Tom Willmott is one of our newest Crane Realty agents. He and his wife, Barbara, moved to Canandaigua from Massachusetts two years ago. At that time, their son Ben took a new job at RIT, moving his family to Perinton. Both Tom and Barbara wanted to be closer to their two grandchildren.
What he’s done
Tom spent 24 years in the computer business in Boston. He was EVP of International Data Corporation. The research and consulting firm is best known for its widely-published market data. More recently, Tom was a founding partner and CEO of Aberdeen Group. Aberdeen provides sales training to more than 100 leading technology suppliers including IBM, HP, Cisco, and EMC/Dell.
After retiring from Aberdeen Group, Tom begin to learn about real estate investing. He focused on buying and renovating condominiums in Delray Beach, FL, and single-family homes in Saratoga Springs. He joined Crane Realty after transferring his real estate salesperson’s license to New York this spring.
Tom loves helping buyers evaluate the upside investment potential of new homes in order to bid effectively in the current hot market.
Willmott’s highest priority?
“I want any buyer to count on the highest level of customer service. When I read the outstanding reviews o Crane Realty on their website, I knew this was the firm for me.”
What he’s doing now
Besides the obvious in helping buyers and sellers with their real estate goals, Tom has a number of other interests.
In addition to having fun with his grandchildren and family, Tom is an active participant at the Y. He was a spinning instructor for more than 10 years while he and Barbara lived on Martha’s Vineyard.
Based on his computer and investment interests, Tom is also a currency (Forex), options, and futures trader. He enjoys helping new traders learn about software applications and technical analysis through his videos on YouTube.
Since moving to Canandaigua, Tom has been a volunteer at the Ontario County Office of the Aging. He presents each month at the office’s Medicare 101 seminar, where he helps senior with options for health insurance after reaching age 65.
If you need help with any real estate transaction, get in touch with Tom at 617-899-5215 or TomW@TheCraneRealtyGroup.com!