Meet Keven Braet! Keven was born and raised in PG!
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Jackie Nydegger, because she challenges me to be a better person.
What is your favourite local store in Prince George and why?
Princess Auto because at heart I'm still a bit of a redneck Hart Hwy boy and I always think I can do it myself in the backyard.
Describe yourself in one word.
Curious.
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Mt Everest because it is there and I love mountains.
What is your favourite activity in Prince George?
Running on one of our many trails and going to Crossfit.
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
Running out of gas while showing some out of town clients houses.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Reading the Divine Conspiracy - a very counter-cultural view of the world and my place in it.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
My mom baking bread in our kitchen on a Saturday morning.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
At my church, with DART and at our many community events put on by Team Powerhouse Realty.
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
I would love for all of us to have a clearer understanding of God.
Where would you sneak away to in Prince George to spend some time alone?
Our family cabin at Ness Lake.
Where would you like to see positive change in Prince George and why?
I would like to see a continuing change in downtown PG. Provide shelter for everyone and not allow sleeping in the streets or outside.
What do you think makes Prince George great?
Many things make this city great, rivers, wilderness, the people, four distinct seasons, entertainment.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
- I would like for all my family to discover God through the love of Jesus Christ
- I would like to be learning new things when I'm 90 years old
- I would like to live in a different culture for five years and learn a new language
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I am dyslexic and have struggled in school my entire life
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media?
email, facebook, messenger.
What is the name of your business/organization?
Keven Braet Realtor.
Why did you get into/start this business?
I enjoy buying and selling homes and felt I could help others with the process of investing in their future.
What is the goal of your business?
To always be sure I'm doing my best for the people that put their trust in me.
What has been your biggest struggle either in work or life?
Overcoming my insecurities and stepping out in spite of them.
If you could start all over again would you do things the same or would things be different?
I would have spent more time with my children.
What do you always find yourself saying?
I turned into my dad!
Tell us your best piece of life advice
This too shall pass and Thank God for unanswered prayers.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
Ravi Zacharias.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
For the sake of our neighbours and ourselves, we need to recognize the value of these relationships. It is money well spent.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
stepping past my difficulties in learning by getting into an industry that requires me to educate myself all the time.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Crystal Brown for overcoming her fears and boldly challenging her expectations of herself in life.
My choice for the PrinceGeorgeNow In Focus spotlight is:
Sarah White.
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