Tony Cabral, Carlson GMAC Real Estate
By Brian Cronin Contributing Writer

Tony Cabral

Business Name: Tony Cabral, Carlson GMAC Real Estate
Address: 249 Lakeside Ave., Marlborough
Background: Tony Cabral was born in New Bedford. A third-generation
Portuguese-American, his family owned restaurants in that area for
many years. Cabral moved to the Marlborough area in the late 1960s
and started as a land developer and builder before going into real estate
sales in 1970. Being multilingual has allowed him the opportunity to serve
several facets of the local community, making him a full-service agent
for those seeking commercial or residential property in and around the
Marlborough area.
Why did you choose this business? "When I first moved to the
area, I got involved in building and developing," Cabral said. "It was hard
and very competitive to start out and the opportunities were hard to come

by. I decided at some point to try selling rather than building and I
enjoyed it. I enjoyed working with people and using my background
to assist many different people in the area from all over to get the
best home, business or even land. I get a lot of pleasure from helping
people realize their dreams whatever they are and have been enjoying
it now for over 37 years."
What is the best advice you ever got? "I was also told once
that the key to success is knowledge. Know your customer, listen
and listen well to what they are saying. If you don't understand, never
assume; ask until you understand what it is they need from you. Part
of this same advice was to use that knowledge of your customer and
work as hard as you can and always be honest. When you say you
are going to be somewhere at a specific time, mean it and be there. If
you can't be somewhere, be honest and save your client and yourself
valuable time, and tell them the truth."
Community involvement: "I am a long-standing member of the
Marlborough Rotary Club, an active member of the Church of St.
Michael's and a frequent volunteer at area girls and boys clubs of
America."