We’re proud of the team of agents we’ve assembled here at Nest Realty. We think they’re pretty awesome, and we think you will too. During our “Meet the Agent” series, we sit down with our agents to learn more about them, what makes them tick, and why they’re passionate about the real estate industry. In this installment, we chat with Chris Zoubek, a Broker with Nest Realty in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Nest Realty: Tell us a bit about yourself! How did you get into real estate?
Chris Zoubek: I started flipping houses in the early 2000s and have been hooked ever since. I have been buying, selling, building, and renovating real estate for the last 15 years.
NR: What was your previous career? How has that prepared you for real estate?
CZ: Before I got into real estate, I owned a chain of health clubs. This taught me how to care for and serve people and how to make them feel comfortable. It also taught me a lot about sales and marketing.
NR: What led you to Nest Realty, as opposed to another brokerage?
CZ: Culture, professionalism, and an excellent reputation in the community. I also worked with and became great friends with a few Nest agents. They always presented themselves professionally and seemed to really enjoy their work!
NR: What is your favorite part of being an agent?
CZ: I have a passion for helping people feel comfortable in situations that may be intimidating or overwhelming. Sharing the knowledge I have accumulated through my experience, in a way that makes a buyer or seller more confident in their decisions, is intoxicating!
NR: What makes you different from other agents? What sets you apart?
CZ: Having been a general contractor, investor, consultant, and mortgage loan originator has given me a unique knowledge of real estate as a whole. I can confidently answer a lot of questions that other agents may not be comfortable answering without consulting another professional.
NR: What are five adjectives that describe you?
CZ: Friendly, goofy, empathetic, creative, and entrepreneurial.
NR: Who would be your dream client?
CZ: I LOVE to serve families and watch them envision their life in a new home we found.
NR: If you had one piece of advice for a first-time home buyer, what would it be?
CZ: Don’t buy a home at the top of your price range. It’s easy for first time buyers to get overwhelmed with emotion and make a financial decision that could make the home less enjoyable in the future.
NR: What is your favorite season in Raleigh?
CZ: That’s a tough one…I love every season in North Carolina except the dog days of summer. Too hot!!
Chris Zoubek is a Broker with Nest Realty Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill. He is a seasoned real estate expert, who is passionate about providing his clients with an unparalleled level of service. To learn more about Chris, visit his agent page.