Each month, Shop In RI Magazine profiles one member of “The Dream Team,” a weekly networking group that meets in Smithfield. This month, we feature Greg Smith of RE/MAX Premier Properties in Woonsocket.
Smith began his professional career working in both finance and sales. He worked at several high-tech companies before changing gears. His earlier experience and knowledge in those fields translated nicely into a career in real estate. After earning his real estate license and meeting Duane Boucher, during a property showing, Smith joined Boucher Real Estate in 2018. “I knew Duane had an exceptional reputation in the industry,” Smith said. “What impressed me about Duane was his demeanor, reputation for responsiveness, ability to provide meaningful guidance, and in general, helping others grow and progress in their real estate careers.”
Smith works on many real estate fronts: commercial, residential, leasing, and rentals. He believes that his versatility has helped him to open doors for opportunities with a diverse group of clients.
The upcoming presidential election will have an impact on what happens with interest rates at year’s end and moving into 2025. Smith explained that the Federal Reserve is scheduled to meet in September, and may ease rates, leading into the election. If interest rates drop enough, Smith believes it may provide some much-needed stimulus for both the residential and commercial markets, during the holiday season leading into 2025.
Commercial properties are in a much different market, where the supply and demand are in flux, and have had their challenges ever since the pandemic. Virtual offices and technology have combined to have a negative impact on the need to have people in the office, and/or shop in brick-and-mortar stores. Warehouses and industrial properties are faring better than office and retail properties, as they are driven by the mission-critical needs of a business.
As for joining The Dream Team, working with the group weekly provides Smith with a positive, productive, and creative sales team that helps him meet his clients’ needs, and to eventually reach his goals of delivering a positive and productive experience for his clients.
“I joined the group to provide/offer real estate advice and work in conjunction with other professionals within the group to capture business opportunities. We are truly a group of friends and professionals with a focus on helping each other achieve our separate business goals. I am confident that if I should ever need help or advice on a given topic, this group will never let me down,” Smith said.
For more information about Greg Smith’s services, please contact him at 401-439-6964, or at gregorysmith@remax.net.
“The Dream Team” currently has 26 members and is growing. They meet every Wednesday morning from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM at the Home2Suites Hilton on Douglas Pike (Rte. 7) in Smithfield, across from Laura’s Bar and Grill. The group is looking to grow its team, and is interested in meeting more professionals from other various businesses looking to connect and help each other grow through referral business. The Dream Team is all about “Friends helping Friends,” grow, thrive, and succeed in the business market.
Further information about the group may be found by contacting either President Rocco Elgar at 401-265-0857, or at therockhbi@msn.com, or Vice President Tim Richard at 401-766-4200, or at tim@estenandrichardinsurance.com.
