Name: Christie O’Connor

Job Title: Real Estate Agent

Company: William Raveis Real Estate

What was your first job in the realty industry? Agent

Where did you grow up? Long Island, New York

Growing up, what did you want to be? Artist

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Walk

If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Queen Elizabeth – She is very intriguing and mysterious.

Where is your favorite place to hang out? Beach

What do you love most about the industry? People

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? I am not going to push people into making a decision just to get a deal done and I am very honest.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job? Convincing people to use me and William Raveis.

Where do you go to network and meet new clients? Community Events

What has been your greatest accomplishment? In business, I think reinventing myself after being an equity sales trader for 10 years and mother for 15 years and then going back to work in real estate.

What was the last good movie you saw or book you read? I read “Pachinko.”

What is your favorite restaurant? Mistral

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Boston? John Hancock

What kind of car do you drive? Lexus

Smartphone or paper? Smartphone

What is your favorite city after Boston? New York

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry? Be patient.

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? RPR

Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter? Comedians

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