Name: Dinorah Guerra
Title: Real Estate Professional
Company: 2017 President for Women’s Council of Realtors
What was your first job in the realty industry? Immediately entering the realty industry and joined forces with my husband and we opened our own brokerage…
Where did you grow up? Born and raised in Miami, Florida… I grew up in Westchester and soon after migrated to the beautiful Coral Gables…
Growing up, what did you want to be? I wanted to become a teacher, in fact my major was Education… That was going to be the journey I took until was approached with an opportunity to jump into sales at a local newspaper and double my earnings. I leaped!!!
What do you do to relax when you’re stressed? A glass of Prosecco seems to do the job…
If you could have lunch with a well-known figure (living or not), who would it be and why? Oprah Winfrey… She fascinates me… How someone who had such a tough youth grew up to be such an inspiration and role model to many… Overcoming hardship and becoming the best you can be is a Hero to me…
Where is your favorite place to hang out? My favorite place to hang out is HOME sweet HOME…
What do you love most about the industry? One of the things I love most about working in my industry is becoming an integral part of my clients life during the sale or purchase of the biggest and most important transaction in their life… A place they once called HOME, or will soon call HOME. I helped make it happen 🙂
How do you distinguish yourself from the crowd of agents? I have a strong background in marketing and public relations and seem to have a good overall perspective on what it takes considering I helped my husband build a brokerage comprised of over 400 agents and 5 locations… Now that all our wheels turn on it’s own, I’m ready to Shine as ME… someone who has lots to offer not only to my clients and colleagues, but also to the community I serve in.
What is the most difficult aspect of your job? Expected to be on call 24/7
Where do you go to network and meet new clients? School functions and Latin Builder’s Association Luncheons
What has been your greatest accomplishment? Staying married for 10 years strong and going…
What was the last good movie you saw or book you read? The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
What is your favorite restaurant? Nobu in Miami Beach
Architecturally speaking, what is your favorite building in Miami? Perez Art Museum Miami
What kind of car do you drive? Range Rover with sick rims
Smartphone or paper? I prefer a hybrid of both since the old school side of me likes checking off items from my to do list
What is your favorite city after Miami? Florence, Italy
In 10 words or less, what is your advice for someone new to the industry? Get involved within your industry association…
What’s your favorite real estate iPhone/Android app? Evernote
Who are your favorite people to follow on Twitter? My husband 🙂