Alan Jay Robinson

CENTURY 21 Curran & Oberski

Photo by Stylish Detroit

Age:

27

Number of Years in Real Estate:

7

Why did you decide to get into real estate?

Years ago, I was searching for a career that gave me more purpose. My amazing aunt Nancy Robinson inspired me in the beginning and still inspires me every day.

What does success mean to you?

Being 100% confident with how you love and treat yourself and others.

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

My health and experiences yet to come — I’ve recently lost 30 pounds, so I’m grateful for my health and that I can plan experiences for myself and with friends and family.

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

Embodying an empathetic mindset, 100% at all times — I strive to empathize and really understand where people are coming from and how they got to where they are. I listen to understand rather than to respond.

When are you at your best?

I am at my best when busy and challenged. If my client is pushed in a position that is unjust or irrational, my claws come out!

What drives or motivates you?

Knowing that there are clients out there who need real estate services from a professional — a true professional. I do see myself as that professional, and it motivates me to want to share the value I offer and serve them.

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

Learn — you will consistently learn more and more every day. Enjoy the ride, be open and receive. Don’t fall into getting overwhelmed; all successful real estate producers were once just like you.

FAST FACTS & FAVORITES

Bucket list item?

European cruise

Guilty pleasure?

The Cheesecake Factory — anything and everything

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

“Enjoy the Ride: Life is Short”

Something you can’t live without?

Exercising

What is your theme song for life?

“Vogue”

What did you want to be when you grew up?

Actor or marine biologist

Saying or expression that you probably say too often?

“Taco Bell anyone?”

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

Getting ice cream

Favorite movie: “Lord of the Rings” Favorite book/podcast?

“The Five Love Languages”

Favorite school subject?

Physics — have no idea why … I was just super good at it.

Alan Jay Robinson - Best-in-Class Honoree