Name: Brian Zelman
Title: Realtor
Company: ERA Broder Group Real Estate
Location: West Hartford, Conn.
Birthplace: Hartford
Family: Wife, Johanna and chocolate lab, Cali
College: General coursework at UConn. and UMass.
First job outside of real estate: Worked at Manhattan Bagel
First job in real estate or allied field: Current position at ERA Broder Group
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? ERA Broder Commercial is primarily focused on the sale of land to developers of retail and residential, along with tenant representation. We will be focusing on investment sales and buyer representation as the development market cools off.
Hobbies: Skiing, tennis, travel, dogs
Favorite book: "The Great Gatsby"
Favorite movie: "Caddyshack"
Keys to success: Persistence, faith in self, vision, self-discipline
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Ski/resort management
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