Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tim Rodland. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Tim, appreciate you joining us today. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?
The traditional brokerage model is broken. It’s riddled with mediocrity, slow to innovate, and designed to serve the firm, not the people who drive it. Legacy brands treat agents like numbers and offer little more than business cards and an outdated playbook.
So I founded Rodland Real Estate to change that.
Rodland Real Estate is an exclusive, invite-only, forward-thinking brokerage, built to empower clients, elevate agents, and raise the standard of real estate. We’re not here to follow the industry; we’re here to redefine it. And we’re built for those who want to lead.
As a Bahamian-American, my father from Brooklyn, New York, and my mother from The Bahamas, I bridge the worlds of fast-paced global markets and the unique rhythm of island life. From day one, my only mission has been to improve what’s been done so poorly, and to focus relentlessly on communication and delivering an elevated client experience with a sharper and smarter approach to luxury real estate in The Bahamas.
The motto we have at Rodland Real Estate is, move with speed but never rush. Lead with vision, not ego. Empower, never micromanage. And excellence is the baseline.
Our clients often own homes in other markets such as The Hamptons, Aspen, Palm Beach, or Miami, and we understand those worlds. That’s why we’re able to guide them to properties in The Bahamas that feel like a natural extension of the lifestyle they’re already accustomed to and connected through shared values, private networks, and a standard of service that speaks their language.
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
What I’m most proud of is the culture we’ve built. At Rodland Real Estate, we lead with integrity, move with intention, and never compromise on standards. To potential clients: we’re here to help you navigate The Bahamas real estate market with confidence, clarity, and discretion. And to potential agents or collaborators: if you’re looking for something smarter, bolder, and built for the future, you’ll find it at Rodland.
What do you think helped you build your reputation within your market?
By being exactly who I say I am.
I’ve built my reputation by standing firmly for integrity, professionalism, and consistent follow through. I treat every person, whether it’s a taxi driver or an ultra high net worth individual with the same respect and commitment because this business isn’t about quick wins or surface level transactions, it’s about trust, consistency, and playing the long game. Every person, whether they’re a client or not, has the potential to recommend you, so how you treat people, and make them feel, matters.
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
Hard work without a clear plan or purpose is just motion without direction.
Early on, I had to unlearn the idea that hustle alone leads to success. Without a defined goal, working harder just means you’re running around like a chicken with your head cut off. That shift in mindset, realizing that success requires intention, not just effort was a huge turning point for me.
I learned to move from being reactive to being strategic. To stop looking sideways at what others were doing and focus on being better than the version of myself yesterday. That reprogramming shaped everything, from how I serve clients to how I lead. It required getting brutally honest with myself, and it changed the trajectory of my career.
One of the things I often ask my agents is, “Would you do business with yourself?” It’s a question that usually makes people pause, because it forces real self-reflection. How are you showing up? Would you trust you? That clarity has become the foundation of how I lead.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://rodlandrealestate.com/
- Instagram: @timrodland
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-rodland/
Image Credits
Tim Rodland. I own the rights to these images.