Category: Spotlight Content

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Wendy Keeler

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Wendy Keeler

September 29, 2017
After practicing commercial real estate for 31 years, I have learned to always be attentive to detail, always increase my knowledge and responsive to customers and clients.  No matter how small a buyer or prospective tenant is,
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Lindsay Corsino

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Lindsay Corsino

September 29, 2017
I have found the greatest mentors within the real estate community – especially A/E/C industry. There aren’t too many women in this industry, so having great support and someone who believes in you and your success is key to career growth.
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Patrice Leonard

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Patrice Leonard

September 29, 2017
Property management has a way of consuming us because it matters. It matters to the people that work diligently every day to make the property run smoothly and to the families that depend on us to provide a home.
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Karen LaFond

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Karen LaFond

September 29, 2017
By nature, transactional lawyers do not represent the public image that most would consider to be a “successful lawyer.” We often toil for endless hours out of the public view with the sole reward of completing a transaction...
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Pamela Messenger

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Pamela Messenger

September 29, 2017
From my vantage point managing both a parking garage and a park, I see the traditional 9 to 5 office day changing.  This year, we’re seeing a dramatic drop in the number of cars staying in our garage all day.
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Sylvia Sakr

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Sylvia Sakr

September 29, 2017
Having been in the real estate business for over 12 years, one learns to become a mediator between sellers and buyers, landlords and tenants. You also have to focus on your long-term goals, build trust and most importantly; always put your clients’ best interest above everything else.
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Caitlin Burke

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Caitlin Burke

September 29, 2017
I struggled with knowing if commercial real estate was the right industry for me in my first few years out of college. I was envious of my peer’s jobs at “cool,” young startups. I was also intimidated by the male dominated culture and the unknowns...
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Laureen Poulakis

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Laureen Poulakis

September 29, 2017
Even before our WBE Certification, I have been intimately involved with all aspects of the business and work hard at ensuring customer satisfaction.  Being hands on in the development of strong client relationships and always looking for ways to develop and improve procedures and exceed industry standards is key.
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Judy Ravech

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Judy Ravech

September 29, 2017
In May 2017, I moderated and addressed a CREW Boston luncheon panel on the topic of “Capital Markets: Are We In the 8th Inning?”  While I’ve had public speaking experience in the context of my non-profit leadership,
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Kelley Hannon

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Kelley Hannon

September 29, 2017
When I was offered the position as the IREM association executive 18 years ago, I knew it would be challenging at times and a lot of hard work. I also knew that I would have to be dedicated, organized, enduring, motivated and extremely focused all the time.
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Erika Clarke

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Erika Clarke

September 29, 2017
I was laid off early in my career. I remember being devastated and defeated but there was a silver lining, my education payback handcuffs were removed and that allowed me to relocate.
2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Julie Ann Schultz

2017 Women in Real Estate Spotlight - Julie Ann Schultz

September 29, 2017
My principal strength is my organizational skills. The ability to absorb large amounts of information and keep it organized in a logistical manner is crucial to completing projects on time and makes me an asset to the success of a project.