Associate Broker
- Phone
(941) 373-0999 mobile
(941) 366-8070 office
(941) 373-0999 direct
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- Market Sarasota DowntownOffice 100 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236
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Awards
International Sterling Society
Designations
At Home with Diversity® (AHWD), Certified New Homes Specialist (Cert. New Homes Sp.), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), NAR Green, Pricing Strategy Advisor (PSA), Real Estate Negotiation Expert (RENE), Residential Construction Certified (RCC), Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
More about Marilyn Kneafsey
My passion for the real estate industry and my care and concern for my clients show in everything that I do. As a result, my business is now primarily based upon referrals from past clients - - - the sincerest form of compliment.
Whether consulting with Home Sellers to most effectively market and sell their unique homes or helping Home Buyers learn all about our beautiful Suncoast and to find the best neighborhood and home for them - - - it is certainly not work. It is a pleasure!
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REAL ESTATE EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE and RECOGNITION
My passion for the industry and determination to help my clients show:
In my business results - - - consistently recognized as a top Coldwell Banker realtor
Rookie of the Year
International Diamond Society Member year after year
In my insatiable appetite for knowledge in this rapidly changing industry:
Licensed Real Estate Broker
GRI - Graduate Realtor Institute - - - "a master's degree in real estate"
PSA Certified Pricing Strategy Advisor
CNHS Certified New Home Specialist
RCC Residential Construction Certified
RRS Residential Remodeling Specialist
C2EX Commitment to Excellence and Professionalism
AHWD At Home with Diversity Certified
GREEN Green Certified - energy efficiency and sustainability in real estate.
SRES Seniors Real Estate Specialist
RENE Real Estate Negotiation Expert
CWS Certified Waterfront Specialist
In my industry involvement and leadership in the Realtor Association:
Member of the 2014 Emerging Leadership Class
Co-chair of the Emerging Leadership Program 2015-2016
Member of the Professional Development Committee 2017
Member of the Grievance Committee 2018-2019
Chair of the Grievance Committee 2020
Member of the Professional Standards Committee 2021
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PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
My 30-year career as a senior manager at IBM now seems to have simply been preparation for my true love real estate. After 7 corporate relocations, I found that I love renovating homes and building investment property. My corporate responsibilities included sales, marketing, consulting, project management, personnel and people management, financial management, risk management, contingency planning, and change management - - - all of which gave me experience that help me accomplish great results for my clients.
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EDUCATION and RECOGNITION
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa)
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) in International Business
Named Cincinnati's "Business and Professional Woman of the Year"
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HOBBIES and DIVERSIONS
Formerly nationally ranked figure skater
Ran first (and last!) 26 mile marathon
Swim 1 mile+ three or more times a week
Proud grandmother of 5
Cincinnati Reds' fan
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