NYCREW member, Sharon Khurdan, discusses her career

Name: Sharon Khurdan Title: Asset Management Analyst / NYCREW, President 2010 Years in field: 19 Years in real estate industry: 19 Telephone: (973) 706-5362 Email: [email protected] Expertise include: Financial modeling, lease/property valuation, strategic planning, budget preparation, due diligence, property business plan preparation. Real estate organizations / affiliations: NYCREW - New York Commercial Real Estate Women's Network, Inc. What advice would you give to a woman just starting a career in your field? My advice to a woman just starting a career in real estate is to establish her personal team of mentors, and nurture those relationships. They will give her sound advice, point out pitfalls, help her navigate the challenges of the industry, and introduce her to other like-minded professionals who will help her build her career. It is also vital to stay abreast of changes in the industry through education. I would emphasize the importance of networking and attending industry events, getting involved with an organization such as NYCREW, and developing close relationships with the industry leaders.