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Posted: June 10, 2013
BMAR Members Professional Profiles: Laurena Torres 2013
Name: Laurena Torres
Title: Principal Broker/Owner
Company: Torresco Realty LLC
Location: Manhattan
Birthplace: Brooklyn NY
Education: Brooklyn College/NY University
First job outside of real estate: Political Lobbyist Associate
First job in real estate or allied field: Licensed Salesperson
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I am currently the principal broker/owner of Torresco Realty LLC- a commercial investment real estate firm based in Manhattan. In the future I am planning to continue to expand my personal real estate portfolio.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Skyping or emailing friends in Europe, Brazil or Canada to catch up after work.
Favorite book or author: Ernest Hemmingway
Favorite movie: "The Great Gatsby"
Last song you downloaded? "Skyfall"
One word to describe your work environment: Eventful
Rules to live by in business: Honesty. Focus. Tenacity.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Rudolph Valentino /Café des Artistes
What is your dream job? Archeologist
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