05/31/2023
We are proud to continue our , where members of our firm will shine a light on the great work our industry partners are doing. Today we would like to introduce you to Julie Thum Real Estate Associate Broker & Realtor at RE/MAX ELITE. Julie is committed to providing her clients and customers with exceptional service. Along with her unwavering honesty and integrity, her sense of humor sets her apart in her field. She believes that a positive attitude and a touch of humor can make a significant difference in any business transaction and is dedicated to achieving her clients' goals while keeping them happy and satisfied. - Michael Menicucci, Managing Partner, Menicucci Villa Panzella Calcagno PLLC
Born in Queens in 1957, Julie is a first-generation American and the daughter of two Holocaust survivors. Her childhood was different from that of most of her friends, having been raised with a strong work ethic instilled in her by her parents who arrived in the country with nothing. She grew up and lived on Long Island until the age of 23 when she married her husband, Steve in 1981 and moved to Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
Having earned an AAS degree in 1977 from The Fashion Institute of Technology, Julie spent 12 successful years in the fashion industry in various positions, with her last role being in sales just before giving birth to her first daughter, Jennifer in 1987. At the urging of her husband, she obtained her real estate license and became an agent with Century 21. Despite having no prior knowledge of real estate, she started building her business from scratch.
Julie has been in the real estate industry for 35 years and has only been with four different offices during that time, including two with Century 21, a small independent company, and the last 23 years with RE/MAX. Her main focus is providing the best possible service to her clients and customers, which she achieves through honesty, integrity, and a sense of humor. As a REALTOR and holder of a broker's license, she has earned six national professional designations, several awards, and is an active member of the local community of Bay Ridge.