BARBARA ASHLEY-JONES, GLOBAL REAL ESTATE ADVISOR.
With Barbara's initial background in the financial industry, she served as Assistant Treasurer and Bank Operations Manager for a New York-based international bank before relocating to Orlando in 1987.
She served as operations manager at The First FA Bank in Orlando from 1988 to 1993, during which time she earned her Florida mortgage broker license and her Florida real estate license.
A long-time resident of the Lake Nona area, Barbara is an active REALTOR® on the Premier
Sotheby’s International Realty team covering Central Florida. Barbara’s diverse background allows her to touch and expand her abilities for any and all real estate needs. With over 20 years as a Realtor, Barbara brings tremendous experience and has contacts locally, nationally and internationally through networking, trade missions and personal travel and making business connections. With a unique skill set allowing her to be successful on many levels.
Barbara has a commitment to excellence and personal service in the community. She worked on projects with county commissioners, getting the first set of covered bus stops and street lights installed along a major road in Orlando, she volunteers with helping the homeless shelter, contribute monthly with Share-A-Meal for Ronald McDonald House.
Barbara puts herself out there as a mentor for new agents starting out and is always willing to share her knowledge with others.
An appointee to the board of directors of the Orange County Minority Women Business Enterprise from 1999 to 2002 and the Orange County Housing Finance Authority from 2003 to 2013, which she served as Chairman from 2009 to 2011 which involved many projects through the County. She also served on St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce for two years and the founder of Nona Business Alliance networking group.
Barbara is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, the Orlando Regional Real Estate Association. Barbara serves on several committees at the ORRA and Florida Realtors and uses this knowledge in order to serve the members of the public and her peers, respectfully, professionally and ethically.
Barbara is a Graduate Realtor Institute, Professionalism in Real estate, and a Realtor Commitment to Excellence recipient, and holds several designations including Military Relocation Professional in order to work proficiently with our Veterans, Certified International Property Specialist for our Global networking, Accredited Buyers Representative, Risk Management Certification, At Home with Diversity, and NHCB for our new and existing home buyers, just to name a few.
Barbara loves to spend time with her relatives and over the years it has been an annual priority for them to travel together.
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty, 13555 Narcoossee Rd. Orlando Florida 32832Direct Phone 407-448-5450,
Outside of the real estate. Barbara has owned and operated BAJ Investment Services LLC for 10 years to buy and invest in real estate. and a Vacation Consultant with Expedia Cruises, Air, Land and Sea Vacation, working with Groups only.