Wahid Noori Seattle Agent Magazine

How Wahid Noori Made the Grade

Wahid’s story

Two years ago, right in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, Wahid Noori made the choice to get into real estate. The Kirkland, Washington, resident was just 20 years old when he decided to switch occupations: from buying and selling cars to helping others buy and sell homes. “I didn’t want to be a grease monkey for the rest of my life,” he joked.

Noori, now an agent with Realogics Sotheby’s International Realty, was recently named Rookie of the Year by his industry peers in Seattle Agent magazine’s Agents’ Choice Awards. “Even though it was tough in the beginning, I just fell in love with real estate,” he said. Relying first on family and friends for contacts, he was able to get some deals early on. “It is hard to be competitive when you don’t know what the game looks like, and it could be a bit of a struggle at times,” he admitted.

Noori started at Compass as part of a real estate team but later joined Sotheby’s. “They believed in me, and I was a great fit with their culture. They offer great training and hands-on help from other agents and staff,” he said. “I’m now enjoying every second of it.”

Armed with a degree in computer science, Noori relies on his tech savvy to set himself apart, utilizing all available social media platforms to get his name out there. Growing up with social media, he was already comfortable with it and makes it a point to post something every day. Currently, he has close to 20,000

Being named Rookie of the Year was a bit surprising for Noori. “Yes, I was shocked but very excited,” he said. “I know this is the right business for me. I don’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day and not talk to anyone. I like to be around people, learn new things and try to make a difference.”

- Mary T Prenon

Seattle Agent Magazine