Deborah Garson

Deborah has now joined Optima Real Estate as Broker Associate / VP of Commercial Real Estate. She will not only continue to extend services in residential services but collaborate and expand sales, services and operations in the commercial space.

Prior to embarking on her real estate career, Deborah excelled in the realm of luxury hotels, where she honed her skills within the executive operations team. Upon joining RE/MAX, she knew that she wanted to continue serving the international community with whom she frequently interacted in the hospitality industry. In pursuit of this goal, Deborah obtained the Certified International Real Estate Specialist (CIRES) and Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designations, providing her with a solid foundation in working with international clients.

As a member of the prestigious RE/MAX Hall of Fame, Deborah exemplifies the spirit of dedication, constant learning, and unparalleled service. She continues to expand her horizons in the real estate industry, drawing upon her wealth of knowledge and experience to offer exceptional service to clients from all walks of life.

Deborah proudly identifies herself as a living testament of faith and grace and her unwavering enthusiasm to align and fulfill her God given purpose, entrepreneurial ethos, and steadfast commitment to lifelong learning utilizing wisdom and understanding that it's not how you start but how you finish this journey of life.

Deborah views education as the foundation upon which to construct business, likening it to the intricate architecture of a building. Each course and certification adds another facet to her professional repertoire. Having spent nineteen (19) years @ RE/MAX and 21 years altogether, she has undertaken numerous courses, earning a remarkable array of designations and certifications. Notable among these are the Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR), Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI), Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist (CLHMS), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE), The Five Star REO Certification, REO Trans Certification, and RES.NET REO Certification, The Five Star Academy Master Certification (Regulatory Compliance, Legal Practice, Diversity and Inclusion, and Distressed Asset Disposition), and others. Deborah has serviced many REO properties for large and mid-size companies including BOA, Old Republic, First American, Nationstar/Solutionstar, Equity Pointe, AMS Asset Management, etc. Ever committed to expanding her knowledge and skill set, Deborah has undertaken training and courses in management and in the commercial academic field and is now working towards completing the highly regarded Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) designation. Her education background both locally and internationally has empowered her to tackle a diverse range of transactions with confidence and proficiency and yet still a deep desire to learn more so as to offer more comprehensive and personalized services in depth and scale in commercial leases and sales. Deborah is very active within her church community and other charities where she continues to serve and enjoys doing so.