Today's ever-changing world of real estate requires working with a well-trained, ethical, licensed and insured professional who understands the challenges and pitfalls of the market. I have these qualities.
My commitment to providing outstanding customer service includes abiding by The Golden Rule and Realtor Code of Ethics. But why take my word for it. Visit the Testimonial page of this website to learn what 100% of my past and present customers have to say about my real estate services. I strive to exceed expectations and feedback from customers is important to me. It should be important to you, too. I am a featured blogger on www.MyPinellas.com. This website showcases information about our real estate market and the communities that comprise Pinellas County. Please visit to learn more about our area and post a comment on my latest blog post!
I am a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserves and a current member of Veterans of Tierra Verde. www.VeteransofTierraVerde.com. I designed and currently host the organization's website.
I am the president and founder of Friends of Tierra Verde, a civic organization with 500+ members, comprised of homeowners and friends of our island community. www.FriendsofTierraVerde.com. I was a founding member of the Tierra Verde & Isla del Sol Chamber of Commerce and helped to design and host their website.
A former radio station manager, I serve on the board of directors of Media Heritage, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving big band era music and history. I have lectured, at the invitation of Eckerd College's Elderhostel Program, on Guy Lombardo and his connection to our area.
I served as co-chair for the first ever South Gulf Beaches Relay For Life, benefiting the American Cancer Society, and have organized community events, including the 1st Annual Kite Fly at Ft. De Soto Park in support of Moms of Tierra Verde.
I love to write and am the author of a memoir, entitled Finding Happy www.FindingHappy.com. Additionally, I am the former co-owner and creative director of The Island Reporter, a community newspaper serving Tierra Verde and the South Gulf Beaches. www.TheIslandReporter.com.
I am proud to bring awareness as a sponsor of the Florida Missing Children's Day Foundation. www.fmcdf.org. Help find Jennifer Kesse. Missing from Orlando (FL) since 1/24/06. www.FindJenniferKesse.com. I love my family (my husband, Tom, and our shelter-adopted dog, Moby) and enjoy being active in our community. I am passionate about life and about helping people buy and sell real estate. It's what I do. I use cutting edge marketing tools and have an international referral network. I look forward to working with you! A real estate professional in the South Gulf Beaches area since 2003, I believe ongoing education is one of the keys to my success. I have advanced designations as a Graduate, Real Estate Institute (GRI) and am Short Sale Certified (SFR). I also have an advanced real estate license as a Broker Associate. I serve on the Grievance Committee at Pinellas Realtor Organization (PRO) and have repeatedly been nominated by my peers for the outstanding honor of being named Realtor of the Year and Community Realtor of the Year.
In May 2009, I earned a BA with High Honors in Creative Writing from Eckerd College and was selected by classmates to offer the welcoming address on behalf of the PEL Program. This proud moment put me on stage with honored guests and graduates, and with the commencement speaker (Steve Forbes of Forbes, Inc., and Forbes Magazine). It was a thrilling day and an awesome experience! I am currently working toward an MFA as part of the Red Earth Low Residency Program at Oklahoma City University. |
