At Christmas time I had an opportunity to attend a wonderful Realtor event at Brighton Forest hosted by Juan Leclair and Betty Sue Taylor. The food was fabulous and they even gave out It's a Good Life DVD's and Christmas ornaments. Brighton Forest has been incredibly successful selling 44 homes in 2008, and ranked 12th in all the Triangle MLS new home communities for the number of closings they had for the year. I know I'll be taking my clients in this price range to Brighton Forest.
This community is comprised of all custom homes and got started in May 2007. The community has really taken shape and homes are still selling briskly. I know because I have a resale home in the same zip code that is competing with this neighborhood.
City: Fuquay Varina, North Carolina (Apex Address)
Directions:
From US 1/64: South to Ten Ten Road. Turn right onto Ten Ten Roadl Turn right on Johnson Pond Road. Brighton Forest is approximately 1 1/2 miles down on Left. From Fuquay-Varina: North on HWY 401. Left on Hilltop-Needmore Road and go 1.2 miles. Right on Johnson Pond Road, Go 1.5 miles. Community is on the left.
Homesites: 392 in all
Features Include:
Here is a list of the quality custom builders in Brighton Forest:
HOA Fees: $150/Quarter
Sections Under Development:
Schools:
Brighton Forest is assigned to node 462.2. The current school assignments for that node are West Lake Elementary, West Lake Middle, and Middle Creek High. The elementary and middle school are on the year-round calendar. Traditional calendar options are also available.
To view homes for sale in Brighton Forest click here, visit the Brighton Forest website or feel free to send me a quick email for more information.
Congratulations! You've heard it's a buyer market out there and that there are some great incentives in the real estate market to buy a home now. Now is a perfect time to get educated on the process, things you should know, and incentives that are out there for 1st Time Homebuyers. The information can be overwhelming so make sure you spend your time understanding the market, the options that are available, and most importantly - choose a Realtor with experience that can guide you through the process!!
Here is a list of things I believe all 1st Time Homebuyers need to think through before they purchase their first home.
1. Financial Incentives for 1st Time Homebuyers
7500 1st Time Homebuyer Credit - The housing act is giving a $7500 tax credit to 1st homebuyers (or 
someone who has not "written off" mortgage interest in the last 3 years) for homes purchased on or after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009. The credit begins to phase out for taxpayers with adjusted gross income in excess of $75k for individuals & $150k for joint return. The IRS is NOT giving the $7500 credit as cash at closing. The individual must claim the credit on a '08 or '09 tax return. However, a buyer who purchases a principal residence in '09 after filing a 2008 return has the option of filing an amended '08 return to claim the credit.
Special 1st Time Homebuyer Program in North Carolina - The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) has special programs for 1st Time Homebuyers. There are specific requirements that met including income restrictions, not having owned a home in the past three years, and the price of the home.
Use a Six Month Gift From a Relative to buy a home thanks to the Tax Credit - Jeff Belonger
For individuals or couples purchasing a home in 2009 it's important to note that buyers cannot borrow the 3 ½% down-payment required by FHA and traditional mortgages nor will they allow buyers to borrow any of the closing costs. However, when it comes to FHA loans, buyers can actually get 100% gift monies from a relative. It's called a gift because HUD doesn't want the burden of having the buyers payback a loan after buying a new home.
2. Find a Qualified Buyer's Representative - Experience counts!
3. What to expect with the buying process - Buying your first home can be a scary process. Perhaps your new to the area or have even lived in the area for a long time. Either way the thought of making mortgage payments and owning your own home can be baffling to many.
4. Assess Your Credit and Finances
5. Find the right home - In today's market fist time homebuyers are more savvy than ever. They go online to sites like Realtor.com, Trulia.com, and zillow to see the prices of homes in the area, how the market is performing, and even "shop" for a house online. Many of my first time buyers have homes picked out before I even meet with them. At that point they rely on my local expertise and knowledge of what will sell down the road when they decide to sell their property. The locations of the properties, are they a good value, are they on a steep hill, do they back to a major road? These are things that buyers don't think of when they are making an emotional decision. Read more...
How to find the right home - by About.com
6. Negotiating the contract - Buying a home is an emotional process. Having a skilled negotiator on your side takes the emotion out of the equation and focuses on your bottom line - getting the right home for the right price in today's market.
The Art of Negotiation.....Are you a skilled negotiator? by Peter Vekselman
7. "Buyers Market" Opportunity - The Triangle market has been red hot for so long with a limited supply of housing and prices on the rise. Now, with the increase of new construction and oversupply of housing (an oversupply is defined as more than six months of inventory) there is downward pressure on home prices in our area. Read more...
4 Tips for Buying A Home in a Buyers Market - by Bankrate.com
8. Inspections & Repairs - A home inspection is even more important for home buyers that are new to the buying process. In our area the repair negotiations seems to be the most difficult part of the buying and selling process. The North Carolina Offer to Purchase is changing and more agents are moving towards an "Option Period" and pre-inspections. However, the traditional "Alternative 1" method of entering into inspections can be challenging at times. Read more about the North Carolina process by Carol Fox.
The importance of a home inspection by Up-Country Building Inspectors
Buy A Matthews NC Home: Understanding the Home Inspection Process by Carol Fox
9. Closing with an attorney
In some states across the US Title Companies are used for closing. In North Carolina Attorneys handle the Title search on the property and the closing details.
10. Agency Law in North Carolina
The North Carolina Real Estate Commission requires, by law, that all real estate agents educate their clients on their rights and options as a buyer or seller in the State of North Carolina. This link provides, in detail, agency law in the state of North Carolina.
I hope you enjoy reading through the resources in this Online Toolkit for 1st timehomebuyers. Please contact me directly if you have any additional questions! I'd love to help you find the perfect home.
It's not often that we have more than a dusting of snow in our area. So, on the rare ocassion it does 
happen, we are so excited to celebrate the day and remember it in all its glory. On this very day 4 years ago we had an ice storm that paralized the Triangle. This year, the DOT and the Highway Patrol did a great job in preparing for the snow and getting the word out to the community.
I, unfortunately, I braved the winter weather to make it into the office. When I arrived there weren't many people around but I had clients coming in. You know, those guys from out of town that breeze in and out and have limited time. Guess they picked the wrong time but we braved the weather anyway.
After meeting w/the clients I picked up my Yellow Lab Maggie, my hubby, and my daughter Jordan and we headed to Bond Park! It was so much fun!! It's also down the street and there were hundreds of kids and adults sledding like they were at Wintergreen or Snowshoe! My dog Maggie acted like she had never seen snow and she was a puppy all over again! They all truly made me laugh and enjoy the day!
After a hard day at work, I truly enjoyed the Bond Park Winter Wonderland!!
City: Cary
Location: Off of Apex Barbecue Road and HWY 55
From Davis/High House Rd. head West and turn right on Carpenter-Upchurch Road. Pass Green Hope High School and Heritage Pines is on your right. From Morrisville Carpenter Road heading West turn left onto Carpenter-Upchurch Road and right into Heritage Pines.
Neighborhood Facts:
Price range is from the mid $200s - high $300s
290 Single Family Homes and 90 2,3,4 Unit Duplex Homes
Located in a central location in Cary
The homes in Heritage Pines are ranch homes & villas built by K.Hovanian & Westminster homes beginning in 2000 and completion of all of the homes will conclude by the end of 2007. All of the homes in Heritage Pines were built with Active 55+ Seniors in mind.
Community Amenities
The Heritage Pines club house offers a Junior Olympic sized pool and a fun filled community activities calander. A sampling of some of the activities include a ladies luncheon, "Polish Night", and a community brunch. Heritage Pines residents also rave about the arts and crafts classes at the clubhouse. In addition to the pool Heritage Pines has two hard court tennis courts.
Neighborhood shopping
Stone Creek Village Shopping Center is located just a mile around the corner from Heritage Pines. This gorgeous new shopping center has restaurants, boutiques, and even a Harris Teeter.
Transportation - CTran, Cary's public transportation can be used by the neighborhood for pick-up and drop off when visiting Dr.'s, shopping, etc for those that don't like to drive.
Cary Senior Center - Just two miles from Heritage Pines the Cary Senior Center offers a number of activities for Seniors in the Town of Cary.
To view listings in Heritage Pines click here.
For more information you can go directly to the Heritage Pines website or contact me directly.
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Today Overseas Property announced the top cities for retirement in the US and cited several reasons why they chose their featured cities. And, as expected, the Triangle area was featured in the Top 5. I've been writing about the Active 55 segment and why the Triangle is becoming such a fabulous place to retire in the past and have found that the criteria that is being used to judge the best place to retire compliments the features and attributes available in our town.
Here are the reasons sighted by Overseas Property as reasons for choosing a particular area which are all attractive reasons for moving to the Triangle:
Here is the criteria used to base the top retirement rankings and, as I mentioned, the Triangle scores high in all categories:
One of the top reasons for moving to a particular area is the draw of "familiar". No wonder so many retirees want to call the Triangle home. They have families that have moved to the area with their careers and they want to keep them close. What's even more important - the younger generation is embracing the idea of having their families closeby. I previously wrote a post called Why is the Triangle Area becoming so popular for retirement? that shows all of the resources that allign with the criteria described above that you might find interesting.
If you are thinking of moving to the Triangle and are looking for a Senior Real Estate Specialist in the area feel free to give me a call. We will have a lot to talk about!
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Tracy Santrock, REALTOR, Santrock Realty Group, Inc. specializes in relocation, buyer agency, listings, luxury homes, and investment property in the Raleigh/Cary area with Fonville Morisey.
Welcome to my profile the Raleigh-Cary NC Real Estate & Relocation where you will learn all about how fantastic the Triangle area is and about Triangle Real Estate including residential homes and investment real estate and an entire Triangle MLS Search that is updated daily.
I am licensed in North Carolina and serve the greater Triangle area including the major cities of Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and the surrounding areas of the Triangle. I have spent the past 20 years developing a customized business system that focuses on my clients needs and takes care of them before, during and after the closing. I have surrounded myself with excellent customer service focused professionals which include mortgage lenders, home inspectors, appraisers, insurance companies, and even attorneys. I have a team of business partners that I use regularly that I call upon for my business. I prefer to use the same companies that are my trusted advisors, experienced professionals with a proven track record through good times and bad. Customer service, integrity and honor are important goals that I take pride in and also have the same expectations of my business partners.
My previous background in technology, marketing and business development prior to real estate has helped me build a successful real estate business. I have also created a website Raleigh-Cary NC Real Estate & Relocation. I continually refine my business using the latest tools and technology so that you get the best service possible.
My philosophy is that if I take care of my clients/customers needs and show them respect, my production will take care of itself. My goal is to have everyone walk away from a real estate transaction feeling they had the best service they could ask for. Tracy has consistently been a top producer at Fonville Morisey. For more information visit Raleigh-Cary NC Real Estate & Relocation for information on Tracy and her testimonials.
The Raleigh-Cary MSA is our capital and one of the fastest growing cities in the nation. In fact, in 2007, we became the 50th largest city in the US. Thousands of people relocate to the Triangle each year and we are regularly touted as the Best Place to Live by Money Magazine. Just this year Forbes ranked the Triangle as the best city in the nation for Business and Careers. Durham, NC was recently rated in the Top 100 cities for young people in the US. In July 2008 Kiplinger voted Raleigh the #2 Best Place to Live, Work, and Play. Check on this VIDEO on our area as recorded by Kiplinger. Even Oprah featured the Triangle as the #4 city in America for Single Woman Above 35. Additional Triangle accolades can be found here. I'm an avid outdoor person and we have gorgeous parks, lakes, trails, and bike paths throughout the area. The Triangle area is home to many large corporations in Research Triangle Park such as Cisco Systems, IBM, Glaxo, Red Hat, and John Deere. Fidelity Investments will be relocating over 1,000 employees to the area during the 2007-2008 timeframe. Cary-Cary is the second largest city in Wake County. The population stands at 120,000 residents in 2007. The town's reputation as a bedroom community for transplants from outside the South has led to humorous backronyms for its name such as "Concentrated Area of Relocated Yankees" or "Containment Area for Relocated Yankees." One of the major reasons for its large population of residents immigrant to North Carolina is the town's proximity to the Research Triangle Park and the many other localities hosting biotech, pharmaceutical and high tech companies, making it an ideal location for people moving to the Research Chapel Hill , located in Orange County, is the perfect college town: ivy-covered buildings and stone walls, majestic oaks and hallowed halls. You'll be as enchanted as you are busy with the myriad of things to do, from football Saturdays to Shakespeare plays. Settled in the late 1700s, Chapel Hill is home to the country's first state university. There's no question that the University of North Carolina brands the town as an intellectual haven. Professors, scientists and students crowd the streets and mull theory and practice at coffee shops aromatically laced with scones and cappuccinos. Not to be left out, business and corporate types, along with artists, writers, retirees and homemakers, intermingle and create a cosmopolitan scene as likely to ring with French or Spanish as English. Durham Of the three major cities in the Triangle, Durham perhaps is the one that carries the most paradoxical images. The city has its origins in tobacco and textiles, yet today it's home to some of the most acclaimed medical institutions and high-tech businesses in the Triangle - indeed, the nation. The southern half of Durham County, near RTP, has experienced a fast-paced bonanza of new construction in both the residential and Holly Springs is a town in Wake County. The current population is estimated at 18,214. The town has gained the title of "The fastest growing town in The Carolinas" Now with a brand new High School, Holly Springs High School, built off of Cass Holt Road, Holly Springs has new room for growth. New neighborhoods are to be built near the school, and a strip-mall is being built because of it. Many of the students that attend Holly Springs High School live in the super neighborhood complex of Sunset Ridge , a now thriving home subdivision that has spawned its own private water park, a restaurant, and a whole host of other small businesses. The entire area of Holly Springs has grown tremendously between the years of 2004 and 2006. The town has received a new strip mall with an Ale House style restaurant, a Mexican Restaurant, a Lowe's Foods, a Dollar Tree, and several other fast food chains including Quizno's, and a Chinese food chain. In another area of town, off a main road (Holly Springs Road), a Harris Teeter strip-mall was built with other restaurants and stores opening. A new strip mall featuring a Wal-Mart Super Center is also being constructed off Highway 55. New growth has expanded the population, and growth yet to come will enlarge it even more. Holly Springs is one of the few municipalities that provide team sports directly by the town for residents including football, baseball (served by four professional fields), basketball and recreational soccer. There is also a non-profit challenge soccer league called the Holly Springs Futbol Club. The 2006 Championship win by the UNC Women's Soccer team sports home grown talent in Ariel Harris. Holly Springs is truly one of the "fastest growing towns in North Carolina".
Apex- Apex is a suburban town in the Triangle bordering Cary to the north and northeast, Raleigh to the east, and Holly Springs to the south. Apex 's motto is "The Peak of Good Living". The Peak was named for its location as the highest point on the Chatham Rail Line between the state capital of Raleigh and the coal fields of nearby Chatham County. Popular neighborhoods in Apex include Charleston Village, Scotts Mill, Walden Creek, Whitehall Manor, and Shepard's Vineyard. 
Triangle area for work. Most of the communities in Cary are PUD's(Planned Urban Developments) with greenways, trees, and neighborhood amenities such as swimming and tennis. Cary continues to be touted as a safe area and a wonderful city to raise a family. Popular neighborhoods include Preston, MacGregor, Regency, Park Village, Carpenter Village, and the new Active 55+ Del Webb community at Carolina Preserve. 
commercial arenas. Within the last few years, the N.C. 751/Hope Valley Road corridor between University Drive and Jordan Lake has experienced tremendous growth, with new-home communities springing up seemingly overnight. On I-40 between N.C. 751 and the Fayetteville Road interchanges, development is booming with offices, hotels and even a huge mall - The Streets at Southpoint - which opened in 2002. The mall is anchored by Macy's, Hudson Belk, Sears, JCPenney and Nordstrom. Easy access to The Streets at Southpoint via I-40 draws shoppers from other Triangle cities. Click here for a a Video Tour of Durham.
Raleigh When you drive through Raleigh, it's easy to see why the founding fathers nicknamed it "The City of Oaks." But the city's natural beauty is just one of many drawing cards that has transformed this once-sleepy southern town into one of the nation's most desired destinations for business, technology, culture and family life. In fact, Money Magazine named it the Best Place to Live in 2006 and Forbes Magazine named Raleigh the #1 Place for Job Growth in 2007.
The city of 320,000 residents boasts premier cultural centers, including the N.C. Museum of Art and the famed North Carolina Symphony. The museum houses paintings and sculptures representing more than 5,000 years of artistic heritage - from ancient Egypt to the present - as well as traveling exhibits, movies, lectures and workshops.
From events such as Artsplosure, Oktoberfest, the International Festival and the State Fair to the multitude of college and professional sports, there's a wide array of choices for the young and old, the mellow and bold. Falls Lake provides swimming, boating and fishing opportunities year-round, and Umstead Park offers miles of woodlands for hiking, picnics and nature outings. Alive After Five brings local musicians to the center of downtown each summer, where Raleigh's nightlife has seen a burst of new restaurants, clubs and even several authentic Irish pubs.
First Night Raleigh has become an annual family tradition for thousands of residents, who descend upon the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts and Lichtin Plaza each New Year's Eve to watch the giant acorn drop.
Some of Raleigh's most popular restaurants are located in the heart of downtown, from the upscale Second Empire - set in the historic Dodd-Hinsdale House - to Greenshield's Brewery and Pub, to Cooper's Barbecue, serving up sweet tea and delicious Carolina barbecue since 1928. The Angus Barn steak house on U.S. 70 near the airport and Char-Grill (hamburgers and fries) downtown are considered local landmarks, and newer restaurants offering savory fare of all types can be found in shopping plazas throughout North Raleigh.
Entertainment options range from an evening at Charlie Goodnight's Comedy Club, which draws top-name acts from around the country, to live jazz concerts at Yancey's Juke Joint. Country enthusiasts can two-step on down to the Long Branch off Wake Forest Road for live entertainment and dancing. And theater patrons shouldn't miss the annual production of Theatre in the Park's "A Christmas Carol," a comedic interpretation of the Dickens classic that has become a Raleigh holiday tradition, celebrating 32 years in 2006.
The 19,700-seat RBC Center, which is the home of N.C. State basketball and the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, creates plenty of excitement in Raleigh. Downtown, two additions next to the stately Memorial Auditorium have completed the Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts complex. Exploris, a $40 million museum, uses interactive displays to explore other cultures - including an exhibit of a portion of the Berlin Wall. And the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences is in its gleaming new high-rise building, with looming dinosaur replicas peering out from a huge dinosaur dome visible from the street below.
You'll find plenty of comfortable neighborhoods in Raleigh. The Cotton Mill, located downtown off Capital Boulevard, is one of the hippest places to live, thanks to a renovation that turned this 130-year-old textile factory into 50 condominiums. Other condos and townhomes followed, including Park Devereux, 510 Glenwood, and Governor's Square. New additions in 2006 include Hudson, West, 222 Glenwood, and Dawson on Morgan to name the trendiest.
More condominiums are located near the lively collection of shops and restaurants known as City Market. Within walking distance are Moore Square (where the city's symbol, the giant acorn, resides) and the Moore Square Art District, where local artisans design and showcase their work at Artspace.
Wake Forest When you mention Wake Forest, most people outside the Triangle think of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem. But there's another Wake Forest well known to Triangle residents. This quaint town located on U.S. 1 just five miles north of Raleigh (15 miles north of downtown) is the actual birthplace of the university. Wake Forest is a delightful combination of historic homes along tree-lined streets (Greek Revival, Queen Anne and bungalows), as well as communities such as Stony Bend, Riverstone, The Oaks at Waterfall Plantation and Heritage (#1 Selling New Homes Subdivision in the Triangle in 2008 year-to-date).
While you are in the Triangke here are a few "must sees" while you're here.
ATTRACTIONS
Basketball Season The Triangle is home to three top ACC Basketball schools. There has always been the long standing rivalry between the Tar Heels and the Blue Devils for many seasons. NCSU also has a strong basketball foundation along with the deep history. It's also the home team for the legendary Jim Valvano.
Hockey Carolina Hurricanes In 2006 the Carolina Hurricanes took home the coveted Stanley Cub trophy. The Triangle's RBC Center is known to be the loudest and most exciting venue in the country.
The Durham Bulls are a minor league baseball team based in Durham. The team, which plays in the 
International League, is the AAA (Triple-A) affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays major-league club. The Bulls play in Durham Bulls Athletic Park, better known as the "D-Bap", located in downtown Durham. The team became internationally famous in 1988 following the release of the movie Bull Durham, which starred Kevin Costner as a catcher for the Bulls and Susan Sarandon as his love interest.
NC Museum of Life and Science in Durham is a popular destination for families and school groups all over North Carolina. The museum boasts a unique, live butterfly house that entertains hundreds of children and adults alike.
Exploris in downtown Raleigh. Exploris is an interactive museum for all ages in downtown Raleigh. There is even an IMAX theatre and middle school on site.
Pullen Park is a scenic 72 acre park public park in Raleigh. It is located west of downtown, next to the campus of North Carolina State University, between Western Boulevard and Hillsborough Street. Admission to the park is free but there is a small fee (currently tickets are $1) for the carousel, train and kiddie boat rides, as well as an admission fee for the adjacent Aquatic Center and rental fees to reserve Picnic Shelters and rent paddle boats. The park offers playgrounds, rides and attractions, concessions, free parking, souvenir sales, picnic and organized sports areas. The Pullen Arts Center and Theatre In the Park are also located on the park grounds.
Raleigh's headliner art institution, the North Carolina Museum of Art, has an adjacent 164-acre park that combines woodlands, streams and nature trails with giant pieces of environmental art. Nice stretches include the Woodland Trail, which has a mulched path for walkers and features the British artist Chris Drury's "Cloud Chamber for the Trees and Sky" (a room-size camera obscura project) and the House Creek Greenway, which crosses the creek and then runs over Interstate 440 on a pedestrian bridge.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh is a haven for dinosaur lovers, where you can see both Willo, a dinosaur with a fossilized heart, and a skeleton of an Acrocanthosaurus, known as the Terror of the South.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center in Chapel Hill is located at the north end of the University of North Carolina campus. The planetarium has a 68-foot, domed Star Theater that features shows on exploring the night sky and the solar system, and on how astronauts prepare for space missions.
EDUCATION
Well Educated Community The Triangle area bosts the most PHD's per capita in the Nation. 
Public Schools One of the reasons we attract so many new residents to the Triangle each year are the Wake County Schools. The Wake County Public School System is now the 21st largest school system in the Nation and ranked 2nd in North Carolina. Each year we have over 8,000 new students migrating to Wake County.
Universities
Duke University is a private coeducational research university located in Durham. Founded by Methodists and Quakers in the present-day town of 
Trinity in 1838, the school moved to Durham in 1892. In 1924, tobacco industrialist James B. Duke established The Duke Endowment, prompting the institution to change its name in honor of his deceased father, Washington Duke. Besides academics, research, and athletics, Duke is also well known for its sizable campus and Gothic architecture, especially Duke Chapel.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public, coeducational, research university located in Chapel Hill. Also known as The 
University of North Carolina, Carolina, North Carolina, or simply UNC, the university is the oldest institution in the University of North Carolina System. UNC is regularly considered to be one of the top 20 public universities in the country.
Meridith College is located near downtown Raleigh. Meredith was chartered in 1891. Today Meredith is an independent private women's college-one of the largest in the U.S. Meredith offers a comprehensive education with an emphasis on an innovative liberal arts curriculum.
North Carolina Central University (NCCU) is a historically black college located in Durham. NCCU has a current enrollment of 8,231 for the Fall of 2005. NCCU is the second largest historically black university in North Carolina after NC A&T State University. It is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund.
North Carolina State University (NCSU) is a public, coeducational, extensive research university located in Raleigh, North Carolina, United 
States. Officially known as North Carolina State University at Raleigh and commonly known as NC State or NCSU, the university is the principal technological institution of the University of North Carolina System. The North Carolina General Assembly founded NC State on March 7th 1887 as a land-grant college. Today, NC State has an enrollment of over 30,000, making it the largest university in North Carolina.
DESIGNATIONS
There are over one million REALTORS® in business today. So if you want to find that one-in-a-million REALTOR®, start with the over 34,000 who hold the Certified Residential Specialist Designation. CRS is the symbol of excellence in residential real estate. What most clients don't realize is that CRS members have, not only the education, but the production and experience to back their credentials.
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 BUYERS AGENT Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® who met the specified educational and practical experience criteria. The criteria are: Completed the comprehensive two-day REBAC course in buyer representation Successfully passed a written examination Demonstrated a practical experience of having completed five closed real estate transactions in the field of buyer representation. Received recommendations from two of the real estate practitioners buyer clients. Be a member in good standing with the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS®. Look for those real estate agents that proudly display the ABR® designation and know that they are professionals in the field of buyer representation. When you buy your Triangle home use an ABR.
The SRES is the only designation and marketing program specifically designed to serve senior property owners. SRES designees demonstrate requisite knowledge and expertise to counsel senior clients through the major financial and lifestyle transitions involved in relocating, refinancing or selling a home.
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