Willie J. Davis

RE/MAX Eclipse

Photo by Stylish Detroit

Age:

35

Number of Years in Real Estate:

4

Why did you decide to get into real estate?

I wanted to make a difference and be a part of the change going on in Metro Detroit.

What does success mean to you?

Success to me means ending each day satisfied and knowing what I have done today has positively impacted someone’s life. Being able to truly believe in what I am doing is success.

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

My relationship and partnership with my fiancé, Anna. In everything I do, that is the main focus.

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

Every single day, I write in my gratitude journal about the things I am grateful for, which usually leads to prayer and praying about those things. I also enjoy a good lift session at the gym.

How did your challenges shape who you are today?

I was very young — in sixth grade — when someone first told me I couldn’t do something. From that moment, I’ve done everything I can to prove I can do whatever hell I have the audacity to believe I can do.

What drives or motivates you?

My purpose drives and motivates me: It’s helping people, and I have a responsibility every day to walk into and live through that purpose.

Who has helped you get where you are today?

God and the incredible, strong women in my life.

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

Whatever you do, do it as if you have absolutely no other choice.

FAST FACTS & FAVORITES

Bucket list item?

African safari

Guilty pleasure?

Cheesecake

Most influential “teacher” or mentor in real estate?

Ryan Kelly

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

“The Audacity”

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

President Obama

Something you can’t live without?

My phone

What is your theme song for life?

“Way Maker”

Habit you want to shake?

Biting my nails

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Insurance agent

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

Getting a small chocolate ice cream with sprinkles from Dairy Queen

Favorite podcast?

“On the Verge Podcast”

Favorite TV show?

“Seinfeld”

Favorite school subject?

Graduation

Willie J. Davis - Best-in-Class Honoree