Corporate Layoff Leads To New Career Path In Real Estate

Sherwood’s Brad Miles Has Turned The Dream Of Owning His Own Business Into Reality Joining Crye-leike, REALTORS North Little Rock

For as long as he could remember, Brad Miles of Sherwood says he’s always had a desire to own his own business. The tough part – up until just recently – was figuring out what type of business that would be.

“Since I can remember I have desired to own my own business, but never knew what type of business I wanted,” said Brad. “I’ve always had a passion for real estate and as my recently chosen new career it will allow me the flexibility to spend time with my family and 14 month old daughter and fulfill this desire and passion I have for growing a real estate business.”

As a partner of sorts in this new venture is the real estate sales powerhouse of Crye-Leike, REALTORS. Brad says with the experienced Brokers already with the company and being #1 in Arkansas, joining the firm was as he put it – a “no brainer.”

“Crye-leike has all the tools to help me be a successful business owner and that’s what I’m striving for,” said Brad. “I want to run a business with honesty and integrity. With a marketing & management degree and the wealth of knowledge I gained from my previous career, I decided to take the plunge into real estate.”

Like so many in the current global recession, Brad’s corporate career path took an unexpected turn when he was let go after a six-year career with Alltel, which more recently was known as Verizon Wireless.

“I held multiple roles there that included Financial Service’s Representative, Indirect Account Coordinator, Retail Channel Support Analyst and Product Marketing Manager,” said Brad. “Now I have the opportunity to put all I have learned into a business where I can be that person who goes the extra mile for clients to make their dreams come true.”

With a minimal investment and his experience in marketing, Brad sees selling real estate with Crye-Leike as a great fit.

“It was a lengthy process but with God’s help I believe Crye-Leike North Little Rock has all the tools and technology I need to succeed,” said Brad. “I spent many hours and days thinking and praying about this transition. And one day I pray that I will have the opportunity to be a Broker and possibly run one of my own branch office in the future.”

Brad has many fond memories of his time in the corporate world – first with Alltel and then Verizon. In his last role with the company he managed the ringtone and ringback tone products.

“I worked with all the major music labels in the industry and multiple vendors that built applications to make it all possible for consumers to download music to their cell phone,” said Brad. “It was a great job and I made a lot of great friends there. Now with my faith and God’s direction, exciting and new opportunities await me as I help people achieve their own personal hopes and dreams in real estate.

More About Crye-Leike Realtor Brad Miles
Crye-Leike Realtor Brad Miles is a licensed Realtor in Arkansas based out of the company’s North Little Rock branch office located at 3400 John F. Kennedy Blvd. He assists buyers and sellers in and around Pulaski County in all types of residential real estate sales with a special focus on first-time homebuyers, investment properties, new home construction, condominiums, town homes and relocation. Brad recently received his Certified Relocation Professional (CRP) designation.

Brad is a graduate of the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville with a BA in Marketing Management. He is a member of the North Pulaski Board of Realtors (NPBR) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

Brad and his wife Leslie live in Sherwood and have a 14-month-old daughter Avery Reese. When he’s not working with clients Brad loves spending time with his family and remains active in the Fellowship Bible Church in Little Rock. As an Arkansas grad, Brad’s also a huge Razorback fan. Go Hogs!

For all your real estate needs and personal referrals you can contact Crye-Leike Realtor Brad Miles directly by phone at 501-680-4647, email: brad.miles@crye-leike.com and you can find him on the web at http://bradmiles.crye-leike.com.

About Crye-Leike, REALTORS
Harold Crye and Dick Leike established Crye-Leike, REALTORS in 1977. Today, Crye-Leike®, the nations 6th largest real estate company, has a network of more than 3,600 licensed sales associates based out of 130 corporate and franchise offices located through-out the nine-state southern region of Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Oklahoma.

Crye-Leike is a full-service real estate company offering buyers and sellers services in: residential and commercial sales, mortgage, title, insurance, business brokerage and investments, property management, development and construction, builder resources, REO bank-owned properties, relocation, auctions, and home services. In 2009, Crye-Leike attained a sales volume in excess of $3.9 billion with 24,983 homes sold.

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