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EXIT's Top 10 Under 25
Help us celebrate and congratulate EXIT Realty's Top 10 Under 25!
These millennials are making the most of our Formula of business, and they're not just getting by, they're making it big time. Learn what drives them, who motivates them, the tools they love, and the tech they cannot go without. Some of it may surprise you!
DOMENIC GERVAIS, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Associates, NB Age: 24 Years in RE: 3
Why RE?: Everyone needs housing so the opportunities are endless
Why EXIT? EXIT's reputation and leadership is unlike any other brand. Agent sponsorship is a unique way to add residuals into your business.
Personal affirmation/motto? Success will not be handed to you on a silver platter. You have to work hard and get out of your comfort zone consistently to earn success.
Tech you never go without? My Google calendar.
Most useful app? The Matrix MLS® app.
Fav EXIT resource? My Smart Sign™ technology.
Go team or lone wolf? A bit of both, I think they both have their time and place! I love teamwork but I also do a lot of work alone.
Cringy moment? I slipped on ice in the middle of the street while door knocking and ripped my pants lol.
Personal mentor? My office Manager, André Malenfant.
5 years from now I’m…the #1 agent in New Brunswick.
Success will not be handed to you on a silver platter. You have to work hard and get out of your comfort zone consistently to earn success.
SERGIO GARCIA JR., Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Consultants, CA Age: 23 Years in RE: 5
Why RE? It's an amazing business to be in. Growing up I always wanted that big house for me and my family to live in. Now I can give [them] that dream but I can also give it to an abundance of families in my community with the service and experience they deserve.
Why EXIT? It’s a great place for you and other agents to grow, regardless of how long you've been in real estate, with a family atmosphere that you cannot find in any company in my area.
Personal affirmation/motto? Be the best at anything you do, whether you're sweeping floors, cleaning trash, or in my case helping people.
Tech you never go without? Social media keeps me top of mind, especially when you're giving value on a daily basis.
Most useful app? Instagram.
Fav EXIT resource? My Broker, Kris Klair.
Go team or lone wolf? Team all day. You need the right people pushing you forward in a business with as many ups and downs as real estate. I definitely need my tribe.
Cringy moment? Showing a home I had confirmed an appointment on only to find out that the tenants weren't aware the property was for sale. They heard it from my client, not the landlord or listing agent.
Personal mentor? YouTube.
5 years from now I’m…One of the best agents in California, leading a solid team that's just as hungry as I am, because you need great people around you to be great.
You need great people around you to be great.
MAX CARLSON, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Midwest, IA Age: 24 Years in RE: 4
Why RE? I love helping people and talking. I also love that it’s been in my family for four generations now.
Why EXIT? My grandfather worked for EXIT before he retired, and he told me how amazing it was, so I decided to go with them as well.
Personal affirmation/motto? “The deal hasn’t fallen apart till there has been five no’s.”
Tech you never go without? My phone.
Most useful app? EXIT Realty’s Connect App.
Fav EXIT resource? EXIT’s Mobile Business Card™.
Go team or lone wolf? Go team! I’m part of the Carlson Real Estate Team.
Cringy moment? One time, my grandfather made me stand outside a grocery store and talk to people to get better at communication.
Personal mentor? My grandfather, Gary Carlson. He was a very old school guy, bringing me door knocking once a week and into the courthouse to get tasks done. I look up to him in many ways.
My 5 year goal is…To continue to grow the team and my knowledge as an agent.
BAILEY LOCKARD, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Advantage, NB Age: 24 Years in RE: 2
Why RE? I kind of fell into real estate. I love meeting new people and there’s no ceiling! You can work as much as you want.
Why EXIT? It’s a very known, strong and trusted company. I love the team aspect. I can literally go into anyone’s office and ask for advice. I’m also huge on getting ready in the morning and going to work. Brick and mortar mean a lot to me.
Personal affirmation/motto? Risk is better than regret.
Tech you never go without? Dotloop!
Most useful app? The notes app on my iPhone to scan and send documents. It has saved me many times!
Fav EXIT resource? Mentorship. I started real estate from a career night and that was how I met my mentors. I truly could not have done it without them.
Cringy moment? I was showing a property to a married couple with her mother tagging along for approval. Thinking everyone was accounted for I opened the door to the jack and jill bathroom from the primary suite to find her husband ‘testing’ out the plumbing. I was mortified.
5 years from now…I’m going to be a household name in my city.
I love the team aspect. I can literally go into anyone's office and ask for advice. Brick and mortar mean a lot to me.
JOSEPH POLLARD, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Landmark, AL Age: 25 Years in RE: 6
Why RE? It's my passion. I've wanted to be in the business since adolescence. Growing up in a military family, consistently relocating, I was fascinated by the real estate process. I love giving back to others and helping clients achieve their real estate goals. It’s incredibly rewarding.
Why EXIT? To take my business to the next level and provide a legacy for my family through residuals.
Personal affirmation/motto? Do good by others, and it will come back to you in unexpected ways.
Tech you never go without? My iPhone and Macbook.
Most useful app? Canva has helped me elevate my business through creative social media designs and elevate my presence across all social media platforms.
Fav EXIT resource? The Mobile Business Card™! It helps me leverage contacts on the go and stay in touch with prospects professionally and personally!
Go team or lone wolf? I'm a single agent, however, it truly takes a village to be successful. I'm forever grateful for the support of my transaction coordinator, preferred vendors, and broker/owners. I wouldn't be where I am today without them.
Cringy moment? A close tie between ripping my pants on a hose bib while trying to open a lockbox OR cutting grass on a tractor in a suit for one of my largest transactions to date before professional photos.
Personal mentor? I've had several throughout my career, but the one who has always kept me grounded and been my cheerleader is my mother.
5 years from now I’m…Expanding into real estate investment and I hope to have my broker’s license.
JAKE BLACK, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Advantage, NB Age: 23 Years in RE: 3
Why RE? I love to provide people with expertise. I enjoy making complex processes feel simple for my clients.
Why EXIT? The people, mentorship, and support from the office and my manager. I've had amazing mentors helping push me forward.
Personal affirmation/motto? Count in hundreds.
Tech you never go without? YouTube, Udemy, and paid or free books/courses overall. All the information you could possibly want is on the internet, most of the time for free.
Most useful app? Calculator or Safari.
Fav EXIT resource? Associate Report Card.
Go team or lone wolf? I'm not on a team but like to collaborate ideas with colleagues.
Cringy moment? Door knocking other competing agents.
Personal mentor? Amanda Wade, Rob Leger, Dana Clowater, Sherry Wilson.
DAWSON WHITE, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Metro, NS Age: 23 Years in RE: 3
Why RE? You’re not capped on what you can make, and what you can accomplish. The harder you work, the more you get out.
Why EXIT? The EXIT Formula and being able to sponsor recruits into EXIT! No other brokerage has the EXIT Formula.
Personal affirmation/motto? If you’re not first you're last.
Tech you never go without? I use my iPad for virtually everything.
Most useful app? Dotloop for virtual signatures.
Fav EXIT resource? The EXIT Resource Center is fantastic. My favorite part is being able to go back and watch different speakers from different conventions.
Go team or lone wolf? Definitely go team! I wouldn’t be the agent I am without the support of colleagues, mortgage brokers, inspectors, etc.
Cringy moment? I will never dance on TikTok.
Personal mentor? My mother, Glenda White, has been a huge mentor to me. She’s been in the industry since 2005. She taught me the ins and outs of real estate and how to conduct yourself. Without her, I wouldn’t be the agent I am today.
5 years from now…I'll triple the amount of business I’m doing, build a team around me to help me become more successful, and have 10 sponsors.
You're not capped on what you can make, and what you can accomplish.
HANNAH FLAKUS, Sales Rep.
EXIT 1 Stop Realty, FL Age: 24 Years in RE: 1
Why RE? My parents work in the industry. I grew up seeing how rewarding it is.
Why EXIT? The opportunity to sponsor, the support, and the family-like culture.
Personal affirmation/motto? "Do what you do so well that they will want to see it again and bring their friends." - Walt Disney
Tech you never go without? My phone and social media. This helps me stay top of mind with my following and customers.
Most useful app? Canva to create marketing items and my brand.
Fav EXIT resource? The Mobile Business Card™!
Go team or lone wolf? I’m on The Walter Collins Team and I love all of us working together. We all bring different traits to the table which helps make us successful.
Cringy moment? Online home pricing sites that sellers rely on more than a professional market analysis.
Personal mentor? My dad, Walter Collins, has been my mentor throughout all my life and now in real estate.
5 years from now I’m…Working hard to serve my customers to the best of my ability and capitalizing on the EXIT Formula to provide a good life for my family.
JORDAN GREIGE, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Inter Lake, NS Age: 23 Years in RE: 2
Why RE? I knew I wasn’t made to work for others, and when my friend told me about a $2,000 commission, that immediately convinced me to pursue real estate.
Why EXIT? Because I consider myself an entrepreneur. EXIT's business model sets the sky as the limit.
Personal affirmation/motto? "Always look out for your client’s best interests, reputation is everything in this industry." "Love what you do, and what you do will love you back."
Tech you never go without? My phone.
Most useful app? Viewpoint since it notifies me whenever there's activity in the market such as listings, price changes and more. I also love seeing everything on a terrain map.
Fav EXIT resource? EXIT’s Mobile Business Card™
Go team or lone wolf? I'm currently a lone wolf searching for likeminded folks who specialize in areas in which I lack, in order to become the #1 team who helps others achieve their goals.
Cringy moment? When I was door knocking, one lady refused to open her door but still wanted to talk to me. I basically ended up having a five-minute conversation with a door in the cold while people were walking by. LOL
Personal mentor? Kristopher Snarby, Angie Brown, Cheri Young, Mark Seamone, Candice Drennan. Another reason why I love this company, most of my colleagues help and support one another.
5 years from now...In the minds of the people I've reached, I want to be known as the guy who changed their life for the better. I want to be the guy that people can confidently contact whenever they need help.
BRANDON VISSER, Sales Rep.
EXIT Realty Midwest, IA Age: 24 Years in RE: 2
Why RE? I chose real estate because of the ability to express my entrepreneurial spirit, and my passion to help those I'm close with accomplish their dreams. I'm passionate about the people I care about and the community that I live in, and real estate allows me to fulfill both of those passions.
Why EXIT? EXIT offers tremendous resources and mentorship that's invaluable as a young professional.
Personal motto? "If you're not in the process of becoming the person you want to be, you're automatically engaged in becoming the person you don't want to be." -Dale Carnegie
Tech you never go without? DotLoop is a significant part of my daily life that makes my job more efficient.
Go team or lone wolf? I’ve been an individual agent up until April of 2024, when I joined the Carlson Real Estate Team.
Personal mentor? I credit Steve Krause and Brad Sanderson for the mentorship I’ve received the past two years.
5 years from now I’m…Planning on continuing to develop my real estate career and continuing to service my clients to the best of my ability.
