Press Release For immediate release 2/3/09 For details, contact: Joy Luongo Sales Manager, Litchfield County 860-946-0745 luongoj@raveisre.com William Raveis Sales Associate Bob Mowen Awarded Broker Designation Litchfield, CT. — Bob Mowen, a sales associate with William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance, has earned the Real Estate Broker license, announced the firm’s CEO and chairman William Raveis. The Broker license requires a total of 120 hours of classroom instruction on topics such as ethnics, CT law, and appraisal. All courses have final exams, which must be passed to receive credit for the class. A final 2 part Broker exam, with a general portion as well as a CT specific portion must be passed. A minimum of 2 years as an active sales associate is also required. “The Real Estate Broker designation is an important indicator of the caliber of professionals in our industry,” said Raveis. “My congratulations go out to Bob. He has worked hard to earn it.” In addition to the Broker designation, Bob has earned the GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute), awarded by the National Association of Realtors, and ABR (Accredited Buyer Representative) designations, awarded by Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC). He is also a member of the Litchfield County Board of Realtors, the Connecticut Association of Realtors, and the National Board of Realtors. “William Raveis’ backing and marketing support have given me a tremendous advantage as I’ve pursued advanced educational designations to further my career,” said Bob. The William Raveis Family of Companies attributes its success to a consistent emphasis on integrity, service and experience. Offering one-stop shopping for its clients, William Raveis provides mortgage, insurance and closing/title services, all with the additional ability to earn points, services and cash back via the company’s own Visa®/Bank of America credit card, a part of the William Raveis Rewards program. The firm’s website, raveis.com, offers homebuyers property comparisons, price per square foot calculations, online appointment scheduling, online home value capabilities, interactive neighborhood mapping of all active and sold listings, relocation information and the ability to conveniently search more than 100,000 properties listed through various multiple listing services. With the recent launch of a new interactive widget and RSS technology, the site is now capable of delivering the latest customized listing and mortgage rate notifications directly to customers’ computer desktops and favorite RSS readers. Annually, raveis.com attracts more than 5 million visitors worldwide. William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance is New England’s largest privately held, family-owned real estate firm. With a 2007 estimated sales volume of $5.5 billion, the innovative company is nationally recognized as an industry leader and is dedicated to providing an unparalleled real estate experience to its customers. Since 1974, the firm’s 1,900 highly trained sales professionals have been dedicated to strengthening their position as industry leaders in technology, marketing and REALTOR® education. The company has 59 offices, including two affiliates, in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Future plans entail expansion into New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.

We have the highest regard for Bob Mowen's professionalism, commitment, integrity, loyalty & sincerity. He did a great job helping us sell our house at a difficult time. Way to go! Lenore & Arthur Winston 12/1/07

 The fantastic William Raveis Real Estate website has recently added a new feature, making it an even more valuable tool for buyers and sellers in the New England area. One can simply choose a city/state and be able to view local market data.

This feature is not available anywhere else! 

http://www.raveis.com/localhousingdata.asp

 

While this is a great feature for consumers, Raveis agents have access to a much more enhanced version of these market tools. This is one reason why Raveis salespeople have an edge over the competition.

 

Below are samples for the town of Litchfield for the last 12 months 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All the national and local market share data has been released for 2007.   We are very pleased to be recognized as the:

1.  #12 largest real estate company in the United States out of 100,000 companies 

2.  #2 largest family-owned real estate company in the United States

3.  #1 family-owned real estate in New England

" I am writing to express my experience with Bob Mowen, whom I used to sell my home in late 2006. My house had been on the market for approximately one year with another agency with little success. Bob was able to bring a valid offer resulting in the sale of my home within weeks of his listing. I found Bob to be not only an experienced Realtor which showed in his professionalism, but also a talented photographer. He was considerate of my feelings and make suggestions to better market and stage the house. He brought clients in by appointment only, at my request. His professionalism was also present through the negotiation process and through the closing on my home. I would not hesitate to recommend him as a Realtor at your agency. Bob would most certainly be a great asset to your team." Sincerely, Elizabeth Humeston, Watertown, CT

http://edit.cisdata.net/bin/web/real_estate/AR214583/ABOUT/Litchfield/1209047209.html

http://www.raveis.com/eagentprofile.asp?STATE=CT&OFFICE=25637&OFC=25637&AGENT=5451 

 

LOTS 112 & 113 COMBINED AND SOLD AS ONE LOT. NICE, LEVEL, LIGHTLY WOODED LOT TO BUILD YOUR OWN SEASONAL OR YEAR-ROUND LAKE HOUSE IN THE FIRST BAY AREA OF HIGHLAND LAKE. TOWN APPROVALS IN PLACE FOR BUILDING. LAKE ACCESS. PUBLIC WATER AND SEWER AVAILABLE.

Maps & plot plan available.

The Town of Winchester/City of Winsted is nestled in the mountains of Litchfield County and is noted as the Gateway to the Berkshire Mountains. Winchester, with 32 square miles and a population of 11, 500, claims a wonderful quality of life with beautiful lakes, fishing, boating, fresh water springs and more.

Go to:

http://www.raveis.com/propdetail.asp?KEY=2287908&AGENT=5451&PG=agentproplist.asp&STATE=CT&OFFICE=25637&OFC=25637&AGENT=5451

Virtual tour:

http://www.bobmowen.net/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=1659214 

Log style ranch with open floor plan/vaulted ceilings. Kitchen w/breakfast bar. Family Room w/floor to ceiling raised hearth fieldstone Fireplace opens to 14x18 heated sunroom overlooking private backyard w/shed. MBR w/ full bath. Stonewalls, gardens. Minutes to boat launch. The Town of Winchester/City of Winsted is nestled in the mountains of Litchfield County and is noted as the Gateway to the Berkshire Mountains. Winchester, with 32 sq miles and a population of 11, 500, claims a wonderful quality of life with beautiful lakes, fishing, boating, fresh water springs and more. Winchester was first settled in 1732, later incorporated in 1771.

Go to:

http://www.raveis.com/propdetail.asp?KEY=2278542&AGENT=5451&PG=agentproplist.asp&STATE=CT&OFFICE=25637&OFC=25637&AGENT=5451 

Virtual tour:

http://www.bobmowen.net/Listing/VirtualTour.ashx?listingid=1603229