Tracy Spradlin
Owner & Broker, Impact Realty Group LLC
Tracy Spradlin, owner and broker of Impact Realty Group LLC, exemplifies a strong woman who has made a successful career in the real estate business. Tracy spent her childhood in different areas as her father was a Sargent Major in the United States Army. Tracy and her two brothers and one sister lived in Montgomery, Alabama, and then transferred to Stuttgart, Germany. The family was eventually transferred to Jackson, Mississippi, and after her father’s retirement, they settled in his hometown of New Boston, Texas, where Tracy graduated high school. “My parents were my biggest cheerleaders and supportive of me no matter what I was going through. They both gave me the best guidance in life I could have ever hoped to have,” Tracy says. “My mom taught me to be independent and go after anything I wanted to achieve in life. They were the best role models and the most amazing and loving parents.”
Tracy attended Texarkana College and obtained her Accounting Degree soon after. She then married the love of her life, Bill Spradlin. “Bill works hard to make all my dreams come true. He makes all my spontaneous ideas come to fruition!” Tracy says. Together, the couple has two amazing children: a son, Payton Laney, and a daughter, Megan Trubia. They also have three grandchildren: Laiken (8), Elaina (6), and Emilia (1).
Tracy describes motherhood, saying, “The most fun I had was spending time with the kids going to baseball games, soccer, football, dance and majorette and band events. That is where lots of memories were made. The best part of being a parent is watching your kids grow up to be amazing adults, achieving all their goals, and then becoming parents. Our grandchildren are our pride and joy. We are at every milestone and event in their lives that we can possibly attend. They say there is no love like it until you have grandchildren; that is absolutely true.”
As a bustling career woman, Tracy states there is no “typical day” in the real estate world. “Every day brings something new. Impact Realty Group LLC is a Real Estate Office and Property Management Company. There is never a dull moment when you deal with sellers, buyers, and the property management side. It definitely keeps the days interesting!” Tracy explains.
Real Estate has many ups and downs, and Tracy warns that you must prepare yourself for the feast and famine sides of the business. “When starting our own business in 2008, we went through plenty of struggles. There were many growing pains, and we had to navigate what was best for our company and fit how we wanted our business to grow. We decided to build our office, which was a big step and a little scary financially—sometimes stepping out of your comfort zone pays off. You just have to believe in yourself. Fortunately, I have an awesome husband who supports me and tries to make all my dreams come true!” Tracy says.
Tracy also has a life outside the real estate world filled with shopping, working out, and self-care. “I work out every day, either doing Pilates or riding my Peloton bike. Spending time at our lake house works wonders for my mental well-being. And talking to one of the grandkids or all of them on Facetime each day puts the biggest smile on my face,” she says. Tracy also gives to the Texarkana community through donations to school organizations and serving on past committees for the Race for the Cure.
Her advice to younger women is to always believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams or goals. “Try to seek opportunities to develop leadership skills early, focus on building strong communication skills and listening abilities. Try to empower others while also learning from mistakes you make along the way. Seek mentorship and practice leadership behaviors,” Tracy says.
When asked what Tracy would say to her 25-year-old self, she mentioned, “Don’t be afraid to follow your dreams. Take the big steps early in life, and do not wait for the right time. If you think you are ready for whatever you want to achieve in life, know you are. I guess if there is one statement or more like an attitude or motto, mine would be ‘Bring it. I was made for this.'”