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Meet James Arena of Arena And Company in Briny Breezes

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Today we’d like to introduce you to James Arena.

So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I was born and raised in the 33435 zip code on the west side of the A1A bridge. I have always loved the Real Estate business ever since I can remember because my mother was one of the senior officers in charge of construction loans for Bank Boynton during my entire childhood growing up.

My mother and father always would coach me up and give me a direction to get into the Real Estate business. When I was 18 I started a production company called Sound Investments by J.W. Inc. I specialized in Multi-Media Marketing and Communications for Real Estate agents and city municipalities all over Palm Beach County.

I produced Virtual Tours, websites and provided photography services that won me nothing short of great reviews. The business was growing but when I realized how much work I was doing for these agents and how much my work was helping them sell properties which earn big commissions I decided to get my Real Estate license.

Getting my Real Estate license over a decade ago was the best decision I have ever made and I have never looked back. I started my career running rentals and built my company on that business model. I train all new agents how to run a home-based Residential rental business which has helped new agents earn commissions their first week in the business. I have continued my education in Real Estate and expanded my opportunities.

I currently own and operate a fast growing Real Estate Brokerage called Arena And Company that has 15 active agents, an Online Real Estate university that has helped hundreds of students get into the Real Estate industry and continue their education as well as an Investment network that includes celebrities, hedge funds and everyday Real Estate investors looking to stay ahead of the curve. I carry an active Brokers license, Instructors license, school license and hold designations as a (CNE) certified negotiation expert. My experience and expertise have assisted my efforts to break into the highly competitive multi-million dollar residential real estate market.

I always dreamed of owning property on the barrier Islands and my career in Real Estate gave me that opportunity because I always invested my earnings into improving my position. I currently live in one of the most unique pieces of paradise left on the east coast of Florida in the heart of Palm Beach County called Briny Breezes Florida. It’s a 43-acre town owned by the shareholders of Briny Breeze’s Inc. that is sandwiched between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intercostal waterway on the barrier islands.

In 2007 the shareholders were offered $510 million dollars for their land and now I would say its worth over $1,000,000,000.00 (One Billion Dollars). I have no idea where I would go if it was sold because there is no place like Briny Breezes Florida but developers and billionaires from all over the world want this piece of paradise that I call home. It would take a vote of the shareholders to sell if we received an offer with a deposit attached to it and I would be inclined to vote to sell for the kind of money some of the largest developers in the world have been talking about offering us.

In real estate you always want to improve your position and living on the barrier island has really helped me break into the multi-million dollar residential real estate market. I have listed and sold houses between $37 million and $1.5 million over the last two years. I currently hold over 10 million in inventory and plan on expanding my luxury waterfront division by continuing to offer superior marketing and negotiation services to ensure my client’s success. The majority of my customer recommend my services to their friends and family, for that I am forever grateful and truly blessed.

Has it been a smooth road?
The Real Estate business is not for everyone. The trials and tribulations of being a full-time Real Estate professional will change who you are. There is no guarantees or salaries for the majority of full-time agents. You will either sink or swim in this business and if you’re not a go-getter you will be serving coffee in less than a few months, especially if you have responsibilities.

When I had my first child it was a very difficult decision to remain full time. I had to believe in my abilities to produce an income because nobody receives their commission until the deal closes and sometimes you work so hard yet the deal still crashes and the bills still keep coming due. You must work hard and persevere all the way until the end of the game. Most people give up without realizing how close they are to the finish line.

Starting my brokerage was a rough road. My wife and I own and operate the company together. We also have two children and running a brokerage is not always fun and games although it can be very rewarding. We have been financially devastated trying to expand too fast and learned lessons that have helped us tremendously.

Longevity in the real estate business really speaks volume. It is not always about how big your brand is, we have learned over the years that your reputation and quality of service is far more important as you commit to this business. With these principals in mind, commitment, perseverance and integrity, we have been able to grow at a steady pace which helps with training our agents to properly represent us in the marketplace.

We’d love to hear more about your business.
Arena And Company is a family owned and operated the boutique Real Estate firm. We custom tailor our services to meet the needs of our broad database of clients and we have performance-based listing agreements. We work with individuals from all walks of life and have sold multi-million dollar mansions, condos and properties to celebrities like Vanilla Ice and Billy Joel, hedge funds, Real Estate investors and first time home buyers.

Broker James Arena is a certified negotiation expert and well known in our area for strategic negotiations. Broker James has taken on the most difficult listings to sell and gets the job done on a regular basis when other Brokers could not. Broker James treats each and every customer like a celebrity and rolls the red carpet out for a one of a kind experience they will never forget.

The 400 Club by Arena And Company is our brokerage team of agents. We are always recruiting new and seasoned agents to join our team. We have a revolutionary Real Estate platform designed to help individuals get into the Real Estate Industry, stay in the Real Estate Industry and grow their Real Estate Business.

Our commission structure is best in the business and will save agents thousands of dollars every year. We have passive monthly residual income opportunities through our recruiter program as well that help our agents make more money while simultaneously growing their business opportunities. The 400 Club By Arena And Company allows agents to keep 100% of their commission and agents pay a $400 monthly membership fee ONLY IF THEY EARN COMMISSION if no commissions are earned then no payment is due that month and the fee do not roll over to the next month.

Broker James Arena is also a Multi-Media Marketing and Communications Specialist, Arena and Company produce state of the art videos, websites, and marketing tools in-house for their agents to stay ahead of the competition. The new and exciting technologies that we use and provide for our agents continue to win us more listings and helps us produce a steady flow of incoming leads. We love helping our agents build their brand and we work hard to bring their vision to life by producing and helping distribute the tools they need to succeed.

The Arena And Company Online Real Estate University is also a big part of our platform. Our Online University is approved by the state of Florida to provide Real Estate Courses and continuing education. This entity helps our Brokerage bring new talented individuals into the business and keep them well educated, while we train them to make money in the industry. Our training program gives new and seasoned agents the knowledge and tools necessary to earn a consistent income in the Real Estate industry as a full-time agent.

Is our city a good place to do what you do?
The town Briny Breezes is a small 43-acre oceanfront community in Palm Beach County with only 488 residents, so for new inexperienced agents it might not be the best place to start off and we give our new agents guidance as to what areas to focus on in order to help them earn money immediately.

However, being on the barrier Islands is never a bad thing in Florida. Real Estate is all about location, location location and this has proven to be a great place for a business like mine. We are surrounded by much larger towns and multi-million dollar estates.

I believe the town we are located in, Briny Breezes Florida will be sold to a developer in the very near future for $1,000,000,000.00 (ONE BILLION DOLLARS) or more. It is the last strategic oceanfront opportunity in Palm Beach County that a syndication or individual could build the city of the future with a destination resort in one of the richest counties in America.

The 43-acre parcel is sandwiched between the intercostal waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. When the corporation is purchased the land and the town is included which means the developer or syndication will have control over the master plan. This is an unprecedented opportunity and we have had a lot of international parties showing interest recently.

Briny Breezes is not for sale however in 2007 Ocean Land Development out of Boca Raton Florida offered $510,000,000.00 (Five Hundred and Ten Million Dollars) and the co-op community voted YES to sell, so the general consensus is in but the price has doubled and most likely will continue to go up in value. There is no place like Briny Breezes. www.BillionDollarBriny.com

Pricing:

  • Keep 100% Of Your Commission For Agents
  • $225 for Real Estate School

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Sharley Renee Arena

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