The YPN Lounge blog is written by a team of young real estate professionals from across the country. Are you interested in joining our blogging team? Contact the blog’s editor, Nicole Slaughter Graham, at ngraham@nar.realtor.

 

MATT CLEMENTS is an exceptionally well-connected, 4th generation real estate agent with 24 years of professional experience. He brings an incredible breadth of industry knowledge, a proven track record of success and a glowing reputation to his role at Coldwell Banker Global Luxury in his hometown of Laguna Niguel, Calif. To date, his sales volume exceeds $200 million in California residential home sales. Founder of the Orange County Young Professionals Network, author of the Young Professionals Network Playbook and CEO of The Clements Group, Matt has a stellar commitment and interest in both the local real estate realm and the industry on a national level.

Matt was President for the Orange County REALTORS®, the largest REALTOR® association in California, with over 17,000 members. He is also the youngest person to ever hold this elected office. Previously, in 2016, he served as Chairman of the California Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network (C.A.R. YPN), when the group won the YPN State Network of the Year.

Matt has also served several years in leadership on the committees of Legislative, Land Use, Business Technology, Professional Development, and the Young Professionals for C.A.R. His role still includes meeting with members of Congress and state legislators to discuss current and proposed real estate-related legislation— lawmakers often consider Matt’s insight when weighing their decisions.

 

RUBEN SANCHEZ is a dynamic real estate professional, broker and entrepreneur leading one of South Florida’s emerging luxury real estate firms, DoMi Real Estate Advisors. With a career defined by resilience, vision, and a commitment to service, Ruben has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results while cultivating meaningful relationships with clients, colleagues, and the community. As a broker managing a team of 15 associates,Ruben is passionate about mentorship and empowering the next generation of real estate professionals.

Ruben plays an active role in shaping the industry at both the local and regional levels. He serves on the Board of the Greater Miami LGBT and Allied Business Chamber of Commerce and is involved with MIAMI REALTORS®, where he contributes to initiatives that promote inclusivity, professional development, and innovation within the real estate community. He specializes in luxury and pre-construction developments.

 

 

KHALID N. BRYAN is a seasoned real estate broker and trainer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As the proud owner and manager of The Investment Property Gurus LLC, a reputable real estate brokerage, he has been helping clients navigate the dynamic real estate market since 2014. With a wealth of experience and a passion for empowering others, he specializes in training aspiring real estate professionals to succeed in their careers. He currently serves as a Governor on the 2023 YPN (Young Professionals Network) Board with the Miami Realtors Association. Keep up with Khalid on Instgram, YouTube, and make sure you check out The Investment Property Gurus’ website.

 

 

 

LEE DAVENPORT, Ph.D., is an experienced real estate broker based in Atlanta who trains real estate agents and brokerages on how to use today’s technology to work smarter. Lee offers a RE Tech Insider’s Club at no fee for real estate pros to keep up with the latest tech tools to help your sales business thrive. Learn more by visiting LearnWithLee.REALTOR. Also, follow Lee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Google+. And if you are looking to transform your real estate sales game plan, check out Lee’s interactive workbook, Plan to Win!, available on Amazon.com.  For more personalized insights, Lee trains in person, by phone, and by video (live and recorded). For more information, or to request Lee as a speaker or guest blogger, contact her at info@LearnWithLee.REALTOR.

 

 

KAYLA JOHNSON, a licensed real estate pro in Missouri and Illinois, operates within the Saint Louis metro area. Her real estate journey began with a strong belief in service with a passion. Kayla takes pride in advocating for Fair Housing and ensuring unbiased service for all.

Beyond client assistance, Kayla dedicates her time to volunteering. She aspires to lead the industry, focusing on community and promoting homeownership, particularly in urban areas, and aiming to close the generational wealth gap. Apart from real estate, Kayla is a passionate speaker and published writer. Her storytelling, whether through the written word or a captivating stage presence, resonates with others, forging connections and evoking emotions.

For Kayla, the stage is more than a platform; it’s where her essence thrives. Her ability to merge expertise and passion has propelled her successful real estate career. She welcomes others to join her journey, where dreams find homes and stories unfold.

NEIL GORADIA (as written by associate Shaun Martin) is both a gentleman and a scholar. With an engineering background, a constant desire to learn, and a heart of gold, Neil is a fabulous human. He is thoughtful and kind. I am proud to call him a friend. Regarding real estate, he is the founder of Go Indy Real Estate in Indianapolis. His expertise is vast and includes experience in the following areas.

• Licensed real estate agent
• Home renovation and reselling consultant (a fancy way of saying fix ‘n flips)
• Land developer (he loves this side of the industry—he probably played SIMS City as a kid—now that’s a throwback showing our age a little)
• Private lender
• Buy and hold investor
• 1031 investor
• IRA and roth investor

Neil’s ability to learn and provide practical guidelines is incredible. To throw in a quote…have you heard the one? “Jack of all trades, master of none?” Well, when I’m talking about Neil this is what I say: “Neil of all trades, master of all trades.” Thanks, Neil. You the man!

ALEX CAPOZZOLO is the co-founder of Brotherly Love Real Estate. He has been real estate investing for +7 years and currently owns a small portfolio of 14 units. Alex spends his full-time hours working as a real estate agent in Southern California and enjoys writing on home improvement, marketing strategies, and other real estate topics.