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Benjy Orbach is a Methuen, Massachusetts-based real estate professional with extensive management experience in various industries. When dealing with homebuyers, Benjy Orbach’s guiding principle is to treat them as if they are family.

Being a successful real estate agent is more than just finding a property for a homebuyer. Great agents go above and beyond by trying to anticipate what a client needs rather than just responding to their requests. Furthermore, in real estate, as in all other industries, clients expect timely services and quick replies. If you make them wait for a response, they will lose faith in you.

Additionally, don’t be afraid to share information with your clients. This will empower them to make better decisions, and it will help build trust between you.

Also, don’t try to be as good as your competition--be better. Your clients will judge your services against not only other real estate firms but businesses in service-related industries, such as finance and hospitality. Set your bar higher and aim to exceed the best practices of major players in these industries.

Three Major Sporting Events to Look Forward to in 2020

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The recipient of a bachelor's degree in business administration from a university in New York, Benjy Orbach is a Methuen, Massachusetts-based real estate agent who brings a strategic and personable approach in helping clients buy or sell their homes. A former Little League manager, Benjy Orbach enjoys playing a number of sports as well as traveling to different cities to attend major sporting events. Below are three of the biggest sporting events scheduled for 2020:

1. Super Bowl - Super Bowl 54, the championship game of the NFL, is scheduled to take place in Miami, Florida, on February 2. The average ticket price on the resale market for last year's event, which was held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, was $5,239. The halftime show is also a big part of the attraction - last year's show featured a performance by Maroon 5.

2. The Masters - Held at Augusta National Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia, every year since 1934, The Masters is one of four major tournaments on the PGA Tour and considered one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world. The 2020 tournament takes place from April 9 to 12.

3. Summer Games - The 2020 Summer Olympics will be held from July 24 to August 9 in Tokyo, Japan, marking the second time the city will host the games and first time in 56 years. Sports like karate, skateboarding, and surfing will make their Olympic debut, while several existing sports will feature new events.

Three New Boston Restaurants to Check Out

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Based in Methuen, Massachusetts, Benjy Orbach has nearly three decades of experience as a general business administrator and sales leader. In addition to his professional activities, Benjy Orbach enjoys exploring the culinary scenes in cities in New England and beyond.

Boston’s food scene changes quickly, and that means diners have lots of new restaurants to try each year. Here are some of the newest restaurants receiving acclaim from leading industry publications in 2019.

Peregrine
Located inside of a hotel, this restaurant received press from Thrillist for its half- and full-sized pastas, Italian-style entrees, and bar snacks, which are complementary with the purchase of a glass of wine at select times on weekdays.

Kim's Tofu
Eater Boston features Kim's Tofu on its map of the hottest new restaurants in Boston. The Korean restaurant makes tofu from scratch for its stews, which come with a choice of kimchi, beef, or other bases.

Black Lamb
Boston Magazine highlights Black Lamb, helmed by Best of Boston honoree Colin Lynch. An American brasserie, the restaurant features fancy comfort food with a European flare (such as a plate of duck breast frites), plus a raw bar.