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Ami Efrati 2012

Name: Ami Efrati Title: President Company: Entrepreneur Properties Location: 192 Lexington Ave., Ste. 219, New York, NY 10016 Birthplace: Tel Aviv, Israel Family: I am the youngest of five siblings College: Borough of Manhattan Community College studying to eventually become a real estate attorney. First job outside of real estate: Manager of three retail stores First job in real estate or allied field: Sales agent at Itzhaki Properties 05/2007-09/2011 What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Keep doing deals, one relationship at a time, and hire three to six more agents; quality over quantity. Hobbies: Reading, sports, walking in parks around the city Favorite book: "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" Favorite movie: "Glen Garry Glen Ross Person you admire most (outside of family): Benjamin Netanyahu Keys to success: Being honest! Your reputation is what keeps you alive in this industry. Listen more than you speak, be modest, patience, having a daily plan and cold calling. The more you know the better your chances to make money. If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Lawyer
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