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BUSINESS Peninsula Clarion Erick Watkins' father always told him, "If you want to be successful in business, find a niche and fill it." Erick has managed to do both.

One-stop shop -- real estate style

Co-owners of Alaska 1st Realty, Jason and Kathy Chircop (left) and Holli and Erick Watkins (right), stand in their new office on Wednesday. The foursome opened the new real estate company on Nov. 1.
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Co-owners of Alaska 1st Realty, Jason and Kathy Chircop (left) and Holli and Erick Watkins (right), stand in their new office on Wednesday. The foursome opened the new real estate company on Nov. 1.
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