Lisa Nickerson, founder & principal of Nickerson Real Estate.

What was your first job in the realty industry? A Realtor, at The Next Move Realty in Chestnut Hill, while I was a student at Boston College.

Where did you grow up? Amherst, New Hampshire

Growing up, what did you want to be? A real estate developer

What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? Work out

If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be? Oprah Winfrey

Where is your favorite place to hang out? On a boat, or anywhere on the water

What do you love most about the industry? You change lives; you get to literally change someone’s life.

How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? I always utilize an integrated marketing platform when I work.

Where do you go to network and meet new clients? ULI (Urban Land Institute) and NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association) events

What has been your greatest accomplishment? The success of Nickerson PR and Nickerson Real Estate are my greatest accomplishments.

What was the last good movie you saw or book you read? “Race” – the biographical sports film about track star Jesse Owens

What is your favorite restaurant? Ocean Prime on Seaport Boulevard, in Boston’s Seaport District.

What kind of car do you drive? A Black Audi Q7

Smartphone or paper? Smartphone based on necessity, paper based on preference.

What is your favorite city after Boston? New York City

In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry? Relentless follow up and follow through

What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? Cam Card – it’s great business tool in general.

Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter? @NickersonPR, @NickersonRE, @Louishouse, @Simonsinek, @MarshaCollier, @IAmJoelbrown and @lollydaskal