EXIT Realty Associate Broker Appointed to Florida's Construction Industry Licensing Board

Press release:  Okeechobee, FL (Grassroots Newswire) 11/03/08 -- Governor Charlie Crist has appointed EXIT Realty Neighbors Florida REALTOR® and Builder, Elbert Batton, to the State of Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

The purpose of this Board is to regulate construction contractors and their businesses. Mr. Batton will be one of eighteen board members who will review the licensing qualifications for the building industry. They will also review complaints and administer discipline for infractions which include suspending or revoking a license and or impose administrative fees. This term lasts for four years.

In addition to recently joining EXIT Realty Neighbors as a REALTOR®, Mr. Batton is also the founder of Lake View Builders, Inc., of Okeechobee, Florida. This company was founded in 1994. Batton, who is also the owner, is a state certified contractor with over 44 years experience in the construction industry. He grew up in the business, his family being in construction since the early 1900's.

For more information about EXIT Realty Neighbors, please contact:

Barbara Yates
Broker/Owner
561-795-4425
Barbara@BarbaraYates.com