The following key provides information regarding a real estate agent's specialized training:
ABR accredited buyer representative
AHWD at home with diversity certification trains real estate professionals in a wide range of cultural issues
ALHS accredited luxury-home specialist
CDPE certified distressed property expert
CDPP certified divorce planning professional
ChFC chartered financial consultant
CIPS certified international-property specialist
CLHMS certified luxury-home marketing specialist
CLU chartered life underwriter
CMPS certified mortgage planning specialist
CRC certified relocation counselor
CRP certified relocation professional
CRS certified residential specialist
CSP certified short sale professional
e-Pro designation by the National Association of Realtors to indicate electronic training
e-Pro500 among the first 500 members of the National Association of Realtors to receive electronic training
GRI graduate of the Realtor Institute
MBA Master of Business Administration
MLS Multiple Listing Service
PMN performance management network
SRES seniors real estate specialist
TRC transnational referral certification.
Realtors / Real Estate Agents
Cheryl Ahmed
The Global Real Estate Team
Century 21 Elite Properties
6700 Conroy Road, Orlando
407-353-6400
www.theglobalrealestateteam.com
Cheryl Ahmed specializes in international marketing and has been serving both the domestic and international real estate communities full-time since 1989. She is the founder and director of The Global Real Estate Team, which has an unrivaled international marketing campaign. Century 21 Elite Properties has officially been selected in Orlando to represent U.K. residents, and Ahmed's goal is for her clients to have positive experiences and remain lifelong customers.
Michelle Baron, Realtor
Five Star Realty Group
6996 Piazza Grande Ave., Suite 308, Orlando
407-625-4558
407-781-4442
michelle.m.baron@gmail.com
Originally from Hawaii, Michelle Baron moved to Central Florida in 1974. She was raised in Belle Isle and has lived throughout the Orlando area, including Dr. Phillips, Ocoee, near the University of Central Florida, and downtown Orlando. Since receiving her real estate license in 1994, she has focused on placing families in the perfect homes with the best locations for their personal lifestyles.
Striving to give superior customer service to each of her clients, Baron is one of the top real estate sales professionals at Five Star Realty Group and was recognized as the highest volume sales producer in 2007.
Ernie Baxendale, Realtor
Southern Realty Group, LLC
11626 Claymont Circle, Windermere
407-864-6700
www.srgflorida.com
Windermere resident Ernie Baxendale is a member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association. He has been a Realtor for more than 25 years and the recipient of many Realtor designations.
Baxendale prides himself on his in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and high-quality professional network. He puts his clients first by making himself accessible, being a good listener and communicator, and responding quickly to his customers' needs.
Beverly H. Brown, Realtor, e-Pro, GRI
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC
7626 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
407-352-1040, ext. 140
407-256-4464
bev@beverlyhbrown.com
www.floridamoves.com/beverly.brown
Beverly H. Brown is a residential and relocation specialist who has lived in the Dr. Phillips area since 1989 and Orlando area since 1978. She is a Rollins College graduate with 12 years of real estate experience and ranks in the top 4.8 percent in the nation. Her Southwest Orlando office was ranked No. 1 in the state in 2008.
Dana Bumford
Century 21 Professional Group Inc.
2747 S. Maguire Road, Ocoee
321-293-2102
352-255-9957
dana.bumford@century21.com
www.therealtortorelyon.com
Working with Century 21 Professional Group Inc., Dana Bumford focuses on customer service and professionalism. As a broker/associate and manager, she has received top individual and office awards. She specializes in residential real estate in west Orange and south Lake counties. An Orlando-area native, Bumford has extensive knowledge of the surrounding communities. She is a former West Orange High School teacher and often receives comments on how well she explains the real estate business to her clients. She loves working with first-time buyers because she enjoys educating them on the entire process.
Dennis Burgess
Premier Management Group Inc.
4502 35th St., Suite 200, Orlando
407-370-4400, ext. 226
dburgess@orlandolease.com
www.orlandolease.com
A native of Birmingham, Ala., Dennis Burgess has had various jobs over the years, including Navy cryptologist, White House aide, software engineer and property manager/Realtor.
Currently a property manager with Premier Management Group Inc., Burgess works to help property owners maximize their investments by finding them quality tenants as quickly as possible. From the first ad that is placed until the end of the lease, professional service is his goal.
Burgess welcomes referrals from area Realtors and pays fees while not competing for their sales business.
Century 21 - Golden Pacific Realty
2295 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 212, Orlando
407-822-4270
www.gporlando.com
Established in 1992, Century 21 - Golden Pacific Realty has been serving the Orlando real estate market, including Windermere, MetroWest, Dr. Phillips, Lake Buena Vista, Hunter's Creek, Lake Nona, Winter Garden, Ocoee and other areas, for almost two decades.
Broker/owner Shirley Chen has been working in real estate since 1988 and has vast experience in all segments of the business, from primary housing to commercial and investment properties.
The GP team is a diversified group of professional Century 21 agents who collectively hold many years of experience and have received the Century 21 Masters Award and Quality Service Award for several consecutive years.
The GP team specializes in residential and commercial sales, commercial development, new sales, luxury homes, retirement and vacation homes, investment properties, relocation to or away from Central Florida, 1031 exchanges, foreclosures, short sales, rentals and property management, first-time home-buyer programs, down payment assistance, foreign investors, and vacant land.
Century 21 is the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, with about 8,500 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices in 64 countries and territories worldwide.
Century 21 is actively increasing its presence and market share in the U.S. and globally, with international operations throughout Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia.
Chris & Julie Christensen
Real Living Real Estate Solutions
6401 Raleigh St., Orlando
407-312-8003
407-253-1377
www.thechristensenteam.com
Chris and Julie Christensen are longtime Southwest Orlando residents and a husband-and-wife team that specializes in luxury real estate. Chris brings more than 14 years of business-management and product-marketing experience to the team. Julie is an accredited home-staging professional with a keen eye for details that get homes sold quickly. As a team, they are driven to provide an unparalleled level of service to their clientele. The foundation for their success has always been taking the time to fully understand their clients' needs and striving to exceed their expectations.
Matt Davies, CDPE, CRS, GRI
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC
7626 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
407-342-5547
matt@thebradydaviesteam.com
www.thebradydaviesteam.com
Matt Davies, CDPE, CRS, GRI, has lived in the Dr. Phillips area for more than 15 years. After working on Barbara Brady's team as a buyer specialist and listing partner, he has recently taken over the team as managing partner. In 2008, Davies was awarded the Diamond Society of Excellence, which was given to the top 3.5 percent of Coldwell Banker sales associates nationwide.
Striving to provide superior customer service in every market, Davies has taken specialized training in selling distressed properties and working to get homeowners out of short sale and foreclosure trouble.
Cassandra "Scotti" Doty, CRC, CLHMS, MLS expert
Re/Max Properties SW Inc.
6985 Wallace Road, Orlando
407- 234-8234
cdoty@dotyrealtor.com
www.dotyrealtor.com
A native Floridian, Cassandra "Scotti" Doty, CRC, CLHMS, MLS expert, focuses on providing exceptional customer service to sellers and buyers. Recognized as a premier real estate professional in the Orlando area, Doty specializes in luxury golf and lakefront estates. As evidenced by her top-producer status, most of her clients continuously refer to her as the real estate agent for their family and friends.
Doty has expert knowledge of the top private golf courses in the Orlando and Windermere areas, including Bay Hill, Isleworth, Lake Nona and Keene's Pointe.
In the community, she actively supports several charitable organizations, is a board member for New Hope for Kids, and is an active member of Sisters Across America.
Tom Gaskill, P.A., e-Pro, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC
7626 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
407-352-1040, ext. 172
407-592-2208
tom@tomgaskill.com
Tom Gaskill, P.A., is an e-Pro Realtor and luxury-home specialist. He is a Florida native, has lived in Central Florida for 37 years, and is involved with the Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Cares foundation.
Gaskill has more than 17 years of experience with Coldwell Banker and is ranked in the top 4 percent nationwide. He also has more than 30 years of experience in sales and marketing, and is a recipient of the International President's Circle award.
Ivey Geisler, broker/associate, Realtor
Kitty Mark, CDPE, CRS, GRI, Realtor
The Real Team
Keller Williams Classic Realty
5979 Vineland Road, Suite 101, Orlando
407-445-7035
407-491-6857
www.yourorlandolifestyle.com
Realtors and longtime friends Ivey Geisler and Kitty Mark have nearly 20 years of combined experience in real estate in the Central Florida market. Geisler and Mark also have had successful careers in the apparel and retail industry.
The Real Team is dedicated to serving and helping people with their real estate objectives. They are skillful negotiators, excellent communicators and very knowledgeable about the Central Florida market. They pride themselves on maintaining a constant pulse on the market, growing through education, and using technology and innovative marketing plans to assist buyers and sellers in today's ever-changing housing industry.
Cheryl Good
Realty Executives Central Florida
7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 250, Orlando
321-356-7377
www.thegoodteam.net
Cheryl Good specializes in residential properties, communities offering 1- to 10-acre homesites, and vacant land transactions in southwest Orange County. She earned her bachelor's in business administration and worked for 10 years as a marketing executive for British Airways.
Her son, David Good, is a member of The Good Team, serving as a certified real estate professional assistant.
Good is auction co-chair for the American Cancer Society's annual gala fund-raiser and is active with His Kids Ministry, which advocates the adoption of foster children. She and her husband, Scott, have six children.
Cynthia Guerrero, GRI, MBA, e-Pro, broker/owner
Castle Realty, LLC
4700 Millenia Blvd., Suite 175, Orlando
888-500-7751
407-575-8449
www.newlistingsorlando.com
Cynthia Guerrero, GRI, MBA, e-Pro, is the broker/owner of Castle Realty, LLC. An experienced marketer and strategist, Guerrero brings more than 15 years of business experience to her clients. Guerrero conveys all of her experience and skills in business negotiation, economic analysis, strategy and marketing on a daily basis to serve her clients. She analyzes the market and strategically prices homes based on conditions and trends. She identifies, calculates and implements value-added terms for her clients. Her strong understanding of contracts has proven beneficial in negotiating better terms for her customers.
Dana Hall-Bradley, Realtor, GRI, ALHS
Century 21 Premium Properties
720 Celebration Ave., Suite 100, Celebration
407-433-9699
407-566-0122
dana@realestategirls.net
www.realestategirls.net
A native Floridian and Celebration resident since 1997, Dana Hall-Bradley, GRI, ALHS, is the owner of Century 21 Premium Properties and one of the leaders of The Real Estate Girls team. Her philosophy is to truly be of service to her clients and make the buying and selling experiences hassle-free from start to finish. She specializes in the communities of Celebration, Reunion, Windermere and the surrounding Central Florida areas and can assist clients relocating anywhere in the world.
Hall-Bradley is actively involved in various community events in Celebration and supports Celebration School and Easter Seals Disability Services.
Paula Hemani, P.A., Realtor
TeamConnect
Century 21 Elite Properties
6700 Conroy Road, Orlando
407-694-7420
877-278-2039
paula@myteamconnect.com
www.myteamconnect.com
Paula Hemani, P.A., is a professional Realtor with more then 12 years of business and investment experience. Her current endeavors have led her to Century 21 Elite Properties, which is home to her dedicated team, TeamConnect. She specializes in luxury homes in Dr. Phillips, Windermere and the surrounding Central Florida areas. As a longtime resident of the community, she finds working within these areas allows her to share her knowledge and experience with her friends and neighbors. Her experience includes multitasking, research and project management, expert negotiation skills, and a knack for finding the perfect home for every client.
Gail F. Higley, P.A., ABR, CDPE, Realtor, broker associate
Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc.
6985 Wallace Road, Orlando
407-352-5800, ext. 626
gailhigley@remax.net
www.gailhigley.com
Gail F. Higley, P.A., ABR, CDPE, is a Florida native and longtime Windermere resident. Her expertise is in negotiation and customer service. She specializes in residential real estate and relocation, and obtains success by focusing on her clients.
Higley is a broker associate and Buffini & Co. Peak Performer. Higley also is ranked in the top 100 Re/Max Realtors in Florida.
Higley is's League, Children's Miracle Network and Mothers Against Drunk Dr's Research Hospital, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Golden Retriever Rescue of Mid-Florida Inc. and A Better Life - Pet Rescue.
Ed & Ginger Jarvis, Realtors, GRI, e-Pro, ABR
The Jarvis Team
Realty Executives Central Florida
7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 250, Orlando
407-415-7633
ejarvis2@cfl.rr.com
www.thejarvisteam.com
Ed and Ginger Jarvis, GRI, e-Pro, ABR, specialize in residential sales in Southwest Orlando with Realty Executives Central Florida. They have more than 16 years of real estate experience and have been Florida residents since 1991. In addition, Ed is a licensed broker and former member of the Rotary Club of South Orlando, for which he is a Paul Harris Fellow. Ginger is a member of the Orlando chapter of the Women's Council of Realtors.
Sally Kamrada, GRI, CRS, e-Pro, CDPE
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC
7626 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
407-352-1040, ext. 114
407-766-2787
skamrada@aol.com
www.sallykamrada.com
www.sallykamrada.realtor.com
Sally Kamrada, GRI, CRS, e-Pro, CDPE, specializes in all residential properties, including corporate relocations, luxury,'s in business management from the University of South Florida and 14 years of experience in the real estate industry. Kamrada has found the "team and consulting approach" is the best way to sell real estate and represent sellers and buyers.
In addition, Kamrada is the immediate past president of The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips.
Sheila A. Khimani, P.A., CLHMS, Realtor, B.Comm.
Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc.
6985 Wallace Road, Orlando
407-352-5800
407-529-4060
skhimani@remax.net
www.remax.com
Sheila A. Khimani, P.A., CLHMS, B.Comm., has been a Realtor and mortgage broker for more than seven years. She specializes in residential sales for new homes, as well as resales and investments. Khimani achieved the 100 Percent Club in 2004 and Platinum Club in 2005, and became part of the top one-third percentile of Realtors when she achieved the Chairman's Club in 2006. Also in 2006, Khimani was selected as a Top 20 Realtor in Florida and Top 4 Realtor in Orlando. In 2007, she attained the Hall of Fame award.
Khimani is a member of the Women's Council of Realtors and involved with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
Patti Kincaid, P.A., Realtor
Prudential Florida Realty
2295 S. Hiawassee Road, Suite 104, Orlando
407-810-9231
pkincaid1@cfl.rr.com
www.pattikincaidsfinehomes.com
Patti Kincaid, P.A., is a fine-homes specialist and accredited home stager. She specializes in residential real estate of luxury homes and corporate relocation. Kincaid has been in the real estate industry for more than 25 years and began as a mortgage lender. The transition to a Realtor was a good fit, and she quickly became a multimillion-dollar producer. Kincaid has lived in Central Florida for more than 30 years. Her success is attributed to her positive attitude, quality service and commitment to her clients.
Judi Kozlowski, P.A.
Timeshare Division
Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc.
6985 Wallace Road, Orlando
407-352-5800, ext. 622
800-541-5666, ext. 622
hiltonresales@gmail.com
www.timeshareprofessionals.com
Judi Kozlowski, P.A., is one of the most respected timeshare brokers in the industry. She specializes in the resale of timeshares, such as Hilton Grand Vacations Club, Disney Vacation Club, Marriott Vacation Club International and other high-end timeshares. She has been involved in real estate since 1968. She has been with Re/Max since 1985 and became a specialist in the timeshare industry in 1993.
She has consistently ranked as one of the top 100 agents in Florida. She was ranked third out of 4,151 agents in 2008 and fourth in 2007. She also is one of the top-ranked TimeshareXchangeMLS members, and timeshares are her only business.
Jerry LaRose, P.A.
Keller Williams Realty
5979 Vineland Road, Suite 101, Orlando
407-580-7011
jerry@jerrylarose.com
www.jerrysellsorlando.com β’ www.orlandoshortsaleexpert.com
Jerry LaRose, P.A., is a real estate expert with marketing and sales experience who specializes in residential sales, including luxury homes, estates, golf course-front homes, relocations, new homes, short sales and preforeclosures throughout Central Florida. He also specializes in the development of innovate marketing programs, first-time home buyers, second homes, and vacation and investment properties. In addition, he is consultant to buyers and sellers.
LaRose relocated from the Midwest, where he owned and operated his own business for seven years. With more than 25 years of experience in the service industry, LaRose works diligently for his clients, making their real estate transactions smooth and effortless.
John Lazenby, ALHS, ABR, Realtor
Colony Realty Group Inc.
2183 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando
07-616-4663
lazenby1007@yahoo.com
www.johnlazenby.com
John Lazenby, ALHS, ABR, is an award-winning Realtor who has lived and worked in the Greater Orlando area since 1991. During his extensive career, he has worked with developers, builders, buyers and sellers. This has given him complete working knowledge of the local market. He uses this knowledge and experience to effectively work for his clients.
Lazenby was recently inducted to the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council Hall of Fame. He also was recognized as Orlando's Master Custom Builder Council Agent of the Year in 2003 and a Realtor of Distinction by Orlando Magazine from 2005 to 2007.
Lazenby serves as vice chairman of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association Grievance Committee and director of the Florida Association of Realtors. He is a member of the associate board of directors of the Florida Citrus Sports Association, as well as on the selection committee, and acts as a team host for the Capital One and Champs Sports Bowls.
Tom Lightsey Jr., broker
Celebration Realty Associates Inc.
Colony Realty Group Inc.
407-656-3326
Native Floridian Tom Lightsey Jr., broker, has more than 26 years of result-oriented sales experience in real estate brokerage and development. He has been involved in transactions for hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and land/single-family homes exceeding $300 million. Lightsey has been extensively involved in several projects, including Bellaria, Celebration, Cypress Point, Phillips Landing, Cypress Isle, Pinnacle Plaza, and The Reserve at Belmere. Lightsey and his team of highly trained professionals will always bring their experience, diligence, honesty and integrity to projects.
Eric & Sally Martell, ABR, CRS, CRP, GRI, e-Pro500
Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc.
6985 Wallace Road, Orlando
407-352-5800, ext. 618
eric@orlando-properties.com
sallyemartell@earthlink.net
www.orlando-properties.com
In June 2009, Eric and Sally Martell, ABR, CRS, CRP, GRI, e-Pro500, celebrated their 22nd anniversary with Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc. Through their professional training and experience, they have developed a counseling and problem-solving approach to real estate that has been appreciated by the hundreds of families they have helped buy and sell homes throughout Central Florida. Both are members of the Re/Max Hall of Fame, and Eric was the recipient of the Re/Max Lifetime Achievement Award, given to agents who have sold more than $100 million in real estate. Their biggest accomplishment is that of growing their more than 20-year practice based on referrals and repeat business from their clients.
Abdul Motiwala, Realtor
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, LLC
7626 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
407-352-1040
407-493-2681
motiwala.abdul@yahoo.com
www.myamazinghomes.com
Abdul Motiwala is a full-time Realtor who has lived in Orlando since 1986. He has extensive knowledge of the Greater Orlando area and specializes in the Dr. Phillips, Windermere and MetroWest communities. He has lived in MetroWest for the last 14 years.
Striving to give superior service to each of his clients, Motiwala has his real estate broker license, as well as his mortgage broker licence. He also is a certified foreclosure specialist. His commitment to the real estate profession keeps him abreast of changing trends and markets, which in turn helps his buyers and sellers.
He has 12 years of international banking experience in the U.K., Africa and the U.S. This has polished his marketing and negotiation skills. Motiwala believes in the principals of integrity, service, accountability and professional ethics.
Realty10.com
Greater Orlando Real Estate Online Center
P.O. Box 686, Windermere
407-909-8000
mail@realty10.com
www.realty10.com
Realty10.com fosters an environment of entrepreneurialism and freedom to be in control. The online center provides an array of tools and services, including a free real estate search engine, rebates for buyers and sellers, and a flat fee MLS service. The service utilizes creative and cutting-edge methods, always looking forward to unique strategies that provide a competitive advantage to customers through online technology. The Realty10.com team's passion for real estate and desire to develop long-lasting friendships inspires it to serve clients with the utmost integrity, professionalism and commitment.
Realty10.com is a certified green agent, specializing in environmentally conscious choices and green real estate. The site assists customers in their pursuit of properties that provide affordability, comfort and a healthier environment. The site can assist buyers in finding properties with green features or can help upgrade their existing homes with green features in preparation for its sale.
Irma G. Yapor, broker/owner of Realty10.com, has more than 30 years of experience in the Greater Orlando area and has extensive experience in advertising, marketing and real estate.
Sandra Roman, broker, EcoBroker, property manager, mortgage broker
Roman Realty Group, LLC
2121 Lilypad Lane, Windermere
407-970-8833
sandyromanbroker@aol.com
A Windermere resident for 18 years, Sandra Roman serves Southwest Orlando as a real estate professional and has become the first certified EcoBroker in the area. This training has helped her to identify, market and sell green-certified homes. She counsels buyers on the advantages of energy-efficient, self-sustaining, healthy homes.
Roman recently added property management and leasing specialist to the list of services she provides. Last year, she leased and managed dozens of homes, condominiums and townhouses throughout Orange and Seminole counties. Keeping pace with economic trends and offering the right solution to the every-changing real estate market is what Roman does best.
Cindy Rosenbloom, GRI, ABR, CDPE, broker
Re/Max Properties S.W. Inc.
6985 Wallace Road, Orlando
407-352-5800, ext. 614
crosenbloom@remax.net
www.therosenbloomteam.com
Cindy Rosenbloom, GRI, ABR, CDPE, has helped more than 1,200 families in the Southwest area find homes. She specializes in luxury-home sales and loves working with first-time home buyers. Listening to and caring for the client have always been the foundations of Rosenbloom's success.
Rosenbloom has more than 23 years of experience. She has received all of Re/Max's top awards and consistently been in the top 100 Realtors in the Orlando area.
In the community, Rosenbloom is a member of the Central Florida Women's League and supports Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Robert Schott, P.A., broker/associate
TeamConnect
Century 21 Elite Properties
6700 Conroy Road, Orlando
407-516-1000
877-278-2039
robert@myteamconnect.com
www.myteamconnect.com
Robert Schott has been extensively educated to work as a broker/associate for Century 21 Elite Properties. He started his real estate career at a young age in Illinois after attending business school at the University of Hawaii. He now complements his family's successful real estate team in Dr. Phillips, where he specializes in the luxury-home market in Dr. Phillips, Windermere and other Central Florida areas.
Schott is an internet marketing specialist and extremely proficient at pricing homes to sell. He prides himself on being a team player and putting his clients' needs and wants first and foremost.
Bennet Sebastian, MBA, broker/principal
Central Florida Commercial Brokers
7335 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando
407-210-6555
bsebastian@cfcbrokers.com
www.cfcbrokers.com
Bennet Sebastian, MBA, is the broker and co-founder of Central Florida Commercial Brokers, with offices in downtown Orlando and Dr. Phillips. He specializes in sales, leasing and management of small to mid-size office buildings throughout Central Florida.
A Southwest Orlando local, Sebastian is a member of Dr. Phillips High School's inaugural Class of 1987 and lives in MetroWest with his wife, Divya, and daughter, Arianna.
Sebastian is a member of the Central Florida Commercial Association of Realtors and Institute of Real Estate Management.
Ellen Sedlak, GRI, broker/owner, Realtor
Sedlak Realty Group, LLC
407-345-5398
407-353-1537
esedlak@att.net
www.castleinthesun.com
www.mountainpropertyinvestments.com
Ellen Sedlak, GRI, is a residential and relocation specialist in the Southwest Orlando area. As a Dr. Phillips resident for more than 11 years and Realtor for seven years, she knows her clients' needs and provides special attention to details, ensuring each transaction is handled smoothly. Whether buying a new or existing home or selling, Sedlak and her team are with their clients every step of the way. In addition, Sedlak Realty Group, LLC, can help clients locate and sell property in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Julia Anita Strimple, GRI, e-Pro, TRC, AHWD, broker associate, real estate instructor, Realtor
Main Street Realty International
401 Main St., Suite B, Windermere
407-484-7378
407-877-9719
julia@juliastrimple.com
www.juliastrimple.com
www.recipeforrealestate.com
Originally from London, Julia Anita Strimple, GRI, e-Pro, TRC, AHWD, has been a Windermere resident since 1977. She brings three decades of international business communications, multicultural marketing and consulting experience to Southwest Orlando. She is dedicated to focusing on the needs of her clients and has extensive real estate knowledge and creativity.
Strimple is a past president of the Rotary Club of Windermere, and she is a member of the West Orange Chamber of Commerce and Chapter GY of the Philanthropic Educational Organization. She also is a member of the risk management and market diversity committees of the Orlando Regional Realtors Association, and she is on the Florida Association of Realtor professional development, internal affairs and Realtors institute committees.
TeamConnect
Century 21 Elite Properties
6700 Conroy Road, Orlando
407-516-1000
877-278-2039
team@myteamconnect.com
www.myteamconnect.com
Century 21 Elite Properties is home to TeamConnect, a group of seven relatives working to educate and empower consumers by helping them buy and sell real estate with peace of mind. TeamConnect centers on family values, dedication, reliability and, most importantly, the client's needs. Clients receive maximum internet marketing and exposure to the No. 1-ranked Web site in Dr. Phillips. The team also specializes in Windermere, Winter Garden and other Central Florida luxury markets.
TeamConnect consistently ranks among the top 5 teams in production for Century 21 in Florida. The team also has received Quality Service, Golden Medallion and Masters Ruby awards.
Norb Weller, ABR, broker, Realtor
Home Rebate Realty
4700 Millenia Blvd., Suite 175, Orlando
407-496-4900
407-496-4967
norb@homerebaterealty.com
www.homerebaterealty.com
Norb Weller is a Realtor, mortgage broker and buyer's agent. He has more than 15 years of real estate experience and five years as a rebate Realtor in Central Florida. Weller has sold more than 500 homes and given millions in buyer rebates and savings.
Although Weller enjoys helping buyers find homes, he also works with sellers, listing their homes for a maximum of 4 percent. About 50 percent of his business is repeat or referral. Weller's favorite expression is "Let's do the math!" His business strategy is low overhead, knowledgeable and efficient agents, and high volume.
Ron Ziolkowski, CDPE, Realtor
Re/Max Properties SW Inc.
6985 Wallace Road, Orlando
407-352-5800, ext. 311
407-592-7653
rontherealtor@msn.com
www.rontherealtor.com
Realtor Ron Ziolkowski, CDPE, specializes in real estate investments, foreclosures and preforeclosures, and luxury-home sales. Also known as "Ron the Realtor," Ziolkowski has 11 years of experience as a multimillion-dollar producer and is ranked in the top 1 percent of the country and in the top 50 in Florida for Re/Max. He is a Star Performer for the Orlando Regional Realtor Association and received the Chairman's Club Award from Re/Max. He also is a member of the Re/Max Hall of Fame.
Home Builders / Developers
Pulte Homes Inc.
4901 Vineland Road, Suite 120, Orlando
407-447-9600
www.pulte.com/orlando
Pulte Homes Orlando offers something for everyone. Conveniently located, Pulte Homes offers breathtaking communities with wide selections of new, single-family homes and townhouses throughout Orlando. By taking advantage of Pulte Signature Standards, new home buyers in Orlando have a number of opportunities to make their homes uniquely their own, with choices in flooring, cabinets, countertops and more.
Fore more than 50 years, Pulte Homes has designed and built new homes and communities of the highest quality and design excellence. Pulte Homes Inc., based in Bloomfield Hills, Mich., is one of America's largest home-building companies, with operations in 49 markets and 25 states. During its 59-year history, the company has constructed more than 500,000 new homes. Since 2000, Pulte Homes' operations have earned more top-three finishes than any other home builder in the annual J.D. Power and Associates New-Home Builder Customer Satisfaction Study.
Reiche & Silliman Inc.
7642 Pointe Venezia Drive, Orlando
407-345-9211
www.reichesilliman.com
Reiche & Silliman Inc. has ranked in the top-10 custom builders since 1992, receiving numerous awards. Builders Rob Reiche and Bill Silliman have built their reputation as quality custom-home builders with a singular focus on the design and construction of luxury residences. With more than 25 years building experience in Southwest Orlando, their hands-on involvement in every stage of the process has resulted in homes built on time to customer specifications.
Silliman served as president of the Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando and received the Builder of the Year award in 2006.
Their best endorsements come from satisfied homeowners in premier Dr. Phillips neighborhoods like Palm Cove, Cypress Landing, Kensington Park, Vistamere, Emerson Pointe and Mirabella at Vizcaya. Reiche &βSilliman is currently building in Venezia, a lakefront community on Big Sand Lake.
Reiche & Silliman is noted for its distinctive homes from the $400,000s to more than $3 million, which traditionally incorporate luxury appointments as standard. The energy-efficiency characteristics of "green building," quality construction, and tremendous value have contributed to its success in the current housing market. Every Reiche & Silliman home is the result of a team of professionals, which include sales consultants Lee Clark and Judy Hamrick.
Home Loans / Mortgages
Jeff Manganelli, CMPS, CDPP
Windsor Capital Mortgage Corp.
321-229-3431
jeff@jeffmanganelli.com
www.jeffmanganelli.com
Jeff Manganelli is a licensed mortgage broker and certified mortgage planning specialist granted by the CMPS Institute of Ann Arbor, Mich. His focus is to help his mortgage clients build and protect wealth by better managing their home equity and personal cash flow to increase liquidity, safety, rate of return and tax deductions. Manganelli is also a certified divorce planning professional. He provides divorce-planning services to clients by custom-plan solutions that encompass asset disbursement, evaluating cash flow and home-equity protection. Manganelli is an affiliate member of the Orlando Regional Realtor Association and treasurer for the Hidden Springs/Estates Homeowners Association.
Insurance Agents
Paula A. Abney, CLU, ChFC
PACA Inc.
dba Abney Insurance Agency
12200 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 100, Winter Garden
407-877-6110, ext. 222
paula.abney@abneyagency.com
www.abneyagency.com
Paula A. Abney is a chartered life underwriter and financial consultant, and holds an associate degree in risk management. She has been in the insurance business for more than 35 years. She started as an underwriter for a large Fortune 500 carrier before opening her own independent agency. The family-owned agency has been in business for more than 15 years and offers personal one-on-one customer service. It currently represents Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. & Affiliated Cos., The Hartford Financial Services Group, The Travelers Cos. Inc., and Tower Hill Insurance Group Inc., among others. The agency offers home, auto, business, renters, motorcycle, boat, life and health insurance.
Richard Kerr
Richard A. Kerr Insurance Agency Inc.
Allstate Insurance
401 Main St., Suite C, Windermere
407-876-7773
richardkerr@allstate.com
www.allstate.com
Richard Kerr has a total of 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. He opened his agency in Winter Garden in 2006 and now has a new office location in downtown Windermere. He is a full-service insurance agent, providing all lines of insurance, including homeowners.
In addition to providing insurance for autos and homes, Kerr also offers insurance for rental properties, boats, motorcycles, RVs, ATVs, commercial autos and golf carts.
The University of Central Florida graduate is actively involved in the Southwest Orlando community and is a board member for the Roper YMCA Family Center, where he was the 2008 Youth Scholarship committee chairman.
Harry Levine Insurance Agency
Nationwide Insurance & Financial Services
7587 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando
407-855-1000
levineh@nationwide.com
The Harry Levine Insurance Agency, located in The Fountains at Dr. Phillips, has provided insurance and financial services to Central Floridians and businesses for the past 38 years. It is a multiline agency, offering home, auto, boat, business, life, health and retirement solutions.
The Levine Agency offers a superb set of leading-edge products, including Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. & Affiliated Cos., The Hartford Financial Services Group, The Travelers Cos. Inc., Progressive Casualty Insurance Co., The Hanover Insurance Group, and Tower Hill Insurance Group, LLC.
Owner and financial planner Harry Levine and his staff are homeowners-insurance experts, dealing with more than 20 homeowners-insurance companies.
Sun Insurance Services Inc.
7009 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 110, Orlando
407-781-1600
jimbrandt@suninsuranceservices.com
www.suninsuranceservices.com
Sun Insurance Services Inc., an independent insurance agency specializing in homeowners, flood, umbrella, auto and watercraft insurance, was founded six years ago by Jim Brandt, a longtime Dr. Phillips resident with 25 years of industry experience.
Today, the agency has more than 4,000 customers throughout Florida and represents more than a dozen of Florida's most stable, respected insurance carriers, including AAA, The Travelers Cos. Inc., The Hartford Financial Services Group, Tower Hill Insurance Group, LLC, Universal Insurance Co. of North America, HomeWise Insurance Group, and Edison Insurance Group, LLC.
Sun's rapid growth is due to several factors that benefit customers, including a staff of licensed agents who average 20 years of experience, advanced technology that allows staff to serve customers quickly and accurately, an emphasis on electronic document delivery and communications, and access to a broad range of carriers and products.
When customers ask for quotes, Sun agents look at their needs and find carriers that give them the best coverage and value. They are constantly on the lookout for ways to lower costs and make sure their clients' assets are protected.
Sun's reputation among mortgage brokers has led to several formal agreements with major lenders. Before opening Sun, Brandt ran the insurance operation for Countrywide and learned the importance of simplifying the insurance component of the loan closing process. Shortly after the agency opened, it was selected by GMAC Mortgage to provide insurance for its new loan customers in Florida. Since then, the agency has added several other national lenders.
Title Agents
JoAnne Quarles
Treasure Title Insurance Agency Inc.
12184 W. Colonial Drive, Suite 102, Winter Garden
407-654-8811
407-758-4479
joanne@treasuretitle.com
www.treasuretitle.com
In May 2001, JoAnne Quarles, owner and president, formed Treasure Title Insurance Agency Inc. Her 30 years of experience includes management of other company branches, with knowledge of construction loans; development and land acquisitions; commercial transactions and assisting the company's local in-house attorney; Federal Housing Administration, Veterans Affairs and conventional loans; assumptions; and church transactions. Treasure Title is a specialized company that can handle any type of real estate for individual buyers or sellers with no real estate agent. Through Treasure Title, Quarles is also able to handle short sales.
Dana R. Ward, MBA
Real Estate Closing Solutions, LLC
7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 140, Orlando
407-615-8550, Ext. 103
407-341-8982
dward@recsfl.com
www.recsfl.com
Dana R. Ward, owner and manager of Real Estate Closing Solutions, LLC, is a former senior vice president of the nation's largest title underwriter firm and has 23 years of experience in the real estate and closing business. He is a U.S. Army veteran and former commercial banker, and earned his Master of Business Administration. He is active in community and industry initiatives.
RECS was founded on the belief that buyers, sellers, Realtors, lenders and builders desire more choices, flexibility and certainty in scheduling the time and location for real estate closings. Ward's mission is to provide his clients the very best service in the industry. He wants customers to leave satisfied and ready to refer friends and family when they sell, purchase or refinance.
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