Category: Spotlight Content

2019 Ones to Watch: Britt Zaffir, Kin

2019 Ones to Watch: Britt Zaffir, Kin

November 5, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest success in the past 12 months?
Launching Kin, a first-of-its-kind housing brand for families living in cities. Families want to stay in the cities
2019 Ones to Watch: Michael Shkreli, Winick Realty Group

2019 Ones to Watch: Michael Shkreli, Winick Realty Group

November 5, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success? 
If you start with no book of business, you have to be patient with your growth and focus on building relationships
2019 Ones to Watch: Evan Hudson, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

2019 Ones to Watch: Evan Hudson, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP

November 5, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest success in the past 12 months?
My greatest success of the past 12 months drew on my longtime specialization in REITs. It involved working with a
2019 Ones to Watch: Roy Schwartz, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

2019 Ones to Watch: Roy Schwartz, Zetlin & De Chiara LLP

November 5, 2019
Who are some leaders that you admire and why? ?
My personal hero is Bill Gaines, who had the coolest job ever…publishing MAD Magazine. Gaines helped create
2019 Ones to Watch: Danielle Volpe, Cornerstone Land Abstract

2019 Ones to Watch: Danielle Volpe, Cornerstone Land Abstract

November 5, 2019
What advice can you offer to someone who is just getting started in your industry?
I think the best advice would be that you have to have passion to work in real estate, as well as a desire for
2019 Ones to Watch: Nadir Rubie, National Standard Abstract

2019 Ones to Watch: Nadir Rubie, National Standard Abstract

November 5, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest success in the past 12 months? 
Passing the $1 billion mark in transactions closed. Within the years that I have been closely connected, and now
2019 Ones to Watch: Jed Dallek, Gettry Marcus

2019 Ones to Watch: Jed Dallek, Gettry Marcus

November 5, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest success in the past 12 months?
There have been many successes but the one that stands out is completely understanding the new tax law and how if
2019 Ones to Watch: Joshua Reiss, Hunt Real Estate Capital

2019 Ones to Watch: Joshua Reiss, Hunt Real Estate Capital

November 5, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
Much of the success I have managed to achieve to date comes down to timing and identifying niche opportunities for
2019 Ones to Watch: Karen Hurd, Baker Tilly

2019 Ones to Watch: Karen Hurd, Baker Tilly

November 5, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest success in the past 12 months?}
In 2019, I accepted a new position and joined Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm. Baker Tilly
2019 Ones to Watch: William Fischer, Grassi & Co.

2019 Ones to Watch: William Fischer, Grassi & Co.

November 5, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest success in the past 12 months?
My greatest success was being named to the faculty of the Fordham University Real Estate Institute, where I will
2019 Ones to Watch: Michelle Stieglitz, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

2019 Ones to Watch: Michelle Stieglitz, Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman, LLP

November 5, 2019
Who or what do you attribute to your success?
Professional success does not come easy–it takes dedication, drive and motivation. In addition to the
2019 Ones to Watch: Fred Bijou, TerraCRG

2019 Ones to Watch: Fred Bijou, TerraCRG

November 5, 2019
What do you consider to be your greatest success in the past 12 months?
My greatest success in the past 12 months would be taking on the responsibility of leading a real estate team at