Sam is actively purchasing both residential & commercial properties in the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County area.Sam's career in real estate began 30+ years ago, as a fourth generation real estate professional. He and Jane created Ogburn Properties in 2001 with a goal to serve clients seeking to buy, sell or rent properties or those needing property management services. He holds a North Carolina Real Estate Brokers License and is a licensed building contractor. Sam was awarded the Winston-Salem Regional Association of Realtors, Realtor of the Year award in 2015. Sam is an expert at positioning properties to maximize returns in both brokerage & management. Additionally, Sam holds the following certifications: Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Certified Property Manager (CPM), Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Graduate of the Real Estate Institute (GRI), and Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB). He has led a variety of real estate related boards over the years, including the Winston-Salem Association of Realtors, Winston-Salem Multiple Listings Service, and the Institute of Real Estate Management Chapter 56-IREM. His community involvement has included serving on the board of the Central Branch of the YMCA, Metro YMCA of Northwest North Carolina, and YMCA Camp Hanes and an Assistant Scout Master for Boy Scout Troop 920.Sam has extensive experience in the purchase and renovation of both residential and commercial properties, and have been involved in a number of historic renovations where State and Federal tax credits have been used. Ogburn Properties has been recognized numerous times by the Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission and won the following Community Appearance Commission of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County awards: