Donna Barnes

Experience

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  NYC Department of Education

  Jan 2011 - now

  Teacher
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  Laffey Real Estate

  Sept 2015 - now

  Breaking into the real estate market was like entering the Earth’s atmosphere from space. Every burn hurt. I became a diamond from all of the high pressure and force and earned a reputation for being friendly, honest and direct. My first year I worked with investors and buyers on REO (bank owned properties) and short sale homes and made over 100 offers. The market was tight and investors couldn’t use the after repair value with great profit due to a low inventory of homes in Queens and Nassau. The mainstay of my business relationships comes from a two-way referral system. I refer to those who refer to me. Most of my outgoing referral is to lawyers, bankers, appraisers, home inspectors, contractors, plumbers, electricians, ground keepers, painters, etc. My network continues to grow. Show less

  • Real Estate Agent - REO & Short Sale (SFR) Certified

    Sept 2016 - now

  • Real Estate Agent

    Sept 2015 - now
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  Realty Connect USA

  May 2018 - now

  Licensed Realtor

  Rental Specialist: List Rentals on Zillow, Easy Pads, etc, attract qualified tenants for landlord, show location, do credit, criminal, lien, income background check and finally lease property.Sales Specialist: List Homes for Sale in Suffolk County, NY, attract qualified buyers for seller, show, negotiate terms and conditions of sales agreement, process loan through my mortgage specialist, and get offer accepted, go into contract, inspection, closing.