Born ready: Luxury real estate broker David Brook is up next
David Brook found his calling as an entrepreneur when he was just 15 years old, while a small company he created was generating its first $100,000 in sales.
That company, called Fruit Trees to Go, sold and delivered apple, cherry, peach and other types of fruit trees to thousands of customers in the Greater Toronto Area.
It posted six-figure sales four years in a row, with Brook as president and his younger brother in charge of day-to-day operations.
The venture was a springboard to an M.B.A., and to Brook’s current role as a broker at Bridlepath Progressive Real Estate Inc. in Toronto.
Brook shared his thoughts about the business of selling luxury properties in one of Canada’s hottest markets.
Q:When did you know the sales world suited you?
A:Ever since I can remember my father drilled the importance of business and success into my mind.
Growing up, it came naturally to me. I sold door to door, had booths at flea markets, had an online store and a multitude of other ventures, all before I was 16. Within me there was no other way to go.
Q:What kind of real estate is your focus?
A:
Our practice has always been more people driven, rather than asset class. We help people achieve their real estate goals and have great experience with both residential and commercial clients. We do this by using cutting edge marketing techniques, along with an expansive network of international client relationships.
Q:You transitioned to real estate while you were still in university. Why?
A:As I grew and gained more experience, I decided that having thousands of customers and servicing them all with my personal touch was quite difficult. I also wanted to go into an industry I’d had an interest in since I was young.
I also wanted to serve a smaller, select group of clientele—thus, giving this group 100 per cent of my attention and 24/7 availability.
After a few years in the business I met Shane Baghai and have been working with his brokerage ever since. The affiliation with a brand such as his has been pivotal in the growth of my real estate business, as well as our ability to market people’s properties directly to high net worth purchasers.
Q:What do you love most about what you do?
A:I must say the people that I get to meet. I love meeting new people, making new connections and helping them realize their real estate goals.
Most of the relationships we build last a lifetime. All of the individuals we work with are unique and intriguing in their own way. We treat everyone with great discretion, while delivering an unparalleled experience.
Q:What can you tell us about your new listing, 15 Pemberton Lane?
A:15 Pemberton Lane is a magnificent 13,000-squarefoot, newly built estate situated on 260 feet of uninterrupted Lake Simcoe shoreline.
It was built and designed by the internationally acclaimed artist Zarum—built by an artist, for an artist. The property is just a 45-minute drive from the GTA, and 15 minutes away from the local airport. This is truly a marquee residence for the discerning.
Q:What are your favourite features of this property?
A:The views are secondto-none. The home is designed with wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling windows throughout. Virtually every room has its own unique view, and the great room/ living space gives the illusion of floating on the lake.
Simply said, it’s not something that can be re-created.
The ground-level walk out to the pool area is also very special to me. The open concept makes this an ideal space for hosting anything from an intimate gathering to a large event.
The home also features numerous other amenities, including stately bedrooms; sprawling open living spaces; a modern wine cellar; a home theatre, iron architectural installations, advanced media and entertainment systems; numerous decks and outdoor living areas; and a butler’s residence, to name a few.
The estate is brand new and built to the highest standards, with no detail overlooked. It has the comfort and turnkey ability of the purchaser in mind.
Q:That sounds like quite a property. How can we learn more about it?
A:You can find comprehensive media and property information at 15 pemberton lane canada.com or on our brokerage website, bridlepathrealty.ca.
You can also contact us 24/7 at 416-449-0090 to schedule a tour or to discuss the prospect of us marketing your property.