PROFESSIONALLY: I began my Real Estate career in 1979 in Sarasota as an agent, and haven't looked back since! I am truly blessed to enjoy my career. In 1999 I got my Brokers license. Since moving to Venice in 1981 I've been involved with new home sales, land sales, commercial and residential sales. Being a Realtor requires full-time dedication and attention; my years of experience are invaluable for guiding customers through the nuances of a real estate transaction.
I am a member of the Venice Area Board of Realtors (VABR) and had the honor of serving as President of VABR in 2009, served on the Board of Directors 2003-2010, Chairperson of Education and Nominating Committee in 2010, and a member of the My Florida Regional Education Committee. As Past President of the VABR, I continue to be involved in local and national discussions/resolutions of issues facing the real estate industry. It is most important to me that I am prepared to use this knowledge to benefit my customers. To that end, I have earned the designation as a Senior Real Estate Specialist, in 2010 I successfully completed the first two segments of the Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), and received the Short Sale Foreclosure Resource designation (SFR).
PERSONALLY: The only think that brings me more pleasure and satisfaction than being a Realtor is being a Mom. My four children and two grandchildren are the delight of my life. I'm so fortunate they all live within a three hour drive. When I'm not working with customers, I spend as much time as possible with one of the children, grandchildren, or both! I schedule time daily to exercise and read. I believe in the philosophy of when I give of my time, I always get more in return. Because of that belief, I am a Hospice volunteer, have been a Big Sister at Big Brothers Big Sisters, a mentor for at-risk students at Venice High School, and a Sunday School teacher at Venice Bible Church.
Barbara specializes in golf course communities and resort and beach neighborhoods transactions.
Barbara is most familiar with the local real estate markets within and around the following zip code areas. See other realtors that service the same areas by clicking: 34203, 34236, 34237, 34238, 34239, 34275, 34277, 34286, 34292 & 34293
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