Egypt Sherrod
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Egypt Sherrod is an American radio and television personality most known for her real estate background. Sherrod prides herself on being multi-dimensional as an author and philanthropist. She has also flexed her entrepreneurial muscles by founding the Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group, leaving no stone unturned. She is considered by many to be America's most beloved real estate agent. She has appeared in many American television programs such as "The Maury Show," "The Black Carpet," and "Home Delivery." She has parlayed her real estate knowledge and experience into television hosting jobs, most notably hosting HGTV's "Property Virgins" for twelve highly rated seasons, producing over 250 episodes. HGTV values Sherrod so much that they gave her another job to host a new series on real estate called "Flipping Virgins."
Quick Facts
- Date of Birth
- 16-11-1976
- Birth Place
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Nationality
- American
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- Husband
- DJ Mike Jackson
- Marriage Date
- 2010
- Alma Mater
- New York University
- T.V. Show(s)
- Property Virgins, Bartender Wars
- Children
- Kendall Jackson
- Height
- 5 feet 7 inches
- Net Worth
- $ 2 million
- Birth Sign
- Scorpio
- Marital Status
- Married
- Profession
- founder of Real state Group.
- Employer
- Real state Group
- Birth Date
- 16 Nov, 1976
- Age
- 43 yrs
- Occupations
- Radio personality
- Birth Place
- Philadelphia
- Education
- Temple University
New York University Tisch School of the Arts - Gender
- Female
- Description
- American television and radio personality
- Twitter Id
- EgyptSaidSo
- Net Worth 2021
- 6 million
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Early Life
On November 16, 1976, Egypt Sherrod was born in Philadelphia. As a child, she dreamed of having a closet larger than her bedroom, as she grew up in a house with her grandparents where her room could only fit her bed. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio and Telecommunications from Temple University, and studied Drama at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Additionally, she is a Master Certified Negotiator, an Accredited Buyer Representative, a Certified Residential Specialist, a Certified Distressed Property Expert, and more.
Notable Works
Sherrod's book, "Keep Calm… It's Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide to Buying a Home," has been at the top of the bestseller charts. The NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) has nominated the book as their favorite selection. In the book, Sherrod offers her expert advice on navigating the sophisticated and complicated process of buying a home or property, from the initial steps of saving for a down payment to the final stage of obtaining ownership of the property.
Sherrod has interviewed many celebrities, such as Oprah Winfrey, Prince, Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Russell Crowe, Will Smith, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, John Travolta, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Jamie Foxx, among many others. Her expertise in the field has given her access to many famous people. She regularly contributes to "Atlanta Magazine" as a real estate columnist. With so many publications seeking her expertise, it is unlikely that she will ever run out of work.
Education and Career
Sherrod was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and went on to receive her Bachelor's degree in Broadcasting and Telecommunications from Temple University. She also studied theatre at NYU's Tisch School of Arts. It is interesting how her schooling led to her eventual career in real estate consulting. During her career, Sherrod has received many awards, including the "Executive to Watch" Award from NABFEME and the 2nd position on the "Power Players on the Rise" list. In 2012, she starred in the "Life, Love, Soul" program and has been a "go-to girl" for real estate commentary on multiple networks, including NBC, CNBC, FOX, CNN, and HLN. She has also been featured in print publications such as Rolling Stone, Black Enterprise, Fast Company, and many other magazines.
For 20 years, Sherrod has been on the American radio waves, impressing listeners from 60 cities across the US, such as New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Atlanta, with her dynamic and classy advice.
