Terry Hayes grew up in Maryland and graduated with a teaching degree from East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. After teaching in the Denver, Colorado area for several years, she received her license as a registered investment advisor and enjoyed a successful career with an investment planning firm for 22 years.

Terry’s family owned property in Sarasota for five decades and she vacationed on Anna Maria Island since her childhood. Over the years, she had numerous successful real estate investments of her own along the Gulf Coast. Eventually, Terry returned to Southwest Florida and quickly recognized the potential of real estate in the region, prompting her to attain her real estate license.

Terry Hayes and Diana Donovan partnered in real estate endeavors, recognizing their similar career paths and complimentary skill sets. The Donovan Hayes Group is a true team effort with Terry bringing many years of experience as a successful financial advisor and Diana with a personal touch and creative problem-solving. Both recognize the importance of extraordinary customer service.

The goal of the Donovan Hayes Group is to create lifelong satisfied clients who entrust us with their real estate business and feel comfortable referring us to family and friends. With a track record of accountability, education, attention to detail, and personal attention, our clients have become customers for life.