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Agent Snapshot: Jennifer Taves, President, Preferred Residential Properties

Name: Jennifer Taves.

Title: President.

Company: Preferred Residential Properties.

What was your first job in the realty industry? Sales agent at Mom and Pop in 1993.

Where did you grow up? North Truro, Massachusetts.

Growing up, what did you want to be? Ballerina.

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Yoga and meditation.

If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Michelle Obama. She inspires me in all ways.

Where is your favorite place to hang out? Seaport.

What do you love most about the industry? It is constantly changing. Every day is different (properties, customers, neighborhood, towns, etc.) and presents its unique circumstances.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? I really am driven and care a lot. I provide exceptional service and am dedicated to finding my buyers properties and/or marketing my clients’ homes with the most effective and tasteful campaigns. I am available to them 24/7. I am a perfectionist and extremely professional.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job? Balancing work with personal life. I love my job and tend to work 24/7 … it’s what makes me tick, but balancing personal time is challenging.

Where do you go to network and meet new clients? I was active in my daughter’s schools, and that provided me with many customers. I also attend openings and Boston-area events where networking opportunities present themselves. Various membership and service organizations, area meetings, etc.

What has been your greatest accomplishment? Raising my daughter Sophia.

What was the last good movie you saw or book you read? I saw “The Post,” and I found it well-done. I love Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep.

What is your favorite restaurant? I currently enjoy Ocean Prime in Seaport.

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Boston? 25 Commonwealth Ave.

What kind of car do you drive? Lexus Hybrid RX450

Smartphone or paper? Smartphone.

What is your favorite city after Boston? San Francisco.

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry? Work on Sunday if you want to meet buyers.

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? Open Home Pro and Zillow Premier Agent.

Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter? Bushari.

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