Please join us in celebrating our NextHomie of the Month for October 2019, Beth Smoot, Broker/Owner of NextHome Triangle Properties in Raleigh, North Carolina! Beth is a courageous leader, a hands-on problem solver, and has a passion for giving back and serving her community. These traits made her the perfect candidate for the NextHomie of the Month title. Congratulations, Beth!
Beth has been in real estate for over 15 years and opened her NextHome office in January of 2016. From the moment she found NextHome and everything the organization had to offer, she knew it was where she belonged. She now manages 10 agents in her office and together they’ve done over 85 transactions so far this year. Prior to real estate, Beth spent 10 years practicing law, then she transitioned into managing a very successful nonprofit organization. With real estate being her third career, she brings a wide variety of experience and skills to the table.
Outside of real estate, Beth continues to serve her community any chance she gets. Ten years ago, Beth co-founded The Green Chair Project with just $100. The goal was to gather furniture that was no longer being used and make it available to low-income families throughout the community. What started off as a few items being distributed from a closet in her church has blossomed into a 32,000 sq. ft. storefront that employs over 20 people.
“Asking for help is hard. The difference between The Green Chair Project and other food banks is dignity,” said Beth. They boost confidence by creating a space that families in need are proud to walk into. “This project has taught me so many lessons, the greatest being that you don’t need to know what the end looks like in order to start.”
Beth set a perfect example of how relentless determination can generate exemplary results and we are so proud to be able to recognize her efforts.
Beth and her husband David, a child psychologist, have been married for 31 years and have two adult children together. Hannah, 24, who is a reporter, and Jake, 26, who works in a lab at Duke University. In her downtime, Beth enjoys painting and reading. She has also participated in a local book club for 23 years and hosts their Church Community Group every two weeks at her home.
When Beth was asked what characteristics make up a NextHomies, she proudly answered, “A NextHomie is someone who is committed to excellence and service to families in their community.” Her best piece of advice to finding happiness and success was to never forget it’s about, “Humans over Houses.”
We are honored to recognize Beth as the NextHomie of the Month for October 2019. Congratulations once again, Beth!