- Name
- Tom Burkett
- Company
- Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc.
- E-mail
- Contact Tom Burkett (Charles Rutenberg Realty, Inc.)
- Website
- http://www.theburkettcollection.com
- Office Phone
- (727) 278-8062
- Cell Phone
- (727) 278-8062
- Fax
- (813) 926-3889
- Address
- 1545 S. Belcher Rd, Clearwater, Fl, 33764
- Description
- Energy, ethics and integrity, combined with knowledge of the local luxury market in Tampa Bay. Visit me at www.TheBurkettCollection.com or my blog at http://insidetampabayrealestate.blogspot.com
About Us:
Within the first two months after joining Charles Rutenberg Realty in early 2004, Tom Burkett successfully secured sales reservations on over $25 million worth of New Development projects in Downtown Tampa and began laying the foundation for his future success in the years to come. After less than one year in the business, he reserved a total of over $10 million in sales of the Trump Tower Tampa Project when it was announced in early 2005- an achievement unsurpassed in the history of Tampa Bay real estate. In 2007 when most realtors will see their sales volume decline, Tom is looking forward to breaking the $30 million sales level becoming the number one agent in Florida's largest office with over 2400 agents.
Energy, ethics and integrity, combined with knowledge of the local luxury market in the Tampa Bay area along with his people and negotiating skills, assures Tom of unrivaled, continued success. Having grown up in the Tampa Bay area for over 40 years his personal knowledge base of affluent and connected potential buyers, his reputation for discretion, especially when dealing with high-profile clients, are also key factors contributing to his accomplishments.
In early 2006, as his sales were accruing rapidly and his reputation as a highly respected member of the Tampa Bay area realtor elite was forming, Tom began collaboration on his idea of forming a luxury portfolio of some of the area's premier properties and marketing them as a gallery of fine homes. Soon after "The Burkett Collection" was born. The "Collection" represents the highest level of clientele and their properties and specializes in the marketing and acquisition of extraordinary land and estates. The "Collection" is regularly featured in eminent publications, including DuPont Registry- a buyer's gallery of fine homes, Style Magazines and others.
Tom graduated from the Florida State University in Tallahassee in 1987, earning his B.A. degree in Marketing and Sales Management. Prior to beginning his career in real estate, he worked over 8 years in the Financial Services business and became a Senior Branch Manager for a fortune 500 company as well as an Investment advisor with Drexel Burham Lambert. He went on to become a founder of a successful inbound call marketing center and Internet marketing company with over 55 employees before being bought out. It was this experience that taught him the importance of marketing exposure and accountability.
Aside from his real estate career, Tom is a devoted father of two teenaged daughters and loves sharing quality and leisure time with them. He also has completed numerous Triathlons and shares his passion for NASCAR, Pro football, College football and soccer with his entire family. Energetic and athletic, he enjoys exercising, boating and living in paradise here in the Tampa Bay area.
Areas of Expertise
If you are thinking about building your dream home or pre-contruction let me respresent you. If you buy without an agent you are an unrepresented buyer to the developer. Since my services are at no cost to you, why not let me represent you. You gain all my years of pre-contstruction experience and stay up to date on all the new construction projects in the Tampa Bay area.
To view my listings go to www.TheBurkettCollection.com
Testimonials
Tom Burkett made my "first-time home purchase" a very smooth and pleasant experience. Being a first-time homeowner can be a very scary process if you do not have the proper representation; however, Tom was very hands-on and thorough about every step in making the most important purchase of my life. Homeownership is everyone's life-long dream and Tom was essential in making this a reality for me. It was with his help that I found the perfect home within my price range and was able to get through this very tedious process with little concern and complete confidence that my interests were being protected. Furthermore, Tom's vast knowledge in real estate has continued to be a resource after closing on my condominium and he has remained a valuable advisor on any questions or concerns that I may have. Unlike other real estate representatives, Tom's professional relationship continues after one's closing with his informative e-mails or simply a sincere holiday greeting. It is Tom's caring nature and personal commitment to his clients that makes him a pleasure to work with.
Trina M. Rodriguez
Teacher/First Time Homeowner
Tampa, Fl
