Realtors News for Aug. 22, 2010

By Staff
Friday, August 20, 2010

RE/MAX 4000

RE/MAX 4000 is proud to acknowledge the following brokers who have earned either a Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) or a Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certificate (SFR) designation after completing extensive training designed to assist homeowners facing foreclosures and to help home buyers in purchasing a distressed property.

The brokers are: Jeptha Sheene, Fara Dyer, Tom Fee, Kathy Leech, Carol Francil, Alyssa Roberts, Cindy Day, Julie Butherus, Mandy Harter, Vicki Chandler, Betsy Smith, Joe Tripoli, Paula Zimmerman, Dee Ann Dardis, Jalyn VanConett, Mike Burkhard, Holly Alm and Rob Burnett.

These RE/MAX 4000 associates’ dedication in earning the CDPE or the SFR designation demonstrates their willingness to not only help troubled homeowners in the Grand Valley, but is shows a commitment to help the community recover from this recession, said Toni Milyard, broker/owner.

“Seasoned real estate agents like these, know that specific training is essential in helping families buy and sell homes,” Milyard said.

The Grand Valley has seen its fair share of foreclosures and short sales.  In a short sale transaction, a lender allows the homeowner to sell their property for less than the mortgage amount, to avoid the foreclosure process.

“In this market, more than ever before, home buyers and sellers appreciate working with a professional real estate agent who is qualified and trained to navigate through the short sale and foreclosure process,” said Milyard, who reported 40 percent of the brokers at RE/MAX 4000 hold either a CDPE or SFR.

“Our Associates have been on high alert and assisting families through the complicated process as well as offering some hope to homeowners and a more efficient process to list and sell their home.”

The Distressed Property Institute, based in Boca Raton, FL, offers the CDPE designation and The National Association of Realtors offers the Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Certificate.

To contact any of the RE/MAX 4000 Associates, or to look for properties available in the Grand Valley, visit http://www.gjproperties.com or call 970-241-4000.

United Country RealQuest Realty

United Country Real Estate, headquartered in Kansas City, Mo., has announced that United Country – RealQuest Realty of Grand Junction, Colo., was ranked No. 23 in the nation among United Country’s more than 600 offices for the first half of 2010. Owned by Craig Ginter and Dave Woodward, the Colorado office also was United Country’s No. 1 franchise in the state.

“Even though the economy hasn’t quite normalized, we’ve focused on the things we can control, like providing outstanding customer service and superior marketing programs,” Ginter said. “Combined with the tools our home office provides and plenty of hard work, this strategy has allowed us to not just survive in today’s market but to thrive.”

As of the second quarter, United Country – RealQuest Realty has earned the President’s Honor Group Award. It is one of fewer than two dozen offices in United Country’s nationwide network to earn the honor.

The United Country – RealQuest Realty team can be contacted by phone at 970-256-9700, by e-mail at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), and their listings can be found online at http://www.realquestrealty.net.

Heiden Homes Realty and Associates

Bobby Ulibarri was the top sales agent in July for Heiden Homes Realty and Associates. Ulibarri is a third generation Coloradan and has served the Grand Valley real estate market since 1996. He is bilingual and would be happy to serve your real estate needs. Bobby is registered in the professions section of the National Association of Realtors and has advanced training in regional urban planning. You can reach him at 250-9403 or at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Heiden Homes Realty is celebrating seven years in business in downtown Grand Junction and is located at 735 Rood Ave. For information about properties and virtual home tours, log on to http://www.HeidenHomes.com

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