With more than 17 years of experience in the digital lending space, product development and marketing and UI/ UX design, Brad Sivert has built his career on empowering consumers to make smart financial decisions in today’s digital age.

His role as general manager and head of mortgage at realtor.com enables him to apply both his passion for innovation in the online and mobile space and his background in design thinking, UI/UX design and fintech to help people find the right home for them. While many homeowners and buyers don’t know the specific terms of the technology they are looking for from a mortgage lender, they increasingly value and require efficiency. At realtor.com, Sivert is helping create a seamless, efficient and enjoyable online experience when it comes to financing. Sivert and his team create home financing tools, resources and partnerships that are essential to supporting the company’s mission. Sivert has directed and inspired the company’s innovation in design, products and resources that empower home shoppers.

WHAT IS ONE HABIT THAT HAS HELPED YOU SUCCEED?
“Embrace failures and celebrate wins. Sure, the latter is easier, but embracing failure is a better trait. Everyone fails, it’s inevitable, but with every failure comes an amazing learning opportunity. So, don’t be afraid to fail, and if you do, embrace it, learn from it and move on. That is true success.”