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Zoritha recognized by Sacramento Magazine as leading Women Entrepreneur
Zoritha Thompson Shares Industry Expertise at National REO Panel During NADP Annual Summit
Real estate leader Zoritha Thompson, CEO/Broker of Goree & Thompson Real Estate, Inc., recently joined industry professionals from across the country as a featured panelist during the NADP Annual Summit, where experts discussed strategies for leveraging REO experience to expand into other real estate segments.
The panel, titled “You Already Have the Skills: Use Your REO Expertise to Capture New Markets,” brought together several respected professionals in the REO and brokerage sectors to share insights, best practices, and emerging opportunities within the evolving real estate landscape.
Thompson joined fellow panelists Rochelle Jones, Principal Broker of Aplomb Real Estate; Nancy Braun, Broker and Owner of Showcase Realty LLC; Monica Hill, Broker/Owner of MVP Real Estate & Investments LLC; and Paul Boudier, Broker with Keller Williams Realty. The discussion was moderated by Windy Keefe of REO Network and Pat Owen of Pat Owen Realty.
The session focused on how real estate professionals with experience in REO (Real Estate Owned) properties can apply their skills to expand into new and emerging markets. Panelists shared practical insights on navigating distressed property transactions, adapting to shifting market conditions, and positioning themselves for continued growth in a competitive industry. Thompson spoke on the topic “Getting Trust and Probate Listings.”
As CEO/Broker of Goree & Thompson Real Estate, Inc., Thompson has built a reputation for leadership, industry expertise, and a commitment to helping clients and fellow professionals succeed in the real estate marketplace. Her participation on the national panel highlights her role as a respected voice within the industry and underscores her experience working with complex transactions and evolving housing opportunities.
Industry conferences such as the NADP Annual Summit bring together brokers, asset managers, lenders, and real estate professionals to collaborate on solutions, share knowledge, and strengthen professional networks across the housing sector.
Through opportunities like this national panel discussion, Thompson continues to represent Goree & Thompson Real Estate, Inc. on a broader stage while contributing valuable insight to conversations shaping the future of real estate and REO market opportunities.
Zoritha Thompson Named Among Nation’s Top 100 Real Estate Sales Professionals by NAREB
Zoritha Thompson, CEO and Broker of Goree and Thompson Real Estate, Inc., has been recognized as one of the Top 100 Sales Professionals in the United States by the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB).
The national recognition highlights Thompson’s exceptional performance in the real estate industry and places her among an elite group of professionals acknowledged for outstanding sales achievements, leadership, and dedication to serving their communities.
The Top 100 Sales Professionals distinction is awarded to real estate professionals across the country who demonstrate excellence in production while also contributing to the advancement of homeownership opportunities.
For Thompson, the honor reflects years of dedication to her clients and the communities she serves through Goree and Thompson Real Estate, Inc.
As a proud member of NAREB, Thompson aligns her work with the organization’s long-standing mission of “Democracy in Housing,” a principle focused on expanding access to homeownership and helping families build generational wealth. Founded in 1947, NAREB has played a vital role in advocating for fair housing practices and increasing opportunities for underserved communities.
Colleagues and industry peers note that Thompson’s recognition is not only a testament to her professional success but also to her commitment to education, integrity, and community empowerment through real estate.
Thompson credits the achievement to the continued support of her clients, team members, and professional partners who trust her with one of life’s most significant investments — homeownership.
Through her leadership at Goree and Thompson Real Estate, Inc., Thompson remains dedicated to serving clients, educating future homeowners, and creating pathways for families to achieve long-term financial stability through real estate.
Her inclusion in NAREB’s Top 100 Sales Professionals list marks a significant milestone and reinforces her impact within both the real estate industry and the communities she continues to serve.
Zoritha was featured in The Observer in the article 'Paying the Cost'.
Local housing market professionals said they have witnessed the rising cost of homes run people out of the state first-hand.
“Within my book of business, the clients that have moved out of California did so because the cost of living in other states is much lower and they can acquire properties [for] much cheaper,” said Sacramento realtor, Zoritha Thompson. “I just had a client sell here and move to Alabama, where they took their equity and could almost pay cash for their new home.”
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Introduction at Sacramento Association of Realtors
Zoritha Thompson is Guest Speaker on NCREA ZOOM call
Zoritha Thompson received the “2021 Lifetime Achievement…Goat” award from the California Association of Real Estate Brokers!
“Lifetime Achievement…Goat” award is given to a Realtist member with over 15 or 20 years continuous membership, who is still actively involved with the Realtist movement, participating on the local, state and or national level, providing leadership and supporting their chapter, state and national activities, conferences and community events… a lifelong Realtist mentoring and supporting the Realtist Spirit!
The Top Ranked Realtor in Sacramento, CA – Episode 46 w/ Zoritha Thompson
Zoritha Thompson
Thompson started real estate 30 years ago. She was a grocery store clerk where everyday an old man would come in to converse. Eventually, she befriended him.The man was a long-time broker in Sacramento and encouraged Thompson to get her license. She wouldn’t take his advice until she suffered a carpal tunnel injury and was told by a doctor she needed a new job.
She started with Century 21, where she met her future business partner, Carolyn Jean Goree. Together they started Goree and Thompson Real Estate, Inc., in 1996.
On the first day they opened, Goree was diagnosed with cancer. For the next two years, Thompson had to hold the company together.
“There’s so many adversities that will try to stop us from our goal,” said Thompson.
Goree told Thompson that she was the broker of record for their company; if she passed, the company would dissolve. Thompson needed her broker’s license for the company to be in her name.
Thompson took the broker’s license test on a Wednesday. She discovered she passed the test on Thursday and signed a buyer-seller agreement with her partner at the hospital.
Goree passed away on Friday.
“She was like my guardian angel,” said Thompson. “She set me up in this business and I always have to give her accolades, no matter what I do.”
While running the company, Thompson became a member of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) and the California Association of Real Estate Brokers (CAREB). She is also a member of the local chapter, Sacramento Realtist Association.
Thompson has closed over 2000 transactions, helped new real estate agents get a start in their career, and educates her community on home buying by providing knowledge on what steps they should take.
Thompson is available through her website, www.goreeandthompson.com, or by mobile phone at 916-601-7653.
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Sacramento Black Chamber “Entrepreneurial Freedom Award”
