Sara Marie Brenner, MBA

Award-Winning REALTOR®. Mortgage Loan Originator. Recruiter. Coach & Educator. Head of Luxury. Thought Leader. Entrepreneur.

I help real estate and mortgage professionals build real careers through leadership, systems, training, and community — with actionable information, not just fluff.

I selectively serve borrowers, buyers, and sellers throughout Ohio — providing an exceptional experience.

I have a national network to help you find exceptional professionals to work with — regardless of where.


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Work With Sara

Whether you're buying your dream home, selling your property, or navigating the mortgage process, partnering with Sara Marie Brenner means gaining a dedicated expert. Benefit from her award-winning real estate insight and comprehensive lending knowledge to achieve your financial and property goals.

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1. FIRST…

Attend a Live Overview

A clear, no-pressure walkthrough of how AXEN or NEXA platforms work and who they're right for. Attend live, or watch a recording.

2. SECOND…

Partner With Me

If you're looking for leadership, systems, and real support for agents and loan officers — partner with me. My network is called Brenner Global Collective.

3. THIRD…

Talk With Me or My Team

Let's discuss your career goals and next steps, AFTER you have completed step 1 and reviewed step 2 (not before!).

What Sara Does

Sara wears a lot of hats — intentionally.

From real estate leadership to mortgage origination, coaching to thought leadership, each role serves a purpose in building in our ecosystem.

Real Estate

Real Estate Leadership

Sara works with agents at every stage of their career, from brand new to experienced, helping them grow with structure, confidence, and support.

  • Agent recruiting and leadership development
  • Broker personally serving Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia w/ a national network of agents
  • Focus on lead generation, lead conversion, lead closings, and other production-oriented training for new and existing agents

Whether you're launching your career or scaling an established business, strategic leadership makes all the difference.

Lending

Mortgage & Finance

Sara is also a Mortgage Loan Originator with an MBA in Finance, which allows her to help agents and clients better understand the financial side of the business.

Mortgage Origination

Mortgage origination and lending support in licensed states, providing comprehensive financing solutions.

Investment Strategy

Investor and portfolio-minded financing conversations that build long-term wealth.

Dual Income Education*

Education around building dual income streams as both REALTOR® and MLO.

Financial Frameworks

Practical financial frameworks for agents and clients to understand the complete picture.

*Watch the Dual-Income Webinar: REALTOR® & LO (RELO) Info

Education

Coaching, Training & Education

Before real estate, Sara was a teacher for over 20 years — and that background shows up in everything she builds.

She doesn't just "motivate", although she certainly does encourage and support. She teaches. She explains. She structures. Pedagogically, it's the educational philosophy of prepare, present, and practice that drives everything here.

And she cares deeply about people actually understanding what they're doing.

I am at the point in my career where YOUR success is my success. I love seeing people accomplish their goals, and I want to help you get there.

Lean in. Engage. Participate. Learn. Do.

1

Agent Training Systems

Comprehensive onboarding and training systems designed for real implementation.

2

12-Week Accelerator (REALTORS®)

The 12-Week Agent Accelerator for new agents or agents ready to reset and grow strategically.

*Sara developed this. For agents who partner with her, this is $0.

3

Live & Virtual Education

Flexible learning options with live and virtual education sessions.

Everything is recorded. You may watch or re-watch on demand.

4

Quick Responses & Collaboration

We have a Facebook group and WhatsApp chat for everyone who partners with Sara. The Facebook group is where we house recordings & events. WhatsApp is for quick questions to receive prompt answers.

Community

Recruiting & Community

We don't believe in throwing people into a brokerage and hoping it works out.

Real Leadership

Accessible leadership that understands your challenges and provides actionable guidance.

Proven Systems

Battle-tested systems for lead generation, conversion, and client retention.

Supportive Community

A collaborative environment where professionals support each other's growth.

I built Brenner Global Collective to give agents and loan officers leadership, systems, and community — while you still run your own business. You are completely independent, but not alone.

If you want the full explanation of how it works:

Thought Leadership

Thought Leadership & Entrepreneurship

Sara has spent years working publicly at the intersection of real estate, finance, leadership, and policy.

Media Highlights

National Media

Featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, The CW + multiple radio shows / podcasts

TV Host

Former host of Emmy-nominated "American Dream TV" series, Selling Columbus

Published Columnist

Former columnist for The Washington Times, Yahoo, and Human Events

Academic Contributor

Columnist at The Ohio State University's The Lantern student newspaper

Radio & Podcast

Former radio show host and current regular guest on The Jack Windsor Show, 98.9 FM The Answer

Advanced Education

Doctoral candidate: Doctor of Business Administration in Real Estate Development

About Sara

Sara Marie Brenner is an award-winning REALTOR®, real estate broker, mortgage loan originator, recruiter, coach, and entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience building businesses, leading professionals, and teaching others how to create sustainable success.

She is the founder and leader of Brenner Global Collective, a national organization supporting real estate agents @ Axen Realty and mortgage professionals @ NEXA Lending through leadership, systems, training, and community. She also serves as Head of Luxury at AXEN Realty, where she works with agents across multiple markets while maintaining an inclusive approach that supports professionals at every stage of their career.

Sara is a real estate broker in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia, and she is also a mortgage loan originator in Ohio, allowing her to bring a uniquely informed perspective to the intersection of real estate sales, lending, and business structure. With an MBA in Finance and ongoing doctoral studies in Real Estate Development, she approaches real estate not just as a sales profession, but as a long-term wealth, investment, and leadership discipline.

30+ Years Teaching

Professional educator with more than 3 decades of experience

5% National Ranking

Achieved top 5% producing real estate agent in the USA

$25M+

Production Awards

Recognized excellence in real estate sales

Before entering real estate, Sara spent over 30 years as a professional educator, a background that continues to shape her approach to coaching and training. She is known for breaking down complex topics into clear, practical frameworks and for building systems that agents can actually implement. Her work emphasizes consistency, accountability, and execution rather than hype or motivation-driven messaging.

Throughout her career, Sara has ranked in the top 5% of real estate agents nationally and has earned a $25 million production award. She has built and led teams, mentored agents across the country, and helped professionals transition from inconsistent production to structured, repeatable success.

Sara is also a recognized thought leader and media contributor. She has been featured on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, NBC, ABC, CBS, and The CW, and is a former host of the Emmy-nominated television series American Dream TV. She has served as a columnist for The Washington Times, Yahoo, and Human Events, and has contributed to published works at The Ohio State University. She previously hosted a radio show and is currently a regular guest on The Jack Windsor Show, where she discusses the intersection of real estate, finance, markets, and public policy.

As an entrepreneur, Sara has founded and scaled multiple ventures across real estate, education, and professional services. Her work today focuses on building durable career paths for real estate and mortgage professionals, developing leadership pipelines, and expanding thought leadership around housing, development, and the future of the industry.

Known for her direct communication style, strategic mindset, and deep commitment to the people she works with, Sara believes that successful careers are built through clarity, structure, and support — not shortcuts. Whether teaching, recruiting, speaking, or advising, her goal remains the same: to help professionals build careers they are proud of and businesses that last.

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© Brenner Real Estate Team LLC. All rights reserved.

This website is operated by Brenner Real Estate Team LLC and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. Sara Marie Brenner is a licensed real estate broker and mortgage loan originator. Real estate and mortgage services are offered through properly licensed brokerages and lenders and are subject to state-specific licensing laws and regulations. Availability of services varies by state.

Nothing on this website constitutes legal, tax, or financial advice. You should consult your own licensed professionals regarding your specific situation. Any references to income, commissions, production, or business growth are illustrative only and do not constitute a guarantee of results. Success depends on individual effort, experience, market conditions, and implementation.

Participation in any brokerage, training program, or professional community is voluntary and subject to applicable agreements and policies. No offer of employment, partnership, or compensation is made unless expressly stated in writing.

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