Hey Maxime, it’s time to get to know you better through a quick Q&A. So, first thing first, let’s start with the expected topic of our field: What attracted you to Real Estate?
I’ve been attracted to this since I’m a kid. My best friend’s parents were both in Real Estate and I was into it when they explained me what it was all about; the human contact, to meet people from different horizons, the diversity, the satisfaction of serving and helping people. Also, I have always been a fan of interior and beautiful houses, so it really made sense to follow this path.
And why did you decide to start your own agency ?
Let’s say it was circumstantial. My parents were both self-employed and I followed their way in a different sector. I had the ambition to have my own agency one a day, but not so early. I was working for a real estate agency and its owner retired when I had 6 years of experience in the field. I then had the choice between working in another real estate agency or to start on my own. I felt like it was the right moment to take the leap and I am very happy with this decision.
Now, let’s get to know you a bit more outside of work; what does a classic week-end of Maxime look like ?
My week-end usually starts on Saturday afternoon, but I like to chill a bit with a relaxing activity on Friday evening; going to the restaurant with my partner and/or friends and get home early. On Saturday, I work in the morning, usually until 1pm, and I always try to keep my afternoon and evening free to spend time with the family and friends. On Sunday, I like to rest a bit the morning because it’s my only “non-working” morning and the afternoon is about my other passion; football. I play football and stick around with my friends afterwards to close the week-end and be ready for another week.
What an active life-style. You told us earlier that you’ve always been interested in beautiful places. How would you define your dream home ?
I grew up in a house and I really liked it, so definitely, my dream home would be a house with a well-oriented garden. But not a too big one because I want to spend more time enjoying my garden than maintaining it (laughs). Location is extremely important, I don’t want to be in the center of a city, but I don’t want to be too far in the country-side either. I love a green area but close to everything. Finally, a characterful house attracts me way more than a luxury one. A charming, warm, welcoming house is what would make me have the “coup de coeur”.
Very interesting! Now, let’s keep it interesting but going a bit off-track. You win 1M€, what do you do with it ?
Let’s be honest, that is something you celebrate. So I would probably go on holiday in a country I haven’t visited yet to celebrate. After that, it would be time to be down-to-earth again. I would definitely keep working and keep playing sports. I’d invest a part of this in Real Estate, keep a bit on my savings “in case of”, and please my family.
Nice! Well, we’ve been talking a lot now, so let’s get into some fun questions that require short answers: Describe yourself with ONE word.
“Bourgondiër” – can be translated by “someone who enjoys the good things in life, such as good food, wine, travels, great moments with friends.”
What’s on top of your bucket list ?Discover all continents. But it wouldn’t be as a World Tour, it’d be one by one due to my activities here.
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be ?It’d be the classic for a Belgian: meat (T-bone), Belgian fries, salad and mayo.
Let’s close this Q&A with your favourite music genre:I’m really open-minded regarding music, but I always enjoy music’s that sets the mood and put me in a good mood.
