Winning, Despite the Odds

In 2021, Caroline Wheaton Dinsmore was suffering from a severe biotoxin illness. She was bedridden, in debilitating pain, could barely walk, and had had a minor heart attack that had just recently shown up on an EKG. But that did not deter Caroline from working and making a mark in the industry. “It was during COVID so I could get away with only meeting my clients once in person. When I met with clients, I would be in excruciating pain and I would mask my pain with a smile,” says Caroline. “That year, in spite of being on the verge of death with all of my organs on the brink of shutting down, I had my best year ever in real estate. I sold $102.7M worth of the real estate. I have no idea how I achieved that or how I survived.”

This pioneering, hard-working leader is determined to win against all odds. These same qualities are what Caroline’s team follows to enhance themselves and the company.

Caroline and her team at Caroline Dinsmore & Co. are learning-based, which means they love to learn. They are constantly looking for ways to hone their skills and implement the latest technology to help the Caroline Dinsmore & Co. teams best serve their clients. “Continuing education is a high priority for us. Even if we just walk away with one new nugget of information to implement in our business, then the class was well worth it,” says Caroline.

A support system for female business owners is essential for the pioneering leader. “I think it’s incredibly important to support and empower other women. I’ve been in situations where I’ve had managers who have not supported me whether it be out of jealousy or what have you,” explains Caroline. “Because of those experiences, I make it a point to always support the women around me. My team is all women except for one man. I am there to lift my team up and support them so that they feel inspired and are happy. If they are happy, they will thrive. If they are thriving, our team and business will continue to thrive. It’s a ripple effect.”

With nearly two decades of experience, Caroline believes Rome was not built in a day. In order to create something great, there needs to be hard work, perseverance, and a brilliant team. “When I first got into real estate in 2004, the market was going up. Then in 2008 we had the worst recession since the great depression. And it was directly tied to my industry, real estate,” she adds. “I worked hard. I persevered. I took care of my clients who left wonderful reviews about me online. When the market shifted in 2012, my business took off. I didn’t start seeing success until about 10 years ago.”

Caroline has taken the company to new heights with this beautiful mindset and strength. Caroline Dinsmore & Co understands that buying or selling property is more than a transaction, so they go the extra mile to support clients throughout the process. With decades of local expertise, successful strategies, and a dedicated team, the company ensures every detail is handled carefully and that clients' experience is stress-free and successful. The company also houses expert photographers, videographers, and 3-D virtual tour specialists to capture stunning visuals of a home to enhance their marketing efforts and create a sophisticated online and print presentation.

“From start to finish, we handle all aspects of the process, working with trusted contractors and stagers to ensure your home is presented in its best light. This is our commitment to making your real estate journey stress-free and delivering exceptional results,” says Caroline. “There is a flood of prop-tech companies in the market place right now. There are some incredible platforms that are taking advantage of AI. I think it’s all very exciting! We just started using ChatGPT. It’s an absolute game changer especially for writing inspiring marketing copy for our client’s properties.”

For the days to come, Caroline wants to continue expanding her team and also launching a podcast that will be real estate focused but with a wellness and lifestyle tint to it. “We will tackle serious topics but with humor. I’m hoping to expand my business to include real estate development and investing,” she elucidates. “We already renovate most of our client’s homes before we put them on the market. I love the creative process. I’m not an interior designer by trade or background but I love picking out materials for my client’s homes.”