Women Who Mean Business | Jenny Palm

Realtor®

Although originally not from Louisiana, local Realtor® Jenny Palm is proud to now call Houma, home. Having lived in 13 states, Palm originally moved to the area on military orders with her husband, who has been serving in the USCG for 20 years. They fell in love with South Louisiana and decided to make it permanent. 

“We live here by choice, not by default, which I feel speaks volumes about how I feel about Louisiana,” shared Palm. 

A top Realtor® in Terrebonne, Palm has bragging rights on quite a few different accomplishments. She is the top #1 individual producer for EXP REALTY in South Louisiana 2021-2017 and ranked in the top 3% of Realtors for the Bayou Board of Realtors consistently annually 2021-2016. She is the recipient of: Bayou’s Best of the Best Realtor 2019; EXP Realty Worldwide Best Real Estate Video 2019; Best of Zillow 2019; Icon Award Winner 2021-2017; and Capper Award 2021-2016. She also boasts the following certifications: Military Realtor Specialist Certification; Pricing Strategy Advisory Certified; Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certified. 

Palm’s primary goal is to continue to provide her clients the best possible service and advice in today’s rapidly changing real estate market. She enjoys being in real estate, as it allows her to set her own goals and reap the success. 

“It’s a rare career that allows a woman to create their own destiny,” she shares. “I’m my own boss; I set my own schedule and reap the rewards of my hard work. Make no mistake though, it’s a lot of hard work.”

Part of that hard work for any working woman is finding that balance between work and life, especially when it comes to helping to raise a family! Palm smiles as she explains her trick for remaining extremely balanced: “I have a 7-year-old daughter named Cameron and an 8-year-old son named Calder. They’re very active and into all the things kids do at this age. Early on in my career, I learned to schedule everything in my calendar and to be 100 percent focused on what my responsibility is at that moment. When I’m with my kids, unless I’m negotiating a deal, I’m 100 percent mom. In the morning, I don’t touch my phone until they’re dropped off at school. That’s our time. Then when I start work, I’m full speed ahead. I work as hard as I can for as long as I can. I make the conscious switch back into family mode for those sacred dinner, bath and bed hours. I’m able to rest easy knowing I gave my all to every aspect of my life and that’s a good feeling.  

“As a military wife, for [Chris and me] there is no balance needed. Having not originally grown up here, we don’t have family or extended family around to lend a hand when needed. I feel that makes us a very strong couple because we are a team, just the two of us. Frankly, there is nothing more attractive than a husband who encourages his wife to follow their dreams.”

When it comes to being a Realtor, Palm loves every aspect of her chosen career. “There are so many ‘best parts’ of my job. Purchasing a house is often one of the best days of a person’s life. Having the opportunity to hand my clients a set of keys on closing days is unforgettable. It’s truly a rush, a very unique feeling and I’m honored to be part of that process and lifelong memory.” 

“The second-best part of my job is consistently having the opportunity to be creative and think outside the box. This market is like no other we’ve ever experienced. There are no linear transactions. Selling a house today is just as strategic as buying a house and requires experience, understanding and knowledge to get to the closing table. I thrive in high pressure situations and love problem solving therefore have been embracing the new market.”

With so many career opportunities out there for women, even in traditionally men-dominated fields, Palm offers encouragement for those daring to follow their heart. 

“Every woman has a passion and sometimes it’s scary to take the plunge to follow your dreams,” shared Palm. “I try to lead by example. I encourage everyone to find that thing that’s interesting to you, challenging, fulfilling and gives you purpose. Then go for it. I was once told, ‘don’t let a good life get in the way of a great life.’ As women we need to encourage each other to step outside of your comfort zone to make a change. We need to straighten each other’s crowns.”