Mastering Real Estate With A Master’s Degree – Shatay Acevedo
On this episode of The Closing Table, we sat down with Shatay Acevedo!
To watch the full episode, check it out on YouTube below. In the meantime, here’s a summary of the conversation…
Here’s what you missed from Shatay Acevedo…
Shatay, a seasoned real estate professional, is more than just a broker-owner of Fifth Avenue Realty in Troy, Michigan. Born and raised in New York, Shatay’s journey took her to California in 2015 before settling in Oxford, Michigan, where she now describes her quaint town as the cutest in the state. Beyond the world of real estate, Shatay enjoys long walks on the beach and hot tea.
As a broker-owner since 2019, Shatay’s expertise extends beyond the charming streets of Oxford. Operating in six counties in Michigan, her brokerage handles a diverse range of properties, from $30,000 condos to nearly $2 million homes, depending on the area. Michigan’s appeal, as Shatay puts it, lies not only in its variety of pocket towns, each with a distinct lifestyle but also in its favorable cost of living and experience of all four seasons.
Shatay emphasizes the significance of not overlooking small deals, sharing experiences like selling a $36,000 condo in Clinton Township and being part of a team that successfully closed 12 transactions for a client over a year. According to Shatay, these small deals can pave the way for more substantial successes in the real estate industry.
Shatay’s background in the United States Air Force plays a pivotal role in her approach to real estate. Applying servant leadership principles, Shatay ensures she is always available for her agents during difficult situations, emphasizing discipline, resilience, and attention to detail as crucial attributes in both military and real estate professions.
Beyond her military background, Shatay’s role as the owner of Fifth Avenue Realty allows her to shape the company’s culture. Inclusivity, positivity, and accountability are the cornerstones of the brokerage, with Shatay placing a premium on working with agents who align with the company’s mission and values. Recruiting the right agents, she believes, is key to maintaining the positive energy and brand of the brokerage.
Shatay’s academic journey includes a Master’s degree in Business Administration, a unique aspect of her profile. While she acknowledges the potential doors formal education can open, she believes success in real estate is not contingent on it. Instead, she emphasizes the role of education in expanding thought processes and providing diverse perspectives in problem-solving.
Shatay’s negotiating prowess is renowned, with a philosophy of understanding the other side’s needs to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome. She shares a memorable story of negotiating for a lower-income client undergoing a divorce, showcasing the importance of delving into the personal side of transactions.
Patience, a quality often praised by her clients, is a trait Shatay considers vital in real estate. While she cherishes positive interactions, she is not hesitant to let go of clients who may disrupt the positive atmosphere of her brokerage.
Ralph Emerson’s quote, “What you do speaks so loudly I cannot hear what you say,” encapsulates Shatay’s philosophy on action. Actions, both personal and professional, speak louder than words, a belief that guides her in making a positive impact on her clients’ lives.
In her parting words, Shatay offers valuable advice to realtors, encouraging them not to fear change if they feel lost or unhappy in their current situation. Seeking advice and maintaining the right mindset, she believes, can pave the way for success in the dynamic world of real estate.
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