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title: "Ep 196: Building a Legacy: Ali Al-Asady’s Path from Refugee to Realtor"
description: Phoenix-based Ali Al-Asady shares how he went from fleeing Iraq to leading a more than 25-year real estate career.
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# [Ep 196: Building a Legacy: Ali Al-Asady’s Path from Refugee to Realtor](https://podcast.smartagents.com/podcast/ep-196)

 Written by [Smart Agents](https://podcast.smartagents.com/podcast/author/smart-agents) | Jun 24, 2024 12:44:37 PM

*"As a war survivor, I always think about how we put the human element in anything. How we excel.’"*

[Episode 196 of The Smart Agents Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-196-building-a-legacy-ali-al-asadys-path/id1536859511?i=1000660028722) features Phoenix-based, Ali Al-Asady. Ali shares his journey as a refugee from Iraq to the United States and his path to becoming a successful real estate agent. He discusses his motivation for getting his real estate license and the importance of continuous learning and building relationships with community leaders.

 

Al-Asady talks about the importance of building relationships with community leaders and understanding cultural nuances when working with refugees. He emphasizes the value of providing support and value to the lives of community members, rather than focusing solely on transactions.

Ali also shares his passion for sustainable homes and the importance of educating buyers on energy-efficient homes. He highlights the need to protect occupants' health and the environment through sustainable practices.

 

**Learn more from Ali at:**

[**https://alialasady.com/**](https://alialasady.com/)

[**https://www.phoenixgreenhomeconcepts.com/**](https://www.phoenixgreenhomeconcepts.com/)

 

[View full post](https://podcast.smartagents.com/podcast/ep-196)

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