Bluegrass Real Producers

He moved to Kentucky in 2011 with a short contact list and zero warm introductions. Today he's #1 in residential sales in Lexington. 🌱

Meet our June 2026 Cover — Bob Sophiea, CEO and Founder of New Home Collective brokered by eXp Realty.

But the rankings are just the harvest. The seeds? Those were planted through cold calls, trial and error, market crashes, health scares, and years of showing up before he had any reason to believe it would work.

Bob didn't have a mentor when he started. So he became one — training over 100 agents. He didn't have systems. So he built them. He didn't have leads. So he picked up the phone and earned them.

Four-time eXp ICON Agent. Best of Lexington Gold. #1 Residential Sales. #2 in Volume. 2025.

And still — the first question out of his mouth is always the same: "Who can I help? What problems can I solve?"

That's not a tagline. That's who he is. 💚

📖 Read Bob's full feature in the June 2026 issue of Real Producers Bluegrass.

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Success isn't about a single win; it’s about staying in the game long enough to see what is on the other side. 🏛️✨

We are proud to introduce our June Cover, Bob Sophiea, Founder and CEO of New Home Collective. Bob moved to Kentucky in 2011 with a completely blank contact list and built the top-ranked residential sales team in Lexington through raw consistency and honest communication. 📈🤝

His journey is a powerful reminder that your history is a tool for connection, proving that authenticity will always outlast hype in this industry. 🌊🏡

The June Issue is officially live—tap the link in our bio to read Bob’s full cover story! 📖🔗

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Success is when your reputation starts working harder than you do. 🏛️✨

Kim Morris has quickly moved into the top 3% of agents worldwide by treating real estate as a high-level advisory service rather than just a sales job. She relies on sharp pattern recognition and a quiet confidence to guide her clients through the most significant financial decisions of their lives. 📈🤝

Her background as a lifelong equestrian and her focus on mindfulness keep her grounded, allowing her to deliver an elevated experience from start to finish. 🏇🧘♀️

Tap the link in our bio to read Kim’s full cover story! 📖🔗

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🔁 COVER REWIND : MAY 2024

Celebrating the agents and stories that shaped our pages. ✨

Jennifer and Joseph Sisson built their business on one simple principle: putting clients first. From careers in law enforcement, golf, and property management to becoming a powerhouse real estate duo, their journey is rooted in service, trust, and dedication to community.

👉 Revisit their full story here: https://bit.ly/430yp7P

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"It’s not just what you do; it’s how consistently and intentionally you do it."

In an industry governed by a standard playbook, Kim Morris has carved a path defined by precision. For Kim .morris_realtor , reaching the top 3% of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices agents worldwide wasn't the goal—it was the byproduct of a commitment to an elevated client experience.

By observing the traits of the quietly confident and the emotionally intelligent, Kim has built a business that mirrors her own values. She doesn't just check boxes; she masters the strategy behind them, ensuring that every piece of communication and every tactical move is designed to build lasting trust.

Dive into Kim’s story of intentional growth and professional discipline in our latest issue. Link in bio.

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"Your clients love you." 🍳❤️

Joy Murphy has built a reputation across the Bluegrass as the real estate professional who genuinely carries the stress so her clients do not have to. Her personal journey—from a fast-paced advertising career on Madison Avenue to uncovering her biological roots after a thirty-year search—has given her a profound understanding of what it means to find a true home. 🏙️🏡

Today, whether she is hosting segments on national TV or welcoming clients to packed appreciation events, her focus remains entirely on consistent communication and protecting the families she serves. 📞✨

See how Joy is lighting up the local market in our May issue! Link in bio 📖✨

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Revisit his story 🔁

Celebrating the agents and stories that shaped our pages. ✨

Nick Ratliff grew up surrounded by the housing industry, with many family members working as builders and contractors. Immersed in that world from an early age, he developed a strong passion for design and floor plans, once believing his path would lead him to architecture.

“Maybe that’s why I’ve always loved floor plans… I always thought I wanted to become an architect.”

👉 Revisit his full story here: https://bit.ly/4dyGu8w or browse our latest issue link in bio.

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