Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty proudly announces Founder and Chairman Linda Sherrer has received the Real Estate Icon Award from the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR).
“Linda Sherrer is very deserving of this award as she is a highly respected icon in the Northeast Florida real estate industry and an amazing leader who gives her time and generosity in support of her community organizations, programs and projects,” said NEFAR CEO Glenn East. “NEFAR is so proud to recognize Linda’s longtime love for the real estate industry and her support of the communities of Northeast Florida.”
The honor is presented to a NEFAR Realtor who has made a significant contribution within the profession, is highly respected in the community, is known for exemplary ethical behavior as well as knowledgeable and compassionate service, and provides generous support to community organizations.
“NEFAR is proud to honor Linda with the Icon award,” said NEFAR 2023 President Diana Galavis. “She had been a leader and an asset to the Real Estate community for many years.”
Sherrer has guided her company since its inception in 1988 with a vision that distinguishes it from others by raising the level of professionalism. Today, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty is a premier luxury real estate firm and market leader in Northeast Florida with more than 500 Realtors in nine offices. Trust, integrity, stability, deep market knowledge and the highest work standards are at the heart of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty. The company ranks among the Top 25 affiliates within the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices global network encompassing 1,600 offices in four continents.
Sherrer has received numerous accolades for her achievements and dedication to the real estate industry and the community. She is included on Florida Trend’s Florida 500 list honoring the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries and honored by the Jacksonville Business Journal with a Women of Influence Lifetime Achievement Award and Ultimate CEO Award. Sherrer received the University of North Florida Distinguished Business Leader Award and was named to the First Coast Business Hall of Fame.
Sherrer served on the Jacksonville Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Board of Directors including two terms as Chair, and on the JAX Chamber Board of Directors. Sherrer also served as a gubernatorial appointee to the Jacksonville International Airport Board of Directors, on the Florida Association of Realtors Board of Directors, as Past President of the Northeast Florida Association of Realtors and held the position of Commodore at Epping Forest Yacht Club.
Under Sherrer’s leadership, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty has received numerous awards including Best Companies to Work for in Florida from Florida Trend, Top Residential Real Estate Companies, Top Women-Owned Businesses and Best Places to Work from the Jacksonville Business Journal, and Jacksonville Magazine’s Companies with Heart, honoring First Coast businesses for their philanthropic efforts. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty supports more than 50 local community charitable organizations including Dreams Come True.
“Linda is such an inspiration and truly deserving of this recognition,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty President Ann King. “Throughout her career, Linda has demonstrated dedication, resilience and creativity to build and grow a successful business while advancing the industry and supporting the local community though philanthropic contributions and other goodwill efforts. I hope her achievements inspire others to pursue their ambitions.”
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