on many of their own remodels over the years, Candice has found her most reliable crews. By doing this, it not only made her investment property remodels and move-outs streamlined but also organically morphed her into the general contractor she also serves as today. Having this added to her skillset, her clients gain not only the well-seasoned and knowledgeable REALTOR® but also a GC that runs their remodel projects after a transaction has closed. This has ranged from owner-occupant remodels before move-in, investment property renovations or move-outs, to even commercial property office remodels.
As she says, "That's one of the dynamics we enjoy ... having the ability to serve our clients with inspections, purchasing/buying, and remodeling. Being a resource for them from start to finish."
Complementing Each Other
Together, as you can see, Joseph and Candice provide those around them with a full range of services.
"Joseph is great at organizing and detailed work, while I specialize in things like networking and managing people. It is great sharing our time together in life and business. We are each other's best friends," Candice explains. "He is the first person I call with any news and vice versa. We get excited about what we do and share what we accomplish with one another."
Joseph also has a deep appreciation for the bond they share in life and work. "She makes me a better person, and I enjoy her suggestions and perspectives. She is typically spot on," Joseph says. "We just really like each other, and it's good to help one another improve through what we do each day."
Family Foundation
Family makes life much richer for Joseph and Candice, including their children — 9-year-old daughter, Madelynn; 5-year-old daughter, Katelynn; and 10-month-old daughter, Braylynn.
In their free time, the family likes to hike and spend time outdoors. They also like to craft with girls and do projects around their home.
They have attended Victory Christian Church on 77th and Lewis for the last six years, and when it comes to giving back, they have a heart for helping. They have supported several different non-profits over the years focusing on foster children. One includes CASA (court-appointed special advocates), which helps foster children by providing a volunteer for the advocacy of the children. Other favorites are Big Brothers Big Sisters, as well as the Coffee Bunker, which works with veterans. In fact, Joseph is so passionate about supporting military and first responders that he provides a 10% discount for their home inspection.
While being goal-oriented and having a caring drive, Joseph and Candice work hard, go the distance and delight in making long-term relationships with their clients.
"Our business is done with a lot of heart," Candice says with a smile.
