Sheila Howell: Real Estate With Clarity, Heart, and Local Insight
Written by Jon Stojan
Sheila Howell, Founder of Realtor Sheila Howell, LLC and REALTOR® with Red 1 Realty, brings clarity and steady support to clients across Central Ohio. She serves communities such as Westerville, New Albany, Granville, Pataskala, and Newark, focusing on professionals, empty nesters, and individuals experiencing major life changes. Whether someone is downsizing in New Albany or moving closer to the expanding Intel development in Licking County, she offers a personalized,full-service approach that helps clients move through important transitions with confidence.
A Career Built on Strategy and Reinvention
Before entering real estate, Sheila spent decades in corporate marketing, leading teams and shaping strategic initiatives for brands such as Victoria’s Secret and Bass Pro Shops. After accepting a corporate buyout during COVID and briefly stepping back from work, she recognized that her skills and purpose still had room to grow. Real estate became that new direction, and she approached it as a calling that aligned with her strengths in leadership, communication, and thoughtful guidance.Work Grounded in Lived Experience
Sheila’s perspective changed significantly after the loss of her husband of nearly 40 years. As a widow, she understands how overwhelming it can feel to start over. Her personal journey informs her work with clients who face similar turning points. She believes that buying or selling a home carries emotional weight, and she meets each person with patience, empathy, and practical support. Clients often describe her presence as steadying, especially during times when the next step feels uncertain.A Full-Service, Transition-Focused Style
Sheila specializes in helping widows, widowers, empty nesters, and professionals facing large shifts in their lives. She surrounds her clients with structure and resources, including a vetted team of organizers, stagers, movers, and trusted service providers. Her approach emphasizes clear communication and consistent leadership. She guides clients through the moving process in a way that feels organized and manageable.
Resilience as a Central Theme
Sheila’s path reflects determination and sustained effort. She grew up in a blue-collar family and advanced through college while building her career. She completed her associate’s degree and later earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, often finding herself in boardrooms filled with people with more traditional credentials. A mentor once reminded her that everyone in those rooms carried insecurities. They simply learned how to mask them. That insight shaped her leadership style and helped her recognize that impact comes from clarity, purpose, and authenticity. One manager wrote, “Sheila does not speak often in meetings, but when she does, people listen.”A Mentor Committed to Service
At Red 1 Realty, Sheila mentors new agents through the AMP program, guiding them with professionalism and preparation. She also imagines building something larger in the future, possibly a book, platform, or community dedicated to helping women rebuild after loss or transition. Her work centers on connection, steady support, and meaningful impact.Local Knowledge with Personal Significance
Sheila’s understanding of Central Ohio’s housing market shapes the way she supports each client. She pays close attention to local growth patterns, including the development surrounding Intel, and helps clients feel supported through every decision. Her measure of success is the progress and relief her clients experience.If you feel unsure about your next step, Sheila offers a grounded, compassionate partnership. She walks beside you through each decision, helping you move forward with clarity and a renewed sense of stability, knowing you have someone dependable in your corner every step of the way.
