Whether as an accomplished athlete or an inspiring real estate professional, Jide Ogunbiyi has long been accustomed to helping those around him reach their dreams.

 

As a REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker, and Team Leader of the Jide Group, Jide knows what it takes to realize winning goals.

 

As he was coming of age in California, Jide set himself apart on the soccer field in high school. He was accomplished at the sport. In fact, he went on to continue his education and play soccer at Santa Clara University.

 

While there, he started his connection with real estate.

 

“When I was in my senior year there, I talked with my uncle, who had been selling real estate for a long time, and he agreed to let me intern with him,” Jide remembers. “I really enjoyed that chance to learn and be exposed to the business at that point.”

 

After graduation, Jide discovered that his playing days were not over. In fact, he went on to play professional soccer in Europe — for Viborgff in Denmark — as a Central Defender on the team. He ended up playing professionally and living in Denmark for about a decade.

 

When his playing days were over, he moved back to the Bay area.

 

“At that point, I talked with my uncle again and made the decision to earn my license and pursue a career in the business in 2018,” Jide says.

 

As he returned, he faced the challenges of a new career in a place that had changed quite a bit in his 10 years away.

 

“Everything was new for me at the time, including where I was living and learning about the business itself. There was a lot that I needed to figure out,” Jide says. “Once I started to figure it out, it was about growing a business.”

 

The passion he feels for his work is easy to spot.

 

“I really enjoy having the chance to interact with so many types of people. I like meeting new people and hearing their stories. That’s the most exciting part,” Jide says. “And I appreciate the fact that every day is different. You always have to deal with new situations and challenges, and I enjoy that. I am never bored.”

 

Through time, Jide continued to build business. In time, he created his own team that, today, has four other agents. For a lifelong team player, it’s a dynamic that Jide has immense pride in.

 

“This business requires so much and if you have a good group of people around you, it really helps. When you start in the business, the toughest thing can be getting help and support,” Jide says. “One of my favorite parts of what I do is helping others get going in the business.”

 

Away from work, Jide stays very active. He treasures time with his wife. In his free time, he also likes to take walks with their dog. He also enjoys traveling, reading, working out and watching sports.

 

When it comes to giving back, he has long volunteered with the men’s soccer team at Santa Clara University.

 

As Jide looks to the future, he feels a deep sense of responsibility for his role in the real estate process and for extending that same spirit of care and support to those he serves.

 

“I truly enjoy this business. I want those that I work with to know that I’m someone who wants to help them. That’s the most important thing — helping people and making sure they are well taken care of,” he says with a smile. “I hope they see me as someone who is there for them through time. I want to help them achieve their goals well into the future.”

 

Congratulations to Jide for making a tangible contribution in a number of ways with his clients, his team members and his community. In the process he demonstrates the power of commitment … with his energy focused on winning goals.