Anthony was born in Bolivar County, but his family moved shortly after to Clarksdale, MS. He spent his primary educational and athletic years attending and playing sports at Lee Academy. As a child, he played baseball, football, basketball, soccer and even threw shot put and disc for track. After graduating in 2009, Anthony continued his education and athletic career for the next five years at the University of Alabama on a football scholarship. He majored in Health Environmental Science and completed his bachelor’s degree and was a part of two SEC Championship and three National Championship teams with the Crimson Tide. After college, Anthony played for the Arizona Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League for 4 years until he decided to retire and come back to the Mississippi Delta where he grew up.
Growing up, Anthony was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved spending time helping his grandfather on the farm growing cotton and soybeans. His father and grandfather helped instill the importance of and a love for taking care of the land and wildlife around him. He enjoys all types of hunting from deer, duck, and turkey, to hogs, frogs, and pheasant. After retiring from the NFL, Anthony knew he wanted to come back home to the land he loved so much as a child.
Anthony currently resides in Tallahatchie County where he farmed soybeans with his family for a few years. After much deliberation and praying, Anthony knew it was time to start a new career path. He was certain he wanted to find a way to share his passion for the outdoors with others while staying true to his country roots. As a college athlete, Anthony learned hard work, dedication, discipline, trust, and how to work with others. These traits along with Anthony’s personality, honesty, and knowledge of the land make him the perfect agent for you.
Brett was born and raised in Lauderdale County, MS just south of Meridian. After high school, he attended Meridian Community College for one year and then transferred to East Mississippi Community College where he completed his associates degree before transferring to Mississippi State University. Brett has deep roots in the outdoors; he is a dedicated turkey, deer and duck hunter. The love of the outdoors is where Brett gets his passion for land and is very excited to blend both of his favorite things into a career to help clients find their dream property. If you are interested in Mississippi land, Brett looks forward to your phone call. At Tom Smith Land and Homes, Brett is surrounded by a team of very experienced agents. Contact Brett for any of your real estate needs!
Clay was born and raised in the small town of Rolling Fork, in the Mississippi Delta. At the age of fourteen, his family moved to Vicksburg where he attended St Aloysius High School. Upon graduation, Clay played baseball for Hinds Community College for two years. He later graduated from Belhaven University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. Clay’s career began in the healthcare industry as an organ procurement coordinator and then an oxygen administrator for a local DME provider. He spent five years as a licensed mortgage originator working with various mortgage lending organizations. He has always been in the business of caring for people by showing compassion and patience through trying and exciting times.
After years of sitting behind a desk, Clay had the growing urge to find a new career that better fit his active lifestyle while evolving in the housing industry that he loved. Real estate was that answer! Clay’s knowledgeable experience from the mortgage industry transitioned very well into the real estate world and he is showing to have a very promising career. Clay understands the home buying process and will lead you through a smooth transaction.
Clay, his wife Karolina, and son Jayce, currently reside in the Reservoir Brandon area. He and his wife are very active within the community, usually involved in running, biking, or hiking activities. Clay and Karolina can point you in the direction of the best running and biking trails in the Jackson metro area. Oftentimes, they plan their vacations around some type of outdoor/nature activities with easy access to hiking and running trails.
Clay has a special talent of listening to clients and ensuring they feel confident in their options and decisions, while offering advice based on their unique needs. He values the individuality of each person he meets and will work hard to sell your home as quickly as possible at the highest dollar, OR find your next home or investment property. If you are looking for a realtor you can trust, call Clay.
David moved to Warren County, Mississippi in 1994 and spent his high school years at St Aloysius High School in Vicksburg. After graduation, he went to Hinds Community College and then on to Belhaven University playing baseball and football. David worked in the restaurant business during college and continued for 24 years working in all aspects of the industry from management, ownership, to commercial food sales. He enjoyed meeting people and making friends from all over the world; no matter where David is he seems to run in to someone he calls a friend! His passion for the outdoors and people have lead him to a career in Real Estate.
With a long career in the service industry, David learned that nothing is more important than God and family, and to treat every person as they are part of it. David is the grandson of a Texas cattle rancher and grew up respecting the land and the wildlife on it. He learned to love the land at a young age through spending time with his father hunting and fishing. The appreciation of land, and the need to care for it, has passed thru his family for generations. David really has a calling for helping others and understands the care people deserve. Making dreams of owning a home or property a reality is of the upmost importance to David. His passion and dedication will make him the right agent for you!
David and his family are residents of Rankin County. He is married to Haley Belden, who is also an agent at Tom Smith Land and Homes. They share four amazing kids together that keep them very busy. Alese lives in Birmingham, Alabama and is currently working hard and continuing her education. Avery played soccer at Holmes Community College and is now majoring in business at Mississippi State University. Brooks and Grace are students at Northwest Rankin High School. Brooks plays football and Grace is on the softball team. Family time is very important and they all enjoy traveling, the outdoors, and sporting events together.
Chad Wilson grew up in Jackson, MS and spent most of his time as a child and young adult helping his father raise cattle on his 3,000 acre farm in Madison County. Chad attended Callaway High School before heading to Hinds Community College where he studied electronics. He began a law enforcement career in Lafayette, LA and then moved back home to continue that career in Brandon, MS. He worked his way up in ranks to Assistant Police Chief and stayed in that position for 15 years before retiring in 2010. Retiring at such a young age he set goals to become a land realtor to follow his dreams of being involved in land once again. As a landowner of more than 1,000 acres in Madison County with his two brothers, his dreams have come true working for one of the largest land companies in MS. He has always been an avid outdoorsman and his passion is red fishing in LA. Chad is eager to help you get the dream land or home you’re looking for.
Bill was born and raised on a farm in Scott County, Mississippi. His family farm had cotton, soy beans, cattle and hogs. It was there on his family‘s farm that he gained knowledge and respect for the land that God provided. During his high school years, Bill’s understanding and love of the farm grew as he began showing cattle and hogs at local livestock shows. After high school, he graduated from Mississippi State University and spent many years as a CPA. During this time as a CPA, Bill’s heart remained on the outdoors, so, in 1999, Bill began a lawn service business. Several years ago he became a Realtor with Tom Smith Land and Homes where he works with buyers and sellers, always seeking to turn them in to satisfied clients. Bill resides in Brandon with his wife, Ardith, where he enjoys hunting, fishing and just simply being outdoors. His love of the outdoors, combined with his reputation of honesty, integrity and hard work, is what qualifies Bill to be able to help you with all of your real estate needs. Give Bill a call when you are ready to buy or sell, he will be there to help every step of the way!
Tom is the Principal Broker of Tom Smith Land and Homes. Tom Smith is a native Mississippian from Meridian and attended Mississippi State University. Tom began his career in Real Estate in Madison in 2002. He takes a business approach to his real estate practice, as he spent 27 years in executive management positions with companies including Wal-Mart, and Home Depot as well as serving as CEO of other retail companies throughout the country.
Tom has achieved the highly coveted Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) designation from the Realtor Land Institute in November of 2006, which makes him one of the few Realtors in the Southeast U.S. holding this designation and qualifying him to assist you with all of your land needs. He is also an APEX award winner as being named one of the top performing Brokers in America by The Realtors Land Institute. He specializes in recreational tracts, timber investment, commercial investment properties and 1031 Tax Free Exchanges. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, boating and golf.
Tom and his wife of 25 years, Ellen, reside in Lake Caroline (Madison), MS. They have two beautiful daughters, with Kit being married and living in Memphis, TN and Samantha, who is a Junior at College of Charleston in Charleston, SC.
Ellen Brand Smith is originally from Chicago, Illinois and graduated from the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, in 1988 with a BS in Economics. She then moved out to California, where she earned her MBA from Pepperdine University and began her business career with a Fortune 500 company in Los Angeles. Ellen later formed her own company, Brand Merchandising, which became a leading service company in the Western United States.
Ellen has lived all over the country, but has lived in Madison, MS with her husband, Tom, and their two daughters (one is married and one is in college) for 20 years. Mississippi is also where she discovered her passion for the real estate business and the local outdoor lifestyle. Together, Ellen and Tom opened Tom Smith Land & Homes to be the area’s premier real estate brokerage. She manages the residential side of the business with a focus on homes and commercial properties throughout the region. Ellen has been selling real estate for 20 years to satisfied clients, periodically flipping houses, and has sold properties all over the State.
Naturally, Ellen brings her strong business savvy and detail-oriented approach to real estate. She loves helping clients make the most of their opportunities in this market. With Ellen as your real estate guide, you get the knowledge you need, the protection you deserve.
Sam Sample is a resident of Holmes County, Mississippi, where he works as a Realtor and serves as one of the Tom Smith Land and Homes land specialists. Having lived on his family’s farm in the area for 40 years, Sam has a deep connection to the community and the land. He attended both public and private schools in Holmes County, as well as Junior College, where he met his wife. Together, they returned to Sam’s family farm to make their home.
Despite the economic challenges that some may see in Holmes County, Sam has never considered moving his family away. He feels a strong attraction to the area’s remoteness and lack of mainstream influence. With over 23 years of experience working for an electric power association in several counties, including Holmes, Humphries, Yazoo, Warren, Sharkey, and Issaquena, Sam has a unique perspective on the region.
In 2002, Sam became an insurance associate, which has allowed him to pursue his passion for land management and agriculture. He is the owner-operator of a family farm that produces cattle, timber, and hay, and also offers recreational activities such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. With this diverse experience, Sam believes he is uniquely qualified to help clients buy or sell residential, recreational, or agricultural land.
If you’re looking to buy or sell property in the Holmes County area, Sam and the team of land specialists at Tom Smith Land and Homes are ready to help. He welcomes the opportunity to discuss your interests and provide guidance in finding the perfect property.
