getting to know Our CEO, Brandon Baines.
Growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, I watched my grandfather serve his city by creating services and businesses for his community. He even opened one of the first black-owned supermarkets in the Northeastern region of the U.S. My father took a different approach in contributing to his community and helping those in need – he took pride in remodeling local houses for his neighbors, making beautiful family homes out of the distressed buildings in his community.
After watching both my grandfather’s and my father’s accomplishments over the years, I knew that I had the same entrepreneurial spirit, which soon became evident to my family and peers as well. I began to gain recognition for my leadership and management skills when I worked at my local Mattress Firm. I loved the valuable experience that I gained from negotiating with my customers and finding ways to make sure that they always left satisfied and well taken care of. After managing the store for a few years, I realized that I wanted to follow in my family’s footsteps and focus on my true passion – helping my community learn the value of real estate.
