ROLE As Director of Client Services for Upper Tampa Bay, Anita has been instrumental in the growth and success of the team since she joined in April 2012. The glue that holds the team together, she does whatever it takes to ensure our clients have a positive and successful transaction. From meticulous contract paperwork, to recommending vendors, to easing the concerns of our clients, she takes a personal interest in each client from the initial contact right until the close of the deal. Anita has managed and closed over 300 files in the past 12 years. Anita is also a licensed Realtor® and is a great resource, having assisted many sellers and buyers with their real estate transactions.

EXPERIENCE As a Legal Secretary and Paralegal, Anita focused on Criminal Law, Civil Law, Personal Injury and Family Law for 10 years until she changed tracks in 2001 when she helped run a family-owned, local mortgage company. As the Compliance Manager, she was in charge of making sure all of the loan applications and files met strict federal requirements. She was also in charge of training and assisting new loan officers. As a Real Estate Investor, she has experience with both the purchase and sale sides of the business. Her friendly and peaceful demeanor has a calming effect on clients at a time that can be very stressful and challenging – the buying or selling of their home. No small wonder that she is so highly rated on Angie’s List!

PERSONAL Born in New York City, Anita moved to Tampa when she was 18. She is married and they have three adult daughters, a boxer named Millie and a cat named Snickers. Anita enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to travel