Donald Dest
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Philip Backus
I'm a commercial broker in CT. When looking for a part time residence in Florida, I contacted Don to be my agent. I needed someone who knew real estate and had good local knowledge. Buying in Florida can be a little tricky, from Chinese drywall to local rules and regulations. So I knew I needed someone who was not going to keep his eye on just making a sale, but was going to look out for my interest. We looked on and off for 2 years. When a property came up that I knew I wanted I bought it sight unseen. Well, not quite. I had Don take a lot of photos and do some research on the property. Between Google Maps and Don I had a pretty good picture of the property I bought. From the contract negotiations to the closing Don did a great job. And we continue to be good friends. From fishing, to boating, to him sharing his family recipes, he has added to the pleasure of visiting our second home.
Philip Backus
I'm a commercial broker in CT. When looking for a part time residence in Florida, I contacted Don to be my agent. I needed someone who knew real estate and had good local knowledge. Buying in Florida can be a little tricky, from Chinese drywall to local rules and regulations. So I knew I needed someone who was not going to keep his eye on just making a sale, but was going to look out for my interest. We looked on and off for 2 years. When a property came up that I knew I wanted I bought it sight unseen. Well, not quite. I had Don take a lot of photos and do some research on the property. Between Google Maps and Don I had a pretty good picture of the property I bought. From the contract negotiations to the closing Don did a great job. And we continue to be good friends. From fishing, to boating, to him sharing his family recipes, he has added to the pleasure of visiting our second home.
Philip Backus
I'm a commercial broker in CT. When looking for a part time residence in Florida, I contacted Don to be my agent. I needed someone who knew real estate and had good local knowledge. Buying in Florida can be a little tricky, from Chinese drywall to local rules and regulations. So I knew I needed someone who was not going to keep his eye on just making a sale, but was going to look out for my interest. We looked on and off for 2 years. When a property came up that I knew I wanted I bought it sight unseen. Well, not quite. I had Don take a lot of photos and do some research on the property. Between Google Maps and Don I had a pretty good picture of the property I bought. From the contract negotiations to the closing Don did a great job. And we continue to be good friends. From fishing, to boating, to him sharing his family recipes, he has added to the pleasure of visiting our second home.
Philip Backus
I'm a commercial broker in CT. When looking for a part time residence in Florida, I contacted Don to be my agent. I needed someone who knew real estate and had good local knowledge. Buying in Florida can be a little tricky, from Chinese drywall to local rules and regulations. So I knew I needed someone who was not going to keep his eye on just making a sale, but was going to look out for my interest. We looked on and off for 2 years. When a property came up that I knew I wanted I bought it sight unseen. Well, not quite. I had Don take a lot of photos and do some research on the property. Between Google Maps and Don I had a pretty good picture of the property I bought. From the contract negotiations to the closing Don did a great job. And we continue to be good friends. From fishing, to boating, to him sharing his family recipes, he has added to the pleasure of visiting our second home.
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CDPE
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Experience
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REALTY WORLD FLORIDA
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Realtor®
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Jun 2010 - Present
I specialize in the purchase and sale of luxury properties in the Naples, Bonita Springs, Estero and Ft. Myers area. My CDPE certification is an asset when dealing with depressed luxury properties and my 40 years of marketing and sales experience in 3 different industries, makes me very comfortable and qualified when marketing properties for my clients. My negotiating skills have proven to my clients that not all Realtors are created equal. I have been a member of the Bonita Estero Assoc. of Realtors since 2010 and attribute my success in Real Estate to my ability to market, my product knowledge, my attention to detail and my ability to listen. I negotiate every purchase or sale the same as if I were purchasing or selling the property for myself. My gaol is always the same, 110% complete client satisfaction in every sale or purchase that I'm involved in and saving or netting my client as much money as possible. I'm often referred by my business associates and previous clients to their friends. I received the Golden Apple Award from the Bonita Estero Assoc. of Realtors in 2010 and 2011 for Education excellence. Just a few of the classes that I attended included: * 1031 Exchange * Chinese Dry Wall * CDPE / Certified Depressed Property Expert * Creative Financing for todays challenged buyer * Photography and staging * Several class on the use of modern technology for marketing todays properties In some cases I've have saved my clients tens of thousands of dollars in either the sales or purchases of a single property. Do you really want to trust the next sale or purchase of your most valuable asset to just any Realtor? Show less
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Sales
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Jan 2009 - 2010
Sales, F&I, Sales Internet marketing, Client internet updates and Deliveries. Sales, F&I, Sales Internet marketing, Client internet updates and Deliveries.
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Yacht Broker
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Dec 2007 - 2008
Ran Gilman Yacht' Ft. Myer's office. Responsibilities included day to day operations of the office including the listing of all company broker's listings in local, national and internet media. Ran Gilman Yacht' Ft. Myer's office. Responsibilities included day to day operations of the office including the listing of all company broker's listings in local, national and internet media.
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Sales
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Aug 2005 - 2007
Sales, F&I, marketing, delivery and orientation of new and used boats. Won the 2007 SW FL. Boston Whaler sales challenge for highest dollar volume in sales of new Boston Whalers. Sales, F&I, marketing, delivery and orientation of new and used boats. Won the 2007 SW FL. Boston Whaler sales challenge for highest dollar volume in sales of new Boston Whalers.
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Pres./ Owner
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Jan 1980 - Dec 2004
I was in charge of the day to day operation of the business, the advertising budget, showroom sales, wholesale and pre-owned vehicle reconditioning. I was in charge of the day to day operation of the business, the advertising budget, showroom sales, wholesale and pre-owned vehicle reconditioning.
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Education
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1972 - 1975
Univ. of New Haven
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1971 - 1972
New England College
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