Name
Devon Floor
Company/Organization
Integrity Real Estate Professionals ERA Powered
What Does Your Company/Organization Do?
We are a full service real estate company located in Niles.
Age
25
Accomplishments
- 2021 Leader Publications Reader’s Choice Contest-Best Realtor in Michiana
- 2021 ACE Award Recipient (Achievement in Continuing Education) through the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors (SWMAR)
- 2021 Assisted the River Essence Group of Niles secure a $2,500 grant through the Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors to continue the revitalization of downtown Niles & Riverfront Park
- 2020 Gold Award for production from the Real Estate Information System of SW MI Inc.
- Currently serve on 3 committees for the Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors: Public Relations, Professional Development & REIS Technology (co-chair)
What else do you hope to accomplish by the age of 40?
By the age of 40 I hope to earn the Graduate, Realtor® Institute (GRI) designation. It is one of the most prestigious designations and only held by about 19% of Realtors®. I also plan to take the Broker’s License exam for Michigan. This would allow me to open or manage a real estate office.
Education
- Graduate of Niles High School
- Earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Speech and Hearing Science with a minor in Gerontology from Western Michigan University in 2018.
In real estate, I have earned the following designations / certifications:
- Accredited Buyers Representative (ABR)
- Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA)
- e-PRO (Internet Professional)
- At Home with Diversity (AHWD)
- Military Relocation Professional (MRP)
- Commitment to Excellence (C2EX)
Residence
I have lived in Niles my whole life except for when I was in college, I lived in Kalamazoo for about 5 years before moving back to Niles.
Where were you born?
South Bend, IN
What was your first job?
My first “real” job was mowing yards in my neighborhood. I also worked at Gina’s Pizza in Niles during high school.
Best advice you ever got?
“Live less out of habit and more out of intent.”
“Don’t just be successful, be significant.”
Who inspires you most?
I recently lost my grandma, we called her Mim. I aspire to be everything she was: a wonderful wife, amazing mom, grandma & friend, active in her church & local community, a great cook, always having fun and putting her best foot forward. She was hardworking and admired by so many!
That one thing about you we’d be most surprised to learn.
I have a cadaver’s ligament in my knee! I had a knee injury in high school as I played volleyball for school and on a travel league. I was able to write the donor’s family an anonymous thank you letter.
What do you love to do in your downtime?
In my downtime, I enjoy camping & kayaking, spending time out on Barron Lake, reading, shopping, spending time with friends & family, volunteering, participating in local events & trying new things!
What book are you reading now?
I am currently reading True Colors by Kristin Hannah.
Volunteer activity you love the most.
Tough question! I really enjoy working at the Korn Dog booth at the Berrien County Youth Fair. It is so fast paced and I love being surrounded by other volunteers and learning about their organizations.
What motivates you to give back to your community?
I want our community to be a place that people are proud to live in, work in and be a part of. I want to leave this world a better place than I found it, and hopefully make it better for my future children and grandchildren.
What Superpower would you most love to have?
I would love to read minds!
What has been the most eye-opening thing about the coronavirus pandemic for you, personally?
I think the most eye-opening thing about the pandemic is the lasting effects on the workforce & supply-chain. It’s been well over a year and we are still experiencing shortages on employees, food, materials, etc.
What does the honor of being named to the 40 Under 40 most mean to you?
I feel as if this is only the beginning of great things to come. Being only 25 and early in my career as a Realtor® I definitely wasn’t expecting to be nominated or even chosen! I really follow the golden rule and just try to do my best in every situation I’m in. You never know who is watching or looking up to you. I am grateful to be recognized alongside others in our local community making a difference. Just goes to show you can be of any age, work in any profession and do many great things!
