About Valerie Dailey
Valerie Dailey has a long history serving both the Agriculture and Business markets in the Heart of Florida. Graduating from the University of Florida in 1984 with a B.S. in Food and Resource Economics, Valerie went on to earn her Masters in Agricultural Operations Management from UF in 1990. She spent 8 years leading the UF/IFAS College of Agriculture Teaching Labs before becoming the Director of Information Technology for the UF/Health Science Centers Vice President's Office. In 2001 Valerie became the IT Director for Cox Communications where she spent four years serving their Gainesville and Ocala Markets before becoming the Business Development Director for the Ocala/Marion County Economic Development Corporation. Valerie has been a Florida Licensed Realtor with Showcase Properties of Central Florida since 2005, where she specializes in listing and selling Horse Properties as well as Commercial and Agricultural Properties. She is the President of Ocala Solutions - a consulting company specializing in helping new businesses develop in the Ocala/Marion County area as well as assisting existing companies to expand their local operations. Together with husband Hugh, (President of Community Bank &Trust of Florida) and daughter Samantha - she successfully operates and manages a Thoroughbred Breeding Operation in the Ocala area. Valerie is a member of the Ocala/Marion County Chamber of Commerce, the Ocala/Marion County Realtors Association and the Florida Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association and spends a great deal of time helping daughter Samantha with her various agriculture activities through the local Southeastern Youth Fair, 4-H and FFA programs. Agriculture and the many ways it impacts Florida's economy is near and dear to Valeries heart and a way of life for the Dailey family.
My Client-First Philosophy
There are many qualities and skills that go into being an excellent real estate professional - integrity, in-depth community and market knowledge, marketing savvy, effective negotiation skills and a high-quality professional network, all of which are hallmarks of how I work.
That said, in my experience as a Ocala real estate professional, I've also found that providing the very best service is essentially about putting my clients first. This means keeping myself accessible, being a good listener as well as a good communicator, and responding quickly to your needs.
This "client first" philosophy has always been my approach and it requires me to continually improve my skills and ways of doing business. In addition, I've found that the latest technologies are enabling me to do everything I've always done, only much more quickly and efficiently. They've also helped me to extend the range of services I provide to my clients.
So when you decide that you'd like to buy or sell a home in the Ocala areas, please contact me.