William Collins, Broker Associate

About Me:

This consummate professional has earned a proven track record as a top residential agent and is acknowledged as an expert in the field; resulting in speaking engagements at Lucent Technologies, St James and St. Matthews NIDA, to name a few. Additionally, Bill has written articles on real estate related issues for the Gannett's Courier News, The Connection, City News, suburban News and The Essex Times.

Bill's reputation for impeccable professionalism, knowledge and service resulted in his appointment to the position of Regional Vice President (RVP) for the National Association of Real Estate Brokers. In his capacity as RVP, Bill oversees the growth and development of the organization's chapters in New York and New Jersey.

Bill is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. He serves as a trustee on a number of boards.

A graduate of the School of Business at Albany State University and a Certified Relocation Specialist.

Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S

Twenty three years of experience developing marketing startegies for new construction, resale, relocation and distress properties.

Experienced homebuyer counselor and lecturer, covering areas such as needs assessment and financial analysis.

W O R K H I S T O R Y

Broker Associate, ERA Queen City Realty 1983-

Responsibilites includes: transaction management covering areas of contract negotiations, property inspections, guidance in financing, valuation and insuring of residential properties. Creating and conducting listing presentations for the development of resale, distress and new construction business as well as, broker price opinions for financial institutions.

Midlantic National Bank 1978- 1983

Responsible for providing consulting services to management in such areas as: planning, policy development, work methods and procedures, work force utilization, organizational structure, distribution of assignments and delegation of authority, with the objective of improving managerial effectiveness and overall profitability.

E D U C A T I O N

Bachelor of Science, State University of NY at Albany, 1978

L I C E N S E S & C E R T I F I C A T E S

Certificate of Banking, Long Island University, 1974

Licensed Realtor Associate 1983

ERA Certified Relocation Specialist 1999

Notary Public 2003

Loss Mitigation Counselor 2003

License Broker Associate 2005

ERA Train The Trainer 2006

A W A R D S R E C E I V E D

New Jersey Million Dollar Club 1993-2005

ERA Beyond Excellence 1993-2005

NAREB William B. Hamilton Award 2002, 2003

NAREB Daniel L. Spaulding Award 2005

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Regional Vice President

New Jersey Association of Minority Real Estate Professionals, Board Chairman

National Association of Realtors, Member

New Jersey Association of Realtors, Member

Greater Union County Association of Realtors, Member

Areas of Expertise

Bill specializes in residential and income producing new construction, resales, short sales and foreclosure properties in Union, Essex, Somerset and Middlesex counties. His extensive knowledge of central New Jersey's communities and properties combined with his personalized approach, has been the cornerstone upon which he has built a successful real estate career; earning him an impressive roster of repeat and referral business.

Testimonials

As always, you really went out of your way to be helpful in so many ways. As always, you did it with kindness and smiles and no need for a whole lot of promise. As always, I really appreciate you, and I hope that you know beyond doubt you're one of those wonderful people I wouldn't be really as happy without. We thank God for you and pray he blesses you dearly.

Sincerely

Lenore & Alton Reynolds, Plainfield, NJ

Billy and I thank you for all your patience and assistance in working with us to acquire our home. You will always be appreciated. Wishing you lots of peace, love and blessings always.

Billy & Kira Williams, Newark, NJ

My family & I would like to send our deepest thanks to you for making things happen before, during and after our close. Your Tremendous efforts truly made the difference in my family's happiness because of you we can smile again. You have become a very special part of our lives. We will never forget how hard you've worked for us. Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Marlen & Choncia Dunn, Plainfield, NJ

Very satisfied with your keeping me informed through the process, your effort to sell our home, honesty, follow-up after transaction was completed, as well as your actions in going above and beyond the call of duty in serving my real estate needs.

Lance Roberts, Union, NJ

Thank you is the heart's way of saying you are special.

Ida Bowden, Union, NJ

Thank you for the professional way in which you conducted business during the sale of the residence at 1433 Marlborough Avenue in Plainfield. We undertake many transactions and we are always grateful for participation from associates like you.

If you would ever wonder how Burgdorff does it in "The Burgdorff Way", I would be honored to meet with you and answer all your questions.

Thank you again for your cooperation.

Roxanne Daiuto, Vice President

Above and beyond the call of duty in serving my real estate needs. Very determined to find a property for me beyond my initial enthusiasm.

Adanna Davis