best-in-class honoree
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Max Broock, REALTORS® Age: 31 Number of Years in Real Estate: 7
As a 2021 Best-in-Class honoree, what are your words of wisdom for the next generation of real estate agents?
Why did you decide to get into real estate?
Success takes time — it doesn’t happen overnight. The more you put into this business, the more you will get out of it. Build those connections everywhere you go. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. Most importantly, stay positive and don’t give up.
A family friend who has been a top-producing agent for 30 years said I reminded her of herself when she was younger and that I should give it a try. I’m so glad I did! What does success mean to you?
Success to me is doing what you love and being authentic while you do it.
FAST FACTS & FAVORITES Bucket list item? Travel to
What are you most excited about in your life right now?
Guilty pleasure? French fries Most influential “teacher” or mentor in real estate? Kim
Thailand or Greece
I’m in the process of doing a full renovation on a house I purchased in Downtown Royal Oak. The transformation is truly amazing. What do you do to stay grounded/ centered/sane?
In this business, it’s so easy to let things affect you. When I start to get to that place, I stop, take a deep breath and say, “Life could be a lot worse.” Yoga really helps.
Nagy and Christian Grothe If you could have a two-hour conversation with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? My grandma.
She’s my role model. Something you can’t live without? Winston, my
French Bulldog What is your theme song for life? “Run the World (Girls)”
by Beyoncé When are you at your best?
Habit you want to shake?
After a well-rested night of sleep. I need my eight hours!
Drinking coffee
What drives or motivates you?
Psychologist
Success and financial independence. I don’t want to have to be a burden or rely on anyone but myself.
Saying or expression that you probably say too often? “Like”
Who has helped you get where you are today?
My family and friends. I couldn’t have asked for a better support system — they are truly amazing. 20 • June 2021
What did you want to be when you grew up?
or “you know.” Ugh — need to stop! Something you loved doing as a kid that you still love doing as an adult? Singing Favorite TV show? “Dateline” Favorite school subject? History @realproducers