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What Sets Us Apart

All About Us

Exodus Real Estate Academy is dedicated to thoroughly preparing each student for success in the New Jersey real estate license examination. We accomplish this by providing comprehensive, relevant, and effective education. Understanding the importance of flexibility, we offer class schedules that cater to both day and evening availability. Our curriculum emphasizes practical learning, aiming to prepare future referral agents, salespersons, and brokers for the challenges of the real estate industry. Through interactive discussions and exposure to real-world scenarios, our students gain the knowledge and skills required to excel in their careers.

Our Director

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Samantha Lamptey


 
Samantha Lamptey is the Broker and Chief Executive Officer of Exodus Real Estate, a full-service residential and commercial real estate firm licensed in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, and Georgia. She is also the Co-Owner of Exodus Development, a New Jersey–based real estate development company, the Director of Exodus Real Estate Academy—a New Jersey–licensed real estate pre-licensing school approved by the State of New Jersey—and a Partner of Exodus Architectural Woodwork, a custom architectural millwork and cabinetry company specializing in high-end design and fabrication.
 
Samantha earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from St. John’s University in Queens, New York, in 2011. Following graduation, she began her professional career at SiriusXM Radio while building a strong foundation in real estate.
 
Today, Samantha is focused on expanding the Exodus brand alongside her husband, Sellasie Lamptey, Managing Partner of Exodus Architecture & Engineering . Together, they are building a vertically integrated real estate platform that spans brokerage, development, architecture, construction, custom fabrication, and education—delivering a seamless, design-driven approach from concept to completion.
 
Samantha specializes in contemporary, luxury, and smart homes, with a strong concentration in the Livingston community. She is widely respected for her strategic insight, attention to detail, and commitment to providing exceptional service to clients ranging from first-time homebuyers to seasoned developers and builders.
 
In addition to her professional leadership, Samantha is a devoted mother of four, balancing entrepreneurship, community engagement, and family life with purpose and intention.
 
Her leadership and performance have been recognized with the NJ REALTORS® Circle of Excellence Sales Award®

Tel: 732 737 9013
Office: 1200 Morris Tpk Suite 3005
Short Hills NJ 07078
Email: support@exodusreacademy.com

We pride ourselves on our qualifications

and certifications, ensuring that our team is

equipped with the necessary expertise

to deliver exceptional service.

Our Instructors

Antonique Hodge's passion for real estate has allowed her to rise very quickly in the industry. As a longtime resident of Jersey City, Antonique understands firsthand what is typically most important to clients looking to buy or sell in Jersey City, Hoboken and the surrounding areas. Upon graduating from Montclair State University with a degree in Business Management and Marketing, she began her career in real estate. As a Licensed Real Estate Broker-Salesperson, Antonique epitomizes integrity, energy, hard work and creative service in every detail of the real estate transaction. Antonique's love for real estate has grown so much that she also teaches the NJ Real Estate pre-licensing course.

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Antonique Hodge

 Instructor

Blossom Vernon, GRI, CRS, SFR, ePRO, PSA, ABR, is Senior Vice President and Broker Manager at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Jordan Baris Realty and a New Jersey licensed real estate instructor. With 20-plus years in real estate leadership, she is a hands-on manager whose communication and negotiation skills develop new agents into high-earning professionals. Her service includes the North Central Jersey Association of REALTORS Board of Trustees and RPAC leadership. Honors include the 2025 NJ REALTORS Circle of Excellence, Chairman's Circle, President's Circle, Top Producer, and Five Star Professional recognition. Through Listing to Last, Blossom delivers field-tested strategies for sustainable success.


 

Blossom Vernon

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 Instructor

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