Rising Star ~ Theo Fulger

THEO FULGER

KNOWLEDGE IN TRUST

BY Brandon Jerrell

Sometimes it is nice to relax and put your trust in someone else to get the job done, but the hardest part is knowing who to put your trust in.

That is never a concern when you place your trust in Theo Fulger with DJ and Lindsey Real Estate. As this month’s Rising Star, Theo always looks beyond the individual transaction and instead at the big picture.

GROWING UP

Before moving to Florida, Theo was born and raised in Norway. When relocating to Gainesville at the age of 12, he learned the difficulties of moving through experience.

“I think growing up in Europe and moving around a lot has made me relatable to most people, and I am able to build relationships with the majority of the people I meet,” he explains.

After high school, Theo went on to run track at the University of Florida during his freshman year. During the next year, he transferred to the University of North

Florida to play soccer and finish his major. “I graduated with a degree in public relations and got a job at Merrill Lynch not long after that.”

TAKING A RISK

Before becoming a REALTOR®, Theo worked as a financial consultant at Merrill and as a business consultant at Citibank.

Although this work was steady, Theo knew that he could do more with his life. Namely, he wanted to build generational wealth so that he could pursue what he wanted to pursue.

“I started doing research on wealthy people and found that real estate was a common denominator for most wealthy people,” he elaborates. “I wanted to learn the process, so I could start purchasing more properties and build my own portfolio.”

Theo lists his decision to quit his reliable 9-to-5 job and bet everything on a career in real estate in 2020 as one of

the most pivotal moments in his life. Clearly, this gamble has proved to be one of the best risks he has ever taken.

He also notes how rolling the dice on real estate has had other great benefits beyond the financial ones. “I also enjoy helping people, so this is a perfect conduit to help people while still working on my goals.”

Theo finds the process of helping people find their dream home while guiding people through what may be their biggest financial transaction to be the most fulfilling part of being a REALTOR®.

“Today, I have helped over 100 families in two years of real estate, built my book of business tremendously, and gained extensive knowledge of the real estate process,” he explains.

OUTSIDE OF WORK

Theo points out how his family is found both in Norway and Gainesville.

“We like to play card games together and entertain my young nephews!” he notes.

He understands that the life of a REALTOR® is constantly busy. “I’m always working, but when I have a day off, I like to travel and go to the beach.”

As an interesting detail about himself, Theo mentions that many people don’t realize that English is his second language, while Norwegian is his primary language.

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE

Theo wants to make sure that people know that they can trust him with their transactions. “I have never steered anyone wrong, and I always have my client’s best interest in mind — no matter what.”

Theo delivers the quote, “Knowledge becomes power only when we put it to use,” to explain his point of view.

He points out how his unique financial background sets him apart from other REALTORS®. This background is what enables him to see the whole financial picture rather than a single transaction. He also adds how he is very persistent and will always get the job done.

Following the spirit of his “big picture” focus, Theo is constantly looking to expand on what he is doing. A pursuit to expand the canvas that will become his legacy.

“I want to start a mentoring program for young men that do not have a mentor or father figure in their lives,” he explains. “I would like to be remembered for having a lifelong positive influence on others.”

He notes how he will soon have enough passive income to finally start working on his mentor program. This will also allow him to focus on other things he wants to accomplish in his life.

Congratulations to Theo Fulger, this month’s Rising Star. It is clear that anyone and everyone can trust Theo with these huge, life-changing decisions.

KNOWLEDGE BECOMES POWER ONLY WHEN WE PUT IT TO USE.

Website: theo.djandlindsey.com