40 Under 40: Recognizing Young Achievers (14)

SIMON SARVER
Karta Properties
Age: 36 | Years in RE: 9 | 2022 Sales: $23,000,000

Simon Sarver has always been attracted to the industry as a way to make a direct impact on people's lives. After years of working as an analyst with the Department of Energy and various retail and service jobs in his youth, Simon found that real estate was the perfect combination of his skills and interests. At Karta Properties, he enjoys using his natural talent as an extrovert and his knowledge of the local market to help clients make important decisions about their future.

One of the biggest challenges Simon has faced was learning to be disciplined with his time. He says he thrives in an environment where each day is different, but he soon realized that his success depended on a structured and regimented approach. He developed a time-blocked schedule and learned to stay disciplined, which helped him reach $23 million in sales last year.

Simon's ultimate goal is to create generational wealth for his clients, a passion fueled by his background as an immigrant from the Soviet Union. He understands the value of financial knowledge and wants to help others break down financial barriers and create lasting legacies.

Simon's approach to real estate has always been centered on people, not outcomes. By focusing on the service-oriented aspects of his job, helping clients build wealth, and developing successful strategies, he has created a fulfilling career for himself.

As a team lead, Simon now enjoys helping other agents grow and succeed, taking the same care and guidance in their businesses as he does his own. But despite the demands of his profession, Simon says he prioritizes his personal life, too. While perhaps a little cliche, Simon’s greatest goal is to have it all: achieving harmony in his work and personal lives, and to be the best husband and father he can be.

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ROMY SINGH
REMAX Platinum Realty
Age: 38 | Years in RE: 13 | 2022 Sales: Approx. $20,000,000

Known for his passion, knowledge, and dedication to his clients, Romy Singh’s impressive sales volume is a testament to the work ethic and tireless energy he brings to REMAX Platinum Realty.

While Romy spent time in the corporate world following his graduation from the University of Maryland, College Park, he always knew his future lay in entrepreneurship. Exploratory investments in a variety of industries ultimately led him to real estate and he was immediately hooked by the complexity, the lucrative possibilities, and the sheer hustle required to compete at a high level.

However, in spite of his enthusiasm, success did not come easily. Business acumen and relationship building were almost second nature, but Romy struggled to proactively market his services — asking for business simply felt awkward and unnatural. Fortunately, he was able to cultivate a small but loyal referral network, giving him the time to develop the marketing skills necessary to sustain a profitable portfolio.

Thirteen years later, Romy’s experience in the industry has given him the confidence to create his own unique definition of success: satisfaction and smiles. He’s also come to realize that authenticity is the most powerful differentiator, eschewing formal attire for a more relaxed, personal aesthetic and treating new clients with the same open mind and respect he gives his closest friends.

Perhaps most importantly, Romy hasn’t finished his own journey. While he hopes to one day earn a Ph.D. in real estate and become a name brand in the industry, he believes it’s just as important to be recognized for integrity, reliability, and genuine love for the work itself.