My Motto: Any job worth doing is worth doing right!!
My Expertise: In the past 10 years I have closed over 300 real estate transactions. My areas of expertise are:
• Short Sales
• Distressed Properties
• Foreclosures
• Investment Properties
• 1st Time Home Buyers
My Story:
In the course of working together to complete your real estate transaction, you will share a lot with me about your life and family. It seems only fair that I share a bit about me with you.
I was born and raised in Pinellas County, Florida. Yes a rare find, a true Floridian! My father is a retired St. Petersburg Police officer. My mother, whom I lost some years ago, worked for GTE (now Verizon).
True salt-of-the-earth types, they raised me with solid Christian principles and a strong work ethic. They instilled in me that anything worth having is worth working for. As a result, I have relentless energy and determination.
I refuse to give in to defeat
I know that persistence and integrity always pay-off.
After spending 8 years in Catholic School, I graduated from Northeast High School in 1989 and St. Petersburg College in 1993. I obtained my Associate in Science in Legal Assistance and went to work for 8+ years in the legal profession. I became an expert in contract creation, interpretation and negotiation.
In 2002, I decided to use my legal experience to do something new. I got my real estate license and started helping people with their moving decisions. I loved it and I still love it. Real Estate isn’t just my profession, it’s my avocation. While other agents may dislike having to take continued education classes every year, I welcome them. Real estate is a challenging and ever changing industry and it is imperative to stay abreast of shifts in the market, lending and regulatory environments.
In 2004 I got my “masters” in real estate by earning the highly respected GRI designation from the National Associational of Realtor’s. I am also a certified HUD foreclosure specialist and an expert in distressed properties and short sales. Because of my legal background, I have also been called upon as an expert witness in Real Estate valuation and have testified in the Clerk of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County.
When it comes to contracts, I am your ACE!
Well, that’s pretty much everything to know about me. Oh yes, I live where I sell. I share a home in Seminole, FL with my husband Steve and son Mark.
I look forward to getting to know you. As your Real Estate Agent, I take the time to study your objectives and to create a plan to accomplish your home buying and selling goals. Outstanding communication and service is my top priority. If you want to work with someone who will look out for your best interests, is pro-active, committed, dedicated, and holds a high standard of integrity, look no further. I take pride in what I do and promise to provide you with the exceptional service
Debbie
Education and Achievements
Graduated from St. Petersburg College in 1993 with AS in legal assistant
HUD Foreclosure Specialist
Golden Eagle award in 2003
Master Emerald award 2004
Master Ruby award 2005
GRI designation 2005
Master Ruby award 2006
Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource Certification 2009
Expert witness for Pinellas County Clerk of Circuit Court
Member of National Association of Realtors
Member of Florida Association of Realtors
GRI designation
SFRS designation