
About Harry
Harry Franklin Borders was born in Georgia and went on to earn his Bachelor of Science at East Tenneesee State University. He first visited south Florida on a job interview in 1971 and has lived here ever since. He loves the natural beauty of West Palm Beach and his many friends in the community.
He began his real estate career in 1973 and quickly rose to become the sales manager of a local real estate brokerage firm. In 1976 he founded HF Borders, Co., Realtors.
Clients have described Harry as knowledgeable, trustworthy and enthusiastic - but his resumé speaks for itself. As a career real estate broker, Harry has attained some of the very highest honors and professional credentials that can be earned, including:
- West Palm Beach Board of Realtors, past president
- West Palm Beach Board of Realtors, “Realtor of the Year” award
- Florida Association of REALTORS, past director
- Certified Residential Brokerage Manager, CRB Designation
- Certified Residential Specialist, CRS Designation
- GRI Designation, awared by the Florida Association of Realtors
- Lifetime member of the Million Dollar Club
- Palm Beach Community College, Continuing Education – past real estate Instructor
- National & Florida Association of Realtors, Member
- Florida Association of Realtors, past chairman of the Equal Opportunity Committee
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Realtors National Marketing Institute, Member
In addition to his outstanding achievements in the Greater West Palm Beach real estate world, he is also a community leader with years of volunteer service and many community contacts:
- Optimist Club of West Palm Beach, past president
- Toastmasters International, Palm Beach Noon Chapter, past president
- West Palm Beach Jaycees, past treasurer
- Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches. Member, active to present
- YMCA – past chairman of Edwin Brown branch
- South Olive Elementary School PTA, past president
- Dreyfoos School of the Arts, School Advisory Council
- Kiwanis Club of West Palm Beach, past president
- Boy Scouts of America – Assistant Scoutmaster, currently serving as Gulfstream Council Commissioner
In his spare time, Harry enjoys reading, hiking, and basketball. He also works as a church volunteer.
"There are thousands of real estate brokers in Palm Beach county - but not many who can match my years of experience and local knowledge. I am confident that I can help you make the best possible decisions for your personal real estate needs."
