Sheraz Ali
Provided by AscendThe real estate field is a massive one. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are more than 1.7 million people in the industry, making it tough to stand out amongst the competition. On the other hand, there are some immensely successful real estate agents who go above and beyond. That’s the case with massively successful and multi-talented real estate agent Sheraz Ali. He is among Canada's top 3% of realtors and has been recognized as one of The Peak's 2021 Emerging Leaders.
According to Ali, growing up in a family-oriented community in Winnipeg, Manitoba, entrepreneurship was instilled in him at a young age. He was inspired to create his own professional path, relying on his drive and commitment to reach the top. He recalls seeing successful business people, and what went through his mind was how he would one day become a great success story.
“What inspired me the most was how their focus was more on customer satisfaction than the money they generated,” Ali said. This is something that Ali has embraced in his own career by becoming the Director of Marketing for Canadian Islamic Wealth.
Canadian Islamic Wealth is a wealth management company that is dedicated to financial planning for Muslims. Many people of the Islamic faith follow Sharia law, which can sometimes interfere with their investment options. Canadian Islamic Wealth is dedicated to financial planning for Muslims, serving a population that is, at times, faced with challenges when trying to explore the investment world. For example, any and all companies they invest in have to be halal, meaning they treat their employees fairly, aren’t in debt, and don’t manufacture anything to do with violence, gambling, drugs or alcohol, and more. This can be quite a roadblock for some people.
As a generous, client-oriented businessman at heart, Sheraz Ali is committed to ensuring his customers are well-informed and knowledgeable of the market before making any investment decisions. This has enabled him to build trust and long-lasting relationships.
Like most people, his road to success has had its share of challenges. He has incurred losses, made mistakes, and faced different obstacles. But even with those bumps in the road, Ali stays positive and committed to moving forward.
“Failing is part of growth,” says Ali. “To achieve success, one must be ready to fail.”
Rather than dwelling too much on failure, Ali’s advice is to work on moving forward and using the lessons learned as stepping stones. He also stresses the need to follow one’s passion while sticking to their goals.
“Success is more of a journey than a destination,” says Ali. People are presented with new terms that they may not be thoroughly familiar with on each new page. This means they have to educate themselves and improve their skills constantly. By having solid networks, they get to share ideas that will help grow their businesses.