Erica Wood

RE/MAX Eclipse

Photo by Stylish Detroit

Age:

27

Number of Years in Real Estate:

4

Why did you decide to get into real estate?

I had worked in restaurants my entire life, and I love working and interacting with people. I have always had a passion and loved to work in general, and in real estate, you can work as much as you want. My mom is also a real estate agent, and I watched her while I was growing up.

What does success mean to you?

Success to me is pure happiness. I do what I love, and I love what I do: I thrive in real estate.

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

I am most excited about being able to grow with my husband. We just got married in 2020. We both are people who thrive on growing as people and as professionals, so I cannot wait to see what else we can accomplish together.

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

Exercise is important to me. I absolutely love hot yoga, and I think staying physical is very important both physically and mentally.

How did your challenges shape who you are today?

My challenges have made me grow up at a young age. I have learned to be very self-driven, motivated and determined. Instead of choosing to dwell on my past, I use it to fuel myself to keep moving forward.

Who has helped you get where you are today?

I would say I am the person who helped me get to where I am today. I have a great group of cheerleaders and people who are proud of me, but I pushed myself to get to where I am today. I knew what I needed to do and what I had to sacrifice to keep moving forward.

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

Care and have passion for what you are doing. Real estate is not about making money, and if that is the attitude you have, it will show. You should genuinely care about helping people with one of the biggest life purchases they will ever make. You need to be consistent, follow up, be attentive and be yourself. Lastly, you need to put the work and time in.

FAST FACTS & FAVORITES

Bucket list item?

I want to hold a baby tiger one day.

Most influential “teacher” or mentor in real estate?

My husband

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

“I Can, I Will”

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

Jay Shetty

Something you can’t live without?

My husband and our two dogs

What is your theme song for life?

“I’m Gonna Be” by Post Malone

What did you want to be when you grew up?

When I was super young, I wanted to be a dolphin trainer.

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

Eating mac and cheese

Favorite book?

“The Secret of the Ages”

Erica Wood - Best-in-Class Honoree