• The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been far reaching and the real estate sector has been one of the industries which has suffered greatly as a result. 
• A recent academic article has called for the real estate industry to value its employees as the important individuals which they are. 
• Real Estate specialists like Marc Bui, Tim Braheem and Ryan Grant are all continuing their approach to focus on valuable real estate despite the negative effects of the pandemic. 

It may be time to regain a long-term perspective that excludes the impact of the coronavirus on the real estate industry. The pandemic has had far reaching consequences for industries of all sectors and the real estate industry is no different. A recent academic article has analyzed the impact which the pandemic has had on the quality of work life in the real estate sector. 

It is argued that due to the pandemic the ability for workers in the real estate sector to continue their occupations is being hampered. This has been caused by a number of pandemic related factors which include supply shortages and shortages of skilled laborers. As a result, the article calls for human resources to be given the value which they deserve and for companies to treat their employees as the valuable individuals which they are. 

The most noticeable effect which the pandemic has had on the real estate market in 2022 is that it is currently a buyers market. This means that those looking to purchase real estate are at an advantage over those who are looking to sell real estate. The state of the market comes as a result of the economic downturn which the pandemic has precipitated. As a result, the real estate market is ripe for investment and many individuals and businesses alike are making purchases. 

It is with this context that this article engages with the individuals who are currently moving and shaking within the real estate sector – specifically in the mortgage business. These individuals are at the forefront of their respective fields and are pushing the real estate market forward in a time in which many may think that it is experiencing a slump. 

Marc Bui is a mortgage originator who has worked his way up in the industry from the age of 19. He began work in the mortgage industry as a telemarketer and was able to work his way up to the position of loan officer and then branch manager. He is no stranger to hard work as prior to this he had been working at his parents business since the age of 11. Bui is now working for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation – and leads a successful mortgage team called Thrive Lending Group. 

The team at Thrive Lending Group has over two decades of experience in the mortgage industry and they use this experience to help clients obtain the best overall mortgage strategy. They use their expertise and experience to help clients from first time home buyers to real estate investors find the best mortgage deal possible. The company values its employees as well as its clients and treats both with a great deal of respect. They wish to extend their relationships with their clients through a combination of hard work and industry knowledge. 

Tim Braheem

Tim Braheem is the founder, CEO and head coach of Performance Experts, a coaching community for mortgage professionals. Braheem got his start in the mortgage industry at the age of 25 when he began working part time as a mortgage originator. At the age of 26 he was able to earn over a hundred thousand dollars in a year working full time as a mortgage originator. His success in the industry came from a combination of hard work and his developing sales and presentation skills. 

When Braheem was 28 he ventured out and started his own company called First Rate Financial with the goal of becoming the best mortgage company in Ventura County. Only three years later in 1998 First Rate had become the highest producing mortgage company in the county and one of the leading mortgage companies in the US. Six years later, Braheem would be recognized by Mortgage Originator Magazine when they inducted him into their hall of fame. This came after he was named one of the as one of the top fifty producing loan originators in the US between 1997 to 2004. 

Ryan Grant

Ryan Grant is a co-founder and division president of NEO Home Loans. When asked what he does for a living, Grant responds, “I’m changing the mortgage industry”. The goal of the company is to create mortgages in new ways. They work to grow both their clients and their employees’ wealth so that they can benefit everyone involved in the process. This process is paying dividends and NEO has been ranked as one of the highest rated mortgage companies in the US. 

Grant is also a loving husband and father to two children with whom he spends all of his free time. They love to treat their home like a destination and explore whenever and wherever they can. In his professional capacity his top priority is always value. He seeks to make NEO one of, if not the most, valuable companies in his clients lives. He also strives to stay true to the values of service and care which were fundamental to the founding of his company. He also strives to provide value to the people around him whether they be clients, employees or family members. 

Final Thoughts 

Despite the negative effects which the pandemic has had on the economy and the real estate industry there are still professionals out there who are going the extra mile for their clients. Marc Bui worked his way up from nothing to own his own company through a combination of hardwork and genuine care for those he works for and with. Tim Braheem’s career has moved from strength to strength as he has steadily risen up the ranks of the mortgage industry to become a major figure in the industry. Ryan Grant has worked tirelessly to ensure that he is consistently providing value to all those who he encounters including his clients, his employees and his family.