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Realtor Urges Others To Launch Their Own Careers
BY IRIS B. HOLTON Sentinel City Editor
For more than 30 years, Ms. Ann R. Thompson has been a constant variable in the real estate industry. Now, she is ready to help others develop a career in the business.
She recently opened the doors to Thomp- son Real Estate Institute, LLC. The Institute offers training classes in pre-licensure, post-li- censure, new agent training and continuing education.
The classes will begin on Thursday, Octo- ber 22nd, however, those interested must reg- ister no later than Friday, October 16th. The training will take place at 1475 Tampa Park Plaza. The class is a 63-hour required course that spans a four-week period.
“When individuals are well informed, they are empowered with the ability to make better decisions and buying real estate is one of the biggest decisions most people will ever make,” Ms. Thompson said.
She feels now that the economy is slowly emerging from its real estate slump, this is a great time for individuals to develop a real es- tate career. She is willing to help others with the opportunity.
Ms. Thompson said the potential re- wards of a real estate career provide many as- pects appealing to those who don’t want to be tied down to an 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. job. “It offers independence, flexibility, and the freedom to set your own hours. It also provides an intel- lectual challenge and the satisfaction of help- ing others at the same time. In addition, you are your own boss and basically in control of your own income.
“This is truly a field where you get out of it what you are willing to put into it,” she said.
The profession offers one of the widest ca- reer selections in the business world. The op- portunities range from helping people to purchase a home or helping an entrepreneur find his or her first office building.
But, realtors are not just limited to selling
MS. ANN R. THOMPSON Real Estate Trainer
properties to individuals they also provide as- sistance to industry and corporations.
Realtors act as sales trainees in brokerage firms, office assistants, as a listing agent, and property managers. The field is also a connec- tor to the banking industry, urban planning, appraisals, and research.
For those who need the security of working for a firm, the proper training can open the doors to employment at large real estate firms.
She feels compelled to offer this service be- cause of “the growth and demands for housing (rentals or purchases) in Hillsborough County.
Ms. Thompson brings to the training ses- sions a wealth of knowledge she has gained throughout the years.
She has served as a former Director for The Greater Tampa Association of Realtors, been recognized by the Women’s Council of Real- tors as a top producer, and is the recipient of the Beacon Award for the top number of trans- actions closed.
Ms. Thompson is the mother of two sons, Alan and Justin, and one daughter, Ashley.
FYI
ATP Friends Meeting
The Ada T. Payne (ATP) Friends of the Library will meet Tuesday, October 13, 2015 for its General Membership Meeting. The 5-6 p. m. meeting will be held at the Saunders Library, 1505 Nebraska Ave.
Mary James is president.
Meet With Commissioner Beckner
Hillsborough County Commissioner Kevin Beckner, District 6, Countywide, is hosting office hours in the community on Wednesday, October 14, 10 a. m. – 12 noon. The meeting will be at the Bloomingdale Regional Public Library, 1906 Bloom- ingdale Ave., Valrico.
Scott Street To Get Green Makeover
The City of Tampa is proposing streetscape improvements for Scott Street and requesting public input on proposed im- provements. The public is invited to comment on the design.
The second Community Workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, 5:30-7 p. m. at The Ella at Encore, 1210 E. Ray Charles Blvd. Refreshments will be served 5:30-6 p. m.
For more information on the Scott Street project or the com- munity workshop, contact Laurie Potier-Brown, Landscape Architect, Parks and Recreation Dept., City of Tampa, laurie.potier-brown@tampagov.net or (813) 274-5137.
Hillsborough County Branch NAACP Meeting
Members of the Hillsborough County Branch of the NAACP will host their October meeting on Thursday, October 15th, at the branch office, 308 E. Dr. M. L. King, Jr., Blvd., Suite “C.”
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. It is open to the public and members of the community are not required to be a member of the organization to attend.
This is the final meeting before the Annual Freedom Fund Dinner. Anyone wishing to obtain more information can call the branch office at (813) 234-8683.
Dr. Bennie Small is the president, Evangelist Shonda Obi, is the Religious Affairs Chairperson, and Pat Spencer is the Secretary.
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