Paul Blacksmith

Paul is an award-winning leader in the Real Estate industry, focusing on coaching, mentoring, best business practices, governmental issues, law , forms and an array of other areas . As a Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Negotiation Specialist (CNS/Realogy), ePro (NAR), CCIM Fundamentals Candidate, Graduate of Leadership MAR Class of 2009 and 2010 Committee Chairman for the Mississippi Association of Realtors Grassroots Political Involvement Committee, he has remained a Goal Setter and Accountability Expert through out his community for nearly two decades. Leading several teams simultaneously, immediately following the Hurricane Katrina disaster in 2005, Paul was not only able to assist in rebuilding his home, his business, and his affiliated offices, but was also on the forefront as the Managing Broker of Corporate Owned REO Sales where he managed a team of 30 Specialized Foreclosure Sales Agents covering 6 counties and hundreds of REO Properties for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and other large and small financial entities. As Relocation Director, Paul led the Cartus Relocation "A-Team" of 38 Agents to "Platinum Award", the highest distinction a company can achieve. In recent years, Paul has graduated from the esteemed "International Leadership Academy" (2021), continuing on a committed path of Growth Leadership for all Agents and Brokers that are under his Management. Paul is now a Managing Broker for Century 21 North Homes Realty, which operates 12 Real Estate Offices, with over 350 Agents and Brokers in the Seattle and Portland areas. Paul's designated offices have received multiple awards, the best of which is the highly coveted "Quality Service - Pinnacle", maintaining over 95% client feedback of a positive experience, year after year for 3 straight years. Paul continues to help clients in need of professional real estate services and would be happy to assist upon request.