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Overview
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Education
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Certification
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Don Latimer

Don Latimer

New Port Richey,FL

Summary

Experienced Real Estate Broker with exceptional talent connecting with buyers and sellers on personal levels. Proven success with over 20 years in the industry. Expertly negotiate contracts, track housing trends and deliver advice to provide satisfactory outcomes on both sides of deals.

Talented Real Estate Instructor that effectively facilitates learning for students of all ages by providing engaging, relevant instruction. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials based on varying needs, abilities and interests of students. Proficient in crafting lesson plans with clear objectives easily communicated to students.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Real Estate Broker

Latimer & Associates Realty
01.2023 - Current

We are an independent boutique real estate brokerage agency building on more than 20 years of experience focused on serving the needs of residential buyers and sellers, as well as independent real estate investors and owner-operators in the markets in which we serve.

Licensed Real Estate Instructor

Bob Hogue School Of Real Estate
01.2018 - Current

I provide instruction in the following State of Florida approved real estate courses:


63 Hour Pre-licensing for Sales Associates, 45 Hour Post-licensing for Sales Associates, 72 Hour Pre-licensing for Brokers, 60 Hour Post-licensing for Brokers, 14 Hour Continuing Education, State Exam Prep for Brokers and Sales Associates.


  • Established a positive learning environment by fostering open communication, encouraging questions, and addressing individual needs.
  • Streamlined course content by regularly reviewing and updating curriculum based on current industry standards and trends.
  • Increased student satisfaction ratings through consistent delivery of engaging lectures, practical exercises, and relevant assignments that enhanced understanding.
  • Achieved consistently high evaluations from students for clarity of instruction, subject matter expertise, and ability to relate concepts to real-world examples.
  • Mentored aspiring real estate professionals by providing individualized guidance on career development opportunities within the industry.


Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate

Coldwell Banker F. I. Grey & Son Residential
11.2015 - 01.2023
  • I've held an active real estate license in Florida since 2003. I've had affiliations with 3 different nationally recognized brokerage firms in that period of time
  • Increased sales volume by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and other real estate professionals.
  • Negotiated favorable contract terms for clients by leveraging market knowledge and strong communication skills.
  • Trained new associates that were affiliating with the firm on company polices, practices, and tools.

Director of Quality, North America

VeriFone, Inc
04.1990 - 10.2015

VeriFone is a global leader in the electronic payments industry providing point of sale solutions in a variety of retail markets.

  • Responsible for directing all of the quality assurance functions and teams that supported the development and testing of the point of sale solutions within North America, primarily in the US Petroleum/Convenience Store market and the multilane retail market.
  • Provided leadership training to my direct staff, and technical training to all quality engineers and technicians.
  • Led the testing and implementation of the Company's first implementation of the Pay at the Pump solutions in the Petroleum/Convenience Store market.

Emergency Communications Officer

City Of Lewisville, TX
11.1984 - 04.1990
  • Enhanced emergency response times by efficiently managing incoming calls and dispatching appropriate resources.
  • Improved communication between first responders and the public by providing accurate information during high-pressure situations.
  • Assisted in saving lives by providing critical pre-arrival instructions to callers during medical emergencies.
  • Handled multiple emergency calls simultaneously, ensuring timely assistance for all callers in need.
  • Authored Standard Operating Procedures for the Communications function
  • Administered the City-Wide Trunked Radio System
  • Trained and mentored other Communications Officers

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management/Marketing

Florida Metropolitan University, Clearwater, FL
10.1999

FL Community Association Manager Pre-licensing

Bob Hogue School of Real Estate, St Petersburg, FL
12.2021

Radio Announcer

Columbia School of Broadcasting, Dallas, TX

Skills

  • Real Estate Law
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Real Estate Investment
  • Business Development
  • Staff Management
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Property valuation
  • Customer Service
  • Audio/Video Engineering
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Basic Electronics

Certification

FL Notary Public - since 2018

FL Licensed Real Estate Instructor - 2018

FL Licensed Real Estate Broker - 2017

FCC Licensed Amateur Radio Operator - 1976

Affiliations

  • REALTOR® - National Association of Realtors
  • Florida Realtors
  • West Pasco Board of Realtors
  • Stellar Multiple Listing Service
  • Hernando County Multiple Listing Service

Timeline

Licensed Real Estate Broker - Latimer & Associates Realty
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Real Estate Instructor - Bob Hogue School Of Real Estate
01.2018 - Current
Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker F. I. Grey & Son Residential
11.2015 - 01.2023
Director of Quality, North America - VeriFone, Inc
04.1990 - 10.2015
Emergency Communications Officer - City Of Lewisville, TX
11.1984 - 04.1990
Florida Metropolitan University - Bachelor of Science, Business Management/Marketing
Bob Hogue School of Real Estate - , FL Community Association Manager Pre-licensing
Columbia School of Broadcasting - , Radio Announcer
Don Latimer