Egypt Sherrod Biography
Egypt Sherrod is a national TV and radio personality, author, philanthropist, real estate broker, and property expert. She is popular for hosting HGTV’s Flipping Virgins, Property Virgins, and Married to Real Estate. She is the CEO of Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group.
Egypt Sherrod Age | Birthday
Born in Philadephia, Pennslyvania, Sherrod is 47 years old as of 2023. She was born on November 16, 1976. The Married to Real Estate star, Sherrod celebrates her birthday on the 16th of November each year. In November 2023, the real estate broker will celebrate her 47th birthday.
Egypt Sherrod Parents
Sherrod was born to her parents in Philadephia, Pennslyvania, USA. Her father and uncle were real estate brokers hence growing up with them led her to have an interest in real estate from a very young age. Moreover, Sherrod has a sister named Tewan Sherrod who is a registered nurse. The real estate agent/The Property Virgins star has not shared the identity details of her father or mother.
Egypt Sherrod Height
The real estate agent, Sherrod stands at a height measurement of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Egypt Sherrod Husband
Sherrod is married to her husband DJ Mike Jackson (also known as DJ Fadelf) who is a lifestyle DJ, contractor, and entrepreneur. Her husband, DJ Mike Jackson is her co-star in HGTV’s Married to Real Estate. Egypt met Jackson for the first time at an event in New York. At that time, Jackson was a well-known radio DJ while Sherrod a well-known radio personality.
Moreover, the pair started to officially date in 2004 and got engaged in 2008. Jackson and Egypt married in September 2010 at the West Mount Country Club.
Egypt Sherrod Children | Daughters
Sherrod, the HGTV’s Married to Real Estate star, together with her husband DJ Mike Jackson has two children; daughters Kendal Jackson (born in January 2012) and Harper Skye Jackson (born on February 7, 2019). Sherrod is also a stepmother to stepdaughter Simone Nikolej (born September 21, 2001), who is DJ Mike Jackson’s daughter from his previous marriage.
Egypt Sherrod Education
Egypt attended Temple University in Philadelphia where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Broadcasting, Telecommunications & Mass Media. She holds the designation of Master Certified Negotiator, Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified Residential Specialist, and Certified Distressed Property Expert.
Egypt Sherrod Career
Sherrod is a property expert, real estate agent, author, radio and television personality. She is also an author and moderator.
Sherrod began hosting on a jazz station at 18 and at 19 years old, she got a job as a radio station music director, becoming the youngest music director in the country. Moreover, she was a correspondent on the Maury show. Sherrod was the number one radio personality for New York City’s WBLS 107.5, where she interviewed Prince, Tyler Perry, and Oprah. The radio personality also worked as a host of WVEE V-103 in Atlanta where she conducted interviews with celebrities.
Moreover, growing up with a father and uncle who were real estate brokers, Sherrod gained an interest in real estate at a very early age. She bought her first home at 24 years old and got licensed as a real estate agent in 2002. Sherrod is the CEO of her self-titled Real Estate Group. She was a host of HGTV’s reality series Flipping Virgins, Property Virgins, and Married to Real Estate.
She has appeared on other television shows including on NBC’s Today Show as the “go-to-girl” of home buyers/sellers, White House Christmas Special on HGTV as the host, Urban Oasis Giveaways, and Home Delivery.
Books
As an author, Sherrod wrote the book Keep Calm…It’s Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide To Buying A Home. Moreover, she has been featured in several publications including Rolling Stone, Black Enterprise, Fast & Company, Homes.com, and Yahoo.
Sherrod is also a speaker and moderator. She hosted the stage at Oprah’s “The Life You Want Tour.” Sherrod has been invited as a recurring ‘Hot Topics’ guest and lifestyle pundit on programs such as Dish Nation, Steve Harvey, Showbiz Tonight, and Larry Wilmore Show. Sherrod hosted the reunion special of the television soap opera series from the Oprah Winfrey Network, The Haves and the Have Nots, which aired as part of the program’s series finale package on July 27, 2021, and August 3, 2021.
Egypt Sherrod Married to Real Estate
Egypt and her husband DJ Mike Jackson star in the HGTV reality series Married to Real Estate. The new episodes of the series premiered on January 13, 2022, at 9/8c on HGTV. The show follows the couple as they help families find homes to upgrade in their dream neighborhoods.
The show also showcases what it takes to successfully balance their marriage and the real estate business.
Moreover, Mike and Egypt were also featured on season 3 of the HGTV’s reality show Rock the Block, alongside couples Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas, Jenny Marrs, and Dave Marrs, and twins Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb.
The new episodes of the series premiered on January 13, 2022, at 9/8c on HGTV.
Egypt Sherrod Net worth
Sherrod has an estimated net worth of around $7 million- $10 million as of February 2022. She has amassed her fortune through her career as a TV and radio personality, author, and property expert. She is the host of HGTV’s Property Virgins and Married to Real Estate.
Egypt is active on Instagram under the Instagram handle @egyptsherrod with 262k followers as of February 2022.
Egypt Sherrod’s Profile:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Egypt Alise Sherrod |
| Age | 47 years old (as of 2024) |
| Birthday | November 16, 1976 |
| Parents | Kim (mother) and Mr. Sherrod (father) |
| Hometown | Philadelphia, PA |
| Husband | Mike Jackson (DJ Fadelf) |
| Children | Kendall Jackson (born January 2012) and Harper Skye Jackson (born February 7, 2019) |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches (1.64 meters) |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts in Broadcasting and Telecommunications from Temple University; studied theater at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. |
| TV Shows | “Flipping Virgins,” “Property Virgins,” “Married to Real Estate” |
| Net Worth | Between $7,000,000 and $10,000,000 |
FAQS
Who is Egypt Sherrod?
Egypt Sherrod is an American television and radio personality, real estate broker, and designer. She is best known for hosting HGTV’s shows “Married To Real Estate,” “Flipping Virgins” and “Property Virgins.”
How old is Egypt Sherrod?
- Egypt Sherrod was born on November 16, 1976, making her 47 years old as of 2023.
Does Egypt Sherrod have a design degree?
- Egypt Sherrod does not have a formal design degree. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcasting and Telecommunications from Temple University and studied theater at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. She was also awarded an honorary doctorate from Stillman College.
Where do Egypt Sherrod and her husband live?
- Egypt Sherrod and her husband, DJ Mike Jackson, live in a sprawling two-story single-family home in Atlanta, GA.
Where is Egypt Sherrod from?
- Egypt Sherrod is originally from Philadelphia, PA.
How old is Egypt Sherrod’s husband?
- DJ Mike Jackson, Egypt Sherrod’s husband, was born on November 11, 1977, making him 46 years old as of 2023.