Meet
The Team
The Furino Team:
Strategic, Supportive, and Client Focused
Michael Furino
Founder & Principal Agent
Specialties: Strategic sales, market analysis, investment advisory, negotiations
Paulina Minelli
Executive Assistant, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Team Member
Born and raised on Long Island, Paulina Minelli grew up in Nassau County and now resides in Suffolk County, giving her extensive knowledge of the local communities, neighborhoods, and lifestyle that make Long Island such a special place to call home.
Paulina’s background includes a degree in Business Management and Marketing, which provides her clients with a strong foundation in communication, negotiation, and strategic marketing. Known for being detail-oriented, hardworking, and highly motivated, she is dedicated to ensuring the best possible experience for every client throughout the buying or selling process.
With a strong commitment to professionalism and personalized service, Paulina takes pride in helping her clients achieve their real estate goals while making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Outside of real estate, Paulina is passionate about giving back to the community and volunteers with Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center and Canine Companions, supporting animal welfare and service dog programs.
For any of your real estate needs, reach out to Paulina Minelli to help guide you every step of the way.
Specialties: Contract coordination, client support, systems management
Denise Michel
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Team Member
Denise’s outgoing personality, honesty, and positive thinking are what make working with her to buy or sell a home such a glorious and gratifying experience. Her determination, strong work ethic, and ability to understand the seller’s and buyer’s needs are exceptional. She maintains and executes current marketing and advertising strategies that will help make each transaction a successful one.
Prior to pursuing her passion for real estate, Denise enjoyed a fulfilling career in the garment industry. She worked with design, merchandising, and sales for many years. Her experience led her to run California-based N.Y.C. showrooms. When working with buyers and sellers and understanding their everyday needs, she learned how to efficiently multitask in a daily changing environment that had to react quickly to all their demands. Her professional experiences have instilled in her the importance of being on top of the latest fashion pulse and ensuring all her clients get their individual needs customized, with attention to detail. Denise graduated from the Prestigious F.I.T. in N.Y.C. with her fashion, design, and marketing degree.
Denise is a firm believer in giving back and is particularly passionate about animals, volunteering with Island Harvest and The American Cancer Society. In response to this passion, Denise has donated to ASPCA continuously since 1990. Volunteers all year with Island Harvest and has been a successful part of many charity events with the American Cancer Society.
Denise Michel grew up in Rockville Centre and now has been a resident of East Meadow for the past 25 years. Her vast knowledge of the North Shore of Long Island schools, community, and social scene will help you find the home of your dreams. She is determined to provide the very best service by being accessible, having open communication, and responding quickly to her clients’ needs.
Award winning agent 2024-2026
Specialties: Trusted advisor, skilled negotiator, committed to exceptional client results, market expertise, passionate about real estate.
Michele Flaumenbaum
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Team Member
Hi, I’m Michele Flaumenbaum, a real estate agent and advisor proudly serving Long Island and Queens. As a dedicated professional and proud single mom, I believe that buying or selling a home is about so much more than a transaction—it’s about finding the right place to build your future, create memories, and achieve your goals.
For the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of helping buyers, sellers, and investors navigate one of the most important financial and personal decisions of their lives. Whether I’m helping a first-time homebuyer find the perfect home, guiding a seller through a strategic marketing plan, or negotiating on behalf of my clients, my focus is always on providing honest guidance, exceptional service, and results-driven representation.
As both a real estate agent and advisor, I believe my role goes beyond opening doors and writing contracts. My goal is to educate, advocate for, and empower my clients so they can make informed decisions with confidence. I take pride in building lasting relationships based on trust, communication, and a commitment to putting my clients’ best interests first.
With extensive knowledge of the Long Island and Queens real estate markets, I provide local expertise, strategic insight, and personalized attention throughout every stage of the buying or selling process. My clients know they can count on me to be responsive, transparent, and fully invested in helping them achieve the best possible outcome.
Outside of real estate, my greatest accomplishment is being a mom to my daughter, Emma. She inspires me every day to work hard, lead with integrity, and build a life centered around family, resilience, and meaningful relationships—values that influence both my personal life and my business.
Real estate isn’t just my profession—it’s my passion. I genuinely love helping people move into the next chapter of their lives and would be honored to help guide you through yours.
Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or simply exploring your options, I’m here to help every step of the way.
Specialties: Long Island expert, strategic marketing, results driven, client focused.
Paul WoldAr
Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Team Member
Paul Woldar recently began a second career as Community Development Manager at American Cancer Society managing the Men Wear Pink NYC/LI campaign. Prior to this, Paul spent 34 years on Wall Street as a fixed income specialist selling all fixed income products. He was National Sales Manager/Managing Director at Cowan and Co., Advest, Mellon Financial and Cantor Fitzgerald among others.
Paul is president of a privately managed foundation, has served or serves on the boards of the Woodbury Jewish Center (WJC) for nine years (seven as treasurer). He managed a $2.4 million budget, stabilized the WJC and averted insolvency, while working tirelessly to identify new revenue sources, reduce costs and consolidate debt.
Paul and his wife Cindy, a mental health counselor at LIU Post, reside in Roslyn, NY, where they raised three wonderful children: Daniel, Jeffrey and Lauren. They also have been blessed with a beautiful daughter-in-law, Ariel.
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