Zainah Tayyeb
Zainah Tayyeb is a dedicated and goal-oriented real estate professional with over nine years of experience as a Realtor and Mentor at Engel & Völkers. Based in California, she specializes in custom homes, commercial and residential real estate, and development across Sacramento, Placer, Sutter, Yolo, Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Diego counties. Zainah combines her deep market knowledge with a client-focused approach, ensuring each transaction is seamless and tailored to her clients’ unique needs.
Before her career in real estate, Zainah cultivated a strong background in fashion and retail management, working as a Fashion Stylist at bebe stores for over a decade, as well as holding management positions at LensCrafters and Steve Madden. Her experience in client relations, sales, and leadership laid the foundation for her success in real estate, where she continues to foster meaningful relationships with her clientele.
Zainah earned her Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Marketing and Design from CSU Sacramento and holds a California Board Certified Real Estate License for both commercial and residential transactions. Fluent in Arabic, she leverages her multicultural communication skills to serve a diverse client base. Known for her self-motivation, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to excellence, Zainah strives to deliver the best results, with failure never an option.
She not only assists in being a caregiver for her disabled mother and father but a mother. Zainah is active within her community as she dedicates free time at her local homeless shelter Loaves & Fishes and is on the committee board at the Sacramento Masters Club Association for the top realtors in the county.
• Real Estate License
• Sierra College - AA
• CSU Sacramento - BA
• California License for Real Estate
• Sacramento Masters Club Member
• Placer Masters Club Member
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to hard work and the dedication to be a successful woman in business while also being an amazing mom to my toddler daughter. I want to show women all over the world that it’s possible to excel in your career and be a wonderful mother at the same time. I’m proud of what I’ve accomplished, including receiving the Life Case Leader, Chief award in 2021 and the Most Applications Award in 2015 and Ruby Elite award winner in 2024.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is simple: “You can and you will.” It reminded me that as long as I never give up and continue to pursue the career and life goals I set out to achieve, success is always within reach.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering the industry is to embrace the opportunities to travel and meet people from all walks of life. Experiencing different cultures and perspectives, has taught me to always keep an open mind. This openness has been key to achieving greatness in my business ventures.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges I face in my industry now is balancing my time between my career and my brilliant little toddler daughter. I have to carefully shift my focus to ensure my attention goes where it is most needed, both professionally and personally.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value spending quality time with my daughter and being able to provide excellent service to my clients. For me, personal fulfillment and professional excellence go hand in hand, and I strive to maintain both every day.