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A Designation to Remember - Certified Military Residential Specialist

By Debe Maxwell, CRS

Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

November 09, 2013 11:36 PM

Anyone who knows me, knows how passionate I am about continuing education - and yes, I’m a firm believer in obtaining designations; anything that furthers our knowledge and makes us better professionals for our clients, is certainly worth the time and expense we put forth for these designations.

On Friday, I had the honor of attending THE best continuing education class I’ve ever attended! The designation was for the Certified Military Residential Specialist - how appropriate that this class be held the Friday before Veteran’s Day!

Growing up in a military family, I have always held such an honor for the men and women or our military - and their families - for their faithfulness to all Americans in providing us the freedoms that we enjoy on a daily basis. They go well above and beyond what many of us here at home could ever even fathom.

I’ve always enjoyed reading information that some of my friends post who live in military areas (Cindy Jones & Melissa Gallagher-McKinney are a couple). These agents are true military specialists, as they know the ins and out of mortgage/lending, deployment and the challenges faced by our active duty military.

The class included a multitude of videos, featuring some of America’s finest and it was such an honor knowing that I was preparing to be the homeland ‘watchdog.‘ In our area, that would be for military families whose family member has been deployed and for the large population of retired military that we have in our area.

The presenters held our attention until the grand finale which brought tears to all 400 in attendance on Friday. ActiveRain's own Louise Thaxton (with Fairway Mortgage) spearheaded the class and organizing the theme for the week, “4 Veterans, 4 Homes, 4 Days,” giving a home away in four different cities during a week-long tour while training new CMRS agents.

Certified Military Residential Specialist Charlotte NC

What an honor to be present to witness Fairway honor this wounded veteran and his family. It is going to be my honor to ascertain that military families working with me will get the service that they so deserve.

Remember to honor our veterans not only tomorrow but, each and every day of the year!

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Michael Setunsky

Woodbridge, VA

Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Debe, way to go! I also grew up in a military family. Congratulations, the military families in your area will be thankful.

Nov 10, 2013 07:57 PM

Richard Iarossi

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Crofton, MD

Crofton MD Real Estate, Annapolis MD Real Estate

Debe,

Excellent! I've been thinking about getting this designation myself.

Rich

Nov 10, 2013 08:03 PM

Thom Abbott

MyMidtownMojo.com |770.713.1505 | Intown Atlanta GA Condo Living - Atlanta, GA

Midtown Atlanta GA Condos For Sale

What a great education for you Debe!

Our military guys and gals (and their familes) go through so much....being able to help them get, or keep their home should be a top requirement for our GOVERNMENT since these people have defended it's name!

We have limited military in our area with one Air Force Base, but I'd look for someone with this designation if I had a military client so I knew they were getting the best possible service!

Nov 10, 2013 08:20 PM

HomeSalesForce.com Team Brokered by eXp Realty

eXp Realty - Canton, GA

Canton, Alpharetta, Roswell, Woodstock, Atlanta

It must require some special skill to work with the military. The stress of moving is hard enough on the normal citizen. With the added stress to active duty and their families moving just adds to the drama in their lives. Thanks for what you do and God bless all those who serve.

Nov 10, 2013 08:26 PM

Ginny Gorman

RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI

Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Debe, it is wonderful that there is a designation now to work with military families the right way as a Realtor...I am glad this has come forward and a designation worth having.

Nov 10, 2013 09:05 PM

Gary L. Waters Broker Associate, Bucci Realty

Bucci Realty, Inc. - Melbourne, FL

Eighteen Years Experience in Brevard County

This is definitely one designation I want myself. As a 20 year vet myself I know what it means to move and have a good relocation agent in the new area.

Nov 10, 2013 09:10 PM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Debe,

We are of like minds about education! I am taking this class next week, and I am thrilled to read your rave reviews.

Happy Veterans Day!

Nov 10, 2013 09:11 PM

Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for telling us about the designation. I was not aware of it.

Nov 10, 2013 09:42 PM

Bill and MaryAnn Wagner

Wagner Real Estate Group - Ocean City, NJ

Jersey Shore and South Jersey Real Estate

Dene, Congratulations on your designation. It was really great of Fairway to give away this home to a deserving veteran. It's a shame that our country doesn't do more for veterans who suffer extreme injuries.

Nov 10, 2013 09:49 PM

Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES

Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL

Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Debe, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the class and took away so much from it. We are considering offering it at our WCR chapter next year.

Nov 10, 2013 10:14 PM

Evelyn Johnston

Friends & Neighbors Real Estate - Elkhart, IN

The People You Know, Like and Trust!

We have very few Military people in our area, no bases anywhere near us, yet I thank each and every Veteran I meet.

Nov 10, 2013 10:23 PM

Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME

Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

The designations that you work, study, earn are super. The ones you sit through a seminar, send in two box tops and the cost for shipping and handling of the extra three letters to bolt on your name, not so much. Experiences in the trenches of the day to day real estate, that is the baptism by fire. Sink or swim because real estate is a business first. Becomes a sport, addiction, jealous master after that. If you have fire in your belly passion, work ethic.

Nov 10, 2013 11:21 PM

Team Honeycutt

Allen Tate - Concord, NC

Congratulations on the designation. I had never heard of it before but think it would be a good one to have.

Betty

Nov 11, 2013 12:57 AM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Laura, Me either but, definitely am glad that Louise fought to get this for us (new this year, BTW).

Sally, There is now - and it seems that it's one that definitely should have been one for a long time. Thank you and happy Veteran's Day!

Fernando, There's more to it that you would imagine - just as there's so much more to what these men and women do for us than we will ever know or understand.

Michael, Glad to know that about you...and thanks!

Rich, You definitely should! Louise & Terri are fantastic instructors too!

Thom, Thanks! Yes, knowing that I have this behind me to help me better serve those who have served us so selflessly, makes me proud.

Jean & John, Absolutely! God Bless our Veterans!

Ginny, You should contact Louise and have her come to your area or see if she has something planned for the future where you are. It's a designation that is truly something you'll be proud to have.

Gary, You're the BEST person to serve this population! You should contact Louise Thaxton and see where her next classes are being held.

Lisa, That is FANTASTIC! You will surely enjoy it as much as our group did too!

Gita, Thanks - you should check into it!

Bill & MaryAnn, Thank you! That was such an incredibly moving moment - you just cannot imagine how wonderful and thankful this family felt - they were simply speechless.

Silvia, Thanks - you definitely should consider it in 2014.

Andrew, This is one to cherish, that's for sure. I'm proud to have it and proud to serve those who serve us and allow us the freedoms that we enjoy daily.

Betty, Thanks! I'm sure they'll be back to Charlotte - we had a huge turnout here!

Nov 11, 2013 02:49 AM

Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Burlington, MA

Metro Boston Homes For Sale

Debe, timely post on Veteran's Day. In fact, I knew about VA loans - but not this designation! (You see, we learn something new here, every day! Thanks!)

Nov 11, 2013 11:08 AM

Karen Feltman

Cedar Rapids/Iowa City, IA KW Legacy Group - Cedar Rapids, IA

Relocation Specialist in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

That sounds like a great way to pay respect and honor to our military and their families, especially if your area has a lot of them that will take notice of such a designation. I think that it is great that you continue to educate yourself to serve your community. I don't have much military here with no base nearby, but I still think that it would be good to know more about the process that they go through. Thank you for sharing your experience. Very inspiring!

Nov 12, 2013 12:39 PM

Sharon Alters

Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL

Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Debe, thanks for the positive report on this class. We have an opportunity to take it in December, and we are a heavy military town. If you say it's great, then we are definitely taking it!

Nov 13, 2013 09:17 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Praful, Yes, we do! Loved this class!

Karen, you're welcome! I highly recommend this certification!

Sharon, Thanks! You won't regret it - these gals do a fabulous job! Tell Terri & Louise I told you about this too! :-)

Nov 16, 2013 12:51 PM

Jasmin Henderson

Sicklerville, NJ

Debe, I just registered for a CMRS course. I think it will be a great to give back to those who have served all of us.

May 15, 2014 11:14 AM

Jon K. Judd

Keller Williams Realty - Central Delaware - Dover, DE

GRI, e-PRO, SFR, Delaware Homes

I'm in Delaware and not having any luck finding the course offering anywhere. I'd be willing to travel to nearby surrounding states if necessary... anyone have a link for the trainings??

Jul 24, 2014 06:36 AM