- Name
- Matthew Rathbun ABR/M, ASR, e-PRO, QSC, GRI, SRES, Brkr
- Company
- Real Estate Career Academy
- E-mail
- Contact Matthew Rathbun ABR/M, ASR, e-PRO, QSC, GRI, SRES, Brkr (Real Estate Career Academy)
- Website
- http://www.TheAgentTrainer.com
- Office Phone
- (540) 455-3350
- Cell Phone
- (540) 455-3350
- Fax
- (815) 301-6649
- Address
- 2050 Gordon W. Shelton Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA, 22401
- Description
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About Us:
Matthew Rathbun is a Virginia Licensed Broker and Director of Education for the Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS®. He has opened and managed real estate firms, as well as coached and mentored agents. As a Residential REALTOR®, Matthew was a reoccurring Top Producer and past REALTOR® Rookie of the Year.
Matthew has been teaching adults for many years, he currently teaches various REALTOR® programs to include GRI. He is a Certified Ethics Instructor, Licensed Fair Housing Instructor and teaches Licensing and Broker courses. He also is a REBAC and REALTYU instructor, teaching ABR, ABRM, REPA and SRES and many other courses. Matthew continues to serve in Professional Standards as an Administration and with many Advocacy workgroups in the Fredericksburg Association of REALTORS and the Virginia Association of REALTORS®.
He is also an alumni member of the VAR Leadership Academy, the Real Estate Educators Association and the Real Estate Buyers Agency Counsel.
Matthew is a Certified Relocation Specialist, Accredited Buyer Representative and Accredited Buyer Rep Manager, an Accredited Seller Representative, Graduate of the REALTOR® Institute, Real Estate Cyber Specialist, Quality Service Specialist and Senior Real Estate Specialist, e-PRO certified instructor and Certified Mediator.
Matthew was the recipient of the Virginia Association of REALTORS® 2007 George Rink Educator of the Year award.
As an author he contributes to many real estate industry magazines and on-line industry news venues.
Areas of Expertise
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Education
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•§ Virginia Broker License
•§ GRI - Graduate of REALTOR® Institute
•§ ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative
•§ ABRM - Accredited Buyer Representative Manager
•§ ASR - Accredited Seller Representative
•§ E-PRO - Certified REALTOR® Internet Professional
•§ SRES - Senior Real Estate Specialist
•§ RECS - Real Estate Cyber Specialist
•§ CET - Certified Ethics Instructor
•§ Virginia Licensed Fair Housing Instructor
•§ VAR Instructor Trainer Institute Graduate
•§ GRI Instructor (November 2006)
•§ Century21 Train the Trainer
•§ Contract Instructor
•§ Agency Instructor
•§ Technology Instructor
•§ VHDA First Time Home Buyer Instructor
•§ REBAC Instructor
Pre-Licensed / Broker Instructor - Moseley Schools
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Association Affiliations
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•§ Fredericksburg Area Association of REALTORS®
•§ Richmond Association of REALTORS®
•§ Real Estate Educators Association
•§ Caroline Chamber of Commerce
•§ Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce
•§ Real Estate Buyer Counsel
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REALTOR® Association Activities
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•§ Chair FAAR Education Working Group
•§ Co-Chair FAAR Technology Committee
•§ Co-Chair Grievance Working Group
•§ Member of FAAR Legislative Committee
•§ VAR 2007 Leadership Academy
•§ VAR Professional Development Advocacy Group
•§ FAAR 2007-2010 Board of Directors
REALTOR® Related Awards
•§ 2004 FAAR REALTOR® Rookie of the Year
•§ 2004 FAAR Honors Society Producer
•§ 2005 FAAR Honors Society Producer
•§ 2006 FAAR Honors Society Producer
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Testimonials
Knowledge and Expertise
We encountered problem after problem, with an uncooperative lender, buyers defaulting and contracts falling through. The only person we had no problems with was Matthew, we could not have done it without him. His knowledge and expertise in his field was far and above what we had expected from a realtor. He helped us to keep our sanity when everything felt as though it was falling apart. We are very happy in our new home. We will recommend him to anyone who is in need of a realtor.
Dawn Campbell, Seller and Purchaser
Multiple Home Purchases and Sales
As a real estate investor I have met, conducted business with and established business relations with many, many brokers and agents. Solely and with partners I have purchased and sold numerous properties in five states. Purchases and sales have been apartment bldgs, fourplexes, duplexes, single family homes, raw land, new construction, pre consttruction, spec homes and historical to name a few.
In all of the time that I have been involved in this endeavor I have not met anyone that I can compare to Matthew. He is in a leaugue of his own.
He is the most involved and progressive agent in his field that I have ever met.
His integrity and commitment to clients and to his profession is exemplary.
I fully trust him. I know Matthew will protect my interests and rights and I do not say this liberaly.
He has earned my trust and confidence.
I am impressed with his knowledge not only the real estate field but in many of the related fields of real estate, such as in financing, real estate law, accounting etc.
I have observed him to be tenacious, creative, knowledgeable, informed,involved, honest,helpful and sacrificial.
As my representstive, I know that Matthew will adequately address any issues that may arise. I hold him in high esteem as my professional reresentative and I value his input.
I have purchased and sold several homes with Matthew. We anticipate developing sub-divisions next year and Matthew would be the only person I would consider to represent us.
He is an asset to his profession.
Peter Alexander, Investor
What a Blessing!
The sale of our home was seamless and professional. Matthew did a great job of listening to us and providing us with information. He even helped us with information on HomeSchooling! What a blessing.
Thomas Yuhas, Seller
I can't thank you enough!
I meant to e-mail you with much thanks for all of your hard work and for helping us through all of this. It was so easy with you as our realtor. I can't thank you enough.
Karen Rollins, Purchaser
