Kim Spears’ path to luxury real estate and interior styling has been a bit long and winding, but it was a path that led her to her passion. Kim is a rare native Floridian. She was born and raised in a small town in the panhandle of Florida just outside of Pensacola where her family lives and farms cotton, corn and other crops. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Finance from The University of Florida in 1993. After graduating, Kim pursued a banking career with Bank of America where she became a Financial Strategist and Commercial Lender underwriting loans and projects for various companies including The Florida Marlins, PGA Golf Course, and Fresh Express Salads. While she loved finance and lending, she quickly realized that a two-hour drive combined with long hours was not conducive to having a family, so she decided it was time for a change. Kim wanted a job that would allow her to support her family while also providing a flexible schedule for her young children. She decided to pursue a career in real estate.“Ignorance is bliss! I thought it would be so easy,” Kim said with a laugh. “And I really liked looking at houses and how... Read More