Rusty Smith

Rusty Smith is an experienced professional with a diverse background in real estate, mortgage lending, property management, and military intelligence. Currently serving as a Mortgage Loan Originator at VA Wholesale Mtg, Inc. since January 2024 and as CEO & Broker/Owner of 1st Class Real Estate - 7 Cities since January 2021, Rusty also holds positions as a Certified Trainer at Moseley Real Estate Schools, Inc. and Property Manager at Southern Realty Group. Previous roles include Loan Officer at Evolution Home Mortgage and Licensed Real Estate Agent at 1st Class Real Estate. Rusty began a career in real estate as a Realtor® at Keller Williams Realty, Inc. following military service as a Human Intelligence Collector in the US Army. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's of Arts and Science in Sociology from the University of Virginia, a Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from American Military University, an Associate of Arts and Sciences in Intelligence Operations from Cochise College, and a Graduate Certificate in Project Management from the University of Phoenix.