Nick Jaafar

Keller Williams Legacy

Photo by Stylish Detroit

Age:

26

Number of Years in Real Estate:

4

Why did you decide to get into real estate?

In real estate, there is no limit to how many people you can help and no limit on how many lives you can change. It is simply unlimited.

What does success mean to you?

Success to me is accomplishing the goals you set for yourself.

What are you most excited about in your life right now?

I am most excited to grow my family with my wife.

What do you do to stay grounded/centered/sane?

Reviewing my goals and business plan every morning. Starting every day from zero.

When are you at your best?

When I start my day early enough to be ahead of the day.

How did your challenges shape who you are today?

They have taught me to always be positive and always see the brighter side. Life challenges have also taught me to stay calm in every situation.

What drives or motivates you?

The simple fact that if I accomplish all I set out to do, my clients, family and friends will live a better life.

Who has helped you get where you are today?

My uncle Mike Jaafar, who is the chief of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department — as I grew up, he taught me many life lessons regarding people, leadership and business. My broker Mike Phillips, who I have learned from for almost 15 years and who I have the pleasure of masterminding with every morning at 7 a.m. Real estate legend Bob Bohlen, who is my coach and mentor — he has taught me so much since I have started in the business.

As a 2021 Best-in-Class honoree, what are your words of wisdom for the next generation of real estate agents?

My advice would be to wake up early to stay ahead of the day. Write down your goals, look at them daily and find your why.

FAST FACTS & FAVORITES

Bucket list item?

Watch Michigan at the Rose Bowl

Guilty pleasure?

Ice cream

Most influential “teacher” or mentor in real estate?

Michael Phillips

If you wrote a book about yourself, what would you call it?

“Get Up Before the Sun”

If you could have a two-hour conversation with one person, dead or alive, who would it be?

My late uncle Yesan

Something you can’t live without?

Coffee

Habit you want to shake?

Overthinking

What did you want to be when you grew up?

NFL player

Saying or expression that you probably say too often?

“You got it!”

Something you loved doing as a kid that you still love doing as an adult?

Watching football, especially high school and college

Favorite book?

“ Clarity” written by my mentor Robert Bohlen

Favorite TV show/movie?

“The Godfather”

Favorite school subject?

Gym

Nick Jaafar - Best-in-Class Honoree