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Grace Safrin of NW Indiana achieves Certified Residential Specialist Designation - 1 of Only 4 % of REALTORS Nationwide

By Jeff&Grace Safrin

Real Estate Broker/Owner with F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate

April 25, 2008 10:28 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IN INDIANA
GRACE M. SAFRIN, REALTOR, BROKER ASSOCIATE WITH F.C. TUCKER ADVANTAGE REALTY HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS.
April, 2008. Grace M. Safrin, a Valparaiso, IN resident has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS) Designation by the Council of Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.

Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 38,000 Realtors nationwide have earned the credential.

Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict Realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying or selling a home.

Grace Safrin is a member of the Greater Northwest Indiana Association of REALTORS. Grace Safrin is also Church Council Member for Christ Lutheran Church in Valparaiso, Indiana and acting Stewardship Committee Chairperson.

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DISCLAIMER :THE ABOVE DESIGNATION AND PRESS RELEASE AND CRS WEBSITE IS REFERRING TO GRACE M. SAFRIN ONLY

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Brian Block

RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA

Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate

Grace, congratulations! I've found that the CRS designation is the highest respected designation among other real estate professionals as well as the public. The classes were great and very educational, weren't they?

Apr 25, 2008 10:42 AM

Dave Woodson

Dave Woodson - Chesterton, IN

Not the Average Agent

Grace, Congrats, everything that you and Jeff do seem to be 1st class. Now, with this you put yourself in a class by yourself

Apr 25, 2008 04:40 PM

Real Estate Guy in Madison, Wisconsin

Real Estate Guy

Grace,

Congratulations on your achievement. I hope you get out of CRS as much or more than I have. Which is a lot. Not just from the classes but also from the leadership opportunities available.

I do love the spouses and houses theme.

Just a word in your ear. That CRS gets a bit snippy when one of a team has the designation and the other does not. ie, make sure when you use the logo it is clear it is for you, not Jeff.

Again congrats and see you around in the rain.

Apr 25, 2008 04:48 PM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Thanks Kindly Brian - I appreciate you taking time to stop by and comment - The classes were very interesting and I implemented several ideas to practice - I plan to take a few more in the future:) even though I already have the Designation!

Hello Dave - thanks for the compliments - one of my philosophys' in life is to be a continual student - the biggest room in MY own house - is the room for improvement :) Thanks for taking time to drop by and share.

Sincerely to Both

Grace

Apr 26, 2008 02:18 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Thanks for Stopping by and commenting Guy. The above certificate with Logo clearly has my name only. The CRS website has my name only. But the benefits of MY application of knowledge & marketing skills learned does positively impact OUR business :) You are not the first to mention this - seems it is a common theme item in classes and with some CRS designee's. I added a disclaimer for the CRS POLICE :)

Sincerely

Grace

Apr 26, 2008 02:35 AM

* Rate A Home

Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Grace, AWESOME Achievement. Congrats.

Apr 26, 2008 04:21 AM

A&M Mortgage Group: Larry Penilla

A&M Mortgage Group - Merrillville, IN

Northwest Indiana Mortgages - Home Loans

Congratulations on attaining this designation Grace! Those of us who've been around a while know there was some work involved in this. Your fine reputation just gets better and better.

All good wishes,

Larry Penilla

Apr 26, 2008 06:18 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Thanks Duane - Appreciate you taking time to stop by and say that!

Thanks Larry - appreciate your comments...I am fortunate to be part of a high achieving team where even splitting transaction sides in half allowed to me qualify with fewer classes - the classes however, are awesome and I plan to take some just to fill bi-annual CE requirements.

Sincerely to all

Grace Safrin

Apr 26, 2008 07:26 AM

Vickie McCartney

Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY

Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Grace, Congratulations on your CRS. I know I really need to do that. How hard was that to accomplish? Could you send me the link for the info required to do CRS? Thanks..

Apr 26, 2008 01:28 PM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Congratulations, Grace! Excellent work especially with still finding time for all of your other business activities....you're amazing.

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Apr 27, 2008 01:22 AM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Hello Vickie - I will email you the link and also post it here for others that may have the same interest

www.crs.com

Hello Jo- Anne - It has been a Spring season full of juggling - Jeff & I completed Brokers class as well :) The CRS was a part-time pursuit over the last 3 years though:)

Thanks kindly to you both for taking time to stop by and comment.

Sincerely,

Grace

Apr 27, 2008 11:39 AM

Mike Mitchell

Kee Realty - Saint Clair Shores, MI

REALTOR (R)

Grace, Good for you, that's awesome! Congratulations on you designation. :)

Apr 28, 2008 01:38 PM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Thanks Mike - appreciate you taking time to stop by and comment.

Sincerely,

Grace

Apr 29, 2008 07:14 AM

Broker Nick

South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL

Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

Grace ~ Congratulations on your CRS designation. I have completed the course last week and waiting for the package this week. That was a good one ...CRS POLICE. I have to remember that one...lol

Jul 28, 2008 03:46 PM

Jeff&Grace Safrin

F.C.Tucker 1st Team Real Estate - Valparaiso, IN

SpousesSellingHousesTM

Congrats to YOU Nicholas - that is awesome! I chose to pursue this designation because of the requirements needed of proven Volume of closed sales - I think that sets it apart somewhat from the others.

Education is only as good as it's application and RESULTS.

Thanks for stopping by and again Congrats to you!

Sincerely,

Grace

Jul 30, 2008 05:56 AM