About Us

We're glad you came to visit the Tate Investments Team!

As a group of investing Realtors, we understand the importance of making the right real estate purchase decisions.

We've been told "we're different". And we are. We surround ourselves with people in the field who, like us, believe that this isn't just "business"; it's guiding people through one of the most important decisions they'll make and we all want to make sure you get it right every step of the way. But beyond that, we sincerely want to help you and know we can make this an exciting process for you.

So, who is the Tate Investments Team?

Jimmy Tate 
Investing in Real Estate was simply the beginning of an exciting career change for Jimmy. After 11 years with The Walt Disney Company working in Organizational Development and Total Quality Management, Jimmy decided to focus full-time on his real passion: serving people by making complicated real estate decisions simplified.

Jimmy has been exposed to the "art" of real estate investing since he was a child. Both of Jimmy's parents are real estate developers… his father the analyst, his mother with the discerning eye; together, a team of successful investors for over 30 years. Jimmy "inherited" the skill for both and naturally navigates through the most complicated real estate ventures with seamless capability.

A graduate of Northeastern State University in Oklahoma, Jimmy holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology. As President and Founding Chapter Member of his fraternity, Kappa Sigma, and Co-founder and Director of the NSU Volunteer Center, entrepreneurial prowess and leadership are nothing new to Jimmy.

Jimmy has lived in Central Florida for over 14 years and has been investing in (and vacationing on) beach front property for 10 years! A father of 2, Jimmy spends a great deal of his spare time playing trains and dress-up and hosing sand off of little feet.

Kristen Tate
Is a 14-year Cast Member with The Walt Disney Company, Kristen's background is in resort operations, Human Resources, and Leadership Development. A certified Executive Coach and holding a Professional of Human Resources certification, Kristen transitioned from leading "people processes" for an entertainment company to leading them for her family's company.

A graduate from the University of Missouri, Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio & Television Communication.

Kristen brings sound business practices, operational processes, and a consultative approach to this intricate business. A mother of the "same 2", Kristen spends a great deal of her spare time at the playground, the soccer field, and Starbucks to keep it all going…

Michele Barnett

Michele Barnett has over 22 years experience as a mortgage professional. Her expertise includes handling the mortgage needs of medical and legal professionals, entrepreneurs, corporate executives and their employees. With an extensive career as a respected mortgage originator, she has also had the privilege of assisting her clients’ family and friends with their mortgage needs including first-time home buyers, downsizing or just simply refinancing. Michele enjoys helping others and considers her clients as friends for life. 

Michele is proud to work with SunTrust Mortgage, Inc., a top 5 mortgage lender in the U.S. with over $178.9 billion of mortgage loans serviced for over 1 million clients.  SunTrust Mortgage offers a broad range of highly competitive fixed and adjustable rate mortgage products.   

Michele’s consistent dedication to client care has earned her a sterling reputation in the ever-changing lending and real estate market.  As the mother of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome, Michele knows the importance of providing focused, individual care for each client.  Her skills and commitment blend exemplary service and specific products to meet the needs of her clients’ unique lifestyles. 

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