Q: Can you share with us what made you decide to have a career in Real Estate?
NC: I studied International Business and Marketing at Eastern Michigan University. I’ve been an entrepreneur since I was 12 years old. I understood that all my parent’s friends that were doing very well all had Real Estate in their investment portfolios. And so, who doesn’t want to do well?

Q: How long have you been active in Real Estate?
NC: Eight years since I first became licensed.

Q: Obviously with Covid-19 there’s a lot of changes going on in the world … what changes have you seen that you feel will remain in Real Estate? Do you think there will be more changes?
NC: More tech and virtual ways to get deals done. The more “push” transactions are expected.

Q: Do you specialize in certain types of properties?
NC: I work with a diversified clientele. I specialize in getting my clients what they want.

Q: Can you share with our audience what Buyers & Sellers can expect when they work with you?
NC: My clients realize a concierge, consultative service, caring and straight-forward, aggressive, elevated professional experience focused on getting clients what they want.

Q: How do you help buyers compete in a tight market?
NC: By being brutally honest about what it takes to win bids to buy or attract buyers.

Q: What are two things that separate you from other agents?
NC: I’ll give three: My extensive networks, personal style, and unrelenting fortitude.

Q: Do you work with both buyers and sellers?
NC: I do, as well as developers, government entities, and organizations/businesses.

Q: How has technology changed the Real Estate industry over the years?
NC: It has given us the information and ability to get things done w/out being right in front of each other but still very connected. I’d like to add that technology has been available we were just forced to reach for it. I think it’s a distinct advantage to our and our client’s success for us to remain astutely attuned to what next in tech.

Q: What do you think are the ingredients that keep you as a top Realtor year after year?
NC: Never being complacent, keeping up with and predicting industry trends, creating systems, and seeking help from experts in analogous professions.

Q: If we interviewed all your past clients … what is one common word that comes up when they describe working with you?
NC: Grounded and Fierce

Q: What's the greatest fear you've had to overcome to get where you are today?
NC: Fear in general. It’s only a by-product of ignorance in my opinion, so I focus on continuous information and application of new information.

Q: Can you tell our audience one of your most memorable moments your career?
NC: Being voted in as a Commissioner (Real Estate) in this illustrious, hard-working city of Detroit and Wayne County.

Q: What’s one lesson you’ve learned in your career that you can share with our audience?
NC: You are your only competition. Staying focused on what you’re doing regardless of where others are or say you should be is the only way to be highly successful in my book.

Q: Which woman inspires you and why?
NC: My mother, my sisters, my girlfriends, my daughters, me. Women in general, The woman who can pick herself up and still handle her responsibilities as a mother, entrepreneur, stay at home mom, community member, 9-5 worker, blue-collar worker, executive and still get her eyeliner and lipstick on. There’s so much responsibility in being a woman that any woman who gets up and finds the reason to dress, put on makeup, smile, be kind to others, focus on her goals, make sure everyone is taken care of and remembers to strive for a moment of self-care is inspirational to me.

Q: What are some of the challenges you feel women face today?
NC: Other’s expectations and/or limitations and lack of understanding of the strength in saying, “no” as a complete sentence.

Q: What advice would you give to young women who want to succeed in the workplace?
NC: Be laser focused, unapologetic, fierce, and creatively you no matter what you do with respect to the culture.

Q: After high school, where did you feel your career path would take you?
NC: The business of Fashion.

Q: Can you tell us how you manage your work life balance?
NC: As a smart woman once told me: It’s a myth - Work- Life balance… As an entrepreneur it is not realistic when you must work all the time. However, you have to be honest with your family and with yourself. The great thing about being an entrepreneur is you can decide to take a “lighter” day and work from a beach, or “book” yourself out for a whole day/afternoon as unavailable to be with family/handle personal business.

31 Things About Nicole Carter

1. If you could share a meal with any 4 individuals, living or dead, who would they be? Madam CJ Walker, Suzanne L. Taylor, Eartha Kitt, Artist Ifoma Stubbs (@Ifomascanvas)

2. What's your favorite family tradition?
African Dance & Drum

3. What celebrity would you like to meet at Starbucks for a cup of coffee?
Lenny Kravitz

4. What’s your favorite thing to do in your free time?
Spend time with my daughters, we love to read & dance, explore art and just be in nature.

5. Who is the most fascinating person you’ve ever met?
Most people in Detroit have a fascinating, rich story you would’ve never imagined if you can take the time to connect- really.

6. What was the last book you really got into?
Love

7. What’s the most amazing adventures have you’ve ever been on?
Motherhood

8. Among your friends, what are you best known for?
My style, cooking, and advice

9. What’s your favorite international food?
Sushi

10. Who is your favorite author?
Sandra Jackson Opoku

11. What’s your favorite app on your phone?
Transaction Desk/RealComp

12. Best and worst flavor ice cream?
Vegan Cocoa

13. What TV shows did you watch when you were a kid?
The Cosby Show, The Smurfs, Sesame Street, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood, The Nature Channel, Golden Girls (lol)

14. What’s the most spontaneous thing you’ve done?
Got Married

15. What’s your favorite quote or saying? “
You can wake up today and decide to be who you always wanted to be.”

16. If you unexpectedly won $10,000, what would you spend it on?
Real Estate.

17. Are you a morning person or a night owl?
Morning … new beginnings.

18. What would your perfect vacation look like?
My daughters laughing and splashing and luxuriating in the sun.

19.Favorite Dessert?
Fruit

20. Favorite City?
Detroit

21. Do you read reviews, or just go with your gut?
Both. I’m big on making my own educated decisions.

22. What’s your big passion?
My daughters.

23. What’s your signature drink?
Coffee

24. What would you sing at Karaoke night?
The Golden Girls Theme song.

25. Have you ever met anyone famous? Who?
Many people

26. Which of the five senses would you say is your strongest?
Smell

27. If you could go back in time to change one thing, what would it be?
Racism as a practice and acceptable way to be.

28. What were you like in high school?
Pensive, artistic, intellectual, quiet, and voted best dressed

29. Would you rather cook or order in?
Cook

30. What was your favorite subject in school?
Math

31. Cake or pie?
Fruit