Mark Ackermann, president of Weichert, Realtors’ Capital Region, announced that Barry Taylor has been named manager of the Great Falls sales office. Taylor was most recently assistant manager of Weichert’s Loudoun office.
“We are fortunate to have someone with Barry’s intelligence, market knowledge and compassion leading the sales team in Great Falls,” said Ackermann. “The sales associates in the Great Falls office and their clients will both benefit from Barry’s drive to succeed and his ability to motivate.”
Taylor is a decorated U.K. military veteran. Before embarking on a real estate career six years ago with Weichert, he served for 32 years in the British Army. After retiring from the army in 2004, he came to the United States to assist a U.K.-based company in establishing a physical presence in Reston. Taylor worked there until 2011 before deciding to earn his real estate license and join Weichert as a sales associate.
“I am happy to join the team in the Great Falls office,” Taylor said. “As manager, my goals are to continue developing my professional skills as a real estate broker and to increase Weichert’s market share in the region. I also hope to inspire and educate the next generation of top producers among our sales team.”
Taylor is the finance chair of the Dulles Area Association of Realtors, as well as a member of its Budget and Finance committee and board of directors. Taylor is also a member of the International Association of Bomb Technicians & Investigators.
A resident of Ashburn since 2008, Taylor enjoys playing golf, motorcycling and cycling in his leisure time. He and his wife, Sue, also take pleasure in dining out and exploring the region’s wineries. The couple, who recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary, has two adult children and two grandchildren. They support many charitable organizations, including JDRF, EOD Warrior Foundation, Felix Fund – The Bomb Disposal Charity in the United Kingdom, Boulder Crest Retreat and various breast cancer organizations. Taylor recently walked the length of the 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Trail in one day and raised almost $3,000 for the Red Cross to assist hurricane victims.
To learn about the real estate services offered by Weichert, Realtors, contact Taylor in Weichert’s Great Falls office at 731-A Walker Road, or call 703-759-6300 for more information.