The Grounded Epic Timeline
We couldn’t have gotten to where we are now without the support, creativity, and friendship of our amazing clients, partners, friends, and families. We don’t plan on slowing down any time soon, and we’re so glad we’re on this journey with you.
The Grounded Epic Timeline
2011
Wrapping Up the First Year
By December Sam ends the first year with a whopping 3 sales totaling $149,000 in volume, earning $4,462 for the first year.
2012
Ok, Still Humble
Sam and Micah win the award for selling the cheapest house in the brokerage for $19,900. Haha – very funny folks…
2013
“Grinding Our Faces Off”
The year 2013 will see The Oak Park Team almost triple their numbers over 2012 and close 40 transactions. Grinding hard, selling, and rehabbing several houses themselves.
2013
Wait, Really? Again?
The team wins the “Lowest Sales Price” Award for the second year in a row with a $39,900 transaction. Okay, but we’re about to take off… just watch.
2013
Coming Up Together in Oak Park
The first big new development listing with Ron Vrilakas and his Broadway Triangle development marks the beginning of several long-term business partnerships, including: Vrilakas Groen Architects, Treehouse Properties (later becoming 20/20 Staging), and Veritas Design Build.
2014
Steady Crushing
Ok, this is the last time: the team gets “Lowest Sales Price” Award AGAIN at $32,500, but the team closes 35 transactions over the course of the year, but double-down on rehabs.
2015
Explosive Growth
Over 2015, the team more than doubles from the previous year, with 74 transactions for $21M.
2015
The First Employees!
In January, Grounded hires their first employee/agent, Robin Smith (Micah’s Aunt!). In April Grounded hires second employee, Transaction Coordinator Angela O’Neil. Later, Denny McCarthy is brought on as a Buyer’s agent. Denny later goes on to be the leading agent in the organization.
2016
No More Lowest Price Award
The team wins the “Platinum” award, placing them amongst the top teams in the region for Keller Williams!
2020
The Great Divorce
In 2020, Grounded sells 127 deals for $58M, but in June Sam becomes the sole owner of Grounded RE and Micah leaves the team, becoming the sole owner of Grounded Development.
2021
A New Hope
Beginning the year as their very own indy brokerage, the team grows with both team and indy agents and is up to 18 people.
2022
Growing Strong
We close out 2021 with 16 Agents.
2023
Number 23
We start 2023 with 23 Agents.
Where to next?
Oak Park • Midtown • Boulevard Park • Downtown • East Sacramento • McKinley Park • Curtis Park • Land Park • South Land Park • Tahoe Park • Arden-Arcade • West Sacramento