I became a notary in August of 2019. I am NNA Certified. I am commissioned in the State of Florida. I am willing to travel. “The only thing worse than being blind is having no vision.”
When it comes to helping clients purchase a house, I (Rhonda Barnes) have proven that I am the woman
for the task. Behind each white picket fence is a family. Beneath each roof are rooms full of love and
laughter. Kitchens are filled with baked goods and basements are full of hidden treasures. Truth is, the
goal isn’t just to sell a house. The ultimate goal, is to provide a HOME. Houses are temporary, but
HOMES last forever.
Where did my love for this venture start? I remember watching my grandfather
purchase properties throughout Bartow, along with a set of duplexes in Winter Haven, FL. and watching a community leader the late Ms. Evelyn Gause notarize documents for people throughout the community. This lit the
spark and desire for me to one day sell my own homes and to help others by becoming a Notary. So, I became a licensed Real Estate Agent in
October of 2017 and a Notary in August of 2019.
What does this mean to me? “I want to really help people. I’ve always wanted to help people be better,
live better, and have something they can call their own,” We are living in a society where
it is so easy to spend money foolishly, or work for years and still have nothing to your name. I am
determined to help break this cycle. How? One family and one home at a time. Knowledge empowers
people, and I promise to work hard to do my part.
Who has been your motivation? Definitely my grandmother. The principles that she instilled in me
from a young age set the foundation for greatness later on in life. “Always remain humble, be honest at
all times and no matter what, maintain your integrity,” I can recall my grandmother telling me. Those
words have stuck with me to this day. Despite the loss of both my mother and father, I never allowed the negative
emotions and pain to overcome my desire to succeed. “Erase the negativity of yesterday, push towards
the promise of tomorrow, outdo every accomplishment from the past and shape me for my future.”
As I rides through the city, checking out properties, and adding to my list, my only
regret is that I didn’t start sooner. Still, I smile because I knows I'm about to provide a place
of safety and security to yet another deserving family, giving them the opportunity to fulfill their dreams
of having a place to call their own. HOME.