Douglas Swain
St Petersburg
Summary
Seasoned Broker known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in market analysis, risk management, and client portfolio optimization. Excel in negotiation, communication, and relationship building, ensuring success in fast-paced environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Broker/Owner
Shore2Bay Realty
St Petersburg
05.2024 - Current
- Developed Real Estate company from the ground up
- Recruit, Train
Director of Career Development
Smith & Associates Real Estate
St Petersburg
10.2020 - 05.2024
- Recruit, Train, Retain
- Served as a public spokesperson at industry events or conferences.
- Recruited agents, trained, supervised, evaluated, and mentored staff members.
- Assessed agent performance against established benchmarks or targets.
Managing Broker
Re/max Preferred Professionals
St Pete Beach
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Recruit, Retain, Train and Manage
- Councilor to Agents through the beginning of COVID-19
- Helped Agents transition throughout the new policies and procedures of the buying and selling process
Real Estate Broker Associate
Smith & Associates Real Estate
St Petersburg
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Managed client relationships throughout the entire home-buying process.
- Melinda Pletcher's Buyers Agent
Managing Broker
RE/MAX Preferred
St. Pete Beach
06.2011 - 03.2018
- Managing the office with an emphasis on recruiting, agent training, and retention.
- Awarded Manager of the Year for 2013 by RE/MAX Florida Region (294 offices).
- Organizing events such as open houses, seminars or workshops for agents to build their skillsets.
- Advising brokers on best practices when dealing with difficult situations or negotiations.
- Monitoring changes in the housing market while staying up-to-date on industry news.
- Reviewing documents such as contracts, leases, purchase agreements, title commitments and surveys.
Managing Broker
RE/MAX Metro Real Estate
St. Petersburg
07.2007 - 12.2010
- Successfully managed busy real estate office with 75 seasoned agents
- Involved in the day to day operation as well as heavy concentration on developing marketing plans and bringing new business to the company
- Expanded office from 45 to 75 agents
Managing Broker
Smith & Associates, REALTORS, Inc.
Saint Petersburg
10.1999 - 07.2007
- Successfully managed luxury real estate office with 45 top agents
- Involved in the day to day operation as well as heavy concentration on developing marketing plans and bringing new business to the company by the way of several large condominium projects, both conversion and new construction
- Opened office with 6 agents and expanded to 45
Education
Certified Mentor -
Brian Buffini and Company
01.2013
CLHMS -
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
01.2001
Florida Broker License -
Bob Hogue Real Estate School
01.1999
Business Management -
Community College of Rhode Island
01.1981
Skills
- Real estate management
- Market analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Training and development
- Sales leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Event planning
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Networking skills
Timeline
Broker/Owner
Shore2Bay Realty
05.2024 - Current
Director of Career Development
Smith & Associates Real Estate
10.2020 - 05.2024
Managing Broker
Re/max Preferred Professionals
01.2020 - 10.2020
Real Estate Broker Associate
Smith & Associates Real Estate
03.2018 - 01.2020
Managing Broker
RE/MAX Preferred
06.2011 - 03.2018
Managing Broker
RE/MAX Metro Real Estate
07.2007 - 12.2010
Managing Broker
Smith & Associates, REALTORS, Inc.
10.1999 - 07.2007
Certified Mentor -
Brian Buffini and Company
CLHMS -
The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
Florida Broker License -
Bob Hogue Real Estate School
Business Management -
Community College of Rhode Island
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