Egypt Sherrod is an American radio and television personality, real estate broker, designer, author, and serial entrepreneur.
She is best known as host of HGTV's Flipping Virgins and its long running show, Property Virgins, which ran for 16 seasons. Since December 2022, Sherrod and Jackson have starred in HGTV's Married to Real Estate, renovating fixer-uppers into a client's dream home.
Sherrod is an award winning Realtor®, and the CEO of the Atlanta-based Egypt Sherrod Real Estate Group. Licensed in two states, she is also the real estate columnist for Atlanta Magazine’s HOME.
In spring of 2025, Indigo Road Home Furnishings-where comfort and luxury align-made its highly anticipated debut in 307 JCPenney stores nationwide, with expanded availability online via Kohls.com, Amazon.com, Wayfair.com, and BedBathandBeyond.com.
Early Life and Education
She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcasting and telecommunications from Temple University. She also studied theater at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.
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Career Highlights
As a 20 year award winning radio personality, Sherrod has been syndicated in more than 60 cities throughout the country.
Sherrod has made recurring appearances as the home buyers/sellers “go-to girl” on NBC's Today Show, CNBC, FOX, CNN, HLN, as well as being featured on Fast & Company, Yahoo, Homes.com, Rolling Stone, Black Enterprise, and a host of other publications and digital platforms.
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 stage at Oprah's "The Life You Want Tour."
Sherrod is the author of the NAACP Image award-nominated “Keep Calm…It’s Just Real Estate: Your No-Stress Guide To Buying A Home.”
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In 2021, Sherrod and her husband Mike Jackson served as judges on Season 2 of HGTV's Rock the Block, then were competitors in Season 3 in 2022.
In 2025, she became a TEDx speaker with her acclaimed talk, The Phoenix Path.
Philanthropy
She is also the founder of the Egypt Cares Family Foundation, an Atlanta based 501c-3 that provides free workshops on home ownership and its benefits, credit management and credit restoration classes.
A passionate advocate for women entrepreneurs, Egypt co-founded 1000 Women Owned, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting 1,000 women-owned businesses by 2030.
Achievements and Recognition
Sherrod holds the designations of Master Certified Negotiator, Accredited Buyer Representative, Certified Residential Specialist and Certified Distressed Property Expert.
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She has graced the covers of Simply Buckhead, America’s Women, Sheen Magazine, and Cheryl Magazine, and was recognized as a trailblazer by the 100 Black Women organization.
Dr. Egypt Sherrod is a dynamic, Emmy Award-nominated television host.
Personal Life
Despite her expansive professional achievements, Egypt holds family closest to her heart.
Sherrod and Jackson have three daughters: Harper (b. February 2019); Kendall (b. January 2012); and Simone (b. Brother Vs.
She is a proud mother to three daughters-Harper, Kendall, and Simone-and shares both life and work with her husband of 14 years, Mike Jackson.
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