Executive Director & Founder
Sofia S. Crisp
With 30 years as a Housing Professional, Sofia continues to break through glass ceilings and pave the way. Sofia specializes in providing financial education and educating first-time homebuyers to make homeownership more accessible. As a Realtor® Sofia also partners with non-profit development agencies to list homes supporting first-time home buyers. This passion stirred her dreams and encouraged the foundation of Housing Consultant’s Group (HCG) in 2004, where she serves as Founder and Executive Director. Sofia felt it invaluable to the community she loves to provide a means of exceeding homeownership barriers, specializing in non-majority communities. HCG is a local non-profit, that creates a pathway for educating families Pre- and Post-Purchase through Housing Counseling and Financial Wellness Education. Sofia understands that generational wealth begins with homeownership for so many individuals and families, and she seeks to foster financial capabilities in others to make those dreams a reality.
A catalyst for partnerships and community impact on fair housing and public service contributions, Sofia takes great pride in her most recent achievement of receiving the 2023 National Association of Realtors Fair Housing Champion Award. Her impact is monumental, also being awarded the Volunteer of the Year award in 2018 by the NC Housing Coalition, the Kavanaugh Award in 2019 by the Greensboro Builders Association, and was the recipient of the 2022 Ben Ball Community Award. Sofia is notably a former President of the NC Realtors Housing Foundation and has been recognized for her outstanding service as a realtor. She was awarded 2018 Realtor of The Year by the Greensboro Regional Realtors Association, and in 2019 received the William D. Seawell Sr. & Jr Award for Outstanding Realtor Service. Another recent recognition is Greensboro News and Records Inspire Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship.
Sofia has raised 2 beautifully strong daughters and continues to be a role model for other young girls as leader of Girl Scout Troop 40503, affiliated with Oak Ridge First Baptist Church, for more than 20 years. Her care and compassion for others is likely why she began her career as a Registered Nurse. A fearless and visionary leader, Sofia has high regard and appreciation for her team, always nurturing individual strengths and team successes. We’re not sure how she squeezes in time for herself, but when she does, those she loves most have her full devotion.