SpecialityReal Estate Broker & Entrepreneur

Claudienne Hibbert-Smith has shifted the paradigm of what the premise of a teenage mother could ever be. Claudienne became pregnant at the age of 14. The stigma of ruining her life was completely thrown upon her shoulders. Unlike some who saw doom in her future as a result of her pregnancy, failure was not an option for her. She was among the top academic performers and Vice President of her high school graduating class- Miami Carol City Senior High School class of 97. Claudienne Hibbert-Smith obtained her bachelor’s degree in 2001 from The University of Florida (UF), a premiere university ranked 14th overall among all U.S. public universities according to the US News & World Report. Shortly after landing her first job out of college, she transitioned into a real estate professional and partnered with The Keyes Company Claudienne quickly moved up the charts with her sales volume and as a result, created the Hibbert Group Real Estate Consultants. Claudienne spent nearly 20 years with the Keyes Company and recently decided to partner with EXP Realty where she has been able to expand in 18 states and 2 countries. Throughout the last twenty-two years, Claudienne received various educational and Real Estate Industry credentials to include, but not limited to Chairman’s & Presidential Elite Circle, 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County, 25 Most Influential & Prominent Black Women in Business and Leadership, Top 5 Real Estate Network. In 2019, Claudienne received the Agents’ Choice Award from Miami Agent Magazine for her Charitable Service and she was also honored by the City of Miami Gardens in the Women’s Exposition as Ordinary Women Doing Extraordinary things. Most recently, Claudienne in less than 8 months of partnering with her new company, topped the charts once again, being recognized for various awards: Sprint Award and Icon Award to name a few. Claudienne and her team produced $90 Million in Sales in 2023 with 2 quarters left, they are aiming to finish at $300 Million in sales. Claudienne joined the National Association of Real Estate Brokers- South Florida Board of Realtist (SFBOR) as the secretary in 2001. The organization focuses on democracy in housing. With great leadership preceding her, she became the Vice President and shortly thereafter, became the President and led the way for two terms totaling four years. Claudienne forged new business relationships, which has afforded the South Florida Board the opportunity to service hundreds of real estate professionals and consumers through educational programs, hence creating homeownership. Claudienne is now the President of the state chapter. Claudienne also serves on various boards not limited to the planning and zoning committee at the City of Opa Locka. Economic success has not deterred Claudienne from selflessly giving back. Her foundation is rooted in community service and is a primary reason she gives back to the community. She tirelessly gives her time to organize events with her 501 C 3 non-profit organization, Claudy Cares Foundation. As a result of her community involvement, she was honored with the first ever Humanitarian Unsung Hero Award. Claudienne is always looking for new ways to improve and increase homeownership. Claudienne and her husband Mario Smith, currently has an all boys school which will now in 2023-2024 be a co-ed educational academy servicing youth, both girls and boys, K-12. They are in the middle of moving out of 7000sq ft rented space to owning a 25,000 sq ft building to service their students. Claudienne is married to Mario Smith with two small children -Legend (2 years old) and Legacy (1 year old). They also have children Damarrio Smith and Amari Bryant.