How I Built a 50-Agent Real Estate Team

By Sunny Khatav

Sunny is the founder and broker-owner of ValleyVentures Realty Inc., a firm he established in 2012 to provide top-tier real estate services at an affordable price. With nearly two decades of experience in the industry, he has built a reputation as a skilled negotiator and a trusted advisor for buyers, sellers, and investors alike.

I spent almost 20 years in the software industry. I had the job title. I had the salary. But I didn’t have growth, purpose, or freedom. I was just going through the motions.

Like many people, I thought the answer was a side hustle. I tried opening a Subway franchise. It failed. But that failure showed me something important. I wasn’t looking for just another income stream. I was looking for a path that gave me more control, more meaning, and more potential. That’s when I found real estate.

Why real estate? Real estate gave me more than a paycheck. It gave me fulfillment. I got to help people achieve their dream of owning a home. I built real relationships. I found work that actually made me feel good at the end of the day.

The money followed. I wasn’t chasing commissions. I was adding value. That’s the key. And here’s the best part — you don’t have to quit your job to start. You can build this on the side, just like I did.

From side hustle to building a 50+ agent business. I started on my own. Then friends from my old tech job asked to join me. I didn’t recruit. I didn’t cold call. People came to me because they saw something that worked. That’s how Valley Ventures Realty started. Today, we have over 50 agents all from referrals. No paid ads. No pitch decks. Just real results and real value.

What’s in it for you? Real estate has no income cap. You can make $5,000 or $500,000 a year. I know people making over a million. It all comes down to how much effort you’re willing to put in. Even better, you’re not just working for commissions. You’re building long-term wealth through real estate investing. You can create passive income and real freedom.

If you’re tired of being overworked, underpaid, or stuck in a job with no upside, real estate is worth a serious look. I’ve been where you are. I know what it feels like to want more but not know where to start. That’s why I help people like you get into real estate the right way, step by step, with support and a proven path. Let’s talk. Call or text me at (925) 413-0269, or email me at sunny@realtorsunny.com. You don’t have to stay stuck. There’s a better way.