Name: Patty Flowers
Title: Assistant Vice President, Certified Exchange Specialist
Company: Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPX1031)
Location: 133 Federal St., 12th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Birthplace: Methuen, Mass.
Family: Husband, Bill; children: Cameron, Kevin and Erica
College: North Adams State College, North Adams, Mass.; BS, Business Administration, Management Concentration, Psychology minor
First job outside of 1031: Mortgage Lending, Home Owners Savings Bank
First job in 1031 or allied field: Opened the IPX1031 Boston office in 1998
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? Assist real estate professionals, tax and legal advisors, offering exceptional 1031 security and services to their investment clients. I will continue to offer customizable CLE, CPE and RE continuing education courses throughout New England.
Hobbies: Time with family, skiing, golfing
Key to success: A genuine willingness to help, knowing that each person deserves that extra 10%
If you had to choose another vocation what would it be? Event planner
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