Jemila Winsey, a powerful force in the real estate industry who first took root in Lagos, Nigeria. Now residing in Houston, Jemila, alongside her husband Patrick, operates as the Co-Owner and CEO of ERA Legacy Living. This brokerage, launched only four years ago, has already earned notable accolades such as featuring in the REAL Trends 500, ranking in the Top 1.5% Brokerages in the U.S, and making its mark on the Forbes Inc 5000 list.
Before stepping into her current entrepreneurial role, Jemila’s stellar performance in her franchise affiliation saw her receive numerous top honors. These include Rookie Franchisee of the Year, entry into the Hall of Fame, and recognitions as one of the Top 250 Team Leaders in Texas and Top 50 Commercial Brokers in the U.S, not to mention the prestigious Chairman awards. Additionally, Jemila’s corporate career as an Executive saw her playing key roles in technological initiatives for some of the world’s most prominent companies.
In addition to her role as CEO, Jemila is a highly respected figure in the real estate industry, holding numerous leadership positions at Local, State, and National Levels. Among these are her positions as a Texas Realtors PAC Trustee, member of the Texas Realtors Board of Directors, and a Regional Vice President on the Texas Realtors Executive Board.
Named one of the Top 25 Realtors in Houston for 2021 by the Houston Business Journal, Jemila is a formidable team leader and nationally recognized real estate coach. Her expertise has led her to become one of Houston’s top real estate producers. The same Journal acknowledged her as one of the Top Female Executives in Real Estate, a prestigious honor highlighting the city’s most impactful female industry leaders. Additionally, the Houston Black Real Estate Association recognized her as the #1 Top Producing Black Realtor in Houston and she was listed among the Top 20 Realtors by HAR.
Jemila’s contributions to the industry and her community have not gone unnoticed. In 2022, she received the Phenomenal Woman Award from both Fort Bend County and the American Caribbean Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Houston Black Chamber also awarded her and her husband the highly esteemed Pinnacle Award.
An established author, Jemila penned the book, ‘The ABCs of BPOs.’ As a contributor and speaker for Inman News and RISMedia, her voice carries weight in the industry.
After more than two decades in business, Jemila has become a thought leader and industry influencer. Her journey to success was not without hurdles – she even faced homelessness at one point. It is this resilience and her passion for real estate that drives her to use her platform to impact as many lives as possible. Guided by her relentless ambition, she quotes Steve Jobs in her daily mantra: “Like Steve Jobs, I want to put a dent in the universe.” Jemila truly embodies this sentiment, striving to make her own remarkable impact every day.