Professional Profile: Irvin Ackerman, 2014

Name: Irvin Ackerman Title: Team Leader Company: Sunrise Realty Advisors Location: Albany, N.Y. Birthplace: Brookyn, N.Y. Education: United States Coast Guard "A" School First job outside of real estate: Landscaping First job in real estate or allied field: Stream Line Mortgage What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? For the past seven years with Sunrise Management & Consulting, I have provided outstanding customer service for both commercial and residential real estate clients. I believe real estate is all about timing. I help my buyers source the best deals before the competition does, most times, before they even hit the market! How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Go for a walk with my lovely wife. Favorite book or author: Eckhart Tolle's "The Power of Now" Favorite movie: "Gladiator" Last song you downloaded? "Take me to Church" by Hozier One word to describe your work environment: Creative Rules to live by in business: Deliver what you promise What is your dream job? Earning a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation