Real Producers of Oakland County May 2022 Issue

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS 08

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Meet the Oakland County Real Producers Team

Event Announcement: Real Producers Masterclass

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Top Producer: Rebecca Sokol

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We Ask, You Answer

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Preferred Partners

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Agent on the Rise: Jerry Nahhas

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Partner Spotlight: Allstate Insurance - Faber Agency

Celebrating Leaders: Samantha Hillery

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DISCLAIMER: Any articles included in this publication and/or opinions expressed therein do not necessarily reflect the views of The N2 Company d/b/a Real Producers but remain solely those of the author(s). The paid advertisements contained within the Oakland County Real Producers magazine are not endorsed or recommended by The N2 Company or the publisher. Therefore, neither The N2 Company nor the publisher may be held liable or responsible for business practices of these companies.

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MEET THE OAKLAND COUNTY REAL PRODUCERS TEAM

Chris Csotty Publisher

Terra Csotty Publisher

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REBECCA REBECCA A REAL ESTATE CAREER THAT’S DOUBLE THE FUN, TRIPLE THE REWARD Eight years ago, when Rebecca Sokol and her husband, Mike, were blessed with triplets, it was a natural decision for her to slow down her professional life and focus on motherhood — times three. While most can understand the joy and exhaustion of being a stay-at-home mom, Rebecca still felt she needed something more. As a very social, selfdriven and challenge-seeking person, Rebecca decided to get her real estate license and start a new career.

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In 2017, after staying at home to be with her kids, Rebecca joined the team at DOBI Real Estate in Birmingham and has since achieved a career volume of over $50 million — $25 million of which she did last year. “In my first two years, I worked part time and closed about $4 million each year, and I was happy with that,” she recalled, “but in my third year, my business blew up, and I realized I could do this full-time and make a very successful career out of it all while raising my kids.”

Rebecca is motivated by a challenge and finds success whenever she’s helping others achieve their goals. Several years ago on social media, Rebecca responded to a post from someone who was moving to the area and looking for some general insight about the community. Despite this person openly stating they were happily working with an agent, Rebecca offered her help and guidance. “It’s in my nature to offer a helping hand whenever

someone needs it, even if I don’t get anything out of it,” she said. “Above any lead or sale, the reward to me is being able to extend my kindness to others and provide a solution.” Three years later, that same person found Rebecca and enlisted her as their agent to help sell and purchase a new home.

As one of eight children, Rebecca’s childhood taught her how to navigate life amidst a large family. “When there are that many children in the house, you just learn to go with the flow,” she said with a smile. “I think my upbringing cultivated my easygoing personality, which has benefited me well in this industry.”

Rebecca’s professional and laidback approach has garnered her numerous referrals, and as a result, it has created a surge in her business growth. “By far, referrals are the most rewarding aspect of what I do,” she said. “It shows that I am doing right by my clients and that they are happy with my services.”

Rebecca’s biggest challenge as an agent is finding a good balance between work and her personal life.

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WHEN YOU CHOOSE A JOB YOU LOVE, YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORK A DAY IN YOUR LIFE, WHICH WHOLEHEARTEDLY APPLIES TO ME.”

matter what time someone calls,” she said, “but when my daughter tells me I’m always on the phone, that gets to me.” In response, Rebecca hired Kelly Klopocinski to help her with all the day-to-day tasks. Kelly also has her real estate license, so she’s savvy in her business acumen and understands Rebecca’s big-picture objectives.

“Honestly, I can handle my workload; I just want to be more hands-on with my kids. Having someone assist me with all the behind-the-scenes work so I can attend a soccer game is a smart investment for my personal life and, ultimately, my professional life, too.”

Rebecca and her husband have been married for 10 years, and much of their time is devoted to their 8-year-old triplets — Taylor, Michael and Emma.

They also have a 1-year-old mini Bernedoodle named Trip. As a family, they are very competitive and love to golf and swim as well as play tennis and pickleball.

Rebecca is an avid reader and will listen or read twoto-three books a week. “I love every genre there is,” she said. “If someone recommends a book, I don’t even ask questions; I just download it and look forward to reading more books!”

Along with her love for books, Rebecca is a perpetual student of real estate and finds a lesson in every transaction. “No deal is ever the same; the learning never stops,” she explained. “It’s important to ask questions and stay curious. Don’t just assume you know the answer. This is a good habit to get into, especially for new agents just coming into the industry. I am always asking multiple questions daily — it’s the only way to learn.”

Rebecca shared her gratitude for how real estate helped her family and believes it will be something she does for as long as possible. “I feel like real estate is something you can do forever,” she said. “I have taken the class to get my license in Florida with hopes of one day being able to spend half my time here and half my time there; I already have my first deal in Florida!”

Since launching her career four years ago, Rebecca said her favorite aspect of her work is the friends she has made along the way. “I am a very social person and my job description is literally to be social,” she said. “Whether it is my clients or co-workers, I have established some of my greatest friendships through this profession.”

To Rebecca, success isn’t measured by how much she sells or how many awards she earns: It is measured by how happy she is doing her job. “I love going to work every day,” she shared. “When you choose a job you love, you never have to work a day in your life, which wholeheartedly applies to me.”

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Authentically Following His Heart and Finding Success After teaching academic and employability skills to adult students with special needs for 12 years, Jerry Nahhas mastered an intangible aptitude for patience, empathy and gratitude. His strong passion for helping those in need and for making a difference in the lives of others is what makes him unique and genuine.

Jerry knew his background in special education was the perfect prerequisite to prepare him for a career in real estate. He had all the necessary skills that could easily translate into real estate success; therefore, when his wife encouraged him to investigate a career beyond the classroom, he was open to the idea. For two years, Jerry explored opportunities at different agencies but struggled to find inspiration that would help him achieve his goals of producing at the highest level. Then, as good fortune would have it, Jerry met with Anthony Djon, and everything changed.

within the year, he had achieved $10.5 million in closed transactions. In less than five years, Jerry’s career volume is more than $30 million.

“Finding the right brokerage is a critical element to success,” Jerry said. “Timing is everything, so while I’m grateful for where I’m at today, I also appreciate where I came from and how I started my career — it gave me perspective, developed my resilience and helped define my longterm goals.”

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After just one meeting, Jerry knew he had found his real estate home with Anthony Djon Luxury Real Estate.

In his second month at the agency, Jerry matched his career volume of $3.3 million. Six months later, he was promoted to team leader, and realproducersmag.com

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They share weekly mastermind meetings to help sharpen their skills and discuss industry best practices. As a team leader, Jerry offers support and mentorship to nine real estate professionals.

Currently, Jerry is most passionate about growth. “I want to continuously learn more and mold myself to be better,” he said. “I want to be a better representative for all my clients to ensure they are getting the best version of me in every transaction.”

Getting to the closing table and seeing the pure joy on his clients’ faces are the most rewarding aspects of Jerry’s work. However, as the market shifts and changes, Jerry has been faced with obstacles that have slowed down the process, specifically with competing offers.

“Some of the ways I’ve overcome this challenge has been to educate my clients on the terms and conditions of an offer,” he explained. “In return, this has given my clients strength because they know they can offer terms other than a purchase price, which can give them an edge when competing with other buyers. I also reach out and build relationships with the corresponding agents to find out what is important to their client.

In doing so, I found that providing my clients with all the information gives them the opportunity to strengthen their offers without giving up on what they are comfortable with to get their offer accepted.”

Jerry is very driven and self-motivated. He starts every work day with positive affirmations and mentally prepares himself to tackle anything that comes his way. “I know that what I do today will have an effect on what happens in the next three months,” he said. “I prospect new 26 • May 2022

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Everything about my career aligns with who I am as a person. I identify with the quote that says, ‘I work 80 hours a week so I don’t have to work 40.’ It basically sums up how much I love what I do.”

Jerry’s wife, Vanessa, has been his constant support and sounding board for everything in his life. They have a son, Isaac, and together, they enjoy going out to restaurants, traveling or spending quality time at home.

Because he followed his heart and stayed true to his authentic desire of helping others, Jerry has found great success in real estate. His genuine care for his clients’ happiness is paramount, and his deep devotion of encouraging his colleagues to reach success is unwavering. “I love being able to understand each person’s story and applying that knowledge to helping them reach their goals,” he concluded. @realproducers

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“We do not quote policies ‘apples to apples,’” Kristin Faber, owner of Faber Agency, said.

“Once we determine your needs, we can provide the proper insurance coverage. The policy quote is based on coverage needs, and then we’ll explain and educate you.”

The Faber Agency specializes in personal insurance that ranges from life insurance and retirement planning to home, condo, renters, auto, motorcycle, boat and off-road vehicle insurance. Between Kristin and her two longest-tenured associates — Debby Eagle and Lisa Fraser — the office has over 50 years of combined experience.

Growing up in Wixom, Kristin used to frequently visit Novi where her father and grandfather worked at the Allstate office. She began working part time for an Allstate agent while she was attending Michigan State University and later earned her insurance license. Shortly after

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Thirteen years later, when Kristin’s dad decided to retire, she purchased the business from him. “I am so blessed to be able to carry on this family business and serve the wonderful community here,” she said.

Although it seems natural for Kristin to carry on the family legacy, she had no desire to do so when she was younger. “It took me years to discover what type of work my dad did,” she admitted. “I had no intentions of taking this path until his accountant directed me here. He thought that having an accounting background would be great for me, but this business was the best fit for my future.”

Protecting over 16 million households from many of life’s uncertainties, Allstate was founded in 1931 and is the largest publicly held insurer for personal lines in the nation. For Kristin and her team, however, it’s all about making sure that clients are treated properly and like family. “We look forward to helping you with all of your insurance needs,” she concluded with a smile.

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UNLOCKING A SUPERPOWER FROM WITHIN

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Although Samantha approaches life fearlessly, it wasn’t without trauma and hardship while she was growing up. When she was 12 years old, her mother died from lung cancer.

Her father fell ill a few years later and also died. With both of Samantha’s parents gone, she and her brother moved into their aunt and uncle’s house — relocating from Midland to Kalkaska — when Samantha was 15 years old.

“Losing my parents created a whole slew of emotional issues that I lugged around for a long time. It wasn’t until I was in my late 20s that I realized they also unlocked my kind of superpower,” Samantha explained. “Most people go through life terrified of the ‘worst,’ and I had been through the worst and survived it. Death is an unfortunate part of life, but the loss of my parents taught me that life is so short and that you really do need to chase the things you want.”

While Samantha officially started her real estate career in 2015 as an inside sales agent (ISA) for a top-producing team, she has had a connection to houses her entire life. From the time she was born, Samantha has received a Christmas ornament in the shape of a house every single year from her family. Her Christmas trees are always full of houses.

Samantha worked as an ISA for two years before getting fired and then stepped out on her own to start a team. “Getting pregnant with my second child pushed me to pursue becoming an agent and starting our team,” she said. “I knew I wanted a career that would allow me to provide for my family and allow for flexibility.”

One of the first times Samantha used her superpower was when she flew out to Italy to tell her now-husband, Eddie, that she thought she was in love with him. They had been friends in college and continued to talk afterward. He went to Europe to play football, and they continued to communicate over the phone.

“He came home before heading back to Europe, and I fell hard,” she admitted. “He went back to Italy, and I freaked out. I flew to Italy, ordered wine in Florence and told him that I thought we should give it a go.

When the season ended, he came home, we bought a house, got married and started a family. I have a pretty good track record of getting the things I go after.”

Samantha always had a propensity and love for sales.

Before entering real estate, she was a yearbook sales representative for eight years. With a territory that included all of Southeast Michigan and a few schools in the thumb as well as in Grand Rapids, Samantha helped students, teachers, and parents create and print yearbooks.

“I never thought of myself as a pushy salesperson; I just always tried to help people make educated decisions,” Samantha explained. “Sales at its core is really problem-solving, and I am good at problem-solving. When I realized that I could help people make really great financial decisions when buying or selling a home and that I would be good at it … It seemed like a no-brainer for me.” realproducersmag.com

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“I love helping people who are unaware of the possibilities.

Whether it’s a renter who can now buy or an agent who gets their first listing, it’s all about helping people turn their impossibilities into possibilities,” she said.

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passionate about helping women create the lives they want through real estate. “I know that women create businesses differently than men, and I want other women to know that they can build a business that serves their families and purpose, and it can feel natural,” she said.

Samantha is grateful that she has the flexibility to create the life she wants, which allows her to spend quality time with her family.

Together, they love to travel, watch Eddie coach the Rochester Falcons high school football team, attend concerts, and bingewatch movies and TV shows.

With her superpowers, Samantha is committed to instilling confidence in others so they can live their lives by design, too.

“You can successfully balance being a top producer, team leader, mom and wife — it will just look differently from what other people are doing,” she said. “Going about business differently than others is OK: Your path doesn’t have to match everyone else’s in order for you to be successful. Stay true to what is most important to you and be willing to fight for it.”

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USING A VIRTUAL ASSISTANT TO INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY X10 Describing the life of a top-producing agent as “busy” could possibly be the understatement of the century. Your passion for your work and for those you serve has been rewarding, but there are a seemingly endless flow of less enjoyable tasks that still need to be done. Whether it’s categorizing expenses or coordinating non-revenue-generating activities such as sign and lockbox installations, we all have tasks that distract us from where we shine most brightly. Thanks to the miracle of technology, it doesn’t have to be this way. Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to find virtual assistants (VA) who excel in performing the tasks that you like the least.

Determining what tasks your VA will perform will allow you to focus on activities that you both enjoy and excel at performing. If 80% of your success comes from 20% of your efforts, the VA will allow you to focus on your 20%. Anything you don’t do well or don’t enjoy doing could be perfect for a VA. As long as they don’t have to be

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Remember that part about not getting hung up on perfect systems? This is where you make improvements. If performance isn’t where it needs to be, dig deeply to see if it’s the process that needs fixing. Coach and improve as needed.

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St. Patty’s Social event recap

Our first big event of 2022 was a fun and green-filled evening! Top real estate agents and our Preferred Partners gathered at The Morrie Birmingham to enjoy food and drinks, to make new connections and to see some familiar faces. The event ended with a partner-sponsored raffle for the attending agents.

“I had an absolute blast. Being able to connect with others in the industry was amazing. I will definitely be coming to events in the future,” Matt Moreton from Omega Lending Group said.

Additionally, we want to thank Tracie Seeley with Downriver Real Estate Photography and Dawn Townsend with Dawn Townsend Photography & Design for capturing photos as well as to WayUp Media for capturing video.

Linda Wells with RE/MAX Nexus said, “Real Producers events are the ultimate networking experience! They bring together the best in the business — not just agents, but everyone in the industry who helps our clients and our businesses! It’s great to meet some of the professionals we have done business with but have never had the opportunity to meet in person! Love the energy in the room and the connections we make!”

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fter two-plus years of a devastating global pandemic – and its accompanying economic, social, and political fallout – many Americans have found themselves anxious, exhausted, even depressed.

The American Psychological Association (APA) recently reported that over three-quarters of Americans experienced distressing mood and behavior changes in response to these overwhelming pressures; the APA sounded the alarm last year, calling this compounded stress event a "national mental health crisis that could yield serious health and social consequences for years to come."

Though many factors feel out of our

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Endorphin production /tension relief Physical activity pumps up the production of our brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins.

Endorphins serve several valuable purposes for mental health. For example, these "natural painkillers" interact with neurons in our brains, blocking nerve cells, producing a sedative effect, and reducing our perception of pain. The opiate receptors

Likewise, regular physical activity reduces levels of the stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol in the body, which, together with endorphin production, helps relieve physical and mental tension, foster a sense of relaxation, and ward off anxiety.

Fatigue reduction Do you wake up for the day already tired? Stress might be the culprit, but physical activity should be part of the solution! Though it may seem counterintuitive, research has proven that expending energy through regular exercise will pay off in the long run with increased energy levels. Most effective for overcoming fatigue is aerobic exercise, which increases oxygen in the blood and boosts energy levels.

However, even a low-intensity workout – a short walk around the neighborhood, for example – can lessen fatigue and elevate mood and vigor.

Have a stress-free summer – get outside, get moving, and feel the tension melt away!

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