Applicant NameJasper Champagne
TitleIndividual Salesperson
CompanyeXp Realty
2024 Individual Sales Volume$11.4 million
2024 Individual Transaction Sides28
StateNY
CityNew York
Age28
Submission AbstractI actually began my professional life as an actor. Though my focus is now on real estate, performance will always be an important part of my life. I didn’t finish at the New York Film Academy, but the experience left a lasting impact on me. The school was 76% international, which gave me my first real exposure to people from all over the world. It was a crash course in cultural understanding, and I learned how to connect with people from different backgrounds in a meaningful way. So, while I didn’t finish my degree, the lessons I gained there have been invaluable in helping me build relationships and a thriving, inclusive business.
When I was a kid growing up in the Bronx, I was the translator—and negotiator—for my mother, who emigrated from the Dominican Republic. Relying on family members in this way is common amongst first-generation American families in my community, and I realized there were great opportunities for me in real estate. I can often hear the relief in a client’s voice as soon as I start speaking to them in Spanish.
My niche is working with people who feel, for whatever reason, like they are outsiders. My clients are diverse, varying widely in age, ethnicity, career and income, and I excel at bridging the gaps created by language and culture. When I do that, I not only earn my clients’ trust and friendship, I also help them achieve their dream of homeownership.