Name: Rocco Quaresima
Title: Principal
Company: FRQ Property Advisors, LLC
Location: 750 Main St., Suite 1304, Hartford, Conn. 06103
Birthplace: Hartford, Conn. Birth Date: November 12, 1967
Family: Single
College: University of Connecticut
First job outside of real estate: Bartending
First job in real estate or allied field: Review appraiser at the original CBT
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Provide valuation and consulting services on commercial properties. Work towards restoring the public trust in an industry that has recently come under scrutiny.
Hobbies: Making wine, cooking, entertaining, home improvement projects
Favorite book: "Savoring Italy"
Favorite movie: "The Shawshank Redemption"
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Rudy Giuliani
Keys to success: Integrity - The key to long term success is establishing and maintaining a reputation for doing the right thing no matter how difficult at times.
If you were forced to choose another vocation, what would it be?: Architect
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The New England Real Estate proud to showcase the remarkable projects that have graced the cover and center spread of NEREJ this year, all made possible by the collaboration of outstanding project teams. Now, it's time to recognize the top project of 2024, and we need your vote!
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