Claude D Boring III
Real Estate Agent (Broker)
Sebring - FL

**Professional Biography**

A dedicated real estate professional with deep roots in Florida, this agent brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to the community. As a third-generation Floridian, they have a profound understanding of the local market and its unique characteristics.

**Education and Military Service**
This agent attended Erskine College in Due West, South Carolina, and served honorably in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971, where they held the position of Quartermaster/Navigator.

**Real Estate Involvement**
Since 1996, this agent has been an active participant in the Realtor Political Action Committee (RPAC) as a major investor. Their leadership roles include serving as President of the Florida Association of Realtors in 1999 and being recognized as the Florida Realtor of the Year in 2001. They have also held the position of Regional Vice-President for Region V of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and served on the Executive Committee of NAR in 2003.

Their accolades include the RPAC Golden R Award and the RPAC Golden R Presidents Circle in 2003 and 2004, respectively. They have chaired the State & Local Fiscal Affairs Committee for NAR and have been a member of the Board of Directors for the Florida Association of Realtors since 1998. In 2006, they were appointed as the RPAC Chairman for Florida Realtors and were inducted into the RPAC Hall of Fame in 2010. They served as a Commissioner on the Florida Real Estate Commission from 2010 to 2017, including two terms as Chairman.

Recognized for their excellence, this agent received the Reader’s Choice Award for “Best Real Estate Agent” in Highlands County in 2014, followed by multiple awards for “Best Real Estate Company” and “Best Commercial Real Estate Company” in 2015. They were also featured in Real Trends Magazine as part of the “Best Real Estate Teams in Florida” in the same year. Their commitment to community initiatives is highlighted by their support for the “Hometown Hero” project in 2018 and being named “Best Commercial Realtor” in the Best Of Highlands awards in 2019.

**Professional Expertise**
Holding the GRI and CRS designations since 2001, this agent specializes in both residential and commercial property brokerage, as well as land use development. Their tenure as a Commissioner on the Florida Real Estate Commission from 2010 to 2017, including two terms as Chairman, underscores their expertise and leadership in the field. They have also received the Lifetime Achievement Award from RE/MAX International, the Longevity Award from Habitat for Humanity, and the Eagle Award from the RE/MAX Florida Region.

**Community Engagement**
This agent has a long history of community service, having served on the Board of County Commissioners for Highlands County from 1984 to 1992. They are a Paul Harris Fellow with Rotary International and were President of the Sebring Sunrise Rotary from 2011 to 2012. Their leadership roles extend to the Habitat for Humanity Executive Committee, where they served as President for Highlands County from 2010 to 2012, and they have been a member of the Executive Committee since 2011. Additionally, they are involved with the Highlands County Planning & Zoning Board since 2018 and currently serve as Vice Chairman of the Highlands County Board of Adjustments since 2021.

With a robust background in real estate and a steadfast commitment to community service, this agent exemplifies professionalism and dedication in every aspect of their work.