For Bayley, real estate is far more than a profession; it’s a lifelong mission to honor a standard of excellence. After losing her mother, Mary Brake, at age nine, Bayley grew up profoundly shaped by the integrity and trust that her parents built over a 50-year legacy at Woods Bros Realty. Today, she carries that torch forward, supported by her father, Gene Brake—Chairman Emeritus at HomeServices of Nebraska.
While her foundation is rooted in family tradition, Bayley’s professional edge was forged in the world of high-stakes finance. After earning both her Accounting degree and a Master’s in Finance from UNL in under four years, she transitioned to the global stage. There, she supported a $21.4B portfolio and contributed to an $835 million resort sale—one of the largest single asset transactions in U.S. history.
Today, Bayley’s focus is serving the community where her roots run deepest. Whether navigating a first home purchase, a complex commercial venture, or a new construction project, she uses her financial background to ensure her clients’ investments are sound and their futures are secure. By blending her parents’ wisdom with a modern, data-driven strategy, Bayley provides a level of guidance that is as personal as it is precise. For Bayley, serving her community is about more than property; it is about continuing a legacy of service that treats every client’s future with the same care as her own.
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