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Posted: January 26, 2015
Professional Profile: Jim Evans , 2015
Name: Jim Evans
Title: Associate Broker
Company: Friedland Realty Advisors
Location: 656 Central Park Ave., Yonkers N.Y.
Birthplace: Manhattan
Education: BS Finance and Management NYU
First job outside of real estate: Fastener Sales
First job in real estate or allied field: Investment Sales Studley
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Investment Sales NY Metro Area, specializing in retail and multifamily
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Take my dog for a hike
Favorite book or author: "Me before You"
Favorite movie: "Shakespeare in Love"
Last song you purchased/downloaded? "Take back the Night"
One word to describe your work environment: Dynamic
Rules to live by in business: Honesty
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Leonardo DaVinci for a plane ride!
What is your dream job? Real Estate developer/owner
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