Agent Spotlight: Shanna Bekar – Thriving in the Lakes Region

Shanna Bekar’s journey into real estate began long before her love for the Lakes Region lifestyle. Real estate runs through her veins. Since before she could drive, Shanna has gone to planning meetings and sat in on meetings with bankers, engineers, zoning commissions, and the like. After years of visiting and falling in love with the Lake Region’s charm, she and her husband decided to make it their permanent home in 2005. They started investing in local properties, and it wasn’t long before Shanna’s passion for real estate grew into a full-fledged career. With exposure to real estate development from her family’s business and an entrepreneurial spirit, Shanna quickly built a successful business, all while embracing the lakeside life she adored. She credits much of her ability to balance it all—her booming career and busy home life—to the support she found with The Dow Team.

Eight years ago, as Shanna was weeks away from expecting her fourth child, her real estate career hit an unexpected bump. The agent who was supposed to cover for her during her maternity leave was no longer able to help, and she found herself in a challenging position—balancing the needs of her clients and her growing family.

Enter Adam Dow of The Dow Group. Adam stepped in, offering a lifeline when Shanna needed it most. “Don’t worry about it. I’ve got this covered. Come join my team. We will take care of you,” Adam assured her. This was the beginning of a long-lasting partnership, and today, Shanna continues to be an integral part of The Dow Group. She is now one of the state’s top luxury agents, with an average sale price of over $2,000,000 for 2024.  

As a mother of four boys, ages 16 to 8, all actively involved in sports, Shanna’s life is always on the go. Yet, she provides top-tier service to her buyers and sellers. Three-quarters of the way through 2024, Shanna has closed more than $35 million in real estate sales. In August alone, she closed $17 million – more than most agents will do in a year. The ongoing support she receives from The Dow Group streamlines her business and helps her provide top quality service essential for luxury clients while enabling growth in her business.

“Between sports, showings, and listing appointments, I live in my car. Knowing I can make a quick call and have the team’s support at my fingertips is priceless,” Shanna shares. “I focus on bringing the best of the best to my clients. With Adam, I gained a strategic partner. With The Dow Group, I gained back-office support. The marketing The Dow Group and PLACE provide is the best. They handle all of the compliance. And most of all, I love the data and statistics that I have access to. This gives my clients an advantage.”

One of Shanna’s favorite standout features of The Dow Group is its unique view of the real estate market. With The Dow Group’s refined expertise in market insights and the team’s statewide collaboration, Shanna can adjust quickly to market trends, providing unparalleled value to her clients. They regularly discuss regulation changes and their implications for clients. Adam is also a phenomenal partner for strategizing and problem-solving complex issues when it comes to marketing, negotiations, or other aspects of the business.

As real estate investors who have also custom-built homes from design to finish, Shanna and her husband have lived it. Add in Shanna’s exposure growing up with real estate and development front and center in the family business – and she has it all covered. From investments in multifamily to luxury lakefront living, Shanna has a unique perspective on the mechanics of all things real estate. With this firm understanding in such a breath and depth of this industry, Shanna brings her clients value that sets her miles apart from her peers.

Through The Dow Group’s infrastructure and PLACE’s backing, Shanna has grown her business while ensuring her family remains a priority. This balance of high-level service and personal fulfillment is what sets The Dow Group apart, making it the perfect place for ambitious agents to thrive.

“Shanna brings her best to The Dow Group every day,” Adam shares. “Her depth of knowledge in the real estate industry gives her clients the edge, and her collaborative spirit helps our team every day. I’m proud to call her a partner.”