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New Smyrna Beach Realtor® Recognized as FAR’s 2005 Newcomer of the Year

ORLANDO, Fla., September 2005 -- New Smyrna Beach Realtor® Lester Clinton Weimer was recently named Florida’s 2005 Newcomer of the Year by the 130,000-member Florida Association of Realtors® (FAR). The award was presented at FAR’s recent 89th annual Convention & Trade Expo in Lake Buena Vista. 

This year marks only the second time that FAR has given the Newcomer Award. The award is designed to recognize an outstanding individual who has entered the Realtor profession within the past three years or less, and during that time has made notable contributions to the local and state associations, as well as to his or her community. 

Weimer actively supports the New Smyrna Beach Association on three committees, serves as a mentor for new practitioners and as sales trainer for his office. He also belongs to the local chamber of commerce and the Finactics of New Smyrna Beach, which advocates for environmental issues. 

For his contributions to the real estate profession and the community, Weimer has been honored with one of FAR’s top awards.

The Florida Association of Realtors, the voice for real estate in Florida, provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation for more than 130,000 members in 68 local boards/associations.

© 2005 FLORIDA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS