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Posted: July 27, 2015
Professional Profile: Michael Ferrara 2015
Name: Michael Ferrara
Title: Senior Director
Company: Highcap Group LLC
Location: 425 5th Ave., Suite 505 - New York, N.Y.
Birthplace: Brooklyn, N.Y.
Education: Indiana University (B.S.)
First job outside of real estate: Cashier at Sam Goody - 15 years old
First job in real estate or allied field: Investment Sales Associate at Sutton & Edwards Inc., a real estate brokerage firm
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? I focus on mixed-use, multifamily, development, retail and office properties and match clients for their acquisition and/or disposition of real property. Continue building more relationships and working hard for my clients.
How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? Go to the gym
Favorite movie: "My Cousin Vinny" or "My Blue Heaven "- tough to choose one!
Last song you purchased/downloaded? X Ambassadors - "Renegades"
Rules to live by in business: Be honest, be respectful & work smart. Relationships are everything.
What is your dream job? (something other than your current job): International luxury hotel critic.
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