PRESS RELEASE (February 15, 2021) – For top-producing estate agent Timothy Smith, 2021 is off to a promising start – the real estate pro with industry honours, an entrepreneurial spirit and a social media following that numbers in the thousands is taking on a new role as partner in Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate MCR Bahamas Group.
Smith
joins founding partner, real estate guru Mario Carey, and Tim Rodland, Managing
Partner.
Rodland
announced Smith’s appointment today.
“We
are happy to bring on Timothy Smith as a partner,” he said. “He has
demonstrated a level of dedication and professionalism that embodies the core
values of the company and has proven to be a valuable asset to our team.”
At
27, Smith has acquired more than $40 million in listings and earned top honours
three times since he joined Mario Carey Realty as the firm was transitioning to
Better Homes and Gardens in 2016.
In
2017 Smith was rookie of the year. In 2019 and 2020, he was top producer and last
year snagged one of the country’s most desirable listings, the $23 million Gun
Point, Eleuthera estate with a history of royal connections.
Better
Homes and Gardens MCR Group founder Mario Carey echoed Rodland’s sentiments
about the high achiever.
“Timothy
Smith’s hard work, his 24/7 availability and his social marketing skills are
beyond impressive,” said Carey. “His work ethic and his personality have
already earned him respect from the real estate community at large as well as
from his colleagues here at Better Homes and Gardens.”
According
to Smith, letting clients know you are always available is essential.
“Real
estate is not a 9-5 job. It’s a calling,” said Smith, who believes that
“calling” means answering questions and resolving concerns regardless of the day
or hour. “Real estate is not about property. It’s about relationships. It’s not
one and done; it’s ongoing building of trust, looking for the best deals for clients.
You have to keep up with the trends. You can’t get comfortable and rest on what
you did yesterday.”
Smith’s
mastery of today’s marketing media has garnered thousands who follow not just his new
listings, but images and comments on news, sports, social and environmental
scenes. His Instagram following continuously grows, a tribute to the quality of
content he develops. Smith admits he spends ‘countless hours’ every week
studying trends and marketing strategies. He is glued to YouTube to learn what
the top real estate professionals around the world are doing.
If
real estate comes naturally for the man who descends from a prominent real
estate family, so does entrepreneurship. He and three partners have more than
quadrupled E-Z Haul, the self-drive truck rental business they started in 2016.
Success in one field complements the other. “Both take hard work and
perseverance,” he believes.
Carey,
an industry legend who has handled more than $2.7 billion in transactions, says
the addition of the right partners strengthens the firm.
“Choosing
and nurturing the right kind of leadership for real estate is not just about
securing a future for a particular firm. It is important for The Bahamas to
maintain The Bahamas reputation for excellence and integrity in real estate
transactions both locally and globally,” Carey said.
“Industry
leaders like Timothy Smith are the future of real estate in The Bahamas.”
Smith
continues to credit Carey for his mentorship.
“Mario took me under his wing and I don’t think I ever could have achieved what I have had it not been for that one-on-one experience with a trend-setter and legend in the industry,” said Smith. “I am honoured to step into the role of partner.”
Photo Caption:Timothy Smith, centre, moves up to partner at Better Homes and Gardens MCR Bahamas Group. He is flanked by firm founder and real estate guru Mario Carey, left, and managing partner, Tim Rodland, right. Smith was the firm’s top producer and top overall agent in 2020.
Release: Better Homes & Gardens