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Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

Education

BA in Communication - Oakland University

Recognitions
  • Faces of Detroit - HOUR Magazine August 2020-2015
  • Real Estate All Stars HOUR Magazine 2020
  • Top Producer - Real Producers of Oakland County January 2019
About Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of DOBI Real Estate. In the summer of 2018, Simon launched his own real estate brokerage, with a vision to offer realtors the services needed to enable growth and gives the agent, the buyer, and the seller the best experience. Within the first 11 months, DOBI grew its sales volume by 268% and broke through to the Top 30 in sales volume on Realcomp’s brokerage rankings.

Prior to becoming CEO, Simon was an associate broker and real estate agent at various brokerages in Birmingham. In 2016, he started Simon Thomas Homes and began to grow a small team of agents. It was during this time, Simon recognized the ripe opportunity to enhance the agent experience at a brokerage and set out to make his vision a reality.

Simon began his real estate journey in 2011, where he climbed through the ranks as a Top Producer in metro Detroit. Armed with an eagerness to service both buyers and sellers, Simon hit over $20 million in sales in just his third year of business. Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Oakland University.

Favorite Quote

“If you are going through hell, keep going.” ‑ Winston Churchill

Favorite Book

Good to Great by James C. Collins

Favorite Movie

Gladiator

About Simon Thomas

Simon Thomas is the Chief Executive Officer of DOBI Real Estate. In the summer of 2018, Simon launched his own real estate brokerage, with a vision to offer realtors the services needed to enable growth and gives the agent, the buyer, and the seller the best experience. Within the first 11 months, DOBI grew its sales volume by 268% and broke through to the Top 30 in sales volume on Realcomp’s brokerage rankings.

Prior to becoming CEO, Simon was an associate broker and real estate agent at various brokerages in Birmingham. In 2016, he started Simon Thomas Homes and began to grow a small team of agents. It was during this time, Simon recognized the ripe opportunity to enhance the agent experience at a brokerage and set out to make his vision a reality.

Simon began his real estate journey in 2011, where he climbed through the ranks as a Top Producer in metro Detroit. Armed with an eagerness to service both buyers and sellers, Simon hit over $20 million in sales in just his third year of business. Simon graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Oakland University.

Education

BA in Communication - Oakland University,

Recognitions
  • Faces of Detroit - HOUR Magazine August 2020-2015
  • Real Estate All Stars HOUR Magazine 2020
  • Top Producer - Real Producers of Oakland County January 2019
Favorite Quote

“If you are going through hell, keep going.” ‑ Winston Churchill

Favorite Book

Good to Great by James C. Collins

Favorite Movie

Gladiator