An exceptional record of representation and benchmark results, Paul Oakes combines his three decades in marketing and sales to create a 360-degree real estate experience that includes digital tools, captivating marketing, and compassionate service. Paul believes first and foremost in putting the customer first and has a true passion for creating a customer experience he would want for himself, responding quic... more.kly, being straight-forward, advocating for community home values, negotiating toward a best-case scenario, and using creative problem-solving to accomplish goals. Alongside his wife and business partner, Cheryl, who was a top producer in Tennessee real estate for over 35 years, the pair are an influential force in the Lakewood Ranch and Manatee County market.
Paul worked for 14 years in marketing and sales at IBM when it was widely perceived as one of the top marketing and sales organizations in the world. He also spent 20+ years as a Management Consultant and IT Executive at McKinsey & Company, the top global management consulting firm. While he was there, he learned how to communicate well, influence others, and practice a fact-based approach to business analysis and problem-solving. These skills have served him well, now into his fifth year in Gulf Coast real estate and already boasting an impressive luxury home resale in a community known for competitive new construction. Paul has a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from the College of Engineering at Kansas State University.
Originally from the Midwest, Paul has been married to Cheryl for over 25 years, the couple has five children from previous marriages as well as nine grandchildren. They live in Lakewood Ranch Country Club and enjoy taking advantage of the area’s exceptional outdoor recreation and exceptional community amenities. When not helping buyers and seller’s you’ll like find him on the water or taking wildlife and landscape photography at nearby preserves.
MY COMMITMENTS TO YOU
• Put you first; focusing on your wants, needs and desires
• Constant communication; to successfully navigate the process of buying or selling property
• Advise you in negotiations to achieve the best price as well as the best possible terms and conditions
• Follow through after a contract has been negotiated to assure successful closing of the transaction
• Make your home buying or selling experience as simple and straightforward as possible
REAL ESTATE EXPERTISE
• Real Estate Broker, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
• Real Estate Negotiation Expert Certification, National Association of Realtors®
• Relocation Specialist Certification, Leading Real Estate Companies of the World
• 1031 Exchange Trained, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
BUSINESS AND IT EXPERTISE
• Michael Saunders & Company, Broker Associate; (2017 – present)
• Keller Williams Realty Select, REALTOR®; (2015 – 2017)
• McKinsey & Company, Inc.; (1995 – 2014)
o Director, IT Strategy; (2004 – 2014)
o Management Consultant; (1995-2004)
• IBM Corporation; (1980 – 1995)
o Principal, IBM Consulting Group, Atlanta (1992 – 1995)
o Marketing Manager, Memphis (1987 – 1992)
o Area Marketing Support Representative, Kansas City (1985 – 1986)
o Marketing Representative, Wichita (1980 – 1985) ...less.
*Properties may have been sold through another real estate broker