Xena Vallone Graduates From 2013 Florida Realtors® Leadership Academy

Online, November 7, 2013 (Newswire.com) - Xena Vallone, Broker-Owner of Xena Vallone Realty, recently graduated from the 2013 Florida Realtors® Leadership Academy. She was one of only 15 members of the 2013 graduating class.

The Leadership Academy was established in 2008 to identify emerging Realtor leaders ready to get involved, make a difference and enhance their leadership skills. The goal of the Academy is to empower its participants to develop the skills needed to lead a committee, a Realtor association or a community.

Members of the Leadership Academy participated in classroom activities, group and independent study sessions, team-building and goal-setting exercises, leadership techniques and communication skills enhancement. In addition, they formed small groups to conduct several projects on behalf of Florida Realtors®.

Vallone holds the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) designations, as well as the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource (SFR) certification. She has been the recipient of the Five Star Best in Client Satisfaction Award for 2012 and 2013.

Vallone's volunteer activities include service as My Florida Regional MLS Education Committee Chair, Audit Committee member and a 2012 director. In addition, she has served on several Sarasota Association of Realtors committees including Grievance, Professional Standards, Professional Development, Tech Fair and the Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee, as well as serving as the 2013 Secretary. Vallone has been active in fundraising for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and cancer awareness, and is a strong supporter of the Humane Society of Sarasota County.

Xena Vallone Realty offers residential and commercial real estate services, property management and vacation rentals at 3562-A South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34239. Telephone: (941) 706-1717. Website: www.XenaValloneRealty.com.