David Simovski

Unwavering in Authentic Leadership

By Robbyn Moore

Photos by Sasha Marceta with Skyview Experts

Photos taken at Toll Brothers - Reserve at West Bloomfield

From his early days in management at Home Depot to becoming an industry leader in real estate, David Simovski understands the value of leadership, visualization of goals and the importance of helping others. Above all, David has an unwavering commitment to remaining true to himself — a characteristic that has led him to happiness and success.

“If you are looking to be a leader, it has to be genuine,” David explained. “Do it for the right reasons: because you want to see other people succeed, because it’s important to your values or because you can make a difference in other people’s lives — not for the money.”

To David, leadership is earned rather than appointed. “You are typically given a leadership position based on potential,” he said. “There will be struggles, and you will always feel like you can be better; therefore, it’s important to stay focused, humble and curious.”

For six years, David has dedicated himself to the real estate industry with a proven track record in sales and leadership. He is a company store leader and broker at REALTEAM Real Estate in Auburn Hills with a career sales volume totaling more than $50 million. While he has worked very hard to build and grow his business, David’s greatest accomplishments have been found in the achievements from his team, which he guides with integrity and passion. “I recruit, coach and train agents to be the best versions of themselves every day,” David said. “I truly understand and appreciate the importance of having a mentor — it made a difference in my career path, and I want to do the same for others.”

Prior to getting into real estate, David unknowingly found a mentor in his former manager at Home Depot, who shaped much of who he is today. “I was fortunate to have a boss who continually taught me lessons in leadership,” David shared. “At the time, however, I didn’t realize they were lessons. I was subconsciously learning how to lead people, which easily translated later into my real estate career.” Because of his natural ability to coach and train newer agents, David was the first office leader selected when his brokerage began to expand their teams. “Prior to earning my role as a team leader, I was already working with newer agents because I knew from my own experience how critical having a mentor was to my success.”

David’s enthusiasm to change the lives of agents on his team parallels with their clients getting the best possible experience. “What makes us unique is our ability to work seamlessly as a team,” David said. “If one agent is unable to take a client out for any reason, another team member will step in and take that client out, ensuring flawless customer service.” The brokerage consists of approximately 55-60 agents and four to six staff members. They have multiple locations in Metro Detroit, Saint Clair Shores, Oak Park, Warren, Shelby Twp. and Auburn Hills.

Do it for the right reasons: because you want to see other people succeed, because it’s important to your values or because you can make a difference in other people’s lives — “not for the money.”

While David enjoys elevating his team and inspiring new agents, he does suggest that true success comes from two things: having a positive business mindset and staying authentic. “A team is a great source for guidance and encouragement,” David explained. “However, a top producer needs to independently visualize their own success and establish a unique identity that best represents who they are. Ultimately, it sets them apart and brings value to the team. It’s something that I personally work on every day.”

Beyond David’s real estate career, and his marriage to his wife, Radmila, he said that becoming a father to their two boys is what has changed his life the most. Along with their sons — Maxim, 5, and Oliver, 17 months — David and Radmila love to travel to Florida in the winter and to Houghton or Torch Lake for the summer.

“I was attracted to real estate because I knew I wanted to help people and earn an income that gave me the opportunity to design the life I wanted to live,” David said. “This profession has afforded me a certain lifestyle that I always wanted for myself and my family. Furthermore, I discovered the opportunity to change lives, and that’s really the greatest reward of all.”

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