SEPTEMBER 2026
Jacob
McAfee REALTOR®
STAYING AHEAD OF THE CURVE
LEADING WITH HONESTY + EMPATHY PRACTICING WHAT WE PREACH
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PHOTO CRED: KEALI CARTER
HOW DO TEAM MEMBERS INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS
Jacob
McAfee REALTOR®
260. 267. 8559 JACOB@MCAFEEHOMEGROUP.COM
WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO BECOME A REALTOR? The team formed in 2018 in Orlando when I had agents bringing me deals to partner with them. It was becoming confusing for clients, title reps, lenders, etc, so I decided to form an identifiable brand. I also read Gary Keller's MREA book and brought aboard a buyer's agent and admin as I decided to scale. It has morphed over the years and I am very excited about the current iteration.
I like different perspectives the team members bring, especially the female perspective. I find that having input from someone who thinks differently than you can be very valuable, especially when handling tough situations. I ask Erica for advice all the time on how to approach a situation or how something sounds. I tend to be very direct and sometimes that can be taken as hostile or adversarial, which wasn't my intent at all. So outside input is invaluable to me.
WHAT ARE THE CORE VALUES THAT GUIDE YOUR TEAM + THE WAY YOU SERVE YOUR CLIENTS? The core values are honesty and hard work. I will always tell people the truth, even if it means short term discomfort. I also strive to outwork my competition at all times. I may be a little imbalanced :)
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WHAT ADVANTAGES DO CLIENTS GAIN BY WORKING WITH A TEAM RATHER THAN A SINGLE AGENT? By working with a team, clients get to have their agent focus on what is most important. My clients know I will be available to talk no matter how many deals I have going, largely because of my team (and especially Erica) having my back. I am free to focus on negotiating offers and showing them property.
WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR TEAMS PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT I am proud of many things this past year. One is becoming the top producing agent at C21, which is full of competent professionals who set the tone for the brokerage. I am proud of the people I have helped out of tough situations. I am also proud that lenders and title reps tell me we are their favorite team to work with because of how organized we are. Thats a big one.
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HOW DO YOU ENSURE A SEAMLESS CLIENT EXPERIENCE WHEN MULTIPLE TEAM MEMBERS ARE INVOLVED IN A TRANSACTION?
HOW DO YOU STAY CONNECTED TO AND INVOLVED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY?
To ensure a seamless client experience I spend nearly $100,000 each year on software, staff, and systems. That number is not exagerrated. I am not the cheapest option, and you can definitely hire agents for less than I charge. But hiring me means you have a proven system and track record that is bigger than just one person.
I stay connected with the community through getting out and about. I regularly go to public parks, libraries, all the professional sports teams in town, golfing with people, and my children's school events. I love Fort Wayne more than most people understand.
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