Akia Smith is an industry professional with over 25 years of combined experience in real estate sales, appraisal and mortgage banking. She holds a degree in Economics from Hampton University, is a member of the National Association of Realtors, the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, and a member the Appraisal Institute - which allow her to keep a pulse on current real estate economic trends. She holds the prestigious MAI designation, the highest level of achievement in the appraisal field. This prized designation further advances her skill to help clients use real estate to gain wealth. Akia is committed to helping people achieve their dreams of home ownership and volunteers her time teaching Home Buyer Education courses. She is married with two children.

Akia's Favorite Quote: "You get everything you want in life, if you just help enough other people get what they want." -Zig Ziglar