Originally from the Boston area, Beth spent most of her youth on Cape Cod. Early on she began a career with BoatU.S. and remained with them for 26 years. This is where customer service became her passion. During the rapid growth of the organization she was often transferred to oversee the opening of new locations. Relocating to new cities, she quickly learned how to read the market and pick the perfect locations for BoatU.S. and herself to call home for a short while. So, it was no surprise that when it came time to start her second career, real estate was the only answer.
It as a natural transition to begin selling luxury Fort Lauderdale waterfront property. The target market looking for this lifestyle and properties are the same customers she has been working with for years, exceeding their expectations all the way.
She quickly formed the Patterson team of Keyes Realtors and together they put 110% in to helping their customers reach their real estate goals.
In 2017, Beth became the District Sales Manager of the Keyes Fort Lauderdale Branch. She continues to be passionate about the excellent customer service she gives to both her Real Estate Sales Associates and their customers.
About Me
District Sales Manager
Keyes Real Estate
Ft. Lauderdale Office
The Keyes Company
South Florida Real Estate
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Barb Kozlow
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Steven Reibel
Senior Vice President | Strategic Growth
Christina Pappas
President
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Ray has a wealth of knowledge and experience that he very graciously shares freely with all agents in the office. It is wonderful to work with Ray as his tremendous energy, focus and passion for the Real Estate industry is impossible to ignore. You in turn feel energised and motivated to provide an outstanding service to your clients every day. Due to Rays constant motivating and excellent sense of humour he reminds you that you must love what you do to do it well. i sincerely appreciate all of Rays guidence and knowledge that he so kindly shares with us all here at Keyes Ft.Lauderdale office.
Rays enthusiasm for helping us reach our goals is unpresidented. He is what I look forward to every Tuesday. He truly is the best part of the choice I made to join the Keyes Company. Thank you Ray, for all your tremendous help and knowledge you share it’s us.
Mr. Ray Barkett is one of the best broker and real estate teacher I have ever met! He always has a great input and awesome advises :)
It is a real privilege to know Ray Barkett. His knowledge is priceless as well as his humor. He is a true mentor, cares about his agents and seems to be able to read your mind. Ray is there for you and will give you the guidance you need to succeed while allowing you to stay true to yourself. Thank you Mr. Barkett.
JT
Ray has been an integral part of me learning the ropes and getting my bearings as a new Florida realtor. I had previous experience as a realtor in Toronto, but coming to a new and different market requires a lot of new information. Ray has a wealth of knowledge that he shares constantly with all the agents in the office at meetings, in person and through emails. He strives for the growth of all his agents and is there to give them the support they need. I am very happy with my choice to work with Keyes and Ray.
Ray is a great motivator with a wealth of knowledge. I always look forward to going to his training.
Ray is priceless. A mentor who sincerely cares about the success of the agents around him. Joining Keyes is one of my better decisions, and being in the Fort Lauderdale office is the icing on the cake. Thank you Ray.
Mike Verde
Mike Verde
DC
Always has great insight.
MT
Ray Barkett is wonderful teacher with deep knowledge he can share with apprentices to be successful in real estate business. Very happy that he sent me invitation to start work with "Keyes" and I accepted it, although was many others more desirable with easy money, but no high technology. Thank you for you dedication to real estate business and your students! P.S. is it possible to make live seminars in the office, where students can be with computers and provider have patient to be not in the hurry: simplicity, byside. thank you.
Ray is one in a million when it comes to his passion, knowledge and support. Always willing to impart his words of wisdom and real world experience to ensure everyone has the tools to succeed. What stands out most to me is I know Ray truly cares and is cheering me on and challenging me to be the best I can be.
As a relatively new agent (2 months) in this business and visiting many brokers, both small and large I joined the Keyes Agency due to the wealth of knowledge Mr Barkett displayed on multiple occasions. Ray Barkitt is always available to assist and always ready to help build my knowledge base and skills.
I think Ray is an excellent broker. He is very supportive and is a wealth of great information. I am very pleased with my choice to work at Keyes under this brokerage.
GM
As a newly licensed agent, Ray has done everything in his power to help me be a success. He's given me the words to say to potential clients and went out of his way to encourage me when he saw I was discouraged by the ups and downs of the business.
Ray is passionate about this industry and about imparting his knowledge and experience into those agents who are receptive to hearing it.
After interviewing with more than 10 brokers, I knew Ray's team was the correct choice for my career path.
Ray is passionate about this industry and about imparting his knowledge and experience into those agents who are receptive to hearing it.
After interviewing with more than 10 brokers, I knew Ray's team was the correct choice for my career path.
GM
As a newly licensed agent, Ray has done everything in his power to help me be a success. He's given me the words to say to potential clients and went out of his way to encourage me when he saw I was discouraged by the ups and downs of the business.
Ray is passionate about this industry and about imparting his knowledge and experience into those agents who are receptive to hearing it.
After interviewing with more than 10 brokers, I knew Ray's team was the correct choice for my career path.
Ray is passionate about this industry and about imparting his knowledge and experience into those agents who are receptive to hearing it.
After interviewing with more than 10 brokers, I knew Ray's team was the correct choice for my career path.
I am a mortgage representative who does a great deal of business out of the Keyes Fort Lauderdale office. I have come to greatly respect Ray Barkett and the vast knowledge base he has. He is a certifiable problem solver. He always comes to the aid of his agents and makes the time to assure their success. If an agent is willing to put in the work to be successful and follow Ray's plan they are sure to succeed. I would call Ray the guru of real estate.
Mr. Ray,
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
YOU ARE THE BEST!!!
GP
Ray Barkett is an amazing mentor and better person. His experience and expertise has helped accelerate my growth in the Real Estate business. He's a Real Estate educational resource that I have the privilege to tap into on a daily basis. Simply the best!
There is so much to say about a Manager who takes pride in teaching and sharing his/her talents. Mr. Barkett is that Manager!! He has the passion to teach and who allows his Associates to soar in their real estate career. He is a mentor beyond mentoring....he is a sincere master of cultivating talent. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Barkett throughout my career with Keyes. I could not have asked for a better Manager or a better person to have in my corner. I will also add, if you are looking for a place to hang your license in either residential or commercial real estate....Keyes Ft. Lauderdale and Ray Barkett is the team!
Ray is a great broker & mentor if you have an interest in starting a real estate career. With over 30 years of experiences & serving an active role with the Board of Realtors & National Association of Realtors, Ray is always knowledgeable of the latest real estate news. I’ve learned from Ray every aspect of the sales contract, saving deals from going bad, and so much more that it’s not enough space. Ray is able to connect with you on a professional and personal level which makes him a valuable mentor and a great pleasure to work with.
Ray is a great broker & mentor if you have an interest in starting a real estate career. With over 30 years of experiences & serving an active role with the Board of Realtors & National Association of Realtors, Ray is always knowledgeable of the latest real estate news. I’ve learned from Ray every aspect of the sales contract, saving deals from going bad, and so much more that it’s not enough space. Ray is able to connect with you on a professional and personal level which makes him a valuable mentor and a great pleasure to work with.
The Best Broker ever! He is very experienced and helpful with any and all questions you might have about real estate. I was blessed to meet him and to join his office. I am very thankful to Ray for helping me to build my real estate business.
JW
Ray Barkett is a huge asset to the Fort Lauderdale Branch!
Ray is highly regarded by everyone who has had the pleasure to work and/or learn from him.
I feel very blessed to have such a fabulous leader and mentor, who genuinely cares about each of the agents in the office.
A BIG thanks to Ray for all of his guidance, wisdom and support!!!
Ray is highly regarded by everyone who has had the pleasure to work and/or learn from him.
I feel very blessed to have such a fabulous leader and mentor, who genuinely cares about each of the agents in the office.
A BIG thanks to Ray for all of his guidance, wisdom and support!!!
We would say Ray is one of the most respected brokers in our community ! He has been instrumental in setting new policies, staying at the cutting edge of our industry, and actually changing the way we do business ! His creativity and ability to think "outside the box" has earned him much recognition and admiration. I have spent 37 years [not a typo] under Ray's extraordinary supervision and there is hardly a real estate situation he has not been able to solve in an honorable, professional manor. He has been our source of knowledge, our confidant, and best of all "a good friend". His legacy will not be soon forgotten as he is looked at as the current "Go To Guy" for the most complicated real estate situations that often occur in our industry. We're proud to have spent our entire career on your amazing team ! With gratitude, Anthony & Andrea Vitale.
With his level of experience and professionalism, Ray Barkett and his team at the Keyes of Ft. Lauderdale, are the reason why I've finally found an office to call home. I look forward to growing my career here!
Ray truly provides the mentoring and guidance that is needed when you are starting out. I appreciate all of his support and humor!
