Corey Burr is a consummate real estate professional. Over the past four decades, he’s been a steady hand in an industry that has experienced many ups and downs. Corey has been a licensed agent since 1981, but his engagement with the real estate world dates back even further. He was introduced to real estate by his father, a highly respected professional in the business.

 

Corey’s father, Peter Burr, began his professional life working for IBM, but as he climbed the corporate ladder, he had an epiphany: he wanted to start his own business. So he made a life-changing decision, helping a friend launch a residential real estate brokerage. Burr, Morris & Pardoe was founded in 1968 when Corey was still just a boy.

 

“I grew up in a real estate household,” Corey reflects. “I saw my dad work very hard while interacting with his clients. I was always around the business; it was part of my life.”

 

Corey was licensed in 1981 at the age of 18, becoming the youngest licensed agent in the State of Maryland. He worked for condo developments during his college years while exploring other career paths and working for a startup. By 1987, he reached a fork in the road.

 

“The twist in my life came during my senior year of college when my dad was diagnosed with cancer, and it was coming on hard. He was undergoing chemo, radiation, the whole works,” Corey reflects. “It was 1987, two years out of college, and my older brother and I spoke about my dad's health, the company, and dad wasn’t doing particularly well. My brother had zero interest in joining my father in business, but I thought it was a neat opportunity, so I went for it. The good ending is my dad got into remission, got a bone marrow transplant, and flew through it with flying colors. He was cancer free the rest of his life.”

 

Over the ensuing years, Corey became a top agent and, later, the president of Burr Residential Properties. The boutique brokerage had around 20 agents at any given time and was thriving in the market. But with the popularity of the internet and the advancement of technology in the early 2000s, the business began to change, and Corey took notice.

 

“We did perfectly well, but about 11 or 12 years ago, I realized being a one-office company didn't give me the competitive advantage I could have with a bigger company. So I decided to join TTR Sotheby's International Realty. It’s been a great move for us,” Corey says. “I love being at TTR Sotheby’s. I've gotten business opportunities I wouldn't have had otherwise.”

 

Corey remains an active agent, selling properties at all price points, from one-bedroom apartments to multimillion-dollar estates. In 2022, his sales exceeded $90 million.

 

Corey is more than an agent and broker; he’s a professional dedicated to sharing his expertise with real estate agents across the country. He’s been a voice for real estate on local TV and radio stations and has been interviewed by national media outlets, including CNBC, The Washington Post, and Yahoo Finance.

 

“I’ve tried to live every day in the business as professionally as I possibly can,” Corey shares. “We meet with prospective clients who are weighing whether to hire someone who will guide them as they make the largest purchase of their life. We make a very handsome fee for handling purchases and sales for our clients, and we need to bring them our best every day … It's important to do exactly what you say you are going to do. Don't over-promise. Don’t exaggerate. Tell the truth. The more our industry does that, the more it'll be held to a higher level by the public.”

 

After nearly 40 years of selling real estate, Corey remains devoted to his craft. His passion for the business has never been stronger.

 

“Why do I stay in it? Because I love helping people,” he says proudly. “I work with people at a transitional time in their lives. Sometimes they are trying to find new properties, and other times, it's a lifestyle change. But it's all transitional, and it’s emotional for folks. I love being a steady influence during that difficult time. I've got the experience, trustworthiness, and work ethic to get them through any situation they face.”

 

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Corey Burr's father, Peter Burr, made his first sale in 1968 to a young politician in the House of Representatives, George H. W. Bush, and his wife, Barbara. Corey has the record of that sale framed on his office wall.