Name: Melissa Mayer

Title: Realtor

Company: Success Real Estate Canton MA

What was your first job in the realty industry? I was a Realtor.

Where did you grow up? Canton

Growing up, what did you want to be? An actress

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Yoga and cook for family and friends

If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Ellen Degeneres. She’s funny.

Where is your favorite place to hang out? Home

What do you love most about the industry? The people

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? I put the client at the center of everything I do.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job? The people

Where do you go to network and meet new clients? Fundraising events, Yogathons. Anywhere you find people, there is an opportunity to network.

What has been your greatest accomplishment? In the industry – being named “Rookie of the Year 2016”

What was the last good movie you saw or book you read? I still watch Grey’s Anatomy on Thursdays. No time for movies, and reading is usually industry related.

What is your favorite restaurant? Sportello

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Boston? The Boston Public Library

What kind of car do you drive? A Ford Edge

Smartphone or paper? Smartphone and paper

What is your favorite city after Boston? NYC

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry? Treat it like a job.

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? Dotloop – shhhh, don’t tell anyone else, my whole office hates it.

Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter? Broke Agent – it’s how I get to laugh every day.