Cindy is a native "New Yawker" with 22 years of commercial insurance experience as an underwriter, underwriting manager, and marketing manager providing her with exceptional skills to help manage your home buying and selling experience. Familiarity with contracts and negotiations in this former career have blended well in her present career as a real estate professional.

As a former owner of a small business in Gainesville for 6 years, Cindy brings to the table a strong work ethic to provide the "True Customer Service" that is the cornerstone of the Bosshardt tradition.

She is a Multi-Million Dollar Producer and earned the Leadership Award at GACAR (the local board). Her artistic flair coupled with her sense of organization and space is an invaluable resource for her customers.

Her Professional Designations and Affiliations include the following:

• Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)
• Certified New Home Sales Professional (CSP)
• Multi-Million Dollar Producer, 2006, 2007
• National Association of Realtors (NAR)
• Florida Association of Realtors (FAR)
• Gainesville-Alachua County Association of Realtors (GACAR)
• Women's Council of Realtors (WCR)
• Sweathogs Graduate (received leader award in 2006 class) 2006, 2008
• Committee Member of Professional Standards Committee at GACAR, 2008

Cindy's community involvement includes the following:

• Child Advocate of the Guardian Ad Litem Program
• Current Committee Member of the Professional Standards Committee at GACAR
• Current Committe Member of the Technology Committee at GACAR
• Current President, Board of Directors, Turkey Creek Condominium Association
• Current Board Member, Stephen Foster Neighborhood Protection Group
• Currently active, Dining For A Cause (Women's Fundraising Group for Local Charities)
• Former Fund-Raiser for Habitat For Humanity (Women Build)
• Former Volunteer for Alachua County Humane Society
• Former Volunteer for Florida Wildlife

Cindy will guide you through your real estate transaction with professionalism, respect, and a good sense of humor! Check her out on Facebook!

Here's what her customers say about her:

(from a Seller of a short sale)..."Thank you, Cindy, for sticking with us to the end! We could not have completed our short sale transaction without your diligence, professionalism, integrity and competence. As we live in California, it was essential to a have a Realtor whom we could trust and who would advocate for us until it was time to hand the keys over to the new owner, and you did just that! You have helped us turn a page and for that, we are extremely grateful."  - J. and P. Patterson

"Cindy, we can't thank you enough for all your help in our first home buying process. Your referrals and advice were all very helpful and we appreciated it so much."  - D.and L. Blanton 

"Potential home buyers should know that their expectations will be exceeded if they have the good fortune to work with Cindy. At no time, whatsoever, did I feel pressured in a manner that we're all familiar with when purchasing a new car. Instead, Cindy took the time to explain "how things work" in an entirely professional, courteous, yet totally relaxed and comfortable manner. Her demeanor inspires trust and confidence immediately, and her expertise in real estate is highly appreciated by folks like myself who are new to making one of the most important decisions of their lives." - Joe Perlette

"A note about this deal and your performance. I believe that professionals need to be on top of their game all the time and always looking for innovation and technology to grow business. Your communication with me after your astute finding of my posting on Craig's List and putting the two sellers together was great and an example of progressive thinking. This made money for you and your company that otherwise would not have happened. Also, staying up late last night to get the paperwork in perfect order to make the transaction go smoothly showed lots of dedication to your customers." - Jim Pledger

"Cindy, I can't thank you enough for helping me get a house! I know I'm small fish compared to most people that are looking to buy, but you treated me like I was looking for a seven figure home. Thank you for sticking with me." - Nick Miller


(listing with Anita Smith)
"Cindy and Anita were great. Whenever I had a question or concern Cindy was always available and addressed my concerns. Awesome to work with." - Traci Taylor

"Cindy was wonderful...always willing to help and always lots of fun. Any problems that arose were solved very quickly." - Judy Catches

"Cindy did an awesome job helping me find the perfect home in the location and for the price I wanted. She's great!" - Leigh Williams

"Cindy was SPECTACULAR in every way, a real estate agent like no other; she orchestrated a closing on our home in what everyone was referring to as the quickest closing in HISTORY. Thank you, Cindy Harrington, thank you Bosshardt - we will absolutely rely on you again for our future real estate and property management needs!" - Maria Croke

"Cindy was very personable and energetic! She made the home buying experience fun and efficient. It was a joy to work with her!" - Cynthia Reider

"Cindy did a first rate job. Thanks." - Jack M.

"We were very pleased with Cindy and the manner in which she helped us." - Joe P.

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WHY BUY IN GAINESVILLE???

GAINESVILLE was rated the #1 City out of 400 in the Book "Cities Ranked and Rated'" by Sperling & Sander (2007)

GAINESVILLE was rated #1 as America's Most Livable City by Money Magazine (1995)

GAINESVILLE was rated #1 of the Top 7 Places To Live During An Economic Turndown by Smartmoney.com (2008)

GAINESVILLE was rated the #3 Small Town College Town for Real Estate Investment by Nuwireinvestor.com

GAINESVILLE was rated #11 Best Places To Reinvent Your Life by AARP (2007)

GAINESVILLE was rated #12 Best Places to Do Business & Have a Career by Forbes Magazine (2008)

GAINESVILLE was rated #22 of the Smartest Cities in America by Forbes.com (2008)

GAINESVILLE was on the top 50 List of Best Places to Live and Play - National Geographic Adventure (2007)

GAINESVILLE was on the Top 100 List (rated 47 AND the best in Florida)for Best Places To Live and Launch (combination of a great business environment with alluring leisure offerings) by CNNMoney.com (2008)

GAINESVILLE was rated the Most Technologically Advanced City by Popular Science Magazine (2005)

UF ranked 2nd among all universities in Kiplinger's "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" (2007 & 2008) and 4th in The Scientist magazine's "Best Places to Work in Academia" (2005)

The University of Florida is ranked in 2008 by U.S. News & World Report 49th overall among private and public top "National universities" in the United States.

And I haven't even mentioned The Florida Gators!!

UF Football --

2008 - NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!!!!

2007 - Tim Tebow makes history as the first Sophmore EVER to win the HEISMAN TROPHY. He's the first major college player to run for 20 touchdowns and throw 20 TD passes in the same season.

2006 - National Champions

1995 - National Champions

UF Basketball --

2007 - National Champions

2006 - National Champions

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Here are some editorials written by Cindy Harrington and published in the Gainesville Sun...

Letters to the Editor for Sept. 6, 2008

Choosing a Realtor

Some may say this is a sad time for Realtors, when one of “our own” is accused of stealing property from customers’ homes. I sincerely hope our community understands that there are good and bad in every profession. The courts will decide if this particular Realtor is one or the other.

In the meantime, however, our community should know that the vast majority of Realtors in our community are professional. But here is some advice: Do a little checking before you bring a Realtor aboard to assist you in the buying and selling process. Ask for several references. Call his/her manager and ask if that Realtor has ever been found guilty on charges of ethical misconduct.

Times are tough enough in the real estate market without having to wonder if your real estate representative is going to do more harm than good. While some may be hanging their heads low or being cynical, I am proud that the system does work and that our technology (lockboxes) is not only designed to protect our customers from unauthorized entry, but it can also be useful “after the fact.”

Cindy Harrington,

Realtor,

Gainesville


Letters to the Editor for May 6, 2008

It's Always Time To Buy?

This is in response to Jerry Parker’s contentious letter printed on Sat, April 26th, that a Realtor’s® standard pitch is, “today…this exact moment is the best time for you to buy/sell your house.” He ends by saying, “I have yet to hear a broker recommend that their clients withhold their decision until better market conditions.”

Many of my colleagues and I suggest alternatives to buying or selling depending upon a customer’s particular situation. For instance, if they don’t have to sell, they may consider holding off if there are many homes already for sell in a given sub-division. If a buyer plans to live in Gainesville for only a year or two, renting may be a better solution over buying. I do not look upon my customers as a one time gravy train and move on to the next. Once I work with people, it is my intention to keep them customers for life.

Mr. Parker’s suggestion that we revisit a property purchased 6 months ago to determine it’s current value is one ridiculous notion. Prudent homeowners look at their properties as long term investments meaning they do not try to time the market. This is usually the wisest approach. There was an old adage I heard when I bought my first house in 1978 – that your home generally doubles in value every 10 years. That is better than a 7% increase each year. I recently saw an ad by the NAR spouting the same thing. What happened 3 years ago was an aberration. Homeowners should not expect their homes to increase by 25, 30% or more in one or two years.

And, unlike Mr. Parker, I absolutely DO believe it is a excellent time buy (even more so if you don’t have to sell first) because of the low interest rates, programs such as FHA and AmeriDream that require very little money down, the decline in prices and the large inventory.

Realtors® are celebrating a 100 year old industry May 12-14. According to Richard Gaylord, 2008 NAR president, who was quoted in the latest issue of REALTOR Magazine, “ It is Realtors® who have helped raise the homeownership rate to nearly 70% by advocating for laws and policies that protect private property rights and make housing more affordable and accessible.” I am proud to be a Realtor in Gainesville and I provide a much needed service to my customers.

Cindy Harrington, Gainesville, FL

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ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADE REBATES....

The 2008 Home Energy Efficiency Rebate Program:

High Efficiency Central Air: $200-$550
High Efficiency Room Air Conditioner: $150
Central Air Maintenance: $55
Duct Leak Repair: up to $375
Heat Recovery Unit: $155
Reflective Roof Coating: $70
Insulation: $0.125 per sq ft up to $375
Refrigerator recycling: up to $75

REQUIREMENTS:

Equipment - Central A/C MUST have SEER of 15 or greater; MUST be 5 tons (60,000 BTU) and ENERGY STAR qualified. Room A/C MUST have SEER of 10.7 or higher; MUST be ENERGY STAR qualified. Ducts MUST be sealed using mastic or foil tape.
Installation - All work must be done by a Florida state licensed HARV or mechanical contractor.

Solar Water Heating Rebate: $500 - MUST have current Florida Energy Center (FSEC) approval & contractor must be certified to install bt the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board.

http://www.gru.com/YourHome/Conservation/Energy/Rebates/rebatesIntro.jsp

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