Amy Stack

Thrive Realty Co.

Photo by Stylish Detroit

Age:

34

Number of Years in Real Estate:

3

Why did you decide to get into real estate?

At the age of 5, I would sit and look at the homes for sale in the Sunday paper. I told my mom that I was going to do hair during the day and sell homes at night. Directly out of high school, I went to beauty school and started my career as a cosmetologist, which lasted the next 11 years. Ten years into my career, and after my now-husband pushed me into my lifelong dream of real estate, I finally took the leap and got my license. A year later, my husband and I moved out to Michigan. I knew I wanted to pursue real estate full-time, but I needed the right environment to thrive in.

What does success mean to you?

Being self-aware of my shortcomings to realize what is holding me back from being my best self and working relentlessly on it.

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

I am looking forward to starting a family and hitting some ambitious goals in real estate.

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

Journaling, meditation, listening to my mind and body — and some “Real Housewives” peppered in.

When are you at your best?

When I’m surrounded by family, friends and like-minded people at work. Also, retail therapy.

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

Keep. Going. Some days you will feel like you didn’t accomplish anything, and some days you will feel on top of the world. Either way, keep going.

FAST FACTS & FAVORITES

Bucket list item?

Chartering a yacht. 100% will happen!

Guilty pleasure?

Trashy, trashy TV with a side of boxed wine

Most influential “teacher” or mentor in real estate?

Justin and Jess Woodbeck

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

“I’m Smarter Than I Look.” If I can explain: I’ve had many people judge me, fellow agents included, for my appearance — I’m very tall and very blonde — and for how I’m always giggling and smiling. This was something I thought I had to tone down in this industry. Once I realized being my genuine self was all it took, the rest was history.

Something you can’t live without?

Cheese!

What is your theme song for life?

“Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys

Habit you want to shake?

Impulse buying on Amazon — more like my husband wants me to break that habit.

Favorite TV show?

It’s dark, but “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Favorite school subject?

ABM: Anything But Math. Really though, English.

Amy Stack - Best-in-Class Honoree