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SUSAN BURKLIN of @properties Christies International Real Estate has earned a strong following as a broker and real estate agent on the North Shore. For 12 years, she has provided concierge service to her buyers and sellers throughout their real estate journey. She is a certified negotiation expert and a 2020 @properties Road to Rolex recipient. With more than 40 years of sales experience, it’s no wonder her listings sell in an average of seven days at 99.8 percent of list price. Her approach is hands-on, ensuring every one of her clients receives her undivided attention, endless energy, and a high level of personal care.
Most rewarding part of what you do? Happy clients.
How should women support other women? Listen, be kind, and celebrate each other’s accomplishments.
How do you inspire others? Collaborate, don’t compete.
Definition of success? For me it means that all the people I care about are happy; from my family to my clients.
Greatest risk you’ve taken as a professional? Starting a new career after 28 years as an industry leader in another field was a big risk but has been very rewarding. I am a firm believer that hard work pays off.
Best piece of advice for anyone starting out? Answer your phone.
What did you dream of doing when you were younger? Something in the fashion or design industry. Now I channel this interest into staging homes for my clients.
Traits you think great leaders possess? Courage, respect, confidence, humility, positivity, and integrity.
Powerful woman you admire the most? My female colleagues.
For more information, visit susanburklinresidential.com and follow @susanburklinresidential on Instagram.
