Marilyn Kneafsey

About

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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