Lateefah Pruitt with State Realty

Lateefah Pruitt is a native of Longview who has represented Longview as Miss Longview, Miss Homecoming Queen and Miss Lobo. This alone shows her leadership qualities and that she loves dealing with people. After receiving an academic scholarship with the Frederick Douglas Honor’s Program at Texas Southern University she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She served as Freshman Class President. Upon graduating Lateefah Worked in the Entertainment Industry working with stars such as Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Solange and so many more. She then transitioned to Atlanta, Georgia to attend Georgia State University as a film video student, and later went on to work with Will Packer of Rain Forest Films; and Tyler Perry. When starting a family Lateefah returned to Longview to join her family business in real estate. She always jokes that even though she has been licensed since 2006, that she has been in real estate her whole life.
“Real estate is my passion! It has definitely changed over the years. I remember having to help type contracts with a typewriter and having to answer the phone and checking the paper every day to see what was new on the market. In these days people rarely read the paper and rely on the internet so seeing how advanced technology has brought this field has been an exciting journey.
Lateefah believes in honesty and perseverance. Working in the entertainment business gives you an edge because you are taught to think and do the impossible. “My clients come to me with a vision and it is my job to provide that and more.
Currently Lateefah serves as Secretary for the Longview Metro Chamber of Commerce. She also sponsors and presents an annual Future CEO Camp. Future CEO’s gathers youth in the community and give them interview exercises, ethical training , motivational speakers and information on how to enter different fields. She is also a local poet.