closed deals
Multifamily Properties
(2004-2007)
My Real Estate Sales Journey
My interest in real estate began in 2003 when I completed a real estate appraisal license course. After side hustling, as an assistant for top producing agents and investors, I decided to get my sales license (spring 2004). By September 2004, I had my first listing which was 868 Rock Street. It closed November 2004.
In total, I closed approximately $6M transactions between 2004-2007. My real estate sales journey is an illustration of hustle and doing it, scared, while you learn it. Speaking of hustle and learning, while waiting for deals to close, during my first year, I took a part-time job as a commercial property collateral inspector. I was determined to optimize my time by pursuing work related to all things real estate valuation.
The value takeaway from my sales experience is I learned I am more interested in real estate valuation and investing than sales. And since that realization, I’ve been preparing myself to reenter the market as a competent investor.
In addition, discovered ways to transfer these skills to into software development support roles like UX research & design operations and project management.
All properties mentioned, here, are properties I initiated or closed under Morrow Realty. Morrow Realty was a small mom and pop brokerage I found when I started listing million-dollar properties and decided I didn’t want to give popular brand brokerages all of my commission.
RIP to Mayor Jim Millirons. He was my cheerleader. He called me Champ. He was another who “saw me” and believed in me. I never had such a generous split with any other broker. Also, shout out to my Sperry Van Ness sales partner, Bill Rhea, and Xavier Streeter, Broker of UEA Realty who I collaborated with on deals. I owe them much praise and gratitude for my success during this period. Read more about my real estate career lessons and cautionary tales at Multifamily Properties the Smart Way. And, see all the properties I closed here.