Position/Title:

Realtor, Sales Agent

Background:

BA Degree in General Business Administration and MBA courses - University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.  My professional background includes 30+ years in various corporate management roles in the areas of accounting, finance, credit & collections and internal audit.  In addition to successfully maintaining license requirements as a Florida Realtor, my career also includes experience as a licensed mortgage broker.  Other formal training includes: real estate investing, stock options and business management.  I am also an active Florida Notary Public.

Why I Chose Real Estate As A Career:

My passion for real estate began during childhood.  My parents noticed that I was always intrigued by the size and differences in houses; even to the point of imagining how the house would look painted a different color; I would imagine upgrades and repairs to some of the homes by adding columns, enclosures, steps and many other features. 

Since becoming a homeowner for the first time in 1972, I’ve owned several properties, five pre-construction.  There is no other investment like the “american dream”.  The pride, flexibility, value, versatility, financing options, expansion rights, tax advantages, budget control, protection and equity are just a few of the benefits to transacting real estate. 

I chose real estate for the above reasons and because it is a career that I can continue to develop and one that I can enjoy for a lifetime.  I also chose real estate because of the many opportunities it presents to help buyers and sellers fulfill their needs and desires.

Real Estate Goals/Accomplishments:

My goals and objectives in real estate are as follows:

• Pursue unlimited opportunities to provide the highest level of quality service to each client so that I become their “Realtor for a life

• Perform consistently with integrity, dedication, commitment and enthusiasm so that each interaction is a positive and profitable experience

• Listen to clearly understand clients needs and desires; deliver the facts promptly and handle each transaction as if it was my own

• Maintain the best network of competent mortgage and other professionals in order to present all available options to my clients and to expedite the process from contract to closing

• Encourage referrals and co-partnerships

• Respect and work diligently with all real estate professionals and assist our team of YHS Jax Realtors in providing the highest level of expertise in the industry

• My commitment is to always deal honestly with sincerity and confidentiality and with timely feedback.  I have been commended for always working to exceed clients’ expectations.

Personal Accomplishments:

I’ve accomplished many personal goals in corporate America and received high recognition for several accomplishments.  One of which was: "Poynter Scholar" sponsored by the St. Petersburg Times.  Another was the development of a "self-evaluation team performance activity" while employed at Coca-Cola.

My personal accomplishments in real estate include the sale of beach property, motel, restaurant and others.  I’ve also been very successful in assisting clients with credit challenges, many were able to obtain financing after previously being denied by various lenders.  I am known for working through the tough deals and making it happen.

Hobbies/Miscellaneous:

When time allows, I enjoy spending time with family and participating in various non-profit & church events.  I also enjoy vacation cruises, stock options trading, a 5,000 piece jigsaw puzzle and relaxing with a book of “sudoku” grids