I started my real estate career in 2004. I got in when the market was hot and now things are a bit tougher; but a challenge I can always meet. When starting as a Realtor in Nashville back in 04' I went to Crye Leike. It seemed like the best place to start. Big name, big company with lots of opportunities to learn. Yet no one takes you by the hand in this business. I learned that lesson early on in my career. I am a self starter so real estate has always been fairly easy for me. Especially because I am a problem solver. Believe me lots of problems can arise during a real estate transaction. Various pieces of the puzzle need to be gently put in place and on occasion they need a little muscle to fit correctly. My approach has always been that of service. Service above all other skills is my strongest. That is what I bring to the table, fierce dedication, a no worry transaction, great people skills and an eye for detail. Not to mention some great relationships with many vendors in the industry.
Okay so moving on...enough about my great prowess as a Realtor. After about a year in the business I transitioned over to The Realty Association. TRA was a great place to hang my license. Incredible brokers and a staff that was second to none. They offered a great split and the brokers were available always. Perry would call me back in 10 minutes even on a Sunday afternoon if I had a question. His help was invaluable. TRA also offered great training of which I took advantage quickly. As a Realtor, continual training and education is a must. New technologies are always presenting themselves so you have to stay on the cusp.
Last summer I was at a Prudential Woodmont Realty company party with a friend that was an agent there. I met quite a few interesting people. One in particular that stood out to me was Jim Owens. Jim is part owner of Prudential Woodmont Realty in Brentwood Tennessee and he is also an agent. We talked about his business and the opportunities that are available at Prudential. It sounded appealing but at the time I was having a successful summer here in Nashville selling houses at my current brokerage firm. Things were better than ever, the money was good and my clients were happy. As the fall of 2008 started to taper off and the market started it's "down turn " I began to think about the things that Jim said to me at that Prudential Woodmont Realty summer party. I also started to assess my role in the industry. There was more to learn and more opportunity to grow. I would always have the skills that got me started in real estate and got me to where I was but I wanted more.
I am proud to say...Brian Thomas Smith is now a Realtor that hangs his license at Prudential Woodmont Realty in Brentwood TN. It's a great place with great people and that's who I like to surround myself with.
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A Realtor with integrity that does it right the first time. I am NOT a salesman. I provide a service. So if you don't want high pressure and someone just looking to make a sale, call me.
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