About J. Fred Burson
Fred Burson is a native of Southwest Florida. During his lifetime, he has watched this region grow from a small, sleepy town to the bustling metropolis is is today. He is active in many local organizations and serves on several in a leadership capacity. When he's not at work, you can usually find Fred on a ball field coaching.
Employment
Woodyard & Associates, LLC Fort Myers, Florida, January 2011. Qualifying Broker for the company. Commercial Brokers, specializing in commercial land sales and leasing.
Andrea Burson Realty, LLC LaBelle, Florida, October 2007 – December 2010. Commercial Brokers, specializing in land sales and property management.
Burson Real Estate School, LLC Fort Myers, Florida, October 2009-Present. Online Real Estate School for Pre and Post Licenses and continuing education for both Broker and Sales associates.
Burson, Weathers Real Estate Company Fort Myers, Florida, June 1994 - 2007. Commercial Brokers, specializing in land sales and property management.
Academy of Real Estate Education, Inc. Fort Myers, Florida August 1997 - 1999. Instructor, teaching real estate classes for licensing by the State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulation.
Lee County Property Appraiser Office Fort Myers, Florida, April 1981 - June 1991. Assessment Administrator supervising a staff of 74 employees. Appraised 450,000 + parcels annually for Ad Valorem Taxes. Working with the Florida Department of Revenue and 91 local taxing authorities in Lee County to certify the tax roll that was in excess of $20 billion in assessed value annually.
Andrea Burson Realty, LLC LaBelle, Florida, October 2007 – December 2010. Commercial Brokers, specializing in land sales and property management.
Burson Real Estate School, LLC Fort Myers, Florida, October 2009-Present. Online Real Estate School for Pre and Post Licenses and continuing education for both Broker and Sales associates.
Burson, Weathers Real Estate Company Fort Myers, Florida, June 1994 - 2007. Commercial Brokers, specializing in land sales and property management.
Academy of Real Estate Education, Inc. Fort Myers, Florida August 1997 - 1999. Instructor, teaching real estate classes for licensing by the State of Florida, Department of Professional Regulation.
Lee County Property Appraiser Office Fort Myers, Florida, April 1981 - June 1991. Assessment Administrator supervising a staff of 74 employees. Appraised 450,000 + parcels annually for Ad Valorem Taxes. Working with the Florida Department of Revenue and 91 local taxing authorities in Lee County to certify the tax roll that was in excess of $20 billion in assessed value annually.
Professional Background
Qualified as an expert witness in Commercial Real Estate for over 31 years by the 20th Judicial Circuit. Having served as a Court Appointed Administrator for management and disposal of Real Property in Lee, Hendry and Collier Counties. Testified in over 7,000 Value Adjustment Board Hearings, as an expert in Real Estate Values in the following counties; Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Glades, DeSoto, Highlands, Sarasota, Manatee, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Orange, Indian River, Broward, and Monroe.
Professional Affiliations
- REALTOR® Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc. Real Estate Investment Society
- Realtors Land Institute
- Florida Cattlemen's Association and Lee County Cattlemen's Association
- Gulf Citrus Growers Association
- Horizon Council of Lee County
- Florida Department of Revenue, Certified Florida Evaluator International Association of Assessing Officers and
- Florida Chapter of International Association of Assessing Officers.
State Licenses
State of Florida, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Real Estate;
Broker License, No. BK 0184553.
Real Estate Appraiser License, No. RH 0000068. Not active. Real Estate Instructor, Permit No. ZH 1000921
Broker License, No. BK 0184553.
Real Estate Appraiser License, No. RH 0000068. Not active. Real Estate Instructor, Permit No. ZH 1000921
Education
Edison Community College, Fort Myers, Florida 1968 -1970.
Florida State University's Center for Public Management, Tallahassee, Florida 1987 - 1988.
Florida State University's Center for Public Management, Tallahassee, Florida 1987 - 1988.
Certified Florida Evaluator Courses Completed
Course 1 - Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal
Course 2 - Income Approach to Valuation
Course 3 - Development and Writing of Narrative Appraisal Reports
Course 201 - Appraisal of LandCourse 6 - Principle and Techniques of Cadastral Mapping
Course 2 - Income Approach to Valuation
Course 3 - Development and Writing of Narrative Appraisal Reports
Course 201 - Appraisal of LandCourse 6 - Principle and Techniques of Cadastral Mapping
Realtors Land Institute Courses Completed
Land 101 Fundamentals of Land Brokerage
Agricultural Land Brokerage and Marketing
Land Investment Analysis
Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges
Legal Aspects of Real Estate Essentials of Negotiation
Agricultural Land Brokerage and Marketing
Land Investment Analysis
Tax Deferred 1031 Exchanges
Legal Aspects of Real Estate Essentials of Negotiation
Community Involvement
- Horizon Council Foundation
- Habitat for Humanity
- Realtor Association of Greater Fort Myers and the Beach, Inc.
- Administrator, City of Fort Myers STARS Program 1991 - 1994
- Guardian Ad Litem for the 20th Judicial Circuit. 1997 – 1999
- District Administrator for Little League Baseball in Southwest Florida 1987 - 1997
- Little League Baseball Coach 1979 – 1997 and 2010 to 2013
- Riverdale High School Baseball Coach 1998 – 2000
- Bishop Verot Catholic High School Baseball Coach 2001 to Present
- Leadership Lee County, Class of 1997
- Leadership Academy, Realtor Association Class of 2013
- Florida Realtor Leadership Academy Class of 2014
Partial Listing of Clients
Bonita Bay Properties, Freeland Motors, Moss Marine, Dixie Buick, Press Printing, National Land Group, BDND Caloosa LTD Partners, Bill Smith Appliances, Allen Freeman, Dennis Fullenkamp, Kirk Beck, Ric Pritchett, Dick Richards, Steve Weisberg, Gerard A. McHale, Jr., David Lucas, Southwest Regional Trade and Commerce Center, Edison Theatre Partnership, Siev Inc., Sunshine Masonry, Lee Hillsborough Corporation, Aspen Enterprises, The Rental Man, State Senator Fred Dudley, Representative Porter Goss, Pine Lakes Homeowners Association II, Marsh Creek LTD Partners, Holiday Inn of Venice, Six Star Properties, North American Properties S. E. Florida Community Bank, Florida Gulf Bank, Bechard Group Properties, various Attorneys, CPA's, Engineers and numerous other individuals.
Territories Covered
Lee County, Charlotte County, Sarasota County, Hendry County, DeSoto County, Highlands County, Pinellas County, Orange County, Broward County, Glades County, Indian River County, Hillsborough County, Manatee County, and Monroe County.