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Posted: February 7, 2011
Jessica Richer, Realty USA
Name : Jessica Richer
Title : Licensed Associate Real Estate Broker
Company/firm : RealtyUSA
Years with company/firm : 5
Years in field : 11
Years in real estate industry : 11
Address : 20 Aviation Road, Albany, NY 12205
Telephone : 518-364-7406
Email : [email protected]
URL : http://jessicaricher.realtyusa.com
Real estate organizations/affiliations : CIREB, GCAR, NYSAR, Upstate CCIM Chapter
What was your greatest professional accomplishment in 2010?
Resurrecting a deal that died three times and eventually selling it for $10,000 over asking price.
What was your most notable project, deal or transaction in 2010?
Most notable deal was working with a buyer on a $200,000 deal that did not work out and then helping him to find a better opportunity that resulted in a $1 million plus acquisition.
How do you contribute to your company and / or the industry?
I volunteer my time as a board member of the Commercial and Industrial Real Estate Brokers, Inc. (CIREB) and as the chairperson for membership of CIREB, and as a member of the New York Satet Association of Realtors (NYSAR) Commercial Issues Working Group and NYSAR Legislative Policy Forum.
What advice would you give to women just starting out in commercial real estate?
Find a mentor and collaborate with someone who has experience. Enhance your learning by taking courses on commercial issues and other professional development topics.
How do you manage the work/life balance?
It is very difficult to balance work and family. I often do follow-up correspondence and research late at night after everyone in my family has gone to sleep!
Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career?
My parents who taught by example to maintain the highest integrity, to be caring and compassionate for others and to be accountable to myself and others.
What impact has social networking had on your business?
Social networking has had some influence but not a significant influence. I like to "reach out and touch" by calling, sending notes and/or quick emails to keep in contact.
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