Dava Davin: Empowering Real Estate Agents Through an Athlete’s Mindset

Dava Davin, CEO of Portside Real Estate, champions an athlete's mindset in real estate, focusing on agent support, integrity, and ambitious growth plans for 2025.

Dava Davin’s Athletic Influence

Dava Davin, the CEO of Portside Real Estate Group, champions the idea that real estate professionals can greatly benefit from adopting a mindset typically associated with athletes.

In a recent episode of the RealTrending podcast, host Tracey Velt dives deep into discussions with Davin about key topics such as effective buyer consultations, diverse leadership styles within brokerages, and strategic growth plans as we look toward 2025.

Here’s a concise overview of their conversation.

After a friendly opening, Davin shares how her background in athletics has shaped her approach to leadership and business strategies.

The Impact of Endurance Sports

Velt: How has being an endurance athlete influenced your business practices?

Davin: The mental aspect of competition is incredible; harnessing that mental power can lead to outstanding results.

This applies equally to athletics and business.

While I don’t consider myself naturally athletic, completing four Ironman races and several marathons has shown me that running a successful brokerage isn’t merely about talent or industry acumen.

Velt: What significant challenges do you face in your business and the overall industry?

Davin: I am continually motivated by the pursuit of growth and progress.

However, I find it essential to balance this ambition with a profound commitment to the core values we uphold at Portside.

Even as we expand, I strive to ensure that every decision reflects our integrity, company culture, and dedication to community involvement.

Navigating Industry Changes

Velt: How has the recent changes from the post-NAR settlement affected you and your team?

Davin: We were fortunate to have implemented buyer agreements from the onset of our business.

Our emphasis on buyer consultations has ensured that clients are fully aware of the compensation framework, which has empowered us and enhanced our reputation in the community.

Velt: What advice do you have for conducting effective buyer consultations?

Davin: It’s vital to foster a hospitable atmosphere where clients can speak freely about agent compensation.

By expressing gratitude for their referrals and proposing a meeting to clarify the process, we promote open dialogue and build trust.

Future Aspirations

Velt: As the leading figure in your brokerage, how has your leadership style evolved?

Davin: My leadership blends visionary thinking with integrative approaches, both crucial for achieving significant outcomes.

I’m always eager to learn from others with different skill sets, which in turn enriches my abilities and perspective.

As their conversation wraps up, Davin shares her aspirations for the future of real estate, along with Portside’s strategic vision for 2025.

Davin: Currently, we hold the position of the second-largest brokerage in Maine, and our goal is to strengthen that foundation.

With the changing landscape across the country, our drive for growth is at an all-time high.

Additionally, we plan to expand our operations into New Hampshire, replicating the successes we’ve seen in Maine.

Exciting times lie ahead for 2025.

Source: Housingwire