Diane Forgett

RESUME AND GENERAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE  OF

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT DIANE FORGETT

CAREER

I have worked in the land development industry for over 21 years. I currently serve as Senior Vice President of Interstate Ventures Inc., owner of L.A.N.D. Realty and President of Housing Marketing Associates.   I hold vast experience in the residential, single/multi-family housing market. My knowledge of the industry involves the following areas:

	Construction.
	Land development and acquisition.
	Sales and marketing.
	Project management, including cost control/financial structuring, production/bidding oversight.
	Public relations/speaking.
	Operations management.
	In house training and staffing of sales/construction personnel.
	Demographic research
	Zoning analysis.
	Site selection strategy.

I am innovative, effective and creative in all my approaches and am geared to help make all parties involved money. I believe in a team of individuals using sound business principles to accomplish corporate goals. You will maximize the return on your investment by making my companies a part of your Building /Development/ Real Estate Corporate team.

 

 EXPERIENCE

Housing Marketing Associates, Inc.

President

January, 1993 - Present

• Extremely effective in communicating the customer's requirements to the builder due to my extensive knowledge of construction materials and methods.
• Hands-on service to the customer provided both during and after construction, regardless of the price-point of the house.  
• This unique expertise virtually eliminates misunderstandings between customers and builders, ensuring customer satisfaction with maximum cost savings and minimal production delays.
• Female owned company geared to high-end custom housing, sensitive to needs of both male and female customers.
• Commitment to professionalism well above and beyond industry standard.

L.A.N.D. Realty

Owner/Broker of Record

June, 1985 - Present

• Created, trained and organized a unique group of in-house sales professionals skilled in operating only new home communities. Thus eliminating any competition with outside brokerage firms and creating loyalty and dedication among our agents/associate brokers.
• In-house method successfully educated our customers to the benefit of new home ownership vs resale ownership.
• Personal assistance in obtaining both conventional financing and Federal assistance (Veteran's Association, Federal Housing Act., etc.)
• Emphasis in knowing your customer and building a personal relationship with the customer has been a key factor in Land Realty's success.

Interstate Ventures, Inc.

Senior Vice-President 

1984- Present

Completed twenty one (21) custom subdivisions ranging from 25 to 1500 units.

Successfully built over 2,000 custom homes ranging in cost from 200,000 to 1,000,000 dollars in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. 

Oversaw all aspects of construction management,  including, but not limited to: sediment controls, site work, scheduling of trades and suppliers, production   schedules, materials procurement, coordination with designers and architects, completion and warranty.

Production of specialized homes, including high-end custom finishing and disabled/wheelchair accessible custom homes.

Expertise in providing spectacularly finished homes in all price ranges.

Achievements

• One of the few female developers/builders in Maryland.
• Owner of an in-house real estate brokerage firm.
• Obtained a real estate brokerage license at the age of 21.   
• Owner of a building /marketing company  for over 10 years.
• Co-owner of a real estate development company.
• Pro-bono consultant to local non-profit organizations.
• Member, Home Builders Association of Maryland.
• Assisted in fundraising events for diabetes and MS foundations.