Conversations with Nat Comisar

Today we’d like to introduce you to Nat Comisar.

Hi Nat, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today.
I was in the restaurant business with my family for 33 years. One of the five restaurants I owned and operated was Maisonette: the most honored and decorated restaurant in the history of North America. When I closed them all in 2005, I was approached by brokers to use my contact capital in real estate. In the words of Rob Sibcy, Chairman of the Board for Sibcy Cline Realtors, “You know everybody. You need to do this.” He was right.

My business built quickly. Within 18 months, I had 50 listings. My client base from the restaurant business was spread far and wide, so I literally do business within an hour of Cincinnati. I am now ranked as #3 in my company out of 1,000 agents.

I have a relative who used to tell me: “Excuses don’t matter, results do.” You’ll find that on the back of my business cards now. I remain focused on results, and my clients seem to appreciate it!

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Starting in 2006 was not easy. The market crashed, and I had a family to support. I stayed focused on building my business and made 30,000 phone calls in my first 6 months. I credit my wife, Bridget, for encouraging me to stick with it. It took several years for people to accept that I was no longer in the restaurant business. I found that if I took the same approach to service that worked in Maisonette my clients were happy, and my book of listings continued to grow.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
First and foremost it’s about service. If I can help someone the commissioin is gravy. Second, I’ve published an email monthly since I entered the industry with a recipe from Maisonette. It’s called “Recipe for Success.” I send something from the restaurant along with a few of my listings and some personal information. Over 20,000 people have opted in since I began and I get a deal a month out of it!

My social media accounts primairly promote other elements of my life but it translates into business. I’ve been singing since I was born. At 5 years old, my mother began to teach me harmony to songs. It’s become a passion that fills my off hours and re-energizes me. Currently, I sing with 2 groups: a quartet called Raise the Roof, and a professional acapella ensemble: No Promises Vocal Band. You will find videos of us singing at https://nopromisesvocalband.com/

Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
The idea to get into real estate was first suggested to me my stepfather Charley Hughes. Charley got his real estate license when he retired in 2000. His motivation has always been to serve others. Whether it was feeding the homeless or answering calls at the duty desk, he always focused on helping someone. He suggested that I was well suited for the real estate industry, and I am regularly grateful for his insight.

Once in the business, I found that I could ask any number of successful agents for help. Lucky for me, they had been good customers in my restaurants. The list is long, but I would single out Maureen Pippin and Judy Recker for guidance with residential business and Jim O’Connell for his commercial wisdom.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.natcomisar.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natcomisargroup/
• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ncomisar
• Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/natcomisar
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/ncomisar
• Other: https://nopromisesvocalband.com/