Gabe Ellingsen | Special Edition
JUNE 2023 SPECIAL EDITION: DEALS ON WHEELS
GABE ELLINGSEN WITH AIM REAL ESTATE LLC
PHOTO BY SHAWNA McDUFFIE WITH PEAK RES
Prestige. Success. Branding. These are some of the reasons real estate agents are known for their cars. Whether it be a luxury car, sports car, classic car, or an SUV, top producing agents in the OKC love their cars, and the one thing they all have in common? They are FUN to drive!
2014 Jeep SRT
Tell us about you and your background.
I'm the guy who people can rely on from start to finish on any aspect of their real estate needs. I'm able to help people buy their first home or maybe invest to begin building their wealth but also help remodel the property if needed. I strive to help others whether they are a client or real estate agent. I truly love being a part of this community and giving back in any way possible. I hold multiple continuing education classes for all agents in Oklahoma no matter what brokerage they are licensed under. My purpose is to help make agents and clients better understand the real estate needs for either business or personal use.
Who or what led you to a career in real estate?
Dr. Markus Smith helped push me to jump into the real estate career from selling cars to helping purchase homes! It was something I was a little afraid of at first not knowing what to do or how I would make my business truly grow on my own. I found that the social media market was just my angle that can produce so much if you just utilize it correctly.
What sparked your interest in cars? If applicable, tell us the story behind the vehicle you are featuring.
I've been building and showing cars since I was around 14 years old. I currently have multiple cars, but the one everyone knows me for is the Honda S2000 known as the Yellow Bullet S2K. One of my very first clients gave me the nickname "Racing Realtor Gabe." I liked the idea, so I immediately got a logo designed for it and just ran with it. That was back in 2017, and now I'm known as the Racing Realtor. It's been an honor to stand out in the real estate community and an honor to walk into a crowd that recognizes me by the logo.
How does your love for cars and your career in real estate intertwine, if at all?
I'm still a part of the car community where I race throughout the country, mainly in Florida and Maryland. I attend some of the local events here in OKC which allows me to connect with so many people that support myself and the brokerage.
Is there anything else you want us to know about you and/or your love of cars?
Me and my wife both are into the car community. We have a Pink Jeep SRT that we use as our daily along with the Corvette Z06 that we show locally and across the US.
