Professional Profile: Michael Wolfe 2022
Michael WolfeName: Michael Wolfe
Title: President, Property Management
Company: FirstService Residential
Location: New York, NY
Birthplace: Queens, NY
Education: Queens College; various real estate finance courses at New York University
First job: Paper route delivering the “New York Post” by bicycle
First job in real estate or allied field: Real estate broker listing, marketing and selling cooperatives and condominiums
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Currently, president of property management at FirstService Residential. I am passionate about my work and hope to always be part of this industry as a mentor and guest lecturer.
What do you see as an emerging or dominant trend in real estate for 2022? How buildings will address the climate mobilization act and reduce emissions, which will be disruptive and a great expense.
How do you unwind from a busy day? Spending time with my wife and children provides me my greatest joy—virtually, over the phone or in-person.
Favorite book or author: Harry Potter
Favorite movie: “Shawshank Redemption”
One word to describe your work environment: New
Rules to live by in business: Train and cultivate raw talent. Remain eager, inquisitive and realize that no matter how long you may be in a profession, there is always room to learn, grow and improve.
If you could invite one person to dinner (living or dead, but not related to you) who would it be and where would you go? A dinner at home with Abraham Lincoln. My wife is a fantastic cook!
What is your DREAM job? (something other than your current job) Surgeon or Emergency Room doctor—to be able to place people on a path to healing, saving lives and providing comfort.