Name: Kari Francillon
Title: Property Manager/Assistant Property Manager
Company: Nordblom Company
Location: Brookline, MA
Birthplace: Boston, MA
Education: UMass Boston, A.R.E.A.-American Real Estate Academy
First job outside of real estate: Swim team coach
First job in real estate or allied field: Rental manager
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: I'm a property manager and assistant property manager for Nordblom Company. Eventually helping my husband with his business
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate?: I enjoy reading with my children, exercising and having a sweet treat!
Favorite book or author: Sue Monk Kidd & Anita Shreve
Favorite movie: Of Mice and Men, The Color Purple
Last song you downloaded?: Rather Be by Clean Bandit
One word to describe your work environment: Calm
Rules to live by in business: Always give your all, be prepared and don't sweat the small stuff!
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go?: My father, any restaurant that serves his favorite, peach cobbler
What is your dream job?: Same exact job I do now except closer to home
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