My name is Emerald Akinjayeju, and I'm a realtor at 1159 Realty. Over the last three years, I've delivered successful property portfolios worth over $200,000 to my clients. And here's the truth I wish someone had told me earlier: I didn't get here alone.
My name is Emerald Akinjayeju, and I'm a realtor at 1159 Realty. Over the last three years, I've delivered successful property portfolios worth over $200,000 to my clients. And here's the truth I wish someone had told me earlier: I didn't get here alone.
The secret most realtors miss is that deals don't just happen. They happen in rooms.
When I landed the Cisca Villa units in Ibadan and closed multiple properties in one week, it wasn't luck. It was because I was positioned in the right circles with the right people industry experts, fellow closers, decision-makers who see opportunities others miss.
Here's what changed my game:
I stopped waiting for leads to come to me. Instead, I got into spaces where deals were already being discussed. I showed up in rooms with people who had already closed multiple deals. I listened more than I talked. I learned how they structured their pitches, how they handled objections, how they positioned properties that seemed impossible to move.
That proximity? It leveled me up faster than anything else.
Most realtors grind alone. They post listings, follow up with leads, and wonder why their peers are crushing it. The answer is simple: those peers aren't grinding alone. They're learning from people three steps ahead. They're building relationships with people who move money. They're seeing deals before they hit the market.
Here's the thing about network-driven success:
Your contacts become your commissions. Your relationships become your reputation. Your positioning becomes your competitive advantage.
When you're in the right spaces, deals find you. A client mentions they need multiple units. A fellow realtor refers a hot property. An investor reaches out because they know your track record.
This is what 1159 Realty actually does. It's not just a brokerage. It's access. Access to better deals, better networks, better positioning. Access to people who are actually closing and willing to share what works.
The real question isn't "How do I close more deals?" It's "Who am I surrounding myself with, and what are they teaching me?"
If you're serious about scaling your real estate career, stop grinding in isolation. Get in the rooms where the real work happens. That's how you close five deals in a week and beyond.
Ready to level up? Connect with 1159 Realty today and get access to the deals and network that actually matter.
