ERA Sunrise Realty

Making Real Estate Fun Again

By Anna Teal

When they’re not walking their pet goats down Main Street or roasting each other on social media, Nic Goodwin and Zack Bobo are dominating the real estate game. In fact, these two are blazing their own trail while reaping significant results with a dash of humor right here in our Cherokee County community. While many mistakenly perceive them as partners in business, they are two separate agents working for ERA Sunrise Realty, the third largest real estate company in the country. However, their comradery and friendly banter are a true comedic gift to those around them.

Work Hard, Play Harder

With a motto of “Work Hard, Play Harder,” Goodwin and Bobo pride themselves in providing the ultimate real estate experience to buyers, sellers, and investors alike. While they both take their jobs seriously, a huge part of their business is dedicated to having fun.

“While we like to cut up, we also outwork anyone in our business,” says Goodwin.

They believe in making the real estate process as memorable as possible for their clientele – and they don’t disappoint.

A Dude Date

One may wonder how these two found each other. Goodwin and Bobo met while taking a post real estate class.

“One day after class, Zack asked me out on a dude lunch date, and the rest is history. He even paid! We’ve been wailing on each other and having a blast together ever since,” jokes Goodwin.

Friendly Competition

Bobo’s and Goodwin’s competitive yet chummy relationship has fueled their success.

“We push each other in a good way,” says Goodwin.

This is evident in the long list of awards they’ve added to their bookshelves. For instance, Bobo won the national Jim Jackson 1st in service award as well as the Best Realtor award two years in a row in a local magazine’s Reader’s Choice awards. During their first year in real estate, Bobo and Goodwin were both finalists for ERA Sunrise Realty’s Rookie of the Year award in competition with 10,000 other new agents. Bobo ultimately won while Goodwin came in a close second. For the past two years, they’ve received the CAOR (Cherokee Board of Realtors Top Award). Needless to say, these two are the best of the best.

Deep Family Roots

Both Goodwin and Bobo are fifth-generation Cherokee County natives whose families have left prominent legacies in the community. Goodwin’s grandfather, Dr. Edwin Swords, was a well-respected dentist and owner of the renowned Burger Chief restaurant, a popular high school cruising spot back in the day.

“I’m proud of what my grandfather accomplished and want to keep that hardworking and honorable legacy going. I feel that’s what drives me daily,” explains Goodwin.

In addition to his grandfather’s legacy, his father was a councilman, and his brother is currently a Cherokee County magistrate court judge.

Bobo’s family members were the first owners of Georgia Hills and the Canton Sawmill.

“My father passed away when I was very young. He invested in rental properties and other types of real estate, which later sparked my interest in real estate,” explains Bobo.

Since high school, Bobo has been an investor, gravitating toward fix-and-flip projects. He currently owns 48 rental properties in Canton, and he and Goodwin flip five to seven homes a year, creating more inventory as agents, which is uncommon in their industry. Bobo and his wife Megan have three children, Maddox, Addie, and Palmer.

A Heart for Charity

There’s more to this dynamic duo than having fun in real estate. They genuinely have a heart for giving back to the Cherokee County community. They both are avid supporters of Goshen Valley, Cherokee County Division of Family & Children Services, Volunteer Aging Council, Cherokee Sheriff’s Office, and Canton Police Department. They support the local Service League in which Goodwin’s mother, Debra Swords, was part of the group that started Riverfest.

“Giving back is an important part of our mission. We give about 10-15% of our earnings back to our community,” says Bobo.

Due to their love of sports, they also support youth sports teams.

Future Aspirations and Shenanigans

These two have grand aspirations to bring their Canton and Woodstock communities together. For instance, Goodwin plans to run for mayor of Woodstock, and Bobo intends to run for mayor of Canton, so they can bring these two powerhouse communities together.

“In the meantime, we will continue to bust our butts daily. We work harder than any other real estate agents out there, and that’s a FACT! We continue to be extremely efficient in outselling teams much larger than ours,” touts Bobo.

“We want our community to come to us with their buying, selling, and investment needs,” says Goodwin.

For those looking for a good belly laugh and an out-of-the-box real estate experience, these two will deliver.

P.S. Nic Goodwin says Zack Bobo is not an island boy.

157 Reinhart College Parkway, Suite 200
Canton, GA 30114

Nic Goodwin Group, Inc.

NicGoodwin.com
770-570-6705
Follow on Facebook @nicgoodwingroup

Zack Bobo Real Estate

ZackBobo.com
770-876-2790
Follow on Facebook @zackboborealestate