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Egypt Sherrod
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| Born | November 16, 1976 |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Television personality and real estate broker |
| Children | 3 |
Egypt Sherrod is a well-known American TV and radio host. She is also a successful real estate expert and designer. Many people know her from her shows on HGTV, like Flipping Virgins and Property Virgins. She leads her own real estate company, Indigo Road Realty, in Atlanta. She also works as a main designer for Indigo Road Design Group and Indigo Road Home Furnishings.
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Early Life and Learning
Egypt Alise Sherrod was born on November 16, 1976. Her hometown is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is the oldest of four children. When she was little, she lived at her grandparents' house. Her bedroom was a closet that just fit her bed. This made her dream of having a huge closet one day.
She went to Temple University and earned a degree in broadcasting and telecommunications. She also studied acting at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Egypt is highly skilled in real estate. She has special titles like Master Certified Negotiator.
Her Career Journey
Egypt Sherrod started hosting on a jazz radio station when she was 18. At 19, she became a music director at a radio station. She was the youngest person in the country to hold this job. She became a top radio personality for New York City’s WBLS 107.5. There, she interviewed famous people like Prince, Tyler Perry, and Oprah. Her radio show was heard in over 60 cities across the US. She also worked as a reporter for the Maury talk show.
Moving to Real Estate
Egypt grew tired of only reporting on gossip and entertainment. She thought about leaving radio. Her father and uncle were real estate brokers. She saw real estate as a way to save money for the future. It was also a good backup plan for her radio career. Her connections to celebrities through her radio work helped her find real estate clients. She bought her first home when she was 24. A lot of her money went to fees for her real estate agents. So, she decided to become a licensed agent herself in 2002.
While still hosting her radio show, Egypt got a call. A casting director wanted to know if she would host a new TV show. This show became Property Virgins. She tried out and got the job. A few episodes into filming, she found out she was pregnant. She was worried she might lose her job, so she kept it a secret. Luckily, it was not a problem for the show.
Life in Atlanta
With a baby on the way, Egypt thought about balancing work and family in New York. She wanted something new. In March 2012, she took a job as a midday host for WVEE V-103 in Atlanta. She had visited Atlanta often as a child to see relatives. In Atlanta, she interviewed celebrities like Keith Sweat and Musiq Soulchild. The show Property Virgins moved its filming to Atlanta to fit her schedule. She filmed on weekends.
Egypt felt overwhelmed with two jobs and her family life. She also experienced postpartum depression. Because of this, she eventually left her radio job. She decided to focus on her TV filming schedule instead.
TV Appearances and Books
Egypt Sherrod has often appeared on NBC's Today Show. She has also been on CNBC, FOX, CNN, and HLN. She has been featured in magazines like Fast & Company and Black Enterprise. She wrote a book called Keep Calm...It's Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide To Buying A Home.
She acted in the 2012 movie Life, Love, Soul. Egypt has hosted special shows for HGTV. These include the "White House Christmas Special" and the Rose Parade. She also hosted the HGTV "Urban Oasis" Giveaways. Before HGTV, she hosted "Home Delivery" for other TV networks.
Egypt is also a popular speaker and moderator. She hosted the stage at Oprah's "The Life You Want Tour." She has been a guest on shows like Dish Nation and Steve Harvey. She hosted the reunion special for the TV show The Haves and the Have Nots. This special aired in July and August 2021.
In 2021, Egypt and her husband Mike Jackson were judges on HGTV's Rock the Block. They then competed in Season 3 of the show in 2022. Since December 2022, Egypt and Mike have starred in HGTV's Married to Real Estate. On this show, they renovate older homes into dream homes for clients. The show was nominated for a 2022 Critics’ Choice Real TV Award. It was also nominated for a 2025 Daytime Emmy Award. However, Egypt announced that the show was canceled by HGTV.
Awards and Honors
Egypt Sherrod has received many awards for her work. She got a Humanitarian Citation from the Borough of New York. She also received a State Assembly Citation for being a humanitarian. The New York City Council gave her a citation for her community service.
Her book, "Keep Calm It's Just Real Estate," was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. She received the MISSION Award from WEEN (Women In Entertainment Empowerment Network). Network Journal named her one of their "40 Under 40" top young professionals. She was also named #2 in Radio and Records’ "Power Player on the Rise" list in 2006. NABFEME (National Association of Black Female Executives in Music & Entertainment) gave her the "Executive to Watch" Award.
Helping the Community
In 2008, Egypt Sherrod started The Egypt Cares Family Foundation. This is a non-profit group that helps people learn about money. It also helps them become more financially stable. The foundation has a "rising stars boot camp." This camp is for children aged 8–17 who want to work in radio and television. The "Egypt Cares Give Back Tour" is an annual event. It collects coats and toys for those in need. This tour has received special recognition from the Brooklyn President.
Personal Life
Egypt Sherrod first met her husband, Mike Jackson, when they both worked in entertainment. Egypt was a radio personality, and Mike was a DJ. They did not start dating until 2004. They reconnected while working on a house renovation. Egypt owned the house, and Mike was the contractor. Egypt married Mike Jackson on September 11, 2010.
Egypt and Mike have three daughters. Their names are Harper (born February 2019) and Kendall (born January 2012). Simone (born 2002) is Mike's daughter from a previous relationship.
TV Shows and Movies
- Dish Nation – Guest host
- Home Delivery – Co-host
- Life, Love, Soul – Actor (Carrie Turner)
- Property Virgins (2012–present) – Host
- Flipping Virgins (2012–present) – Host
- All-Star Halloween Special (2015) – Host
- Good Morning America (2016)
- Brother Vs. Brother (2016–present) – Celebrity judge
- Home & Family (2016) – Guest host
- White House Christmas Special (2016) – Host
- Steve Harvey (2017)
- Urban Oasis (2017-2018) – Host
- Put a Ring On It (2020) - Reunion Host
- Rock the Block season 2 (2021) – Judge
- Rock the Block season 3 (2022) – Competitor
- Married to Real Estate (2022–present) - Host
Podcasts
- Marriage and Money Podcast with Egypt & Mike (2022-present) – Host
- Little Black Dress with Rocsi Diaz and Nina Parker (2017) – Guest
- Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington (2018) – Guest
