16C — October 25 - November 7, 2019 — Women in Business — M id A tlantic
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Zwiren Title Agency, Inc. NewJersey Land Title Association appoints Paula Zwiren Certified Title Professional designation
ell us how and when you began your ca- reer in the profes- sion you are in: My father owned a title agency when I was growing up, which he sold when I was in law school. I worked there throughout my life and learned a lot about almost ev- ery position in the firm. Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? I felt it was the industry I could provide the most value in. To jump into any other field would require me to get years T
to switch career directions or specialties. What was your greatest
appointed by the New Jersey Land Title Association. There are less than 30 people in
Paula M. Zwiren President Zwiren Title Agency, Inc. Years with company/firm: 6 Years in field: 25 Years in real estate industry: 25 of experience before being able to add value to custom- ers in the same way. Starting in title insurance as a child gave me years of experience and perspective before even finishing my college degree.
There is no quick solution, no substitute for hard work and most importantly no way to avoid being authentic. Be yourself, enjoy the journey and enjoy the details.
Fully immersing myself in the industry before receiving the continued formal training allowed me to have a deeper perspective during the formal education process. That can- not be replicated if I decided
the State of New Jersey with this professional designation. To accomplish it, one must have a very well rounded background, combined with experience and consistency. How do you manage the work/life balance? I look at work as a part of my personal life and try to care about clients as if they were personal friends. It must be done in balance and with the right perspective, but if I mentally connect them all as important people whom I care about, it begins to feel less like work and more like just living life in a less rigid way. Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career? My parents and my friends. What unique qualities and or personality do you feel makes you most suc- cessful in your profession? I really believe that focus- ing on the product, the pro- cess and evaluating customer needs is the key to stability. If you are living the value of what you do, people will gravi- tate towards you. Business products and services can be delivered in a way that em- power people with information and help them have the right tools to make decisions. We insure title, and we are also a critical component of the due diligence step . What outside activities do you enjoy during you free time? I enjoy lifting weights, cook- ing and spending time with family and friends. What inspiring word of advice would you give to a young woman about to go into the field of com- mercial real estate or your allied field? There is no quick solution, no substitute for hard work and most importantly no way to avoid being authentic. Be yourself, enjoy the journey and enjoy the details.
professional accomplish- ment in 2019? The CTP, Certified Title Professional, designation was
TITLE INSURANCE & SETTLEMENT SERVICES
www.ZwirenTitle.com 855-994-7365 Paula@ZwirenTitle.com
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