Chris Canfield, ABR, CRS, e-PRO, GREEN, SRES, Homes for Sale Naples FL

About Chris:

The real estate industry is evolving and becoming more sophisticated and challenging every day. Clients need a professional who understands the personal challenges of a move as well as the ever-changing industry. Clients working with me get the unique advantage of dealing with a REALTOR® who has bought or sold a personal residence 17 times while relocating for a sales and marketing career with Valvoline, Inc., and Cummins Engine Company.

My practical experience and education in the real estate industry establishes me as a true real estate professional in Southwest Florida. In real estate today, it is not enough to just have lived in the same town all your life. Real estate is not a part time business, and real estate transactions are important business transactions with a very personal side. A REALTOR should have a comprehensive background in dealing with people at all levels, negotiation, acquisition, communication, and generating results in a responsible and timely manner. With me you also get a team with a firm knowledge of real estate appraisal, corporate transfers, and individual relocations.

Designations Acquired and What do they Mean?

I am an Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR) - The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABR®) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation. This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council (REBAC) of the National Association of Realtors who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

I have been awarded the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation. The Certified Residential Specialist designation is the highest designation awarded to sales associates in the residential sales field. The CRS designation recognizes professional accomplishments in both experience and education. To earn the Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) designation, every REALTOR® must have significant experience and volume of real estate transactions. Every CRS Designee is required to maintain membership in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and to abide by its strict Code of Ethics. To help make the home buying and selling process more rewarding, every CRS designee must have a proven track record in the business, as well as advanced education in related areas like finance, technology and marketing. Only 4 percent of REALTORS® obtain this prestigious designation.

I am a Realtor e-PRO. A Realtor e-PRO^® Internet Professional is a Realtor^® who has completed a rigorous certification program endorsed by the prestigious National Association of Realtors^® (NAR). Real estate agents and brokers who have earned Realtor e-PRO^® Certification are Internet Professionals who have completed extensive training using the Web. Realtor e-PRO^® Certification means the real estate professional is prepared to employ the latest techniques and services for your benefit, just like you've grown to expect from a professional.

I have the SRES (Senior Real Estate Specialist) designation. Seniors Real Estate Specialists® are Realtors® qualified to meet the special needs and concerns of maturing Americans. A national program since 1998, The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council® (SAREC®) offers a specific designation, SRES®, to identify those members who have successfully completed its education program along with other prerequisites. By earning the SRES® designation, your Realtor® has demonstrated necessary knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing, or selling the family home. Your Realtor® has received special training, gets regular updates, and is prepared to offer the options and information needed in making life changing decisions.

I have earned the GREEN designation. Established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the Green REsource Council serves real estate professionals by providing comprehensive training and access to cutting-edge resources and tools as well as promoting green excellence, leadership, and consumer awareness within and across multiple real estate disciplines. Practitioners who complete the 3-day program are awarded NAR's Green Designation, the only green training program recognized by NAR.

Testimonials

I had the fortunate pleasure of working with Chris while searching for a condo while my child attended school in the area. Chris was extremely professional, stayed within our budget, and was flexible with his schedule as he knew that I had a long commute. He planned our appointments within reasonable time slots where we had plenty of time to look at the condos and make the next appointment without rushing. We sold the condo after graduation and Chris was extremely helpful in getting the place sold. I have and would continue to recommend Chris for any real estate needs as he is a true professional. ~ Angela F. - Home Buyer and Home Seller

"Our circumstances for finding a property and assuming our new postiions at the University were very challenging. We were very impressed both with Chris's accessibility as well as the tireless and exhaustive work he did for us to narrow and refine our search. We had little time to be in town, but the time we spent looking at available properties was focused and productive. Chris's advice was exceptional and especially effective in negotiations with sellers. His impartial advice--both positive and negative--was invaluable. Many realtors we have dealt with in the past have placed a heavy emphasis on salesmanship. In contrast, Chris provided all the relative information and gave us space to make our own decision. My wife and I really appreciated this approach. We recommend him highly!!" ~ Michael H. - Home Buyer

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"Chris is an amazingly talented Realtor and one of the nicest, most genuinely considerate people I've met. Chris made purchasing our first home a breeze. He walked us through every step and gave us an abundance of helpful information that really allowed us to be more at ease about the process. We knew we were in good hands. I never felt like I was pestering him, even after countless emails, some even consecutive, and countless phone calls. Chris wasn't just a Realtor, but a friend, and we are forever grateful for his patience, deduction, thoroughness, and his thoughtfulness throughout the entire process. We've already decided we'll be contacting Chris in a few years when we buy again! Thanks Chris!" ~ Kathryn J. - Home Buyer

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"We met Chris as a result of his selling our friend's home. Our house had been on the market with another realtor for almost two years with no success. Our friends sold in less than 4 months which did not make us feel too great, so on their recommendation, we contacted Chris. We met with Chris and he worked with us to get the best presentation of the house, the best exposure on for the house, and finally the best price for the house. We both felt that his communications were always right on the mark, and he provided further additional information to clear up any problems we had understanding his reasons for recommending things. We found him to be extremely knowledgeable, detail oriented, and dedicated to providing the best for his clients. We only wished we had found him sooner instead of wasting two years! We were happy with the results and felt that Chris provided exactly what we needed. He even assisted us in locating a realtor here in South Carolina who provided great service locating our new home. We were pleased with the entire process and would highly recommend Chris." ~ Lyman D. - Home Seller

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"We want to thank Chris for all his help and understanding throughout the home buying and selling process. His expertise and guidance were instrumental in helping us find and purchase our dream home. Our two closings would not have happened on schedule without him! Thanks a million Chris!" ~ L. M. - Home Seller and Home Buyer

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"Today I finally closed on my house - there were times when it seemed that I'd never get to this point. Saying Thank You for the great work you did doesn't seem to be enough - your efforts were crucial to overcoming a very difficult market and a series of unlikely and unexpected obstacles.

"You were a great help at every stage. You took the time to understand what I needed and wanted. Your searched diligently for potential properties and showed them to me with one bias - to make sure I found and bought the right house for me. You didn't waste my time and you helped me recognize and avoid properties that might be problematic for me.

When we found the right house (a few times!), you quickly gathered and analyzed the relevant comparable data. You carefully prepared and offer, adding language to the standard agreement which saved me thousands of dollars. You spent hours at the house with me during the home inspection, pointing out important items that I believe the home inspector might not have caught. Throughout the process, you encouraged me to make decisions with a long-term point of view, even though this made your job more difficult.

"In addition to completing hundreds of real estate transactions for a former employer I have bought and sold three homes personally, and I can honestly say that you are the best Realtor I have ever worked with. Your persistence, energy, knowledge, reliability and unflagging advocacy for me made all the difference. All of your recommendations were well thought-out, and I always felt that your goal was to find the right house at the right price for me, even if it meant more work for you. You earned my trust and respect and I will recommend you to anyone I know who needs a Realtor." ~ Jack W., Home Buyer (purchased May 2003)

From the Same Client, Now a Seller, in July 2006 in letter written to my broker:

"I first met Chris when I was moving for a new job. I had found a realtor through my company's relocation department. It was a terrible experience, and I finally had to ask for a new realtor. Along came Chris, and the difference was like night and day. He asked me what I was looking for, listened, did extensive research and only showed me homes that met my needs. He presented each objectively, and gave me great advice with my best interests at heart, even if it meant prolonging the search. We found a home and Chris was with me every step of the way, even spending the better part of a day at the house when the home inspection occurred, finding things that the home inspector did not consider. He inserted a clause into the contract that protected me when the unique contemporary home appraised significantly below my offer. The search for and purchase of the house was a pleasure once Chris came along.

"Later, when my administrative assistant was about to sign a contract to sell her mother's home to a company that seemed intent on tying it up and trying to resell it for more money, I put her in touch with Chris. She was inexperienced, under duress, and needed a great deal of advice and counsel. Chris carefully and gently advised her, he listed and marketed the house, and she sold it quickly for 30% more than the company had offered. She was of course thrilled with the outcome, but what she spoke of most to me was the service and help that Chris provided.

"Just yesterday I sold the house I had bought, and of course, Chris was my realtor. He again went above and beyond the call of duty, as I was in Atlanta, Georgia, at a new job, the house required an extensive amount of work caused by the record rainfall while it was unoccupied, and we had a third party relocation company involved. Chris helped me find contractors, met them on site to help get the work done, stayed on top of all the work, and all the while, he kept me and the relocation company involved and informed.

"After a very difficult and stressful few months (for both me and Chris) we closed on the sale yesterday. Without Chris's determination, energy, knowledge, contacts, communication skills, and work ethic, this could not have happened.

"I am so grateful to Chris for all he has done, and I regret that I no longer live where I could refer friends and coworkers to Chris so they too could experience the pleasure of working with such a true professional.

"Please thank Chris for me and I hope you recognize what an asset and positive example Chris is, both to your office and your profession." ~ Jack W. Home Seller

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The following is a letter I received from Margaret M. Kelly, President and Chief Operating Officer of RE/MAX International:

Dear Chris:

We received a very complimentary letter from Mary and Bill Gerlach. They indicated that you provided them with exceptional assistance and support. In essence, they stated that you exceeded all of their expectations and they couldn't praise you enough.

On behalf of the senior officers of RE/MAX International, please accept our sincere congratulations for achieving the height of customer service. You should be proud of your exemplary performance.

The strength of RE/MAX has been in attracting the best real estate professionals in the industry and never forgetting that you, the RE/MAX Affiliate, are our most valuable resource. You represent the caliber of professionalism that RE/MAX wishes to portray and is known for in the marketplace. We are proud to have you, a dedicated and accomplished professional, within the RE/MAX Family.

We are delighted that you are sharing your career with RE/MAX. We appreciate your dedication, hard work, and your professionalism. Additionally, thank you for demonstrating premier customer service and being an asset to RE/MAX and the industry.

Sincerely,

Margaret M. Kelly, CRB
President and Chief Operating Officer
RE/MAX International, Inc.

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"Being a first time homebuyer was a real eye-opener. Thank goodness you were there for us! When we found the right house, you carefully prepared an offer that left nothing to question. Throughout the process, you encouraged us to make decisions with a long-term point of view, even thought this made your job more difficult. Thanks! You are one in a million!" ~ Karen S. Home Buyer

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"You sold our house in one day and for much more than we expected! That says a lot for how quickly you let other realtors know about it! Your website is so professional we could not believe that it was not for your entire office! Our house showed so well in the pictures that you posted on your website that many more people wanted to buy our house AFTER it was under contract. You certainly know marketing!" ~ George C. Home Seller

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"Hey Chris, Well, here we go. Let's hope it's a smooth ride. Thanks again for being so available and responsive. You and Mary made the process a joy." ~ Dave and Martiin, Home Buyers

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"As an intern with limited time and unfamiliar with the home purchasing process, I was extremely fortunate to find Chris. He managed every step of the process showing patience and concern for my specific needs and requirements. He kept me within my price range, a difficult thing to do with condominiums increasing in value every day! Chris is the ultimate professional, and I recommend him often." ~ S. P. Home Buyer

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"Good Morning Chris and Mary, Thanks again for such great service. The two of you are in a league all your own. Your professionalism is so refreshing. I feel fortunate to have you as my realtors." ~ S. M. - Home Seller and Home Buyer

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"Chris, We just wanted you to know how much we appreciate all you did on our behalf during our house hunting. We felt you went above and beyond what was necessary to make it all happen. We also wanted to let you know that we are thrilled with the house. Thanks for helping to make the transition as stress-free as it possibly could be." ~ Jack & Karen F. - Home Buyer

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"Dear Chris, We want to thank you for handling Howard's affairs. He is a person of few words in appreciation for what is done for him, but several time she mentioned liking you very much. Chris, we know you are a very busy person, but you always found the time to do nice things for Howard. You've been considerate and kind to my brother. Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness in handling much more in this special case. We appreciate someone as special as you and again, we thank you for all your thoughtfulness. Fondly," Herb and Lois H. (I handled the sale of the family home that had been Howard's home for 60 years.)

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"Dear Chris - I just wanted to say thanks again for all your help, time, patience, and kindness. We couldn't have picked a better realtor!" ~ Ed and Tricia - Home Buyers

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"I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to see you to thank you in person for the great job you did for us. Both you and Mary were a pleasure to work with and I was very impressed with your efforts. I really appreciate all you did for us." ~ Charlie M. - Home Seller

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"We tried to sell our home on our own, and we got an offer right away. After two months the 'sale' fell apart. We listed with a realtor who did nothing for us during the prime Spring selling season. We listed with Chris at the slowest time of the year, and he brought immediate results. He helped us sort through the unqualified 'buyers.' He kept up-to-date with the lender and attorneys to be sure there were no problems. We just closed the sale. Chris is terrific! I wish we had found him sooner!" ~ Charles B. Home Seller

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"Chris Canfield is not only a real estate broker he is now a friend. He went beyond the call of duty to help me with my purchase. My purchase was not an everyday type of deal and Chris did much of the leg work and fact finding to keep the deal energized." ~ Frank G. Home Buyer

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"Chris has done so much for us. We have never had a realtor that was as thorough and honest as he has been. I have recommended Chris to to several people and I will continue to do so. This certainly has not been the smoothest transaction but despite the ups and downs it was truly a pleasure to work with him. I am hoping we never buy or sell another home but if we do he will be the first call we make." ~ B.J.S. Home Seller (Short Sale)