Mick Khzouz

TAKING CENTER STAGE IN THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

By Robbyn Moore

Photos by Jennifer Arnett with Starloft Photography

Photos taken at Lombardo Model Homes at Concord Park in Canton

Mick Khzouz is a rock star in every sense of the word. He has a proven track record of reliability and success, and consistently exceeds others’ expectations to perform at the highest level. As an accomplished solo, Christian musician and recording artist, Mick is no stranger to hard work when it comes to being a top-producing real estate agent.

Mick’s road to real estate stardom first began 14 years ago as a part-time agent. During that time, Mick juggled music tours and album production with his real estate efforts, as well as managing a few other side businesses. “I became an appraiser in 2006 and a real estate agent in 2007,” Mick recalled. “I was part-time until December of 2017, and I realized touring was putting too much of a strain on my family life — my love for my family is far greater than my love for the big stage.”

His decision to focus on real estate and establish himself as an associate broker at Michigan Rockstar Realty with Clients First, REALTORS® led Mick to become one of the top-producing agents in his brokerage where he has generated a career volume of over $33 million. “I wanted to feel a sense of purpose in what I did,” he explained. “I’ve always loved having friends and getting to know people, but this business took that to another level.”

While Mick was growing up, his father played a powerful role in his life. “My dad was also a musician and loved music so much that he had to work several jobs to support his passion and take care of our large family,” Mick said. “He was always supportive and encouraging to me, and when we used to watch boxing together, he would tell me, ‘it’s one against one, no teammate to save you,’ and that has stuck with me my entire life.”

Mick’s father may have inspired him in many ways, but it was his mother who influenced him to get into real estate. “She always told me to have a back-up plan,” he said. “I guess mothers do know best because my career has allowed my entrepreneurial spirit to soar with limitless opportunities for uncapped income.”

Mick’s faith is also a big part of who he is and how he approaches his personal and professional life. “My faith in God has allowed me to see people in a more loving, caring way,” he shared. “It’s forever changed how I deal with clients, partners and people in general, actually; it’s the key to absolute success.”

Currently, Mick’s greatest passion is finding the perfect home for his clients. To help make that happen, Mick’s wife, Nicole Diatto, is by his side as she assists with photography and video production, media marketing and web design. “Nicole is a great sounding board and the voice of reason when I get overwhelmed,” he said. “She’s the mother of my kids and basically my superhero in everything she does.”

Mick and Nicole have three children — Ava and fraternal twin boys, Christian and Xavier. “As a family, we laugh a lot, argue at extremely loud volumes, eat lots of ice cream and truly enjoy eating meals together,” Mick said proudly. They also have two cats, Chase and Crush. In addition to spending time with his family, Mick continues to work on his music with his latest album, “The Resurrection,” which is available everywhere.

MY FAITH IN GOD HAS ALLOWED ME TO SEE PEOPLE IN A MORE LOVING, CARING WAY. IT’S FOREVER CHANGED HOW I DEAL WITH CLIENTS, PARTNERS AND PEOPLE IN GENERAL, ACTUALLY; IT’S THE KEY TO ABSOLUTE SUCCESS.

Balancing his work and family life has been the most challenging aspect of Mick’s job. “When the phone rings or I get an email, I know there’s a person on the other end who has their entire life dependent on how I react, so I have to be in the right headspace to give them my fullest attention,” he said.

With a solid balance of work and personal time, Mick shared a story that highlights the reason he devotes so much of himself to his business. “A while back, I worked with a single mother with two daughters. They were in a rough situation and were searching for the perfect home while on a very limited budget. Throughout the process, one of the daughters would continuously look up to me but never really said a word. As a parent, I knew that look. Ultimately, we found the perfect home, and as we stood in the parking lot after the closing, the little girl gave me the biggest smile. As I drove home, wiping away tears of course, I realized the impact my work has on other people’s lives, and that reward is fuel to continue my efforts.”

Over the years, Mick has found happiness in helping so many families find comfort in a safe place to call home. “I’ve seen more joy in the smallest purchases than relief in the biggest sale,” he said. “Seeing the smiles on the faces of my clients and hearing the jingling of the keys to their new home is music to my ears.”

AGENT SPOTLIGHT on Mick Khzouz from Clients First, REALTORS®