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abr: Hire an ABR An Accredited Buyer Representative to Work for You - 10/04/08 05:42 PM
How I Work as an Accredited Buyer's Representative
Many of you think that when we find your dream property, write an offer and get it accepted, our job is done. Far from that point.....our job is just beginning.
In addition to helping you find your dream home through the listings we have sent you, making appointments to show you these listings, we are always working FOR you.
When we first met we gave you a copy of the "Laws of Real Estate Agency" that describes your legal rights in dealing with a real estate broker or salesperson in Washington State. It … (0 comments)
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abr: County-Wide Open House - 07/27/08 04:48 PM
The Snohomish County Camano Association of Realtors did the unthinkable and with zest. We held a "County-Wide" open house this weekend. The major television stations gave us coverage, the local paper advertised with a "full page spread" mentioning all the companies that were partaking. Individual agents were able to advertise their own listing at a discounted price.
We gave away free Realtor pins, Realtor balloons, brochures educating the buyers on first time home buying, our "Get The Facts" campaign brochure as to why real estate is local, financing brochures regarding FHA loans and information regarding our local real estate market.
We … (1 comments)
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abr: Senior Buyer/Seller Information - 10/13/07 02:01 PM
Dealing with Debt After Retirement Reverse mortgages designed to help "house rich, cash poor" seniors meet their day-to-day expenses have gained popularity. Equity is taken out of the home, so debt increases and equity diminishes over time, (unless the property value increases and offsets this use of equity).Many lenders offer reverse mortgages, and most are set up so that there is no monthly payment as long as the owner or co-owner(s) reside in the home. There are no minimum income requirements, and most plans allow the owner to retain title to the property until they have lived in a different permanent … (0 comments)
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abr: Attention Buyers: What is an ABR? - 10/10/06 09:05 PM
What is 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 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. (We have done hundreds.)
Received recommendations from two of the real estate practitioner's buyer clients. (See our testimonials page.)
Be a … (4 comments)
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abr: Credentials - 08/28/06 08:56 PM
I am a big fan of credentials. I feel that we owe our customers the best service we can provide. So to be on top of your game, ABR, CRS, SRES, e-PRO Internet Certified are important to me. The educators that teach these classes are top notch and you can always learn something; e-Pro can be taken on line at your leisure.
With technology changing, laws changing, economies changing, you really need to be prepared to handle any situation.
Also, attend your company's annual convention. As a RE/MAX agent, I've attended their conventions. Top educators, great classes, fabulous networking and the trade shows … (2 comments)
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Karen Villa Schweinfurth, ABR, CRS, SRES, CyberStar
Everett,
WA
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RE/MAX Northwest Realtors, Inc. 425-308-3669
Address: 159006 Mill Creek Blvd., Mill Creek, WA, 98012
Office Phone: (425) 308-3669
Cell Phone: (425) 308-3669
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Call Karen: 425-308-3669 for ALL your Real Estate Needs
Specializing in N. King and Snohomish Counties.
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