M id A tlantic Real Estate Journal — Women in Business — October 2024 — 5
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W omen in B usiness Spotlight on VP’s Jennifer Harrison and Priscilla Teixeira NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. celebrates trailblazing female business leaders
Jennifer Harrison Vice President
Priscilla Teixeira Vice President NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. Years with company/firm: 1 Years in field: 20+
NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co. Years with the company/firm: 1 Years in real estate industry: 20+
Real estate organizations/licenses: Material Handling Society of NJ (Board Member/Marketing Committee Chair), IOREBA, CREW NJ; NJ Broker Salesperson license
Real estate organizations/licenses: ICSC, Certified Paralegal (NJ), NJ Real Estate Salesperson license
Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? I can’t say I chose this field; it was more like I landed in it. My career started as a real estate paralegal in a law firm, where someone saw potential in me and gave me the opportunity to manage commercial properties. The rest, as they say, is history! Fast-forward 20+ years, I’m now focusing on retail leasing and sales transactions with NAI DiLeo-Bram & Co., which I recently joined as a VP. In addition, I’m involved with industrial, office and multifamily investment real estate sales across New Jersey with a concentration on Monmouth County. No two days are the same in this industry. I get to meet all kinds of people, solve complex problems and feel constantly challenged. I love the structure of real estate transactions, but I also enjoy the creative aspects of the job. It’s a perfect blend of order and flexibility. Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career? My career has been greatly influenced by the property owners with whom I worked, especially those early on in my career. I earned their trust and, in return, they gave me the freedom to get involved in a wide range of projects, tap into my creativity and overcome challenges to create opportunities. Their support has been invaluable. In addition, I’ve had the privilege to work for and with an amazing female mentor who was a constant source of guidance and encouragement. I believe that women supporting women is crucial, especially in this business. It’s im- portant for us to offer each other career advice, share our experiences and help continued on page 42
Why did you choose the field/profession you are in today? I chose commercial real estate – and brokerage as a ‘subspecialty’– because it’s in my blood. I believe that real estate often attracts you, not the other way around. In fact, my father introduced me to sales and entrepreneurship through his own mortgage company at the time. He, along my extended family’s entrepreneurial roots, is what ignited my enterprising spirit. From the beginning, I admired the ability of real estate professionals to negotiate transactions, manage properties and create value. As a broker, the dynamic world of property transactions and the opportunity for professional innovation were incredibly inspiring. It was a ‘place’ where I could channel my drive and self-starter ambition while helping others achieve their invest- ment objectives. This combination of passion for business and the limitless opportunities associated with structuring transactions has resulted in an extremely fulfilling career choice for me. Who or what has been the strongest influence on your career? My main motivator throughout my career has been my oldest daughter. As a single mom for 10 years, I was her sole provider. Failure wasn’t an option. When I transitioned to commercial real estate and was informed about the potential for a year or more without an income – because of the nature and life cycle of deals – I became determined to prove that wasn’t going to be the case for me. Through sheer will – and a little bit of luck – I closed my first transaction in six months. That milestone allowed me to take my oldest daughter on our first
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