Founder & Principal Broker, Common Ground Realty

Breaking the Mold

I’m not your typical realtor. Since getting licensed in 2015, I’ve helped more than 140 clients buy and sell homes in Kentucky and Ohio. But for me, it’s never been just about numbers or transactions. Real estate is about people, stories, and making sure everyone has a place where they truly belong.

Fierce Advocate, Fearless Leader

I live in Covington now, but I carry that fire with me everywhere I go. As a bourbon lover, proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a founding member of the LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance, I’ve built my career on being unapologetically myself and pushing the industry to do better. My clients know they’re not just hiring a realtor, they’re getting someone who’s on their side, fighting to make sure their voices are heard and their needs are met.

Why Common Ground?

I started Common Ground Realty because I wanted to build something different. A brokerage that doesn’t just talk about inclusivity but actually lives it. Here, everyone has a seat at the table. No pretense, no judgment, just honesty, support, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

From Government Housing to Housing Advocate

Growing up in government housing in rural Kentucky shaped everything about how I see homeownership. I know what it feels like when safe, stable housing seems out of reach, and I know how life-changing it is when you finally get it. That’s why housing equality isn’t just a buzzword for me; it’s personal. It drives the way I advocate for my clients every single day.

Real Estate, Reimagined

To me, a home is never just property. It’s safety, stability, freedom, and sometimes even a fresh start. Every deal I work on is a chance to make someone’s life better, and I take that seriously. Sure, I bring the experience, negotiation skills, and market know-how you’d expect from a professional, but I also bring heart, grit, and a little bourbon-level boldness to everything I do.

Ready to Move?

If you’re looking for a realtor who’s not afraid to shake things up, who believes home should be for everyone, and who will go all in to help you reach your goals, you’ve found your guy. I’m Curtis Clemons, and at Common Ground Realty, we’re proving that home isn’t just where the heart is, it’s where change begins.