If you have any doubts about the true value that a home represents, visit your local home improvement store on a Saturday morning. After a hard week’s work, what could possibly motivate people to walk the aisles seeking plants, decorative fixtures or new appliances? The answer is homeownership. An integral part of the American dream, a home is where memories are made and how many individuals gain the opportunity to build wealth over time.  Homeownership has a significant impact, not only on the individual but also the community and economy at large.

“Housing contributes to GDP in two basic ways: through private residential investment and consumption spending on housing services. Historically, residential investment has averaged roughly 5% of GDP, while housing services have averaged between 12 and 13%, for a combined 17 to 18% of GDP.” Read the full article here

Source: National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)

GRI- (Graduate Realtor Institute) commitment to customer service

CRS- (Certified Residential Specialist) experience, training and commitment to be among the best in their profession

ABR- (Accredited Buyer Representative) benchmark of excellence in buyer representation

ePro- NAR’s online training program to certify real estate professionals as Internet Professionals and recognized nationwide as an online standard for real estate professionalism and knowledge

CyberStar- is a leading sales associate in his marketplace that has completed 50 or more transactions or $5+ million in closed volume during the past year and has  demonstrated commitment in the use of technology in marketing efforts, and sharing real estate technology and ideas.