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Posted: May 16, 2017
2017 Women in Professional Services: Heidi Spellman of Heidi Spellman Realty, LLC
Heidi Spellman Realty, LLC
Name: Heidi Spellman
Title: Owner/Broker
Company Name: Heidi Spellman Realty, LLC
Years in real estate: 30
What real estate associations or organizations are you a member of? MLSLI, Long Island Commercial Network, Long Island Board of Realtors.
How have you navigated obstacles to achieve success in your career? With the execution of my Golden Rule: CPR – Consistent, Predictable, Reliable and communicating.
How do you play your strengths to your advantage in your career? I never fear to negotiate and I never negotiate out of fear. I look at people straight in the eye and always tell the truth.
What trends are you seeing so far this year? “Paring” store fronts, businesses, that complement each other.
What do you do for fun? I love children, animals, plants and outside adventures – keep working on culinary skills, however, going out to eat, I consider more fun.
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