What Do NFL Stars and Top Real Estate Agents Have in Common?

Success rarely happens by accident. Whether on the football field or in real estate, high performers often share the same starting point: discipline, preparation, consistency, and resilience.

Rome Odunze’s story is a powerful example of that mindset. We know because we've had the privilege of watching his many successes and challenges from the sidelines as his mother is none other than Coldwell Banker Premier Realty top producer, Necia Bunnell.

Before becoming a first-round NFL Draft pick for the Chicago Bears, Odunze built his foundation right here in Las Vegas at Bishop Gorman High School. His talent, work ethic, and commitment helped him become one of Nevada’s top football players before continuing his career at the University of Washington.

At Washington, Odunze grew into one of the best wide receivers in college football, leading the NCAA in receiving yards in 2023, helping take his team to the College Football Playoff National Championship, and earning national recognition as a consensus All-American.

But what makes his story especially powerful is not just the success. It is the discipline behind it.

Odunze’s rise shows what can happen when talent is matched with preparation, coaching, and the willingness to keep improving. That same lesson applies to real estate. Necia can tell you firsthand that the top real estate agents do not rely on one big opportunity. They build their business through daily habits, market knowledge, follow-up, client care, and the ability to stay focused when challenges come.

In football, one play can change the momentum of a game. In real estate, one conversation, one relationship, or one listing appointment can change the direction of a career. But those moments usually reward the people who have been preparing all along.

Odunze’s journey from Las Vegas to the NFL is a reminder that big success can start with local roots, the right mindset, and the right team around you.

Join us in-person on Wednesday, June 24th at Las Vegas Realtors for an exclusive conversation with Chicago Bears wide receiver and Las Vegas native Rome Odunze, along with his mom and Coldwell Banker Premier Realty Top Producer, Necia Bunnell.

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