Lawson, James

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About Lawson,

Get to know James (Jim) Lawson, DBA An Introductory Piece to Prospective Clients CHOOSE YOUR REAL ESTATE AGENT WISELY! Real estate agents have a variety of backgrounds and personalities. How do you choose an agent that will serve you well? If you are a seller, you most likely want to get the highest price for your property within a given time frame, want access to qualified buyers who are serious about buying, need tips to make your home more marketable and require help in developing and implementing a successful marketing plan. Buyers need agents who know the neighborhoods well, can match buyer price range with dream-home requirements, have quick access to inventory, possess proven coping mechanisms to deal with demanding sellers, know what to look for in homes and can help them obtain financing, if needed. In both cases excellent communication, superb negotiating skills, keeping the transaction on track, introduction to capable and vetted service providers and the ability to avoid legal chaos are musts! An agent who meets these requirements and you are comfortable working with is your best recipe for a most satisfying real estate experience. Here are some of my qualifications and attributes that can help you achieve a positive real estate experience: Possess special training as a certified Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) and a certified Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS). Experienced architectural engineer, homebuilder, home inspector, residential marketer and home sales associate. Taught negotiation and dispute resolution courses to graduate students based on special training and experience. Experienced with managing building trades and service providers. Experienced home inspector with wind mitigation credentials. Familiar with many local communities. Served as President, Barbados at Carrick Bend Circle, Tarpon Cove HOA President (2 Years). Experienced with a variety of research tools and techniques to assist home buyers and sellers. Keep up-to-date with all major electronic communication methodologies. Have extensive contacts within the local real estate industry. Access a variety of real estate data bases on a daily basis. Communicate with other agents including those with pocket listings. Possess detailed knowledge of local waterways; Past Commander, Naples Sail and Power Squadron, Wiggins Pass Port Captain and Former Staff Officer, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Hold bachelor’s (University of Michigan) and master’s (George Washington University) degrees in engineering and a doctorate in business administration (Nova Southeastern University). Possess Florida real estate broker, professional engineer, home inspector and professional educator licenses. Served as a high level engineering manager in the defense industry and as a tenured full professor of management and marketing which are highly supportive of tasks inherent in real estate transactions. Am a full-time Realtor® with Southwest Florida’s No. 1 real estate brokerage firm. I truly enjoy working with nice people at all price points and invite you to explore my website and contact me to discuss your real estate needs. My contact information is listed above. Listings can be viewed through my website. James (Jim) Lawson, DBA Expertise Specialties Buyers Investment Properties Land Luxury Homes New Construction Renters REO/Bank Owned Residential Sellers Seniors Short Sales Certifications Resort and Second Home Property Specialist (RSPS) Broker Price Opinion Resource (BPOR) Languages English

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