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Broker, CRS, GRI-e-PRO

What do all these initials mean to you? It means that I have taken the time to get advanced education and training in real estate, so that I can better represent you when it comes to selling or buying a home and better negotiate on your behalf, getting the best possible terms and condiitions.

As a Broker, I have advanced my education to be capable of managing a real estate business. And why does that matter? Two Things: First, it is a business and you want a professional to represent you in this very important transaction. After all, you likely have an accountant, financial advisor and perhaps even a lawyer that you can call with those specific issues – why would real estate be less important? Secondly, I understand the value of truly representing your best interest. The agent that is only working from one deal to the next isn’t focusing on your real estate needs. You want the agent that represents you to be in this business, current and up to date on the legal issues, the financing issues and the market trends.

CRS – Certified Residential Specialists.  If you were going to hire someone to represent you in a Real Estate transaction, wouldn’t you hire one of the top 4%? With a Certified Residential Specialists, that is exactly what you are doing. The CRS program is advanced training and education in all aspects of real estate. A CRS must have a significant mix of experience and successful real estate transactions, so you are assured that your Certified Residential Specialist is able to apply the education in the real world. And you can rest assured with a Certified Residential Specialists, you’re dealing with a trained real estate expert who will treat you fairly and professionally every step of the way.

GRI – Graduate Realtor Institute. Graduate REALTOR® Institute designees have made the commitment to provide a high level of professional services to their clients. The GRI curriculum incorporates a common body of knowledge for progressive real estate professionals. The designation is only earned by attending a specific, intensive series of classroom instruction, covering a variety of subjects including: contract law, professional standards, sales and marketing, finance, and risk reduction. In addition, we have learned the fundamentals of brokerage and other areas of real estate specialization. With this designation and through increased awareness of current topics important to the real estate professional, such as legal issues, we can better serve prospective clients and customers.

e-PRO - With more than 84% of buyers starting their home search on-line, it is essential that your Realtor be leading edge in terms of understand and using the new technology to serve the hyper-connected consumers of today and tomorrow. The     e-PRO® program provides a learning experience to help real estate professionals thrive in the competitive world of online real estate and make them more efficient, more mobile and more practical in using technology. The e-PRO has enhanced their skills and utilizes a comprehensive plan to implement social media and all the latest technology. What this means to you is greater exposure for your home where buyers are starting their search. And if you are searching for a new home, you can utilize my market alerts so that you are the first to know about that quality listing in the hottest neighborhood.

CDPE - A Certified Distressed Property Expert® is a real estate professional with specific understanding of the complex issues confronting the real estate industry, and the foreclosure avoidance options available to homeowners. Through comprehensive training and experience, CDPEs are able to provide solutions for homeowners facing hardships in today’s market, specifically short sales.  The prospect of foreclosure can be financially and emotionally devastating, and often homeowners proceed without guidance of any kind. As a CDPE designee, I believe that the best course of action for a homeowner in distress is to speak with a well-informed, licensed real estate professional. I have the tools needed to help homeowners find the best solution for their situation. Often, when other options have been exhausted, we can help homeowners avoid foreclosure through the efficient execution of a short sale.

While enduring financial difficulties is challenging for any family, the process of finding a qualified real estate professional should not be. Selecting an agent with the CDPE Designation ensures you are dealing with a professional trained to address your specific needs. CDPEs don’t merely assist in selling properties, they serve and help save their clients in need.

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So whether you are looking for your first home, selling the home where you raised the family and you are ready to downsize, or looking for that move-up property, put Doris' experience and expertise to work for you. With more than three decades of professional experience and the cutting edge technology necessary to succeed in today's marketplace, Doris offers her clients the tools to achieve exceptional results.