40 Under 40: Recognizing Young Achievers (8)

SAMANTHA JOHNSON
Keller Williams Preferred Properties
Age: 37 | Years in RE: 5 | 2022 Sales: $11,000,000


Samantha Johnson entered the real estate industry after experiencing the joy of purchasing her own home. She finds fulfillment in being a valuable resource to her community, providing guidance and support to clients as they make one of the most significant investments of their lives.

Before embarking on her real estate career, Samantha served as the managing partner of Dream Plumbing Services for five years. Through this experience, Samantha gained the confidence needed to succeed in a competitive industry where she often found herself in rooms where she stood out.

The favorite aspect of Samantha's real estate career lies in the endless opportunities it offers and the privilege of being involved in every step of her clients' real estate journeys, from the initial call to the settlement table. What sets Samantha apart from other agents is her focus on finding solutions rather than dwelling on problems. This mindset aligns with the BOLD Law at Keller Williams and has become a guiding principle for her professional endeavors.

Transitioning from a team to a solo agent has been the most significant game changer in Samantha's business. While a difficult decision, it has proven to be a necessary step in her personal and professional growth.

Among Samantha's aspirations is the desire to create affordable housing through the development of micro-communities in Prince George's County, Maryland. Inspired by a visit to a tiny home community in Atlanta, she envisions the positive impact such initiatives can have for first-time homebuyers in her community. As she looks to the future, Samantha's goal is to embrace each day and be fully present in both her personal and professional life. While she aims for continued success as an agent, she also values creating lasting memories with her loved ones.

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JARRIEL JORDAN
The Home Team Realty Group
Age: 26 | Years in RE: 5 | 2022 Sales: $13,900,000


With five years of experience in the industry, Jarriel Jordan has already established himself as a top-performing real estate agent, having sold almost $14 million in the last year alone.

Before pursuing a career in real estate, Jarriel was a D1 football player at the University of Richmond. He faced the challenge of being a minority student at a predominantly white institution but was determined to make a difference. He found his voice by speaking up in class and joining various student organizations and served as a mentor to other students of diverse backgrounds.

Jarriel prides himself on his youthful approach and personality, making the process of buying and selling real estate enjoyable for his clients. His definition of success is to have an entire brokerage that runs on itself, allowing him to be hands-off with his real estate business.

Jarriel's biggest dream is to be on and win Family Feud, a game show he watches every day. As an investor himself, Jarriel approaches his clients from a different perspective, helping them strategize how to add value to a property within budget. He has over 100,000 followers on TikTok, which generates plenty of buyer/seller leads per week for him.

Jarriel's goals for the remainder of the year include finding a better work-life balance to spend more time with his one-year-old son and family as he gets married next April. Jarriel also supports Jacobs Ladder Youth Foundation, a family-owned non-profit.