What was your most interesting job before going into real estate? I have been in real estate 99% of my adult life 🙂

Where did you grow up? Lawrence, MA/Dominican Republic

Growing up, what did you want to be? A doctor

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Travel, 56 countries so far!

 If you could meet any well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Oprah for sure. Her ability to break thru barriers, grow from those challenges yet help so many people at the same time is inspiring.

What is Boston’s best-kept secret? The Seaport

What do you love most about the industry? The ability to change lives.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? I truly believe in educating both my clients and others in the industry.

What is the most difficult aspect of your job? Helping my team of 25 agents overcome self doubt and pushing them to become superstars.

What’s your best advice for generating new leads? Education thru social media.

What has been your greatest accomplishment? Leading my team (at that time we were a team of 10) to No. 1 in the world for Century 21 in 2020.

What are you binge-watching/reading/listening to lately? I listen to a book a week. Anything on leadership, effective communication and self improvement overall.

What’s your favorite meal in Boston? Lobster roll of course 😋

Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Boston? Too many to list

What’s the weirdest thing that’s ever happened to you on the job? Walked in a on naked man during a showing. He went about his chores in the nude.

What’s one thing people are surprised to learn about you? I have run two marathons for charity.

What is your favorite vacation spot and why? Oh my … for the beach Anguilla or Grand Cayman. For spiritual therapy Costa Rica. Natural beauty, would have to say Ireland or Switzerland. Museums and history, Italy. People watching, Greece. Best overall cultural experience Japan.

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry? GET A COACH/MENTOR! JOIN A TEAM WITH REAL STRUCTURE.

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? Our own.

Who are your favorite people to follow on social media? Tom Ferry

What are your social media handles? @michellefermin and @thefermingroup