Sam Lagod
Real Estate Professional
Current Focus
Atlanta, Georgia
About Sam Lagod
Sam Lagod is an Atlanta real estate professional with extensive experience in real estate investment operations, property management, and student housing across the Southeast. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 3, 1990, he grew up in a close-knit family with his parents, Lynn and Tim, and his brother Jake. His early childhood was filled with sports including baseball, football, hockey, and wrestling, along with family cookouts and vacations.
Lagod graduated from Marist School in Atlanta in 2009 before attending the College of Charleston, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Hospitality in 2014. While in college, he worked as a bartender and server at Mellow Mushroom in Charleston from 2009 to 2014.
He began his real estate career after graduation with Carolina One Real Estate as a Real Estate Agent from 2014 to 2017. He then transitioned into commercial real estate, working as a Leasing Coordinator at WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments from 2015 to 2018, followed by a role as Leasing Manager at WRS Realty from 2017 to 2019.
In 2019, Lagod helped start Amicus Properties, a real estate investment firm focused on student housing throughout the Southeast, where he served until 2025. In this role, he managed real estate investment operations across Georgia and South Carolina, overseeing leasing teams, contractors, property management, acquisitions, and dispositions while guiding investors through all stages of the investment process. Since 2025, he has continued his work as a real estate professional based in Atlanta.
Lagod volunteers as a coach for the Marist High School Varsity Wrestling Program and has volunteered with Project Open Hand. He states that success means building a life where he is proud of the work he does, the people he surrounds himself with, the relationships he builds, and the impact he leaves on others. He describes trust, communication, and commitment as his core values. He emphasizes that personal and professional success go hand in hand, noting that when he is growing personally and maintaining strong relationships, it allows him to perform better professionally and approach challenges with clear perspective.
Areas of Focus
Career Background
Current Focus
Amicus Properties LLC
WRS Realty
WRS Inc. Real Estate Investments
Carolina One Real Estate
Mellow Mushroom
Education
College of Charleston
Marist School
Media
Press
Sam Lagod: Building a Real Estate Career with Discipline - CEOWORLD magazine
Read the full article ›Charities & Volunteering
- Marist High School Varsity Wrestling Program, Volunteer Coach
- Project Open Hand, Volunteer
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sam Lagod do?
Sam Lagod is a real estate professional currently associated with Current Focus. He has extensive experience in real estate investment operations, property management, and student housing across the Southeast.
What is Sam Lagod known for?
Sam Lagod is known for building his real estate career with discipline, having helped start Amicus Properties, a student housing investment firm, and for emphasizing community and personal growth in his work.
Where is Sam Lagod based?
Sam Lagod is based in Atlanta, Georgia.
Where did Sam Lagod study?
Sam Lagod earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business and Hospitality from the College of Charleston and attended Marist School for high school.
Who does Sam Lagod work for?
Sam Lagod currently works under Current Focus as a real estate professional, and previously served as District Manager at Amicus Properties LLC.
Last updated July 23, 2026