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Professional Profile: Richard Guarino 2013

Name: Richard Guarino Title: Associate Broker Company: Friedman-Roth Realty Services Location: Park Avenue South/E27th Street Birthplace: Long Island Education: Bethpage High School/Nassau Community College First job outside of real estate: Ciminellis Pizzeria in Bethpage First job in real estate or allied field: Salesperson with Extreme Realty LLC What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Broker and purchase properties in NY area/same How do you unwind from a busy day in real estate? I take my dog for a walk on the waterfront near my home. Favorite book or author: I love science fiction, Lord of the Rings/J. R. R. Tolkien Favorite movie: "Pulp Fiction" Last song you purchased/downloaded? Dean Martin Greatest Hits One word to describe your work environment: Exciting Rules to live by in business: Meet everyone/Delay means death/Be there when the deal happens If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead) who would it be and where would you go? Joseph Bastianich/Becco What is your dream job? I am living my dream by working with some of the brightest and most creative minds in real estate, meanwhile enjoying NY and all it has to offer.
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