Lisa's Professional Affiliations

CRS - Certified Residential Specialist

To fill the specific residential needs of homebuyers and sellers, the Residential Sales Council of the National Association of Realtors instituted a class of expert real estate professional:

The Certified Residential Specialist (CRS).

How can a CRS help me?

Every CRS has undergone a rigorous, specialized course of detailed training, aimed at making residential transactions as smooth and worry-free as possible.

A CRS brings special qualifications to your needs:

Membership in a local Board, State Association, and the National Association Realtors. Every CRS is part of a much larger network of real estate professionals.

Successful completion of the courses leading to the Certified Residential Specialist designation - one of the most successful residential real estate educational programs in the country. Every CRS is a real estate professional equipped with special expertise, thanks to advanced study in listing, selling, investment, taxes and more.

A history of demonstrated sales performance through the documented execution of residential sales transactions.

What this means is that when you work with a CRS, you're working with someone who is more connected, more knowledgeable, and more experienced.

What if my needs are special?

If anything about your transaction is special, seek out a specialist. It's as simple as that. Only 2% of all Realtors and REALTOR-ASSOCIATES have earned the right to be called a CRS. Only 2% have developed special residential sales skills and enhanced their residential sales knowledge through study, dedication and experiences.

A CRS can help you optimize your transaction by identifying better prospects, clarifying investment potential, and helping you understand tax ramifications. It all adds up to one thing: better service.

What special qualifications does a CRS bring to my transaction?

Your trust in a CRS is well-earned, thanks to these distinctive credentials:

A professional designation of residential specialty, the highest in the industry

A higher level of education in residential sales

Professional affiliation with thousands of other real estate professionals on the local and national levels

Up-to-the-minute industry information, with respect to taxes, investment, legislation, and other areas of critical importance

Local market knowledge - special residential expertise unique to your area

Put your trust in the best.
Get the job done right wit the help of a Certified Residential Specialist.

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ABR - Accredited Buyer Representative

The Accredited Buyer Representative (ABRŽ) designation is the benchmark of excellence in buyer representation.

This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners by the Real Estate BUYER'S AGENT Council ("REBAC") of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŽ who meet the specified educational and practical experience criteria.

A buyer's representative will:

Evaluate the specific needs and wants of the buyer and locate properties that fit those specifications.
Assist the buyer in determining the amount that they can afford (pre-qualify), and show properties in that price range and locale.
Assist in viewing properties -- accompany the buyer on the showings, or preview the properties on behalf of the buyer to insure that the identified specifications are met.
Research the selected properties to identify any problems or issues to help the buyer make an informed decision prior to making an offer to purchase the property.
Advise the buyer on structuring an appropriate offer to purchase the selected property.
Present the offer to the seller's agent and the seller on the buyer's behalf.
Negotiate on behalf of the buyer to help obtain the identified property -- keeping the buyer's best interests in mind.
Review and explain all legal documents to the buyer.
Assist in securing appropriate financing for the selected property.
Provide a list of potential qualified vendors (e.g. movers, attorneys, carpenters, etc.) if these services are needed.
Most importantly, fully-represent the buyer throughout the real estate transaction.

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Member of the National Association of RealtorsŽ

When is a Real Estate Agent a REALTORŽ?

When they are a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŽ, The Voice for Real EstateŽ -- the world's largest professional association.

The term REALTORŽ is a registered collective membership mark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORSŽ and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

Founded in 1908, NAR has grown from its original nucleus of 120 to over 750,000 members today. NAR is composed REALTORSŽ who are involved in residential and commercial real estate as brokers, salespeople, property managers, appraisers, counselors and others engaged in all aspects of the real estate industry.

Members belong to one or more of some 1,700 local associations/boards and 54 state and territory associations of REALTORSŽ. They can join one of our many institutes, societies and councils. Additionally, NAR offers members the opportunity to be active in our appraisal and international real estate specialty sections. REALTORSŽ are pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.

Working for America's property owners, the National Association provides a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members and to the public and government for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own real property.

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Member of the New Jersey Association of RealtorsŽ

Mission Statement

The New Jersey Association of REALTORSŽ exists to support all segments of its membership, in concert with local boards and the National Association of REALTORSŽ, by developing and delivering programs,

services and related products which enhance the ability to conduct business successfully and ethically; and to promote the extension and preservation of the right to own, transfer and use real property.

Its vision is to act as an Association with an informed, professional and cohesive membership, recognized as the single source for all real estate information.

The Association's goals are:

1. To proactively represent the interests of NJAR members in governmental affairs at all levels.
2. To have members whose professional conduct reflects the Code of Ethics recognized and enforced by the Association, and to provide resources to the membership on legal matters.
3. To work in cooperation with local boards to assist them with their professional practices and with development for increased competency and productivity of their members.
4. To facilitate internal communication and confidence in our membership by creating a unified effort with local boards and associations and regional MLS's to provide a boundless REALTORŽ information system.
5. To have an effective, participatory Association that is responsive to the needs of the membership, financially strong, perpetuates competent leadership, has an efficient facility, staff and structure to support the Association operation and objectives.

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GRI - Graduate Realtors Institute

GRI is the symbol of the Graduate Realtors Institute professional designation series. The symbol is recognized nation wide. It shows clients that the holder has a solid grasp of real estate fundamentals. The program is the foundation for the National Association of Realtors (NAR).

GRI consists of three levels of study, GRI-I - Residential Real Estate, GRI-II - Advanced Residential Real Estate and GRI-III - Specialty Real Estate.

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CSP - Certified New Homes Sales Professional

CSP is a nationally recognized certification which members receive from the National Association of Home Builders after completing an education course.

Many advanced techniques are learned including a broad understanding of how the home building business works, including the financial and legal aspects of new home sales. Also participants will understand the details and craftsmanship of home construction with onsite demonstrations.

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